Hi,
I've recently begun using a Fostex Model 80. I currently have just one tape reel (an ampex 456) so I can only assume at the moment that the problem is with the machine and not the tape.
I get a good, clear signal through track one when monitoring, and the level meters work fine but when I press play, after recording, it seems the tape has not been recorded onto. Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 all work fine and give a good, clear signal when monitoring and playing back (I haven't had the need to record 7 + 8 yet).
Track one was working recently, I transferred a kick and a snare onto tracks one and two, but that kick is now playing back slightly muffled.
I cleaned the machine thoroughly today, going over all of the parts mentioned in the owners manual with the correct alcohol and cotton buds, but this hasn't solved the problem.
Could it be that:
I'd very much appreciate any advice/answers.
I've recently begun using a Fostex Model 80. I currently have just one tape reel (an ampex 456) so I can only assume at the moment that the problem is with the machine and not the tape.
I get a good, clear signal through track one when monitoring, and the level meters work fine but when I press play, after recording, it seems the tape has not been recorded onto. Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 all work fine and give a good, clear signal when monitoring and playing back (I haven't had the need to record 7 + 8 yet).
Track one was working recently, I transferred a kick and a snare onto tracks one and two, but that kick is now playing back slightly muffled.
I cleaned the machine thoroughly today, going over all of the parts mentioned in the owners manual with the correct alcohol and cotton buds, but this hasn't solved the problem.
Could it be that:
- Track one (or the whole machine) needs to be aligned?
- The machine needs de-magnetizing?
- I have somehow damaged the tape, and track one has been partially/fully erased?
- Something else?
I'd very much appreciate any advice/answers.