[AV Media Matters] Rewinding - Master Tape Checking and Cleaning

[Anthony.GARDNER@DG10.cec.be]

The comments about rewinding tapes have been detailed interesting and very
useful - thanks.

Following on from that, what value is there (if any) of non destructive
checking, cleaning and 'reconditioning' (whatever that may mean) master
video tapes (open reel and cassette) in machines sold for that purpose?

Is it a case again of leaving well alone, or is there a positive balance on
the pro/con account? If the pros have it what are the operational details
(methods - frequency ...).

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