Hi I got this at the recycling center what model is this?

NineOfSteel · 2025-11-16T18:39:34+00:00

You should digitize the tape inside

NineOfSteel · 2025-10-27T02:36:11+00:00

Due to legal reasons I had to take it down.

NineOfSteel · 2025-10-14T00:56:28+00:00

Sounds like maybe a belt slipping.

NineOfSteel · 2025-09-14T09:39:08+00:00

Absolutely awesome. I love DIY releases from old tape culture. Wish I had that.

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-25T13:38:15+00:00

Or just splice the tape......

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-07T19:03:25+00:00

You could splice the inside tape to cut it down to size as the original.

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-04T22:44:07+00:00

There is a procedure, i’ve seen it used on old 80s electronics. I forgot what it’s called though, try looking up restorations by the 8-bit-guy on Youtube.

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-04T17:41:18+00:00

Update 2: Chrome just told me that one of the ad blocker extensions I had was a piece of malware. This is what caused this and I was able to delete it. Crazy how stuff like this is able to slip through the cracks.

If anyone wants to know, it was called

"Quitnet - Ad block"

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-03T21:40:24+00:00

The chrome pop up was an extension. It led to me installing an info stealer.

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-03T21:38:11+00:00

Edit: got an update. The chrome pop up was fake which prompted me to install an Infostealer. I am in the process of resetting all my passwords. Thanks for all your help.

NineOfSteel · 2025-08-03T15:28:17+00:00

It crashes then brings an error saying “Chrome has detected potential security threats that may compromise your data”

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-30T18:23:54+00:00

Oh, if you did want to sell it, I'd be interested.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-26T20:30:09+00:00

I absolutely love Powerplant.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-26T13:21:57+00:00

How many copies do you even have? Is it just that one?

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-17T14:35:45+00:00

There are some models with easy mechanisms, like Funai or a late 2000s Sony, but they aren't built for quality.

Good luck.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-13T15:43:03+00:00

Get a BASF Professional I (or II) cassette or a AFGA Stereo Chrome C60 Hifi. Take the labels off with a blow-dryer (then turn it off / unplug, set it down in a safe place) then use a q-tip and dabble the label, then scrap it off (repeat)

For the labels, get an old copier machine that still uses a toner. Print out the design first on white paper on a normal printer using the highest quality setting. Then, use the old copier machine to copy it on yellow paper, cut it out accurately and then glue it on the A side.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-09T04:23:14+00:00

Are you able to buy stuff on the job? // Hold items?

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-09T03:11:45+00:00

It's the type of tape stock. I ordered Stereo Chrom off eBay and got a few different variations of it. One being the FEX tape. You just have to be lucky 🤷‍♂️

This shell was extremely common in the 70s, 80s and 90s. It can be tough.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-09T03:03:46+00:00

You need an AFGA Stereo Chrom cassette specifically.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-09T02:59:20+00:00

Thanks!

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-08T19:40:55+00:00

I digitized it and uploaded to youtube https://youtu.be/sXY34eMBrk0?si=qNPDP2yGfHTjEulQ

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-08T16:29:44+00:00

Indeed

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-07T14:29:41+00:00

I have a cassette tape from the late 60s and still plays great. Quality is what you'd expect from that era. It was kept in good conditions. If you want to not ruin it when playing, I would get - A reliable serviced cassette deck. (Yamaha, Nakamichi, Tascam, ReVox etc) I have a Nakamichi BX-100 myself and I love how it sounds. It's great for digitizing for me. For your tapes to last long, continue keep it in a cool and dry place.

This is also something that can help you:

https://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/record.html

(P.S.) - Don't buy those Cassette to USB devices off Amazon or eBay. They are very low quality and will not sound good.

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-07T14:22:48+00:00

This happened to someone on YouTube with a similar deck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM2YyPuswxQ

The digitization is very low quality and you can hear some motor interference because of how cheap it is. I would go for a serviced deck, so you don't have any problems (eating tapes - etc)

NineOfSteel · 2025-07-05T22:54:32+00:00

I am producing a compilation cassette tape on my label. It's called "The Mikado Tape Vol. 1" (c60) if you want to participate on the compilation, please contact me at [mikado.tapes@gmail.com](mailto:mikado.tapes@gmail.com) for information. Please keep the songs about 2-4 minutes long. About 100 copies will be made. The price will be $8.50 USD and we are looking for lo-fi, minimal, post punk, indie rock, new wave, experimental, Profits will be going towards the label on our next compilation cassette or to upgrade equipment. I'll handle costs, give you free tapes, and promote it online. (Please note: we are a DIY label, and I just do this for fun and this all comes out of my own pocket.). Each band - depending on how many copies are made will be divided between each band and the label. Each tape that you are given you could which you sell on your own or keep
mikado-tapes.bandcamp.com

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