Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 04/25/06 13:27

> >
> > Also, a cleaning tape was used frequently; repair shop suggested every
> > 100 hours.
>
Or as needed.
>
> Any clog that can't be cleared with simply playing a normal tape through
> should be sent for head cleaning (its cheaper in the long run). The sale of
> head cleaning or should that be "head evaporating" tapes should be outlawed.
>
> Regarding tapes I have always help the philosophy that if one spends a
> considerable amount of money on a camera, operator, audio man then putting a
> cheap tape in to record seems foolhardy in the extreme.
>
> I got into the habit of using Sony premium tapes, no reason than they were
> the first brand I tried and just stuck with them because I've never had a
> problem with them. Why change?

I agree if it ain't broke don't fix it; however, Sony premium tape is
the cheap tape you feel is "foolhardy in the extreme" - their lowest
grade consumer product.

> I know a technician at the local University and he tells me he sees very few
> tape problems and the cameras he looks after have every known brand shoved
> in them. The main problem is the students using the same tape time and time
> again which does cause the odd drop out. Beer or Tape? What do you think?

< urp >

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