In addition to the experience we gained from working with Reel to Reel tapes for nearly 50 years, we did extensive research on all of the brands and tape formulations to figure out what was out there – not only in terms of the information shared on the forums and by various organizations – but from doing our own tests on tapes found in the thousands we have procured.
The biggest knowledge gap was found in the public information available on the Ampex tapes, so we decided to revise the list for public use, based on our experience. There were many formulations missing, and we took a stab at identifying all the types of tape sold under the Shamrock brand. Please download the new listing below: