--- Forwarded Message from Steven Doellefeld <[log in to unmask]> --- >From: Steven Doellefeld <[log in to unmask]> >To: "'Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum'" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: RE: #7745.1 How to fix ripped audio tape?(!) >Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:24:09 -0500 Hi Vito- Otmar is right - these are best spliced on an angle. I made repairs to hundreds of tape carts (look a bit like 8 track tapes, used to be used by radio stations for commercials, etc) using that method. I've also edited reel-to-reel tape this way, repaired cassettes, and done VHS splices to get "one last play" out of a dead tape. Please don't consider a splice a permanent fix - the splices tend to dry out and let loose after a short period of time. You'll need to make dubs on to fresh tapes (or whatever media you are using). The equipment you need isn't expensive, and can be found here: http://www.tapecenter.com/tapecare.html You may also want to try a store that sells pro audio equipment. I buy my supplies locally from such a company. Best of luck! Cheers, Steven **************************************************************** Steven Doellefeld, Ph.D. Assistant Director Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12203 (518) 437-3915 *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning, and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://consortium.dartmouth.edu). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************