[Vintage-Audio] Reel to Reel Alignment tape

[Gerry Steffens]

After my old alignment tape went south, I began using a good quality 7 1/2
speed pre-recorded R to R  tape.

By adjusting for maximum output for height (and head rotation when
adjustable), maximum treble for azimuth and using a very thin tape with a
light shining across and adjusting for smooth unwrinkled flow for.... (darn,
can't remember the right name for the adjustment) anyway tilt,  I have had
very good luck with my decks, a Sony TC-730, a Tandberg TD-20A and even a
crossfield head Akai X-200D.  Usually, a iteration or two through the
process yields excellent results.  Using a borrowed NAB freq. response tape
as a test later I have been able to achieve factory specs or in a couple of
instances, ever so slightly better (although this could be instrumentation
precision).

Collecting & Restoring since 1959
Gerald Steffens P.E.
Rochester, MN  55904



----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen, KJ6XH" <mattall@earthlink.net>
To: "Vintage-Audio@" <vintage-audio@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 6:20 PM
Subject: [Vintage-Audio] Reel to Reel Alignment tape


> Hi!
>
> Where can I get an alignment tape for a price that's *not* "arm and a
> leg"?
> Need one for a 7-1/2 ips machine.
>
> Thanks for any ideas and tips.
>
> Allen
>
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