VAC - 7" Trident empty metal reel - 7I-MT-M2
VAC high quality metal reel for reel-to-reel tape recorders could any day stand alongside the best offered by the industry, and often beat most of them at their own game.
Structural strength, stability, and dynamic performance are at the core of a good reel design. The hubs, perhaps the most critical part, are precision machined to ensure great accuracy and balance. It also features an innovative nano-machined surface. This special surface is designed to grip the end of the tape making it far less prone to slipping, which in turn makes threading the tape quick, easy, and stress-free. This innovative screw-less design further increases the strength of the reel, while at the same time improving dynamic balance.
The flanges are strong and resist bending, warping, and eliminate scratching to a great extent. Their rigidity and dynamic balance enable them to spin truer at any speed, and consequently reduces mechanical wear and tear, and contribute to better sound free of wow and flutter.
We were equally mindful of ease of use while designing the flange cut-outs (or ‘windows’). Many reels in the market have cut-outs that become very narrow near the hub. We crafted a space large enough for two fingers so that, when threading the tape, holding the tape end against the hub is easier than ever. Additionally there is a slot which is provided to insert the tape into for easy hold and rotate the tape during threading.
VAC reels are hand made and finished with dedication and care for the discerning high-end audio enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance of their reel-to-reel recording machines.
Structural strength, stability, and dynamic performance are at the core of a good reel design. The hubs, perhaps the most critical part, are precision machined to ensure great accuracy and balance. It also features an innovative nano-machined surface. This special surface is designed to grip the end of the tape making it far less prone to slipping, which in turn makes threading the tape quick, easy, and stress-free. This innovative screw-less design further increases the strength of the reel, while at the same time improving dynamic balance.
The flanges are strong and resist bending, warping, and eliminate scratching to a great extent. Their rigidity and dynamic balance enable them to spin truer at any speed, and consequently reduces mechanical wear and tear, and contribute to better sound free of wow and flutter.
We were equally mindful of ease of use while designing the flange cut-outs (or ‘windows’). Many reels in the market have cut-outs that become very narrow near the hub. We crafted a space large enough for two fingers so that, when threading the tape, holding the tape end against the hub is easier than ever. Additionally there is a slot which is provided to insert the tape into for easy hold and rotate the tape during threading.
VAC reels are hand made and finished with dedication and care for the discerning high-end audio enthusiasts looking to enhance the performance of their reel-to-reel recording machines.
Product Details
Technical Specifications:
- Tape width: 1/4" 0.246" (6.3 mm)
- Reel diameter: 7" (178 mm)
- Reel height: 13mm (approx.)
- Material: Stainless Steel (304 - Grade)
- Weight: 157 Grams (approx.)
Highlights:
- Innovative screw-less design to improve concentricity properties and dynamic balance
- Flanges are NC cut from 0.8mm thick high tensile strength steel conforming to Grade-304 and are non-magnetic
- Excellent reel-to-reel consistency in manufacture
- Precision machined and lightweight hub
- Hubs have nano-grip texture to improve tape threading without the risk of damage to the tape
- Convenient tape insert slots for easy tape loading and threading
Applications:
- Reel to reel tape recorders
- Archiving music to reel tapes
- Beautifying R-T-R machines
- Replacement for missing/damaged spool
Notes:
- Tape is NOT included
- The price listed is for a single piece of metal reel
- Country of Origin: INDIA
