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I just purchased some 1" 3M/Scotch 250 Tape. I've been using Ampex/Quantegy 456 and my machine(Tascam MS-16) is calibrated/biased to this at +6db. I know 456 is +6db. I've read 250 is too. But when I recorded a 1kHz tone for setting the record level, it was reading -3VU on the 250 but 0VU on the...

The 4 Aux Sends on my M-520 are super noisy, especially Aux 3/4. I mean REALLY noisy, I don't think it is normal noisiness. It has a ton of hiss. No popping or crackles. I have cleaned the Faders before with Deoxit G5. Could the problem be from bad Capacitors?

I just got my MS-16 back from the Tascam Repair Facility and everything is working fantastic:cool:, except for Track 13 at 16kHz:(. It responds correctly at 1Khz and 10kHz(Most of the time), but when it gets to 16Khz, it drops down to about -5VU and then starts to fluctuate around, sometimes...

I'm looking for 4 8ch. RCA Snakes to connect my Mixer to my 16-Track Tape Machine and I don't really know what brand to go with. I'm looking at around $40-ish per snake. PylePro and Hosa are my main choices. Which is better, or are thier other choices? Thanks.

2 Questions: 1) How should I store my Tapes? I use an MS-16 1" Tape Machine that plays Tapes in a horizontal position, so should I keep them horizontally or vertically? I heard that storing horizontally can damage the edges. But I also heard that tapes should be stored based on how they are...

I see that Quantegy is still selling some types of tape in certain formats. The only 1" Tape they are selling is 406/407. It is a REALLY good price and it says Bias Compatible to 456. Does the 406/407 operate at +6db or +3db? How's the performance? Is it like 456? I see several new 1" 407 Reels...

Hey yall, I'm looking into a Tascam Mastering Recorder to join my MS-16 Tape Machine and M-520 Mixing Console. The main choices are the Tascam 32 and the 42B. I am also interested in the ATR-60 2-Track, 52, BR-20, and the Otari MX-5050, but the M-520 doesn't have Balanced Line/Tape Inputs which...

Hey everybody, I have started looking into getting all of my Rack gear for my analog home recording studio and I have confronted with what to get. This was what I was thinking: Basic tools necessary to get a descent finished product. I am also kind of on a budget. I'm looking for vintage vibe...

I posted this in the Analog section but then I realized I probably should have put it here... Hey everybody, I'm in the market for a stereo power amp and I am having a little trouble finding an amp that is good/descent quality and also affordable, in the $100-ish price range. Could somebody shed...

Hey everybody, I'm in the market for a stereo power amp and I am having a little trouble finding an amp that is good/descent quality and also affordable, in the $100-ish price range. Could somebody shed some light on a few possible choices? I will be powering a pair of JBL J2045 8ohm monitors. I...

Hey everybody. I haven't been around lately because I've been working all the time. Anyways, I just picked up a new MS-16 with TONS of 456 and some cool accessories. It has the overbridge Meter mount and the ATR-60 style cart. I'll post pics soon. She's really beautiful. My other one had too...

Hey everybody... I have been thinking about Recapping my M-520 and PS-520. My M-520 is giving off quite a bit of noise/hiss as well as an ominous hum in the main Monitor Section. I also hear a LOT of hiss from the Aux Returns and from the Instrument Inputs too. Is this natural for this mixer or...

I was thinking about getting the Tascam MH-40 Mk-1 or 2 Or possibly the Furman HA6A. Is the Tascam a reliable amp? It's old so obviously it's going to need some pots cleaned, etc But would that be a good choice? The Furman has a built-in Speaker Amplifier too which very handy for me because I...

So.... My M-520 has been a really great mixer without any issues for almost year since I bought it. But I rearranged my Control Room area and now she isn't responding to signals at all. Oscillator doesn't create any sound. All lights are working. It worked wonderfully last night. What the hell...

So, I had my MS-16 Meter Panel disassembled and I knocked the Ch-16 Meter pot a tiny bit, and then the REC LED just kicked on and didn't turn off. I then removed it and reseated the LED and also swapped it with another lamp. The Lamps are fine. It stayed off constantly now. So I reversed it...

Hey there, I finally got my Multi-Meter working and now I am going into my Tape Machine to try and find the culprit of why it isn't working in Sync Mode and why the Channel 6 Card is barely responding to any signal.:confused: So... I have some questions: 1)How do I measure the Output of my...

There are 2 Fuses for the Rec/Play Output. They are both the same type of fuse. One Fuse is fine, but the other keeps blowing when I turn the Transport power on. Any ideas on why this is and how I can fix it? Thanks, Thomas

So, I just received my MRL Tape today and I've been working on the machine for most of the day. The Repro Head Alignment/Calibration was relatively simple. But the Sync Head is really making me angry/nervous. Here's the problem: I play a 1khz Tone. Now and then a Meter or 2 will not respond...

Hello I'm new here. My name is Thomas, I am 19 years old, I am building my first home-recording studio with all analog gear. My main unit is a TEAC A-3340S Tapre deck. I also have a TEAC CX-650R Cassette Deck that is badass. The guy I bought it from said that the playback has a lag of about a...