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Title: best way to clean DAT heads?
Post by: stvgray on May 10, 2004, 09:44:00 PM

Newbie question: What's the best way to clean the heads in my DAP1?

Thanks for all tips.

Steve

Title: Re:best way to clean DAT heads?
Post by: sexymexi on May 10, 2004, 11:18:46 PM

http://www.prodigitalinc.com/  probably the best in the business.  If you don't have a dry cleaning tape, i'd go through them.  They serviced my deck, and only good things from pro digital.  Good luck.

Title: Re:best way to clean DAT heads?
Post by: steve-o on May 10, 2004, 11:27:16 PM

You have some nice gear for a "newbie".   :)

I would recommend the dry tapes to clean the heads.  If you're still experiencing drops and such, send it out to get fixed/cleaned professionally.


Steve

Title: Re:best way to clean DAT heads?
Post by: stvgray on May 11, 2004, 10:20:02 PM

Any maker's dry tape better than others? Sony okay?

Title: Re:best way to clean DAT heads?
Post by: steve-o on May 11, 2004, 10:24:42 PM

Sony always did the job for me.  

Title: Re:best way to clean DAT heads?
Post by: hoobash on May 12, 2004, 12:14:08 PM

Dont clean the heads to offen with the dry cleaner. I would guess about 40 hours. Its not good for the heads. Get a pro cleaning regularly