Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 04/25/06 05:33

Steve Guidry wrote:
> > There used to be an issue caused by differing tape lubricants, but all
> > the tape manufactures have long since resolved that one,
>
> I don't think they're resolved that issue so thoroughly as you do . . .
>
> I got bit by that wet/dry issue last month : I had been using Maxell tapes
> exclusively in my JVC BR-DV6000 deck. I switched to Sony large shell tapes
> in order to get the longer record length for a concert. Well, there were
> LOTS of dropouts throughout the tapes - - 4 of them. After a thorough head
> cleaning, the problem disappeared.
>
> I probably won't do Sony again.
>
> Steve

Were you using DVCAM or 120 / 180MEM consumer Sony?

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