Request for information about "making" SVHS tapes from VHS tapes

[Kenn Caesius]

I have browsed internet postings regarding turning normal VHS tapes into
SVHS tapes by simply drilling a hole into cassette and I would like to
have the input of posters familiar with this process.

Is it really as simple as that? What can I expect from my recordings
when doing an SVHS recording to a run of the mill VHS tape?

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[Mike S.]

Post by Kenn Caesius
I have browsed internet postings regarding turning normal VHS tapes into
SVHS tapes by simply drilling a hole into cassette and I would like to
have the input of posters familiar with this process.
Is it really as simple as that? What can I expect from my recordings
when doing an SVHS recording to a run of the mill VHS tape?

S-VHS tapes are magnetically different from VHS. Fooling your recorder by
drilling a sensing hole into the plastic shell will allow you to use them
in S-VHS mode, but you will not get the same performance. From years of
experience, you can expect: more drop-outs, more noise, and very poor
performance in EP mode.

[UCLAN]

Post by Kenn Caesius
I have browsed internet postings regarding turning normal VHS tapes into
SVHS tapes by simply drilling a hole into cassette and I would like to
have the input of posters familiar with this process.
Is it really as simple as that? What can I expect from my recordings
when doing an SVHS recording to a run of the mill VHS tape?

Yes, that simple. But make sure that none of the plastic shavings make
their way into the tape well area.

Quality of recording depends on quality of tape. Do NOT try using the
standard grade tapes that most manufacturers offer. Use a high grade tape.

[GMAN]

Post by UCLAN

Post by Kenn Caesius
I have browsed internet postings regarding turning normal VHS tapes into
SVHS tapes by simply drilling a hole into cassette and I would like to
have the input of posters familiar with this process.
Is it really as simple as that? What can I expect from my recordings
when doing an SVHS recording to a run of the mill VHS tape?

Yes, that simple. But make sure that none of the plastic shavings make
their way into the tape well area.
Quality of recording depends on quality of tape. Do NOT try using the
standard grade tapes that most manufacturers offer. Use a high grade tape.

Like UCLAN said, do not get shavings from a drill into the housing if you
value your VCR or tape. Many of us who in the past have tried this have used
an old soldering iron to make the hole.

[p***@gmail.com]

Post by Kenn Caesius
I have browsed internet postings regarding turning normal VHS tapes into
SVHS tapes by simply drilling a hole into cassette and I would like to
have the input of posters familiar with this process.
Is it really as simple as that? What can I expect from my recordings
when doing an SVHS recording to a run of the mill VHS tape?
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[p***@gmail.com]

Post by Kenn Caesius
I have browsed internet postings regarding turning normal VHS tapes into
SVHS tapes by simply drilling a hole into cassette and I would like to
have the input of posters familiar with this process.
Is it really as simple as that? What can I expect from my recordings
when doing an SVHS recording to a run of the mill VHS tape?
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Great in sp mode but would not recomend for ep mode---Kurt,P