Very few have access to real master tapes.

We build the specialized hardware they need.

Why specialized hardware?

It's irresponsible to play high-value analog tapes on a tape recorder because the frictional stresses resulting from the tape being pulled through the recorder's headblock can be severe enough to cause permanent damage or even the tape’s destruction.

Further, playback on a recorder won’t let you hear a recording in its highest fidelity. The recorder’s "confidence head" is principally there for monitoring. Only a dedicated playback platform can provide the lowest distortion.

Why an ATAE precision SHRO reproducer?

1. To prevent damage to irreplaceable master tapes

2. To reveal how good a tape recording actually sounds

If you work with high-value tapes and are interested in the science behind our state-of-the-art reproducers, get in touch and request the list of our technical briefs. We’re in California USA.

Learn about the effort to preserve heritage master tapes at: recordedmusicpreservation.org