Greg
Well-known member
There hasn't been much talk in "The Lab" about tape machines. This is an area I'm very interested in. I currently have a Tascam 85-16 (with issues I'll add) and my Tascam ATR60-16 should be here any day now. I'm sure some people here are extremely experienced with tape machines so I want you guys to know I plan to pick your brains thoroughly.
My first group of questions are about tape machine maintenace. What do you guys use for head cleaning - 99% anhydrous isoproponal? What do you clean the guides with? capstan? pinch roller? Please offer tips and as much knowledge as you'd like to on the subject.
All I know about tape machine is what I've read or figured out myself... meaning that no one in particular me how to align a tape machine (electronically or mechanically). I'm very familiar with much of the electrical aligning process, but I'm no expert. As far as the mechanical aligning, I know some but not that much.
I'll post back with more questions after I get my ATR60-16 so I can make sure I have it running to its maximum potential. FYI - I bought the machien from John at Millenia, and he said he put minimal hours on the machine (ie 500 max). He mentioned a problem with track 9 record, so I might be posting regarding that. And the manual has a detailed aligning procedure, so as I do it I'm sure I'll ask questions to make sure I'm on the right track.
Anyway, just that this would be a nice topic to discuss.
My first group of questions are about tape machine maintenace. What do you guys use for head cleaning - 99% anhydrous isoproponal? What do you clean the guides with? capstan? pinch roller? Please offer tips and as much knowledge as you'd like to on the subject.
All I know about tape machine is what I've read or figured out myself... meaning that no one in particular me how to align a tape machine (electronically or mechanically). I'm very familiar with much of the electrical aligning process, but I'm no expert. As far as the mechanical aligning, I know some but not that much.
I'll post back with more questions after I get my ATR60-16 so I can make sure I have it running to its maximum potential. FYI - I bought the machien from John at Millenia, and he said he put minimal hours on the machine (ie 500 max). He mentioned a problem with track 9 record, so I might be posting regarding that. And the manual has a detailed aligning procedure, so as I do it I'm sure I'll ask questions to make sure I'm on the right track.
Anyway, just that this would be a nice topic to discuss.