"Bob Olhsson" wrote in message
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"Erik" (remove dontspam but not
spamstinks) wrote in message ...
...how long is DAT anticipated
to be around?

Not very long in my opinion. Fuji is the last manufacturer making reliable
tape and it is no longer used for data. I'd buy a CD recorder

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Bob Olhsson Audio Mastery, Nashville TN
Mastering, Audio for Picture, Mix Evaluation and Quality Control
Over 40 years making people sound better than they ever imagined!
615.385.8051 http://www.hyperback.com

Sorry to disagree Bob on the subject of tape stock. Maxell Pro DAT tapes are
outstanding and very affordable. Many of us have had this discussion on
rec.audio.movies.production.sound over the years and Maxell has been very
consistent for those who use hundreds of them a year in production sound
work. Personally I've used them for 10 years now and have NEVER had a tape
eaten or an ominous phone call from the post house at 2am.

Charles Tomaras
Seattle, WA