Quad4Life
Member
Hello,
I am preparing to fire up my X-1000R and do a test recording now that I have a demagnetizer and a fresh reel of Quantegy 407. I have noticed that the Quantegy tape has no leader, just a piece of tape holding the end in place.
Is a leader necessary? Should I add a leader before using?
I have an old reel of tdk tape that is falling apart and I could salvage the leader from it temporarily. If necessary, I will purchase a roll of leader tape for future use.
Thanks,
Quad4Life
Proud owner of a TEAC X-1000R RTR, Sony TC-228 8 Track "Tapecorder" and a Pioneer QX-646 quad receiver.
I am preparing to fire up my X-1000R and do a test recording now that I have a demagnetizer and a fresh reel of Quantegy 407. I have noticed that the Quantegy tape has no leader, just a piece of tape holding the end in place.
Is a leader necessary? Should I add a leader before using?
I have an old reel of tdk tape that is falling apart and I could salvage the leader from it temporarily. If necessary, I will purchase a roll of leader tape for future use.
Thanks,
Quad4Life
Proud owner of a TEAC X-1000R RTR, Sony TC-228 8 Track "Tapecorder" and a Pioneer QX-646 quad receiver.