Audio Cassette Deck Demagnetizing & Maintenance Methodologies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Updated 31 May 2005
Basic Demagnetizing/Degaussing Methodologies FAQ
1) How do tape recording/playback heads function. How do they get magnetized??
2)Why is it important to demagnetize the transport and heads of cassette decks?
3) When tape heads are overly magnetized, how does that affect recorded music played on a cassette deck?
4) What parts inside a cassette deck should be demagnetized and cleaned? How often??
5) How is demagnetizing accomplished? What equipment is needed to do demagnetizing correctly??
6) What kinds of things should not be done when performing demagnetizing?
Advanced Demagnetizing/Degaussing and Maintenance Methodologies FAQ
Featuring the advice of Dr CrO2!!!
1) What physically happens to cassette components when the demagnetizing process is done?
2) When a crusty residue covers capstan rollers, what is the problem and diagnosis for correcting the condition?
3) What about those capstan rollers, how do you keep the rubber on the rollers clean and resilient?
How about when the cassette tape begins to get crinkled edges, and when moving in the deck makes unsavory, crunchy noises?? Tape head azimuth problems??? Answers: Call Dr CrO2 immediately, and/or read up on maintenace methods at your most convenient cassette deck informational websites. Here's a few to peruse:
To be continued soon, send your ideas and questions to MrBleus.........