Magnetic Reference Laboratory (MRL) makes and sells Calibration Tapes for analog audio magnetic tape reproducers in the Open Reel format. Founded in 1972, MRL has been in continuous operation for over 50 years.
Part number information; find the SKU by selecting from the various tape options: width, speed, equalization,
reference fluxivity, etc.
Product Guide: for more detailed information about which tape options to choose.
You may order directly from MRL. Contact us by e-mail at orders@mrltapes.com
With each direct order, please include:
Full name
Business or organization name
Billing address
Shipping address
Phone number
For each order item, please indicate the part number (either the 6-character or 12-digit SKU)
Payment method:
Credit card orders: we will send you an email with a secure
payment link, and an invoice . We accept all major credit cards:
VISA, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
International monetary transfers: please email MRL for instructions.
Delivery: Orders typically ship in 2–4 weeks because we now make all
tapes to order. If you require your order to be shipped by a deadline, place your order at least two weeks
before that date. Don't wait until the last day.
Order Status: You can still check our Order Status page for shipping date estimates, but
updates may be less reliable as we work to get our online store up and running.
Sales tax of 9% will be added to orders shipped to Santa Clara County,
CA; or 7.25% to orders shipped elsewhere in California. (We are not required to collect, and we do
not collect, any other district taxes).
You may also place your order with one of our dealers -- this may be
easiest for you if you have an account with them. See the list of MRL USA Dealers
or MRL International Dealers. If your favorite dealer is not listed, ask them to
contact us about becoming an MRL dealer.
The current Price List is still in effect, but in the near future, we will be sunsetting
the old pricing PDF, and switching to interactive pricing on the Product Selector
page. Please contact us if you need further information, or have questions that were not answered in this literature.
MRL has been a Sustaining Member of the Audio Engineering Society since 1976