Yep, I think Catherine is right. From some more digging it looks like it
could be an audio recording, though most reel-to-reel audio seemed to use
1/4" tapes rather than 1/2" ones. Could be a reel-to-reel video format?
Compare here and see what you think:
http://www.labguysworld.com/VTR_FAQ_006.htm
On 30 March 2016 at 14:47, Jones Catherine <
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> Hi Sarah,
> I did a quick Google and found this forum thread
> http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21307 from the
> bottom post on that thread
>
> “The UK was dominated by EMI. Their main competitor was MSS-Mastertape -
> both excellent tapes. Zonal added magnetic stripes to cine film and then in
> 1961 launched Zonatape which was quickly followed by Ilford's new tape,
> Ilfotape. Ilford bought Zonal in 1964 and later sold it to Racal. Zonal
> survive today as Zonal-Media and have talked about reintroducing 1/4" tape.
> Zonal made superb tape for the BBC. Ask them to start up again!!”
>
> So did a search for Zonal media http://www.zonalmedia.com/
>
> May be worth speaking to them
>
> Regards
>
>
> Catherine Jones
> New Media Engineer
> Science Museum
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>
> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Sarah Wyatt
> Sent: 30 March 2016 14:39
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> Subject: [MCG] Help identifying a tape
>
> We have found a tape reel type in our Film & Video collection for which I
> can find no reference online, can you help?
>
> It is branded Ilford Zonal in a clear plastic locking circular case with a
> 9.5cm hole in the centre of the plastic reel. In computer type font is the
> name “Calculus” plus what could be 06, OG or DG. The tape itself is black
> and ½” gauge. Overall it is 9.5” in diameter.
>
> Any thoughts? We are thinking it could be a computer tape of some sort.
>
> I have photos of the tape I can send off- list if that helps?
>
>
> Sarah Wyatt
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