Reel-to-Reel

Audio reels are played and recorded on players similar to film projectors.  The tape is fed from one reel (supply reel) to another (take-up reel), hence the name reel-to-reel.  This format was the professional industry standard for many years.  It was also quite popular with consumers.  However, today it is sometimes impossible to find a working reel-to-reel player. Because of this, most people never hear their recordings.

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