Myriad Magnetic

New production reference blocks and tape width gauges for Studer machines are now in stock. Modeled after original Studer parts. The reference block is 41.05mm tall, equivalent to the distance from the milled surfaces of a Studer transport casting to the bottom edge of the tape. Tape width gauges are machined to match the actual cut width of magnetic tape - 6.25, 12.65, 25.35 and 50.75 mm.

I normally don’t do this…

I never lay on my back to fix tape recorders, they’re not cars or sinks. But on this rarest of occasions I decided to insert my head into the belly of this 8-Track M56 and have a look around the back side of the bias amplifier bay. And to my distaste this process helped in finding the fault at hand (see 2 & 3).

Never again.

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Nice one! 👌

Jonathan Knight introduces his new tape pre-amplifier “Fukami” at Munich Hi-End show 2024

Part Two is up! ✌️

Here’s my solution to the long bemoaned TC-510 record cam failure. CNC-machined from aluminum, the part is secured to the selector shaft via a pair of 3mm set screws.

Compatible with models TC-510-2, TC-5550-2 and APR-2003.

Up on eBay for DIY installation. I’m also receiving machines for installation at Myriad Magnetic headquarters.

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Here’s my solution to the long bemoaned TC-510 record cam failure. CNC-machined from aluminum, the part is secured to the selector shaft via a pair of 3mm set screws. Compatible with models TC-510-2, TC-5550-2 and APR-2003. Up on eBay for DIY installation. I’m also receiving machines for installation at Myriad Magnetic headquarters. Shout out @twotrackanalog for introducing me to this machine and the opportunity to solve the problem. #sonytc510 #sonytc5550 #sonyapr2003 #sony #analogtape #analogrecording #rtmtape #recording #recordingengineer

My response to the news of MRL closing at the end of 2023 is to push and share documents relating to the production of reference tapes. Hopefully those interested in using test tapes or even continuing the MRL tradition will follow the advices of tape recording's previous generation. Contact me directly (email) for a dozen articles on the topic.

It’s exciting to finally have replacement feet for the Otari MX-5050. I’ve turned over a dozen 5050s in recent years with only a fraction having original plastic feet. No more rubber bumpers or makeshift solutions. Up on eBay for whenever you need them.

We’re in Culpeper, Va for the Conference on Audio Archiving, Preservation and Restoration 2023 talking tape machines and test kit.

Nice tools! Great work Studer A810 MP UNITS 👏

A810 TAPE TENSION SETTING GAUGES A810 TAPE TENSION SETTING GAUGES Our Latest Laser Cut Version. Take the guesswork out of setting your A810 tape tension. No more messing with steel rulers! Simple & quick, just remove the covers and fit these in place with the removed screws. Easy to read reference & an economical alternative to the...

I had a great time getting to know Iain while sharing a conversation about the current status of analog recording equipment. Many thanks to Reel Resilience for having me on the program

Press Play> Episode 24: Part 1 of a two-part podcast in which we talk to Dan Labrie owner of Myriad Magnetic.

Join us for sessions focussing on repair and maintenance of playback machines as well as immersive audio at the AES Conference on Audio Archiving, Preservation & Restoration, with presentations by Dan Labrie (Myriad Magnetic), Marina Bosi (Stanford Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA)), Michael Romanowski (Coast Mastering), Gus Skinas, and Bob Koszela (Iron Mountain Entertainment Services)

Details and Registration - https://aes2.org/events-calendar/2023-aes-international-conference-on-archiving-preservation/

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