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I'm hoping someone might have so insight into whats going on here. Whenever I try to use a mic with a 1/4" jack as opposed to an XLR connector I get no signal coming into the channel on my 388. I've also used a DI to balance the signal into an XLR connection and then put that into the desk but...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some info on how to wire the back of the Orban spring for use on the fx buss of the 388. I've found some info in these two threads I've linked, however nothing in particular for using the 111b in an unbalanced type setup. Does anyone here have any experience with...

Hi everyone, So I'm looking for some info on how to wire the back of the Orban spring for use on the fx buss of the 388. I've found some info in these two threads I've linked, however nothing in particular for using the 111b in an unbalanced type setup. Does anyone here have any experience with...

Here's the diode. Also changing to lower case didn't work that time for me. I had a few attempts at uploading the picture, closing and opening the insert image box each time. On the third time it went through, which is strange. I've pm'ed you my email though to send it through if that helps. Cheers!

yes all pad are scorched and the trace between D141 and J101 (you wrote j104, typo?) is also scorched. I have removed D141 from the board already

302 HCTOCS not sure if this is needed but I've put the brand name and number in reverse because from the few bits of info gathered so far i get the impression recording people are trying to keep this stuff a little quiet. the audiophiles don't really like it . . . yet. has anyone used this...

I didn't really want to start a new thread just to request this but I'm having no luck whatsoever. Does anyone have any leads on where to find a 388 dust lid? Also, how essential is the dust lid? if I was to cover that section with a plastic sheet and then take it off when actually using the...

Okay so I have a new reel table, pinch roller and two belts on the way. I realised I can get to the right master VU meter lamp by just pulling the cards out that are behind them. I found some original 8v frosted fuse lamps on ebay that are an exact replacement which are also in transit! I...

Hi analog peeps, hoping you might be able to get me started in the right direction here. So i recently bought a tascam 388 off a friend. It was in storage for a couple of years before I bought it. Very dirty but the heads are in great condition. The cards were also recapped within the last 5...

Hey I'm in the process of restoring my 388. The record button once depressed takes a lot of time to come back up, its like someone tipped a can of coke over it. There's sticky stuff on the top. :( I've gotten the control section out of the frame by removing the 4 allen key screws on each...

I've got a chance to pick up a TASCAM 388 in okay condition (everything runs but it could use a service). I've done a search and read through the manual but haven't come across any clean answers on this in terms of routing possibilities. If anyone could help me out here that would be great. Can...

Audio Alingment Tape | eBay I'm looking at this one. Not sure if I should be getting a tape at 15ips? Thanks

Hi everyone I'm back again. I missed out on the trs 8, but I found a Tascam M308 and I think I've got a Tascam 38 on the way. What unbalanced gear goes well with this sort of setup? First thought that comes to mind is FMR's RNC. Maybe we should get a list going? Or can come someone link me to...

So I'm thinking about purchasing a tsr8 to go with my tascam m216. I was wondering how one would go about setting up monitoring with this combination and what the workflow would look like given that it's a two head deck. How would one monitor from the mixer while it receives audio from the...

Hi everyone, this is my first post on these forums. So much good info here! Looking forward to learning and contributing if I do decide to go down the analog path! I am hoping to put together an analog setup that is portable. I think I've read most post on here re. the Tascams in an attempt to...