Odd Request. Does anyone by chance have a U-Matic tape......

Alan11 · Post by **Alan11** » September 15, 2007 8:50 pm

they no longer need? I know there are folks in every walk of life here career wise so I am hoping someone has one.

I bought two professional U-Matic machines last weekend and they both powered up great. Stupid me forgot I just can't run down to Walmart and pick one up.

Thanks in advance if you can or cannot help.

Big Jimmy · Post by **Big Jimmy** » September 15, 2007 9:06 pm

I may have a friend who has one. He works in TV. I will look into if you want.

Marnin Grita Guy · Post by **Marnin Grita Guy** » September 15, 2007 9:17 pm

Alan you can still get them.

http://www.tapeandmedia.com/umatic_tape.asp

Alan11 · Post by **Alan11** » September 15, 2007 9:25 pm

Marnin Grita Guy wrote:Alan you can still get them.

http://www.tapeandmedia.com/umatic_tape.asp

Thanks sir, I had no idea they still sold them. Big Jimmy mentioned ebay, which I had not thought of before.

At least I get a workout these jokers weigh 75 pounds each.

moog · Post by **moog** » September 16, 2007 3:19 pm

Oh man. I learned how to edit on a U-matic. I think it was a Sony 5600, or close to that model. Simple inserts and overlays.

I have a U-matic tape with my first demo cut in 1984. I cut my own version of "The Curly Shuffell".

I should transfer that.

I think I still have a blank tape unopened, but it's at least 20 years old.

Alan11 · Post by **Alan11** » September 16, 2007 4:58 pm

moog wrote:Oh man. I learned how to edit on a U-matic. I think it was a Sony 5600, or close to that model. Simple inserts and overlays.

I have a U-matic tape with my first demo cut in 1984. I cut my own version of "The Curly Shuffell". I should transfer that.

I think I still have a blank tape unopened, but it's at least 20 years old.

I have a Sony VO-5850 Editor and a Sony VP-2010 player. The editor was made mid 90's the player was made 80' or 81'. I found a power cord today for the editor so I am going to see if it at least powers on. If it works with a tape I may either keep it or sell it. I am sure someone out there might be in the market for a player and editor.

If you can find the tape please let me know.

moog · Post by **moog** » September 16, 2007 5:08 pm

So far I haven't received requests for 3/4'' transfers. Not sure if it would be feasible to add to my chain.

I have to make sure I still have the blank. I moved and a few things were boxed. I'll let you know.

Come to think of it I may have used the 5850. Been a long time.

Alan11 · Post by **Alan11** » September 16, 2007 10:02 pm

moog wrote:So far I haven't received requests for 3/4'' transfers. Not sure if it would be feasible to add to my chain.

I have to make sure I still have the blank. I moved and a few things were boxed. I'll let you know.

Come to think of it I may have used the 5850. Been a long time.

Thanks for checking for me. I have seen working 5850's sell for as much as 1k used on various websites. I think with most TV stations now digital they are probably phasing out the machines.

I almost bought a master from a u matic of a 1974 nfl playoff game on ebay but the guy wanted and got 2500 for it.