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Cassette's
updated: Jun 02, 2012, 9:32 AM
I have a standard recording casette (21/2 by 4), Somehow, the tape came loose from the attachment at
one end. I can not longer play it and It contains some valuable family history, that I recorded years ago.
Does anyone know if/ how/ who can repair it?
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COMMENT 284637
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2012-06-02 09:55 AM |
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Go to You Tube and do a search for cassette repair or video cassette repair if it is a video cassette.
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COMMENT 284638
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2012-06-02 09:58 AM |
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Whatever you do to get it repaired, then go the extra step and get it converted to digital media, then no worries about losing data in the future.
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COMMENT 284644
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2012-06-02 10:08 AM |
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Go to You Tube and do a search for cassette repair or video cassette repair if it is a video cassette.
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COMMENT 284668
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2012-06-02 11:05 AM |
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Call Jeff Azevedo (805-452-3835). He owns At Your Service Media, a local company, and he is an expert in the conversion of all types of media, including audio cassette tapes. I'll bet that he can not only repair your cassette tape, but he can also convert it to digital form. If you do call him, tell him "The Ripper" sent you. You might get a little discount.
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COMMENT 284674
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2012-06-02 11:25 AM |
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Good advice here but don't assume that CDs last forever. If the content is something I really really care about, it goes onto an archival grade CD and every 5 years or so, I make a fresh copy. If you go to that guy Jeff, he can probably tell you more about data loss and corruption on CDs, particularly the less expensive brands.
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COMMENT 284683
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2012-06-02 11:49 AM |
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@674 - I think when people mention digital media, they're talking about mp3 files, not so much putting it on a CD. Convert it to mp3, store it on your computer and back it up "in the cloud" and you'll have it forever.
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COMMENT 284729
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2012-06-02 02:36 PM |
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You can repair the cassette yourself. Take the screws out, lift off the cover, and remove the empty hub. Then push out the retaining clip, re-insert the end of the tape and put it all back together. Not difficult if you have a small screw-driver and can handle small things.
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COMMENT 284781
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2012-06-02 06:46 PM |
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Santa Barbara Recording & Sound 805-966-1852
Repair and conversion to digital (CD or file) $20
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COMMENT 284825P
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2012-06-03 08:02 AM |
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729: hey, can you help me with my old JBL's--the speakers keep cutting out.
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OAKTREE
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2012-06-03 10:41 AM |
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Poster here-Thank you soooo much, 729!! It worked!
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COMMENT 284939
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2012-06-03 03:29 PM |
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If you want to preserve that valuable family history, hook up your cassette player to Line In on your computer's sound card and then record it. There are numerous inexpensive recording programs and even some free ones. Google "Wave Repair" -- it's free if you're just recording, not editing. Audacity is free but a bit complicated. PolderBitS is easy to use, can save to MP3, has a 7 day free trial, and costs $30 after that. CD Wave by Milo Software is just $15 after a 31 day trial. etc.
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