Tape Splicing Resources

Note - Galiber is in the process of developing a new belt design that builds on the benefits of Mylar, VCR, and audio recording tape. this support page will remain in place for users of both legacy drive systems as well as others who might benefit from it.

Tape Splicing - How To:

Tape Splicing Blocks:

While we are advocates of using as wide and stiff a belt as your turntable will accommodate, we realize that some who are reading this page have a drive system which is only capable of using an audio cassette width belt or at a maximum, one which can handle 1/4" wide tape.

We understand that the Radio Shack splicing block (for cassette and 3/8" wide tape) has been discontinued. Individual stores may still have some in stock (part #44-224).

To splice wider tapes, up to and including 1/2" VCR tape, the link to the following sites:

For an interesting story on the use of the EditAll by one of the masters - Harold Lawrence (of Mercury Living Presence fame) - link to a segment of his biography in the Journal of Recorded Music (opens in new window).

Belt Materials:

There are two options:

  • VCR tape - face the shiny side toward the platter - YES ... the shiny side !!

  • Mylar tape - functionally equivalent to VCR tape, but better performing - if you use the holographice variety which is thicker than VCR tape (and thus stiffer).

    Note that the holographic variety is a bit stiffer as well as being slightly wider than 1/2". This presents some problems for splicers like the TAC. The Marker-Tek splicer will work with this wide, stiff tape by using it like a manual splicing block - substituting a single-edged razor for the built in cutter.