Episode #26October 9, 2024
Inside the Cassette: Breaking Open Phil Collins & How We Repair Tapes
In this video, Robert John Hadfield takes you through the process of breaking open a cassette tape, specifically Phil Collins' Hello, I Must Be Going. While Audiomover doesn't digitize commercial tapes due to copyright, Robert uses this tape as a demo to show what the inside of a cassette looks like and explain how the team repairs tapes that come in. He discusses how they repair thousands of tapes for clients like churches and government agencies, showing examples of tape components like pressure pads and leader tape. The video offers interesting insights into how tapes are constructed, highlighting a story about Phil Collins' time as Robert Plant's drummer in 1983.
If you're curious about how cassette tapes work or need repairs, check out this video for a unique behind-the-scenes look at Audiomover's process. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!
#philcollins #80smusic #cassette
If you're curious about how cassette tapes work or need repairs, check out this video for a unique behind-the-scenes look at Audiomover's process. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more!
#philcollins #80smusic #cassette
Chapters

00:00
Intro

01:16
Phil Collins

08:00
Common Problems

10:27
Breaking the Tape

13:05
Inside the Tape

16:08
How We Repair Tapes