mcn779 described my major function for a few years at Rogersound Labs, in addition to designing and building store demo equipment from scratch and building new stores.
It was always simply checking to see if TAPE was pushed in. AFTER telling them to turn the volume down. It's my impression that Tape 2 was not the one to use, but I don't remember why.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
