The 8-track etiquette school (part-1)
A few years ago I made this tutorial video on how to create new or restore old labels for 8-track cassettes in Adobe Photoshop. I'll try to make Part 2 of this video very soon 😉
A few years ago I made this tutorial video on how to create new or restore old labels for 8-track cassettes in Adobe Photoshop. I'll try to make Part 2 of this video very soon 😉
Here I will try to show how the 8-track system works and at the same time explain why proper adjustment of the sound head is so important to prevent the all-too-common problem of "sound contamination from neighboring tracks", so-called "crosstalk problems". What is a "track", and why are there 8 of them? First we need to clarify the difference between...
Learn how to open a 2-tab cartridge without damaging the label. With the right tools and techniques, maintaining these nostalgic treasures is easy. Full guide from STEREO 8-Track!
This is a thorough walkthrough of how to repair the plastic bracket that holds the sound head on 8-track players with the infamous plastic construction. In this example, we are working with a Realistic TR-169 player, but the procedure is largely the same on all players with a similar mechanism. This process can also be used as a preventative…
I’ve spent a few lovely summer evenings restoring these classic Beatles tapes. Now fully cleaned and restored with new splice and pad, ready for many more spins.
A step-by-step guide to opening and reassembling the classic Warner 8-track cartridge. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts who want to keep their tapes alive.
Finally, Etiquette School part 2 is here. I would recommend that you turn on the subtitles in Norwegian as these provide a slightly more accurate and detailed description in some places than what is spoken in the video.