| Reel to reel systems offer the
advantage of easy editing. It is a simple matter to
cut and splice tape or insert leader in order to separate selections. Tape
on open reels is more suseptible to dust and other contamination as well
as damage due to careless handling. |
Dust
and particles of oxide from recording tape can build up on the recorder's
heads and soon cause problems such as drop-outs
and high-frequency loss. The same dust and particle buildup on the capstan,
pinch rollers, and tape guides can result in tape slippage and a resulting
degradation of sound quality. It's a good idea to clean the heads and entire
tape transport path before every session. |
