Corey,

I can only imagine! We try to do the same with videotape formats.

David


> On Nov 19, 2021, at 2:49 PM, CBAUDIO <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> I forgot to add:
> 
> At WB, we could convert anything, recorded anywhere in real time (with hardware) or in software, after it was recorded.
> 
> CB
> Corey Bailey Audio Engineering
> www.baileyzone.net
> 
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "David Crosthwait" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: 11/19/2021 2:34:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] 220V/50Hz 1/4" Open Reel Audio Playback Decks
> 
>> Dave,
>> 
>> Have you given thought as to where you are going to get 50hz. power from? Here for line-lock 50hz. videotape machines, we have a 50hz. power source running at 220 volts. This is the only way to properly power certain machines that do not have a DC servo capstan and video drum (the capstan/drum is directly driven by the frequency of the AC mains).
>> 
>> Best Regards,
>> 
>> David Crosthwait
>> DC Video
>> Transferring NTSC, PAL & SECAM Two Inch Quad and Helical Source Tapes (and More)!
>> 
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>> 
>> 
>>>>> The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage has an upcoming
>>>>> archival audio preservation project in the country Georgia (Sakartvelo) and
>>>>> is seeking recommendations for 1/4" open reel tape machines natively
>>>>> operable on 220V/50Hz AC. In addition, we are seeking sources for a
>>>>> refurbished machine suitable for preservation work meeting the following
>>>>> specifications:
>>>>> *   Capable of handling fragile acetate-backed 1/4" open reel audio tape
>>>>> *   Has a minimum of three playback speeds: 3.75 ips, 7.5 ips, 15 ips
>>>>> (38.1 cm/s, 19.05 cm/s, 9.525 cm/s)
>>>>> *   Has quarter-track stereo and half-track stereo (NAB or DIN) heads
>>>>> *   Operates on 220V/50Hz power without the use of step-up transformers;
>>>>> switchable is okay
>>>>> *   Capable of handling reel sizes up to 10.5" (NAB or AEG DIN)
>>>>> *   Optional: switchable NAB/CCIR (IEC) EQ
>>>>> If you have any information, questions, or potential sources for
>>>>> professional machines meeting these requirements, feel free to direct
>>>>> responses to me off-list at [log in to unmask] Thank you for your time!
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Dave
>>>>> -------------
>>>>> Dave Walker
>>>>> Audiovisual Archivist​
>>>>> Smithsonian Institution
>>>>> Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
>>>>> Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
>>>>> office: (202) 633-0663
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Links:
>>> ------
>>> [1] https://www.jrfmagnetics.com