raybbj
Member
So I finally decided to pull my FOSTEX R8 out of the closet and transfer all my old 1/4" tapes into DAW. The machine needed a bit of servicing after sitting for so long, but otherwise is working ok. Except for ..........
After playing an entire tape through, I'm getting 2 things:
- brown tape goo/build up on the heads and capstan
- some sort of metallic dust coming off the tape guides.
I have to clean the entire tape path after each 22 min tape. It's a real pain. Not to mention am I destroying my masters in the process?
A few details:
- machine is from 1995 - used until 1999
- tapes are the same age and have been stored at room temperature in my studio on a bookshelf. I live in Vancouver, Canada with average humidity.
Is there something wrong with my machine? Or is it just 20 to 25 year old tape breaking down in the tape transport.
Any idea what this is?
See pics below.
Regards and Thanks !
After playing an entire tape through, I'm getting 2 things:
- brown tape goo/build up on the heads and capstan
- some sort of metallic dust coming off the tape guides.
I have to clean the entire tape path after each 22 min tape. It's a real pain. Not to mention am I destroying my masters in the process?
A few details:
- machine is from 1995 - used until 1999
- tapes are the same age and have been stored at room temperature in my studio on a bookshelf. I live in Vancouver, Canada with average humidity.
Is there something wrong with my machine? Or is it just 20 to 25 year old tape breaking down in the tape transport.
Any idea what this is?
See pics below.
Regards and Thanks !