Broadcast Tapes

Broadcast Tapes Six locations, 40 years of experience & the highest-quality machines, we are the industry standard.

02/02/2026

Got this hot rod running perfect. Had a seized pinch roller. I mean SOLID..Now it is cleaned off & oiled, it works perfecrly!

12/11/2025

Pretty good quality for a tape recorded in 1988

Volume doesn't scare us! 😎 At Broadcast Tapes, we're set up to handle large-scale digitization projects with speed and p...
11/06/2025

Volume doesn't scare us! 😎 At Broadcast Tapes, we're set up to handle large-scale digitization projects with speed and precision. With 10 dedicated workstations and two expert operators, plus a full-time technician, we can process up to 10 projects simultaneously.

This means your large archive gets the attention it deserves without compromising quality or efficiency. We're built for big jobs.

Ready to tackle your extensive tape library? Reach out for a consultation! https://1l.ink/DPTFD7Z

Your tapes are on a timer. Magnetic tape wasn't designed to last forever. Over time, the chemical binders that hold the ...
10/30/2025

Your tapes are on a timer. Magnetic tape wasn't designed to last forever. Over time, the chemical binders that hold the magnetic particles to the plastic base break down.

Conditions like "vinegar syndrome" in acetate-base tapes are clear indicators of advanced decay. The only effective long-term strategy is migration to a stable digital format. Delaying this process increases the risk of partial or complete data loss.

We help organizations mitigate this risk through timely, high-quality digitization. https://1l.ink/KPS4XZC

Older tapes often suffer from color shifts, fading, and audio level issues. That's where our post-production services co...
10/29/2025

Older tapes often suffer from color shifts, fading, and audio level issues. That's where our post-production services come in.

After digitization, we can take your media into our professional editing suite to perform color correction, balance audio levels, and even create graphics to organize and explain the content. It’s about restoring your media to its best possible quality.

From preservation to presentation, we've got you covered. https://1l.ink/PFFQDV6

A digital archive is only useful if you can find what you're looking for! That's why our process goes beyond just digiti...
10/27/2025

A digital archive is only useful if you can find what you're looking for! That's why our process goes beyond just digitizing.

We scan all the information on the face and spine of each tape and Bates number every single one. This creates a clear, organized system that links the physical tape to its new digital file. We even create a searchable PDF of the entire order, so you can find specific tapes or scenes in seconds.

Learn more by visiting our website! https://1l.ink/DQN8QW3

The only ghosts we want to see this October are the ones on old home videos! 👻📼Don't let your memories become ghost stor...
10/24/2025

The only ghosts we want to see this October are the ones on old home videos! 👻📼

Don't let your memories become ghost stories. Fading tapes, garbled audio... we can help rescue them before they disappear for good.

What's the #1 memory you'd save from an old tape? Drop it in the comments!

October is American Archives Month! 🏛️ It's a time to celebrate the importance of preserving our history, from national ...
10/22/2025

October is American Archives Month! 🏛️ It's a time to celebrate the importance of preserving our history, from national records to personal family videos.

Every tape we receive holds a piece of someone's story, a moment in time that deserves to be saved. We're proud to help institutions and families protect their legacy for future generations.

What's the most precious piece of history you are safeguarding? Share with us in the comments! 👇

Ever heard of "sticky-shed syndrome"? It's a common form of decay in older magnetic tapes where the binder breaks down, ...
10/21/2025

Ever heard of "sticky-shed syndrome"?

It's a common form of decay in older magnetic tapes where the binder breaks down, causing the tape to become sticky and shed oxide onto the machine. Trying to play a tape in this condition can permanently destroy it. 😱

Attempting DIY solutions can lead to irreversible data loss. A professional, controlled "baking" process that makes the tape playable again for one last, safe transfer.

Before cassettes, there were reels. 1-inch Type C Reel-to-Reel was a workhorse of the broadcast industry for decades, an...
10/18/2025

Before cassettes, there were reels. 1-inch Type C Reel-to-Reel was a workhorse of the broadcast industry for decades, and it requires specialized, expertly maintained machines for a proper transfer.

These machines are complex, and not many facilities still have them running in peak condition. We do. Our dedicated technicians ensure our 1" decks are perfectly calibrated to produce the highest quality digital masters from your reels.

Trust your most valuable reels to our experts. https://1l.ink/PJV6MTZ

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