1/4" 15ips Full Track Test Tape

By popular demand, introducing the RTT-3 15ips test tape from AnlenAudio. 

The RTT-3 is a 15ips full track master recording test tape that contains all the signals necessary to verify essential tape parameters such as Head Azimuth, Playback Level and Frequency Response to ensure that your audiophile or professional tape recorder is performing at its best and within factory specifications. The frequency run is based on the industry standard Ampex frequency series for alignment tapes.

The tape includes our exclusive Toggle Tone test signal for easy high frequency adjustment. Our high accuracy process insures consistency and conformity to NAB standards. A convenient usage tally is provided to track play back passes. Each tape is serial numbered and has an associated QC report. This QC report is not simply a frequency chart, but contains actual measurements from the tape ensuring adherence to the NAB standard. Printed instructions are included.

Features:

• All signals recorded with equalization and levels in accordance with NAB standards.
• Full track recording for use with mono, stereo (2 track & 4 track) and quad tape machines.
• All signals on this tape are original master recordings made in real time directly from calibrated sources.
• A graph of the frequency response of each tape is included.
• Our exclusive ToggleTone test signal for easy high frequency adjustment.
• A convenient usage tally is provided to track play back passes.
• Detailed printed instructions are included.
• Recorded at 185 nano webers per meter, but can be easily used to accommodate elevated operating levels up to 360 nano webers per meter with the included conversion table.
• New large hub reel included.

The tape contains the following signals:

700hz @0db (185 nWb/m)
12.5khz Azimuth

(these tones are at 0db)

700hz/10khz ToggleTone (our exclusive tone for high freq adjustments)
15khz
12khz
10khz
7.5khz
5khz
2.5khz
1khz
500hz
250hz
100hz
50hz

Tolerances:
Level: +/- 0.25db
Frequency: +/- 1db (0.25db at medium frequencies)
Azimuth Angle: +/- 2 min to 90deg

Reference Fluxcivity:
185 nWb per meter

Equalization:
3180/50 uSec (NAB Standard)

Tape speed:
15 in./s

Made in the U.S.A.