Tape Transfer & Restoration

Transfers of 2″ 16-track and 24-track, ½″ and ¼″ tapes, and cassettes, to digital.

The studio’s restored Ampex machines cover all three widths: an MM-1200 (2″), a 440C (½″ two-track) and an AG-440 (¼″ two-track). A rebuilt Tascam 112 plays back cassettes for archiving. Details are on the gear page.

Old tapes often suffer from sticky-shed syndrome. The binder that adheres the oxide to the Mylar tape absorbs moisture from the air and deteriorates over time, so the tape may shed oxide or turn sticky, gumming up the tape path and heads.

Dehydrating, or baking, an affected tape for up to 48 hours can stabilize the binder and temporarily restore the tape to a playable condition.

Contact Alex for rates and turnaround times for transfers and baking: alex@mysticvalleystudio.com.