Frequently Asked Questions...
is it bad to leave a video cassette recorder on for 2 days straight?
I noticed that I had forgotten to turn off my 3/4" Umatic deck in 2 and half days! I put a tape in and it worked just fine. Nothing was wrong and there were no drop outs. Is it bad to leave equipment on for so long?
Answer:
Depends on the deck. If the tape was in, and the unit was on, a good unit will realize it's just sitting there and will automatically retract the head away from the tape - meaning nothing is touching the tape - no harm done.
If your unit doesn't have this, and the unit was left turned on, then the head was spinning on the same spot of tape for 2 days, it probably would have worn through the tape. So - I'm guessing your unit has the retractable head
It's always best to turn off equipment (and remove tapes) when not in use. But most decent equipment will forgive a memory lapse now and then.
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The Benefits Of A Micro Cassette Recorder
If you are a student or a person in the business world, a voice recorder can be a life saver. It can allow you to save names, memos, interviews, and other conversations that are vital to your success. But finding a decent recorder can be difficult since there are many brands and styles to choose from. So let us look at some things to keep in mind when you are out buying a digital or analog voice recorder.
The microcassette recorder is one of the first options to consider. They use small cassettes to record on to and are similar to the ones used in answering machines. Most are small enough to put in your pocket so there is no excuse for not taking one with you. These are perfect for general use, but are not convenient for recording and transferring to a computer later on.
For that problem we need to get a digital voice recorder. These aren't without their flaws either. The voice quality, depending on the room setting, will vary from each device and is something you need to check out more in depth. Some brands will have great quality but sacrifice in other areas like memory space or the physical size of the unit.
If you plan on using it often then you need to make sure that you have enough space to last you a complete day without problem. It is not easy to edit the recording on the device since there are only simple controls like forwards and backwards. Generally I look for a recorder than allows me to record 6 hours of audio on a single charge of battery. That gives me enough room for mistakes and quick play backs.
When buying a digital voice recorder you may also want to find something that is simple to use. Some of the more high tech recorders are not only expensive, but take hours to understand how to use.
About the Author
The army is an organization that uses these recorders as well. But one thing they can't record on tape is your army shorts or your army hats.
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