Yes and no. One track will be louder than the other, and there will be proportionally more tape hiss than if played back on a propersly set up 2 track. It shouldn't damage the tape, however, if you are just auditioning. Steve Smolian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Watsky, Lance" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 8:41 AM Subject: [ARSCLIST] Can 1/4" 2 Track play on a 4 track machine Can anyone tell me if a 1/4" 2 track reel-to-reel can play on a 4 track reel-to-reel tape deck? Will the tracks be able to line up? Lance Watsky Media Specialist The Georgia Archives 5600 Jonesboro Road Morrow, GA 30260 678-364-3764 (phone) 678-364-3860 (fax) [log in to unmask] www.GeorgiaArchives.org