Erasing Tapes - how sweet the sound?

In this video I explain why buying quality used tapes full of someone else’s recordings might be your last best option if you still want to make the best cassette recordings at sensible prices nowadays. I then go on to try a variety of bulk erasing methods on used tapes to test their effectiveness. Here’s a link to a review of the new ‘type 2’ cassettes by ANA[DIA]LOG    • Tascam, ATR & NAC brand new Type II casset...   AFFILIATED LINK to SONY CASSETTE ERASERS on ebay https://ebay.us/1GipVH 00:00 NOS Cassette prices 05:35 What about the new cassettes? 06:26 The alternative 08:49 My old tapes 10:37 Why erase? 12:15 Sony BE-9H eraser 20:20 Radio Shack Bulk Eraser 25:22 Sony BE-A200 28:37 Permanent magnet erase 30:47 Recording on old tapes 32:25 Summary 35:17 Inside the bulk tape eraser ------------ Merchandise ---------------- New Techmoan Merchandise is now available. https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nerdkeyz... -------------- SUBSCRIBE ----------------- http://www.youtube.com/user/Techmoan?... ------------ SUPPORT -------------- This channel can be supported through Patreon   / techmoan   ******Patrons usually have early access to videos****** --------- Outro Music ---------- Over Time - Vibe Tracks    • Over Time – Vibe Tracks (No Copyright Music)   ----- Outro Sound Effect ----- ThatSFXGuy -    • Six Million Dollar man main title computer...   ----- AFFILIATED LINKS/ADVERTISING NOTICE ------ All links are Affiliated where possible. When you click on links to various merchants posted here and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network & Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to AMAZON Sites (including, but not limited to Amazon US/UK/DE/ES/FR/NL/IT/CAN) Regularly asked question Q) Why are there comments from days ago when this video has just gone live today? A) Patrons   / techmoan   usually have early access to videos. I'll show the first version of a video on Patreon and often the feedback I get results in a video going through further revisions to improve it. e.g. Fix audio issues, clarify points, add extra footage or cut extraneous things out. The video that goes live on youtube is the final version. If you want to see the videos early too, you can sign up to Patreon here:   / techmoan