Tangible Media: Removable Storage of Image, Sound, Motion and Data
Tangible Media: Removable Storage of Image, Sound, Motion and Data
Tangible Media: Removable Storage of Image, Sound, Motion and Data
Magnetization
Perfotape

Date:

c. 1960s

Material:

Iron oxide on acetate base, plastic reel

Dimensions:

Tape ¼ in. (6.35 mm),  reel 7 in. (178 mm)

Company:

Westrex Corp

Location:

New York, United States

Used to record movie sound, which was then edited along with the film and printed as the film soundtrack. Synchronization was accomplished using a clapperboard to create a simultaneous event on the film and recording tape.