Subliminal Recording System 80

Before you go making your own System 80 tapes, a brief history lesson: By 1985, the "subliminal panic" had died down. The FCC and FTC began cracking down on unsubstantiated claims. The Subliminal Recording System 80 vanished from catalogs because it was impossible to prove it didn't do anything.

Furthermore, there was a dark underbelly. Some "unethical" users attempted to use the System 80 to embed negative suggestions or "stop smoking" commands in elevator music. This led to several lawsuits regarding "mind control." subliminal recording system 80

Ironically, the only thing the Subliminal Recording System 80 controlled was the volume knob on your stereo. But for those who believe in the power of the subconscious, the ritual of recording the tape was likely the true therapy. Before you go making your own System 80

The number likely refers to a model number (think TRS-80 computer influence) or a claimed effectiveness threshold (80% subconscious absorption?). More likely, it was marketing. “System 80” sounds scientific. It sounds like military tech. Warning: Be wary of digital downloads labeled "Subliminal

Because in the 80s, subliminal was hot.

Due to the recent "cassette revival" and the "dumbphone" movement, interest in the SRS-80 is spiking. You will rarely find a complete commercial unit, but you can find:

Warning: Be wary of digital downloads labeled "Subliminal Recording System 80." Unless produced specifically with high-bias tape and analog summing, they are just normal MP3s with a quiet voice. The "80" is analog; without the tape hiss, you don’t have the system.