oldskooldave
Your Mother
i have 456 ampex 1/4" tape, like 6 reels of it, came with my reel to reel machine, is it pure shit? what?! why!? what an injustice. What should I get insteat, what will happen if i use this??????????
M1Fanatic
Digital whaaa?
The Minister of Analog will come to your flat and confiscate your machine, all the tapes, and anything ATR related.
You're not even allowed to have those tapes in your possesion.
You're not even allowed to have those tapes in your possesion.
jpmorris
Tape Wolf
Depends on the type of machine, and how far gone the tape is.
One possibility is that it immediately covers the tape transport in white or brown gunk and you'll have to spend half and hour or so scrubbing it off with isopropyl alcohol.
What is more likely to happen is that it is slightly sticky, in which case the machine may struggle and may slow down or stop randomly for no apparent reason.
If you're lucky, it may be completely fine, but it's probably better to look at getting some RMGI SM911.