Mystifying Cassette Recorder Issue

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Re: Mystifying Cassette Recorder Issue

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NoiseWiki wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 3:54 pm
The Mysterious Creep wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:06 pm The residue stopped coming off by Q-tip number two, so I don't think that'll be necessary. I didn't know vinegar was usable as a solvent like that, my grandmother actually suggested that when I was looking for rubbing alcohol and I said no because I assumed as a food product it would be a terrible idea to use that.
Vinegar at on time in history was the strongest acid known to man.. but that was a long time ago and they didn't have tape decks back then.

Well I'm dying to know if you can record now or not.
It worked. Vocals through the mic, direct-in with the Monotron, it's like brand new. I feel so silly.
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rockon

The easiest fixes are the best fixes.

Some tape formulations are completely fucked at this point. I think cassette has it better, but I have some open reel tapes that will completely trash the heads in less than half a pass.
When in doubt, add resistance.

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Re: Mystifying Cassette Recorder Issue

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The Mysterious Creep wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:57 pm
It worked. Vocals through the mic, direct-in with the Monotron, it's like brand new. I feel so silly.
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