I really don't understand this, I was recording with NOS Ampex 499 tape yesterday and the take was playing back fine. Today I go to record and I can't playback for more than 5 seconds before the tape slips (see link).
After further testing the tape only appears to slip when playing my most recent recording, after forwarding a minute or so I can record without issue. Additionally another reel plays back fine.
How could I have damaged this section of the tape? Any thoughts?
After further testing the tape only appears to slip when playing my most recent recording, after forwarding a minute or so I can record without issue. Additionally another reel plays back fine.
How could I have damaged this section of the tape? Any thoughts?