In a message dated 1/19/05 3:11:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >On Jan 19, 2005, at 2:18 PM, Richard Starr wrote: > >> Has anyone heard of baking Hi8 tape the way they do old audio tape for >> this sort of thing? >> >> A web search led to lots of audio tape suggestions, but none for more >> recent video tapes in cassettes. >> > >If by 'baking' you mean fast forwarding to the end, then rewinding to >get it to run more smoothly, yes, any tape-based system will benefit >from that,e specially if it's sat for a long time. > >If not, try that. That's an old old videotape trick (as in 2" >reel-to-reel video tape 'old' trick)
You can actually see the ridges form on VCR tapes that have been run over & over using the same portion of the tape (got kids?). This was also true with Data Cartridge tapes (3M) that we used in tape drive systems & the software actually did it (called "tensioning") automatically prior to major/full copying. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
