A cue tip soaked in alcohol.
Remove all guards on the deck to expose the tape heads. Plug in and switch on the demagnetizer several feet away from the tape heads. Bring the demagnetizer towards the heads slowly and move back and forth across the play, record and erase heads (it is not necessary to touch them) as well as the capstan and all other metal parts the tape contacts. Move the demagnetizer slowly away and turn it off or unplug only when it is several feet from the heads.
get a new one or clean it
Oh, dude, those sticks are called "cleaning rods." They're like the janitors of the recorder world, helping to clean out all the gunk and spit that builds up inside the instrument. So, next time you're jamming out on your recorder and it starts to sound like a dying goose, just give it a good cleaning with those trusty sticks.
A VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) uses electromagnets in the record, playback, and erase heads. An erase head can also have a permanent magnet in it.
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Reels are one of your main part of your tackle and some reels can be very expensive so it is important to keep your reels and spools clean (Reel heads) so that there free from stones and mud that can grind and clog them.
Remove all guards on the deck to expose the tape heads. Plug in and switch on the demagnetizer several feet away from the tape heads. Bring the demagnetizer towards the heads slowly and move back and forth across the play, record and erase heads (it is not necessary to touch them) as well as the capstan and all other metal parts the tape contacts. Move the demagnetizer slowly away and turn it off or unplug only when it is several feet from the heads.
clean recorder after use and do not bite it
Find someone that has a reel to reel deck and a CD recorder. Some computers have a CD Burner and external audio inputs. Stand alone CD Burners are available for purchase now. Check your phone book, small studios will do this kind of transfer for a fee.
To clean a recorder with a rod effectively, first disassemble the recorder. Then, use a cleaning rod with a soft cloth or brush attached to remove any moisture or debris from the inside of the recorder. Be gentle to avoid damaging the instrument. Finally, reassemble the recorder and store it in a dry place.
To thread a rag through to clean the spit out of the recorder after using.
Sure, honey, there are definitely stores out there that buy reel-to-reel tape recorders. You might have better luck checking out vintage or audio equipment shops, or even online marketplaces like eBay. Just make sure your old relic is in decent condition before trying to sell it off!
A tape or movie strip moves from one reel where it's stored to another reel past a reading head and in doing so enables us to know what's on the tape or movie. An example of a reel to reel (or open reel) tape recorder is found here: http://www.oaktreeent.com/Stereo_Open_Reel-Reel_Tape_Decks_Recorders.htm A cassette tape has a similar arrangement but you can't see it so well since it's enclosed. The reel of a reel to reel machine which takes up the tape or movie strip after it has been dragged past the reading head or projector lens assembly.
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Locate the bypass hold on your recorder to open the recorder if the tray is not ejecting. Then look at the bottom of the recorder for any scratches or dust. If there is any dust, clean away. Finally, test it.
Yes, but lie end to be attracted to clean heads.