Hi I have a very clean and seldom used 488 MKii, it has always been in its box or if out, had the factory fitted Plastic dust cover over it. My issue is, I can record on all 8 tracks (haven't messed with the 9-12) every track records fine and I can bump single or multiple tracks. I can also erase tracks if I make a mistake etc EXCEPT for track 5? It is fully functional except once recorded on, the mixer will not record blank over it and delete the previous recording? It is almost like it has a "Sound on Sound Mode" setting, and protects the track? I have tried every Assign switch/group, and pan setting, even tried erasing the tracks 4 and 6 with it.. No good Ol' # 5 is still there.
Any ideas to what it might be? It has been this way since I got it about 10 years ago, I have just refrained recording to it
unless it was for a final mix down track if needed, I found I really don't need that many tracks for what I do. It really isn't an issuel if you know about it , but if I sold it (which I am thinking of doing) the purchaser might not be so forgiving. The person I got it from said they never even used it, and it sat in his spare bedroom closet. So it has been stored correctly and not in a Moldy/humid Basement or dry attic
I was hoping it might be a simple thing such as a connector I could clean and re-seat.
The unit is solid and looks brand new, as a matter of fact I just peeled the factory clear protector off of the display because it was curling up, That is how minty it is. all tape functions are rock solid and there isn't even a scratch on it.
I'd sure love to get it 100% instead of 96%.... OR You could think of it in a positive way as you can do sound on sound recording on that track!
Is there anybody with experience working on these, or have a Service manual that may have a clue? I sure appreciate your input,
Orion
Any ideas to what it might be? It has been this way since I got it about 10 years ago, I have just refrained recording to it
unless it was for a final mix down track if needed, I found I really don't need that many tracks for what I do. It really isn't an issuel if you know about it , but if I sold it (which I am thinking of doing) the purchaser might not be so forgiving. The person I got it from said they never even used it, and it sat in his spare bedroom closet. So it has been stored correctly and not in a Moldy/humid Basement or dry attic
I was hoping it might be a simple thing such as a connector I could clean and re-seat.
The unit is solid and looks brand new, as a matter of fact I just peeled the factory clear protector off of the display because it was curling up, That is how minty it is. all tape functions are rock solid and there isn't even a scratch on it.
I'd sure love to get it 100% instead of 96%.... OR You could think of it in a positive way as you can do sound on sound recording on that track!
Is there anybody with experience working on these, or have a Service manual that may have a clue? I sure appreciate your input,
Orion
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