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JTR · 16th December 2004

I'd add that you should clean, de-mag, and check head alignment before starting in on the full calibration setup:
there's a thread on Degaussing-demagging over in the Geekslutz forum

And don't attempt a head alignment unless you know (like really know) what you're doing

Track down a studio techie in your area if you can, and invest the $ in having them go over the machine with you; that way you'll know it's in good shape, they can show you the basics (it's not hard, just some commonsense) and they'll be able to catch any little tech issues that you might not be aware of.

this may seem like a pita, but it's totally worth it for any good piece of gear like your Studer, and sonically too. (studios used to do this every day)

Good luck!

16th December 2004	#7
JTR Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 810	I'd add that you should clean, de-mag, and check head alignment before starting in on the full calibration setup: there's a thread on Degaussing-demagging over in the Geekslutz forum And don't attempt a head alignment unless you know (like really know) what you're doing Track down a studio techie in your area if you can, and invest the $ in having them go over the machine with you; that way you'll know it's in good shape, they can show you the basics (it's not hard, just some commonsense) and they'll be able to catch any little tech issues that you might not be aware of. this may seem like a pita, but it's totally worth it for any good piece of gear like your Studer, and sonically too. (studios used to do this every day) Good luck!