Reel to Reel Audiotape, "S.R.O," by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, 1966
THF325403 / Reel to Reel Audiotape, "S.R.O," by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, 1966
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Artifact Overview
The transformative effects of magnetic tape upon sound, broadcast, and computing history cannot be overstated. In 1930, German companies AEG and BASF revised wire recording technology by using a new material: plastic tape coated with magnetic iron pigment. Its proposed applications were varied, idealistic and practical: recording music and radio, factory automation, data storage, media lending libraries, and many others.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Audiotape
Date Made
1966
Creator Notes
A recording by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, manufactured on Ampex audiotapes and distributed by A&M Records.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
96.12.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Robert H. Casey.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Polyester (Fiber)
Dimensions
Height: 0.75 in
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 7.25 in
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