How to erase reel to reel tapes?

Answer 1

It depends on which machine you are using. On my machine it is easy. I have a Teac A-4010S. I just got it yesterday, but I put the full reel on the left, and the empty reel on the right. I let the tape hang down loosely below the heads and pulleys and such. then i use my index finger to thread the tape from left to right, first Under the tension arm, then over the auto reverse foil sensor arm, then under the heads, then between the capstan and pinch roller, then under the auto shut off lever. that's it

Answer 2

There are erasers specific to this task. Because the tapes are very suseptible to magnetic sources, I had a small eraser (about 6" x 8") with a pin in the corner. You simple placed the reel on the pin, held the button down that turned on the magnets and gave the reel a few spins by hand.

Answer 3

Using a demagnetizing wand, bring the tip close to all the metal parts that touchy the tape in a slow, sweeping motion. Then bring the tip slowly away for a distance of several feet before switching off.

Answer 4

To erase the tape you must rewind back and then record over the previous recording.