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First, a caution: DAT recorder tape heads are VERY fragile. Before cleaning the heads on a DAT recorder, get specific recommendations from a very knowledgeable source that is intimately familiar with DAT head cleaning. In the internet, a good source is the DAT-Heads-Digest FAQ. For more information on DAT-Heads-Digest, see section 20.2, below. To clean tape heads, use pure isopropyl alcohol and lint-free swabs. Wipe the metal parts of the transport with alcohol (DON’T wipe the rollers!) and allow them to dry. Throw the swab away after use. Be exceedingly careful when cleaning the heads on a DAT. DAT heads are notoriously easy to misalign by incorrect cleaning. Practical tape head demagnetizers are available for under $10. Try to find one with a plastic coated tip. If you can’t find one which is plastic coated. you can slip a drinking straw or plastic tube over the tip for the same effect. This plastic will prevent the demagnetizer from scratching the head. Before plugging in the demagn
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