The RTI TC-490 TapeChek is a high-speed VHS videotape cleaner designed for professional use in archival preservation and digitization projects. Capable of cleaning and evaluating tapes at up to 75 times the normal playback speed, it ensures thorough cleaning without compromising the integrity of your tapes.
Key features of the TC 490 – RTI Tapechek
- High-Speed Cleaning: Operates at 75 times standard playback speed, efficiently cleaning tapes in a fraction of the time.
- Defect Detection: Equipped with a three-channel optical sensor system, it detects edge damage, wrinkles, and creases.
- Sapphire Burnishing: Utilizes a precision sapphire burnishing post to polish the tape surface, removing loose oxide and reducing dropouts. (can be removed on request)
- Programmable Diagnostics: Offers programmable diagnostics with detailed defect reports, aiding in tape evaluation and decision-making.
- Automatic Operation: Features fully automatic operation, including threading, cleaning, rewinding, and ejection, streamlining the workflow.
Why use a VHS videotape cleaner?
- Regular cleaning extends the life of your tapes by removing contaminants that can cause playback issues.
- Improves video and audio quality by eliminating debris and loose oxide from the tape surface.
- High-speed operation and automated functions increase productivity in archival environments.
Applications:
Ideal for institutions and professionals involved in the preservation and digitization of VHS tapes, including:
- Archives and Libraries: Preserving historical video content.
- Media Production Companies: Maintaining video libraries.
- Service providers: Digitizing their clients archive materials.
- Government Agencies: Archiving public records.
At times it may be necessary to bake/recondition sticky VHS tapes using a laboratory oven, such as this one.
