Metal tapes like DAT have caused concern among users due to alleged problems of corrosion and instability when compared to Cobalt Oxide tapes. A production method for the stabilized metal tapes has been developed and applied to DAT. This report also relates to the change of the magnetic properties, RF output, C/N, dropout, and tape runability of DAT stored under various environmental atmospheres.

Authors: Hayama, Fumitada; Sumiya, K.; Yamamoto, Y.; Sueyoshi, T.; Satoh, H.; Tsune, J.
Affiliation: Hitachi Maxell Ltd., Kyoto, Japan
AES Convention: 92 (March 1992) Paper Number: 3237
Publication Date: March 1, 1992 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Audio History, Preservation, and Restoration
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