I have quite a few 7" reel tapes recorded from the late 60's to 70's. My last RTR crapped out 12 years ago., and never got a chance to rip all my pre-recorded albums, and personal recordings. I moved recently and was going through my audio stuff, and decided to get another machine. It's on the way, and I should have it in several days. In the mean time I'm trying to get up to speed, so when it arrives I'll have everything I need to use it!
I found a new 60's Scotch 203 in it's original shrink wrap along with my other tapes. My question is whether to record as is out of the box, or FF, RR it first, before testing the machine. The seller is also including a Scotch 175 also new in shrink wrap.
Most of my other tapes are in pretty poor condition, but have recordings I want to try digitizing. I've been doing research on how to clean them good enough to get at least one pass. Some just look dirty in the box, and some look like they have mold.
Thanks, Charlie
I found a new 60's Scotch 203 in it's original shrink wrap along with my other tapes. My question is whether to record as is out of the box, or FF, RR it first, before testing the machine. The seller is also including a Scotch 175 also new in shrink wrap.
Most of my other tapes are in pretty poor condition, but have recordings I want to try digitizing. I've been doing research on how to clean them good enough to get at least one pass. Some just look dirty in the box, and some look like they have mold.
Thanks, Charlie