Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
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Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
I'm starting to get a little big of a collection going vis a vis the 1/4" tape i use to record. The question is do you keep it in the plastic bag that comes with it inside the case? or just the reel inside the case with no bag?
Reel w/ tape
Plastic Bag
Reel Case
OR
Reel w/ tape
Reel Case
Reel w/ tape
Plastic Bag
Reel Case
OR
Reel w/ tape
Reel Case
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Re: Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
Hmm, I suppose the bag could hold or build up a small static charge. It might be a non-issue, but anti-static bags might be the best option.markjazzbassist wrote: ↑Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:12 amI'm starting to get a little big of a collection going vis a vis the 1/4" tape i use to record. The question is do you keep it in the plastic bag that comes with it inside the case? or just the reel inside the case with no bag?
Reel w/ tape
Plastic Bag
Reel Case
OR
Reel w/ tape
Reel Case
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Re: Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
yeah i didn't know if it protected from dust or something. they all ship with it (even my NOS scotch 207 i use) just trying to figure out the best method going forward. more than happy to toss it if it could cause issues.
Re: Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
I always store my tape in the bag in the box. I’ve never encountered reels inside antistatic bags. When I’ve purchased used tape it almost always comes in the bag and the box, if not then just loose in the box.
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Re: Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
Only if it is the factory, anti static bag.
Otherwise, ditch it.
Otherwise, ditch it.
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Re: Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
The bag prevents it from breathing as well, and traps humidity. It ships in the sealed bag to keep humidity out, but once it's open it simply traps it.
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Re: Tape Storage Question - In the supplied plastic bag or no?
Thats a great explanation.
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