tape head
Reads magnetic ribbon
A tape head is the component in a tape recorder or player that reads, writes, or erases magnetic signals on tape.
The head makes physical contact with the moving tape, converting magnetic patterns to electrical signals during playback and vice versa during recording.
Tape heads require periodic cleaning to prevent buildup that degrades sound quality.
- magneticAttracting iron or attention
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- audio cassetteMagnetic ribbon in plastic
- reel-to-reelTape threading between spools
- reel to reelTape system using spools
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- tape heads
- audio equipmentspeakers, microphone, headphones, amplifier, amplifiers
- analog audioturntable, vinyl, record player, phonograph, gramophone
- camcorderlens, viewfinder, LCD screen, record button, zoom lens
- tape playerscassette deck, cassette player, boombox, boom box, Walkman
- tape recordingcassette recorder, cassette player, cassette deck, rewind, fast forward