Todays #RetroTech

Scotch 3M Magnetic Tape Viewer

These are rare beasts, a useful tool for Audio Archiving. It rests on the Tape, showing the Magnetic Pattern

Ensures you get the right Head Configuration first time

Here’s - Quarter Track, Half Track & 8 Track

Before anyone asks, no, it doesn’t work on Helical Video as the Tracks are too fine. But it does show Edge Track Audio & Sync Pulse

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