REEL ATLASTHE ART & SCIENCE OF TAPE
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA / 15

Research & references

Primary documents first. Context always.

Research checked 2 November 2026. Manufacturer information describes advertised specifications, not independently tested performance. Original manuals remain authoritative for exact vintage versions. Archive hosts do not become the manufacturers of the documents they preserve.

Editorial method

How are claims selected?

Technical explanations draw on calibration literature, original manufacturer documents and preservation guidance. Current model descriptions use manufacturer pages. Conflicting sales descriptions are not used to override a manufacturer specification.

How are prices presented?

Only clearly identified published examples are treated as observed prices. Broad GBP bands are editorial planning envelopes, not market research or individual model valuations.

Are these listening reviews?

No. This encyclopedia explains formats and selection criteria. It does not claim hands-on testing or rank brands by sound quality.

What about copyright and branding?

The supplied reel image is used as the project’s visual reference. Product names identify their respective manufacturers; inclusion does not imply endorsement. Original diagrams are schematic, not product photographs.