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Originally Posted by durian
looking to develop a standard for tapes
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What type, exactly? (Assuming VHS for now.)
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should tapes be cleaned then baked or baked then cleaned ?
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Never, unless specific issues exist.
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Tape is not generic. VHS tape is not audio tape. That test does not apply here.
And never trust a government document from a random source. If you want the official LOC, then you need to get it from the LOC website.
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i do not have mold problems in my area (so California stored indoors)
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California is not special. That salt air can be corrosive, which is more worrisome than mold.
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however i have read lordsmurf say that some tapes are a one play chance at capture. i
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Correct. You can either use it up during a playback, or waste it in some random (and often harebrained) "cleaning" machine/process. So only do that when absolutely needed. Also do not risk your good gear on mold or shedders.
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You're overthinking things.