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MCI2424
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Beck said:
Oh really?
Sorry ace, no cigar. I was looking at brand-new in-box 22-2 heads from Tascam that I was holding in my hand, and not a picture. But if you can’t tell by the picture of the new head that I posted you wouldn't be able to tell from the real thing either.
The above photo is an accurate representation of a new 22-2 head. It’s a very good likeness as compared to the heads in my possession.
Both the record and playback heads for the 22-2 are most certainly of a gradual "soft peak" design with a relatively broad center area over the gap.
And NO, all heads do not have a sharp peak. I wouldn't even waste my time responding to such a statement if it wasn't for beginners here that would otherwise be misguided.
For the benefit of others who would actually like to become proficient in these matters and not just fudge through, there are many head designs... some resemble a half-circle, and others are manufactured with an absolutely flat "peak." In between those two extremes are many variations.
EDITED: Gratuitous flaming on my part (not that he doesn’t deserve it).
ALL heads have a specified contact area at the peak (however "flat" that seems).
ALL heads need re-lapping when that wear point becomes "out-of-shape".
Contact JRF if you REALLY NEED an explaination.
I, for one,do not.
Good Day.