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Last Manufacturer of Pro Analog Audio Tape Closes

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the reel-too-real dept.

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."

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  1. Oh well.. by jangell · · Score: 0, Troll

    We loose old school tapes.. We gain half-life 2.. i'm happy.

  2. Wah? by djsmiley · · Score: 0, Troll

    They lost it? It get washed away or something?

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  3. Re:Yikes by nurb432 · · Score: 1, Troll

    Sorry, but i don't agree. Digital is a lower quality representation packaged in a more convenient format.. Nothing more. Nothing less.

    And I CAN tell the difference.

    However, i will agree that the quality does degrade over time with analog. Digital does not.

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