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Last Manufacturer of Pro Analog Audio Tape Closes
goosman writes "Quantegy, the last manufacturer of professional reel-to-reel analog audio tape in the world has closed their plant in Opelika, AL leaving a reported 250 workers without jobs, according to the Opelika-Auburn News. Emtec (the former BASF, which used to be AGFA) was the last European manufacturer and ceased manufacuring in 2002. An audio account of the closing can be heard at NPR."
Well, at least it recursively explains why they had to shut down.
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My soundcard's not working. Does anyone have a copy of this story on reel to reel tape?
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I didn't know there were even 250 people who still used analog reel-to-reel tapes. Perhaps there were more people making the tape than using the tape.
A dark day for those of us who loved the old analog sound.
It's OK, you can build a cheap simulator withtwo cell phones and a crinkly plastic bag.
(takes tongue back out of cheek)
Screw you all! I'm off to the pub
That's okay, there's an entire decade of music reels that can be recycled. Finally, a use for 80's music!
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Great. Now I guess i finally have to upgrade to an 8-track.
The company will just change names and start over again. The new name will actually be....
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QMAZ!!!
Holy Cow! Triple Word Score!!
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I find it ironic that you use the word irony in relation to a metal oxide storage medium.....
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Finally, a use for 80's music!
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Now wait a minute, younster. 80's music already performed one of the most important feats in history: the end of Disco . .
hawk, who remembers the horror
Yes, but can you play it back with a straight pin and a paper cup like vinyl records?
A good nuclear EMP will render digital playback equipment useless and erase magnetic media.
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REAL HERMES
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REAL FARNSWORTH
It can't be real.
REAL AMY
Not if Leela is engaged.
REAL LEELA [to Robot Devil]
That isn't what I meant.
That isn't what I signed!
REAL ROBOT DEVIL
You should have checked the wording in the fine - print.
REAL LEELA [reading contract]
I'll give you my hand-
REAL LEELA AND ROBOT DEVIL
In marriage.
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The use of words expressing something of the other than the literal intention.
Now that is irony.
Oh God, an audiophile flamewar. Slashdot editors, delete this thread, now! Oh no...it's too late! I'm melting....I'm melting....
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Oh well, back to 8 track.
is that the apple-struder model with the dolby cinnamon sprinkles?
Studer!
Actually, if you check the latest issue of the Oxford English Dictionary, you'll find the definition of irony is:
"David Blunkett losing his job as a result of intrusions into his private life"
See also: "Proof that God has a sense of humour"
Being english I find this "irony" concept difficult to understand. Are there any americans out there who could explain it to me?