Open reel refers to magnetic tape coiled in a reel. The drives have two spindles; one for the supply reel and another for take-up. Open reels gave way to self-threading tape cartridges ...

See binary and bit. Tapes were originally open reels but were superseded by a variety of cartridges and cassettes. Today, LTO is the only thriving tape technology with future plans for increased ...

Whether you’re a collector, an audiophile, or simply an admirer of vintage technology, the Pioneer RT-707 stands as a ...

Despite prerecorded tapes not being sold since about 1976, audio manufacturer Revox has continued to make reel-to-reel ...