I am a retired sound engineer with UK City & Guilds qualifications. I work part time for live bands providing sound engineering, audio and video recording and DMX-controlled lighting. I frequently need to use headphones at the mixing desk, not only to monitor the main stereo mix going to the PA...
whatever you do DON'T bake the tape until you have tried playing it normally and exhausted all the possibilities, preferably trying at least 2 machines known to have no serious transport issues such as 'iffy' rubber belts or deteriorated pinch roller. As I understand it, baked tape will give you...