DAT Repair - Digital Audio Tape

A Digital Audio Tape (DAT) is a type of magnetic tape used for storing digital audio data. It was introduced in the mid-1980s as a professional audio recording format and was intended to replace the traditional analog audio cassette.
DAT tapes use a helical scan format, which means that the tape is wrapped around a spinning drum and the recording heads move diagonally across the tape. This allows for high-density recording and playback, with data being stored in a linear digital format.
DAT tapes are typically used in professional audio applications, such as studio recordings, radio broadcasts, and live performances. They offer high-quality sound, with a frequency response of up to 20 kHz and a dynamic range of up to 96 decibels.
DAT technology has largely been supplanted by newer digital audio formats, such as CD and MP3, but some professionals still use DAT tapes for archival purposes or as a backup medium.
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[@terrencemiller5284]

Man, thanks for this !!

[@scottstrang1583]

The first time I bought an d recorded on my DAT machine I was hypnotized.

[@GOGGLETUBESUCKS4UIC]

RIP Audiomover.

[@scottstrang1583]

What happened Toni ?

[@GOGGLETUBESUCKS4UIC]

@@scottstrang1583 He died months ago.

[@simonezapparoli9628]

Good work, but .. what kind of adhesive do you use ? Thanks from Italy

[@Madjed2024]

much appreciate this great video. I opened a SONY DAT and repaired it but could not figure out exact path inside the cassette (I wish I had taken pictures). After I reassemble it, the deck would not move the tape. Do you happen to have a short video clip showing exactly the entire tape path? Many thnaks

[@Rockabillyman26]

Hey there I was wondering could you do a video on fixing twisted audio cassettes.

[@GOGGLETUBESUCKS4UIC]

He dead

[@Rockabillyman26]

@@GOGGLETUBESUCKS4UIC what happen?

[@claudestein9418]

Can I send you a dat to repair?

[@scottstrang1583]

DAT should’ve been on 1/4 “ tape.

[@GOGGLETUBESUCKS4UIC]

EL CASSETTE DAT.

[@claudestein9418]

Are u in business?

[@pascalcyrus556]

Hi Audio lover.... I lost my dad, and he add this album he made with his friend in a DAT R-94 Cassette player..... Any way you can help me so I can convert to mp3 I would love to hear him sing again

[@nutsackmania]

If you do a google search there are companies that will do the conversion for probably 50-100 bucks. A lot easier than getting your own deck going.

[@nicmost3044]

What kind of adhesive do you use.