Erasing a Mini DV tape using a degausser.

[mrmayat]

Anyone ever use a hard disk degausser to erase used Mini DV tapes? I read somewhere it can be done. I'm asking because I have a degausser in my office store so it may save me time. Is a degausser hazardous to health?

 

[bubbagump]

Anyone ever use a hard disk degausser to erase used Mini DV tapes? I read somewhere it can be done. I'm asking because I have a degausser in my office store so it may save me time. Is a degausser hazardous to health?

haha, it's just a very strong and big electromagnet. so depends on what's your take on electromagnetic field. Like some people don't like staying near transformers (not the robots). But i guess it should be fine. It's not like you are going to on it 24/7. You wun become magneto or what i guess...;p

 

[sundazz]

Degausser uses a very strong alternating magnetic field to "erase" the recorded magnetic field (video / audio signal).
Is it harmful to health.. u decide > http://www.geocities.com/futurehint/biomagnetic.html

 

[ParagonMA]

For degausser health and safety info from the manufacturers:

http://www.veritysystems.com/degaussers/healthandsafety.asp