Techmoan | Tapete - The enduring audio format you (probably) haven’t heard of @Techmoan | Uploaded 3 years ago | Updated 1 day ago
Tapete was an audio tape cartridge format that brought joy to tens of thousands of people around the world and yet it's quite likely this will be the first time you've heard about it.
00:00 Start
01:08 History
03:57 Specs & Controls
05:13 Tape Repairs
06:06 First demo
06:46 Machine Repairs
08:30 Second Demo
10:30 Track configuration
12:50 Legacy
14:33 Credits
Resources & References
RNIB
rnib.org.uk/talking-book-machines-evolution
rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/ten-facts-about-talking-book
Victorian Collections - Vision Australia
https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/587d9009d0cde7206447b7c1
If you want to know more about Clarke & Smith - I recommend reading the PDF linked at the bottom of this page http://www.ferrographworld.com/c&s.html
Special thanks to Alexander for loaning his Tapettes.
FAQ
Q) Why are there comments from a week ago when this video has just gone live today?
A) Patrons 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.
Q) Why weren’t the controls labeled with Braille?
A) If something is used regularly - operating it becomes second nature. ‘Light Switch’ isn’t written above a light switch - and yet it’s possible to turn one on in the dark. There would be an introduction and orientation session with the machine - it wouldn’t just turn up in the post. So someone would sit you down - here on the left that’s the rewind and play - up for play down for rewind, give it a go, you hear how it works right? Good, got that? Now on the right you can feel those dials - this one here is the volume and this is the tone - give them a go, you can hear how they change the sound - yep, right on to the track selector, that’s this one in the middle....
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Tapete was an audio tape cartridge format that brought joy to tens of thousands of people around the world and yet it's quite likely this will be the first time you've heard about it.
00:00 Start
01:08 History
03:57 Specs & Controls
05:13 Tape Repairs
06:06 First demo
06:46 Machine Repairs
08:30 Second Demo
10:30 Track configuration
12:50 Legacy
14:33 Credits
Resources & References
RNIB
rnib.org.uk/talking-book-machines-evolution
rnib.org.uk/rnibconnect/ten-facts-about-talking-book
Victorian Collections - Vision Australia
https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/587d9009d0cde7206447b7c1
If you want to know more about Clarke & Smith - I recommend reading the PDF linked at the bottom of this page http://www.ferrographworld.com/c&s.html
Special thanks to Alexander for loaning his Tapettes.
FAQ
Q) Why are there comments from a week ago when this video has just gone live today?
A) Patrons 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.
Q) Why weren’t the controls labeled with Braille?
A) If something is used regularly - operating it becomes second nature. ‘Light Switch’ isn’t written above a light switch - and yet it’s possible to turn one on in the dark. There would be an introduction and orientation session with the machine - it wouldn’t just turn up in the post. So someone would sit you down - here on the left that’s the rewind and play - up for play down for rewind, give it a go, you hear how it works right? Good, got that? Now on the right you can feel those dials - this one here is the volume and this is the tone - give them a go, you can hear how they change the sound - yep, right on to the track selector, that’s this one in the middle....
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http://www.youtube.com/user/Techmoan?sub_confirmation=1
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This channel can be supported through Patreon
patreon.com/techmoan
*******Patrons usually have early access to videos*******
----------Outro Music-----------
Over Time - Vibe Tracks youtu.be/VSSswVZSgJw
------Outro Sound Effect------
ThatSFXGuy - youtu.be/5M3-ZV5-QDM
------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.
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