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G6ONEDave · 7th Oct 2022, 3:02 pm

Hi, I hope that there are some forum members who can help me with this request.

I have a Kennedy 9610 reel to reel tape deck, I was told at the time I received it (some 20 years ago) that it was used for Channel 4 racing programmes. I am trying to confirm this statement and so far have been in touch with Channel 4, who have informed me that the Channel 4 racing programmes were produced by a company called Highflyer Productions. Unfortunately this company ceased trading some years back, so I can't find a way to contact anyone there to answer my questions.

What I would like to know is if this Kennedy 9610 would have been used for video/audio. What computer system would have been used and what software.

The Kennedy 9610 tape deck takes 10" spools of magnetic tape that is 1/2" wide. The machine is a 9 track type and will run in reverse direction. It uses the SCSI interface for connection to a computer/editor.

I do have a pdf copy of the installation info that includes a desription of it's workings and connections. The tape deck is both analogue and digital.

I look forward to any further info, thanks.

Dave

7th Oct 2022, 3:02 pm	#1
G6ONEDave Octode Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Owston Ferry, North Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 1,701	Kennedy 9610 Hi, I hope that there are some forum members who can help me with this request. I have a Kennedy 9610 reel to reel tape deck, I was told at the time I received it (some 20 years ago) that it was used for Channel 4 racing programmes. I am trying to confirm this statement and so far have been in touch with Channel 4, who have informed me that the Channel 4 racing programmes were produced by a company called Highflyer Productions. Unfortunately this company ceased trading some years back, so I can't find a way to contact anyone there to answer my questions. What I would like to know is if this Kennedy 9610 would have been used for video/audio. What computer system would have been used and what software. The Kennedy 9610 tape deck takes 10" spools of magnetic tape that is 1/2" wide. The machine is a 9 track type and will run in reverse direction. It uses the SCSI interface for connection to a computer/editor. I do have a pdf copy of the installation info that includes a desription of it's workings and connections. The tape deck is both analogue and digital. I look forward to any further info, thanks. Dave __________________ Quote "All is hyperthetical, until it isn't!" (President Laura Roslin, Battlestar Galactica)