Hello all...my very first post, so be gentle
I have a Tascam M320B in surprisingly good condition that I picked up for around $400.My plan is to build a studio for some home-based voice-over work. I know this board is overkill for that, but I've always had fondness for vintage equipment, Tascam in particular.
The board was missing one knob which has been replaced, and it has one bad Alps fader. I have a new one coming. It sounds good so far...not noisy at all. I'm planning on taking the unit apart to give it a good cleaning which is all that I think it really needs. I have fairly advanced mechanical/electrical/soldering skills and have all my own tools and equipment (aside from a gallon of Deoxit!). My question is what is the best way to take the board apart? It is not modular. There are six screws on either end of the top of the console, but I suspect that it will have to be opened from the bottom as well. I'd rather not just start tearing the thing apart, so is there anyone here with any experience with these boards that can offer me any advice on how to begin?
Also...if anyone knows of any trouble areas to watch for or to inspect?
Basically any input is greatly appreciated. I realize I've left this wide open, so I hope some folks can help.
Thanks in advance!
I have a Tascam M320B in surprisingly good condition that I picked up for around $400.My plan is to build a studio for some home-based voice-over work. I know this board is overkill for that, but I've always had fondness for vintage equipment, Tascam in particular.
The board was missing one knob which has been replaced, and it has one bad Alps fader. I have a new one coming. It sounds good so far...not noisy at all. I'm planning on taking the unit apart to give it a good cleaning which is all that I think it really needs. I have fairly advanced mechanical/electrical/soldering skills and have all my own tools and equipment (aside from a gallon of Deoxit!). My question is what is the best way to take the board apart? It is not modular. There are six screws on either end of the top of the console, but I suspect that it will have to be opened from the bottom as well. I'd rather not just start tearing the thing apart, so is there anyone here with any experience with these boards that can offer me any advice on how to begin?
Also...if anyone knows of any trouble areas to watch for or to inspect?
Basically any input is greatly appreciated. I realize I've left this wide open, so I hope some folks can help.
Thanks in advance!