{"title":"Open-Reel Tape Splicing Block","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA tape splicing block\u003c\/strong\u003e is an essential precision tool used to join or repair broken audio reel tapes. It securely holds two ends of magnetic tape in a precisely machined channel, allowing you to cleanly cut and join them using specialised adhesive splicing tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoundoftape.com\/collections\/open-reel-tape-splicing-block\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/files\/Open-Reel_Tape_Splicing_Block-3.jpg?v=1779960083\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tape Splicing Block\u003c\/strong\u003e is manufactured to Industry Standards. Manufactured from high-grade 6082 aluminium alloy, the machined block is sand-blasted then anodised to harden the surface and to prevent corrosion and oxidisation. Aluminium Splicing blocks are chemically anodised to prevent the black aluminium oxide from damaging your precious open-reel magnetic tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow a Splicing Block Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSplicing blocks are designed to make repairs seamless, whether you are dealing with classic 1\/4\" studio tape or other widths. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide Channels: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe block features a precisely milled channel that perfectly matches the width of your tape, ensuring it stays perfectly aligned without slipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Grooves: \u003c\/strong\u003eMost standard blocks have two diagonal cuts (usually at \\(45^{\\circ }\\) or \\(60^{\\circ }\\)) and one vertical cut. The diagonal cuts are used for joining two pieces of tape, as the angle prevents an abrupt \"click\" sound when the splice passes over the tape recorder's playback head.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecuring Mechanism: \u003c\/strong\u003eMany blocks feature a raised edge or a clamping plate to lock the magnetic tape steady while you make the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Splicing Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverlap and Cut: Lay the two ends of the broken tape into the block so they slightly overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake the Cut: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse a demagnetised single-edge razor blade or a precision cutting gem media blade to cut through both layers of tape simultaneously across the diagonal groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove Scraps: \u003c\/strong\u003eDiscard the two overlapping scrap ends. The tape ends will now be perfectly flush with each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply Splicing Tape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place a small piece of specialised, adhesive splicing tape over the joint on the non-oxide (shiny) side of the reel tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim (If Necessary): \u003c\/strong\u003eTrim any overhanging edges so that the splicing tape is slightly narrower than the magnetic tape itself, preventing it from sticking to the recorder guides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory of Splicing Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape Editing: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdiTall by Joel Tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1952, audio engineer Joel Tall designed a device to securely hold plastic recording tape so that accurate splices could be made. Tall’s splicing block features a concave groove running lengthwise along the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top edges of the groove canted inward slightly and locked the tape in place. Cross-cut grooves at 90 and 45 degrees to the slot enhanced the accuracy of the cut. Tall received U.S. Patent number 2,599,667 for this invention which was manufactured by Precision Tech, Inc. of New York. This splicing block was used at CBS Studios in New York from 1952 until 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoel Tall \u003c\/strong\u003ewith Ampex reel tape recorders, created the tape splicer Editall used around the world. Joel Tall was born on April 17, 1905 and passed away in December 1986. He was married to Leona B. Tall and was survived by one daughter, Benita J. Kaplan. Leona helped Joel Tall found The Tall Company in the 1950's. Benita Kaplan has generously donated some of Joel Tall's personal papers and photos to our Museum of Magnetic Sound Recording. In 1950 Joel Tall filed U.S. Patent #US 2599667 A for his Splicing Block, stating, \"This invention relates to splicing blocks, such as are used in splicing film and sound recording tape, and specifically it refers to a block which is particularly suitable for editing sound recording tape.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential tool: Splicing Block for Open-Reel Tape - An excellent choice for users dealing with multiple tape sizes, accommodating 1-inch, 1\/2-inch and 1\/4-inch open reel-to-reel tape widths.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/collections\/empty-reel-spool-700x700.png?v=1779960135","url":"https:\/\/www.thesoundoftape.com\/ru\/collections\/open-reel-tape-splicing-block.oembed","provider":"The Sound Of Tape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}