Reel-to-Reel Head and Tape Path Cleaning
The most fundamental, necessary part of owning a reel-to-reel tape recorder of any kind is to clean the heads and tape path regularly. Here is our guide to Reel-to-Reel Head and Tape Path Cleaning.
The rule of thumb at a recording studio is to clean the tape path before every recording session – and that is with usually using new tape! Even a new tape can shed a tiny bit of oxide, which can affect tape performance. With most people, running used tape that can be up to 60 years old, it’s mandatory that the tape path be cleaned often.Continue reading
Buying a Used Reel-To-Reel – Part 3
Used Reel-to-Reel buying checklist
Concluding our series on Buying a Used Reel-To-Reel, here is a short checklist of what to look at when purchasing used reel-to-reel equipment:
Buying a Used Reel To Reel – Part 2
Continuing our series on Buying a Reel-To-Reel, here are some considerations and tips on buying used reel-to-reel equipment.
Buying a Used Reel To Reel Deck
So you’re going to buy that long coveted reel-to-reel, or maybe you want to upgrade your existing model with something higher grade. For this article, we’ll assume you’re looking for a stereo consumer tape deck, although most of what is written here also applies to semi pro and pro machines.