Where to rent Fostex G24s or get tape transfer?

NuSkoolTone · 19th October 2006

Hey,

I have some 1" 24 track reels that I need transferred to digital.
They are about 11-14 years old. But haven't been touched in 10.

The machine they were cut on was a Fostex G24s. I know this is kinda a rare bird though. I used to run and setup that machine at the project studio they were done at, but the studio closed and this was before digital transfers were common.

Anyone know where I can rent one? OR....get the transfer done? What cost should I expect per reel? Or for the rental?

One reel is an AGFA, which I heard some of those had "shredding" problems.
If I attempted to run this tape ONCE, what kind of nightmare am I setting myself up for? I've never had the pleasure of shredding tapes, so I don't have a clue. That said, it's not certain there is even a problem with this particular reel. Maybe sitting for 14 years would make it less prone to shedding?

Thanks in advance.

Han · 19th October 2006

I happen to own a Tascam MSR24S which has the same format as the G24S (1" Dolby S), but the distance might be a problem. tutt

About the sticky tape thing, no problem, bake it and you're done.

Google for Eddie Ciletti, who has a nice article about baking on his website.

NuSkoolTone · 23rd October 2006

Hmm, never "baked" before, but looks interesting. Would I need to bake them all or just the tape of concern?

Anyone else have this machine?

analoghound · 23rd October 2008

i have a g24s for sale...r u interested?
john

19th October 2006	#1
NuSkoolTone Gear addict Joined: Nov 2003 Location: NY Posts: 326 Thread Starter	Where to rent Fostex G24s or get tape transfer? Hey, I have some 1" 24 track reels that I need transferred to digital. They are about 11-14 years old. But haven't been touched in 10. The machine they were cut on was a Fostex G24s. I know this is kinda a rare bird though. I used to run and setup that machine at the project studio they were done at, but the studio closed and this was before digital transfers were common. Anyone know where I can rent one? OR....get the transfer done? What cost should I expect per reel? Or for the rental? One reel is an AGFA, which I heard some of those had "shredding" problems. If I attempted to run this tape ONCE, what kind of nightmare am I setting myself up for? I've never had the pleasure of shredding tapes, so I don't have a clue. That said, it's not certain there is even a problem with this particular reel. Maybe sitting for 14 years would make it less prone to shedding? Thanks in advance.

23rd October 2008	#4
analoghound Gear Head Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 65	G24S i have a g24s for sale...r u interested? john

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19th October 2006	#2
Han Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Netherlands Posts: 983	I happen to own a Tascam MSR24S which has the same format as the G24S (1" Dolby S), but the distance might be a problem. tutt About the sticky tape thing, no problem, bake it and you're done. Google for Eddie Ciletti, who has a nice article about baking on his website.

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NuSkoolTone Gear addict Joined: Nov 2003 Location: NY Posts: 326 Thread Starter	Hmm, never "baked" before, but looks interesting. Would I need to bake them all or just the tape of concern? Anyone else have this machine?