Tools for Open Reel Tapes

Updated March 19, 2015

Open Reel Database

Open Reel Database A database program for archiving small to moderately large open reel tape collections.

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Final Version!
Download version 0.9.29f (07 Apr 2012)
Download Visual Basic 6.0 Source Code

Tape Pack Calculator
Tape Pack Calculator is a simple program for determining the length of tape based on the measurements of the physical dimensions of the tape and the tape pack on a reel. Click on the thumbnail images to view full sized screen shots of the program. Final Version! Download version 3.0 (25 Mar 2012) Download Visual Basic 6.0 Source Code

Tape Length Timer
Tape Length Timer will keep a running total of the length in feet of tape that passes every second. Click on the thumbnail images to view full sized screen shots of the program. Final Version! Download version 0.4 (1 Mar 2002) Download Visual Basic 6.0 Source Code

Other Tools and Information

Misc

Tape Time Chart

Yahoo Groups

[reeltoreel] Discussion of all matters relating to analog reel to reel audio tape recording and playback, including: prerecorded tape recordings, tape players and recorders, literature. For sale [FS] and wanted-to-buy [WTB] postings are invited.

[Reel_to_Reel] Analog reel to reel with most information + help for many different brands and models from early 60's to late 80's. Sony, Akai, Teac, Pioneer, Tascam. How to find parts, service manuals, Owners manuals, used and new parts. Maintenance, troubleshooting etc. Join now and share your knowledge or if you have questions about anything tape-related.

[Reel_Tapes] This group is dedicated to the discussion of reel to reel recordings and blank reel media new and old.

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