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I've got a problem with a Fostex E8 (1/4''). It was serviced about a year ago and was working fine then. It seems that the machine badly records (or plays?) the first track. When I try to record, I get no sound at all or a very low and muffled sound at best. The other tracks seem fine. I've...

Hi there, I just got a Fostex E8 (prior to R8) reel to reel tape recorder and I'm having some problems with the input. I run my mics through a Focusrite Octopre LE preamp directly into the E8 inputs. I usually make sure the inputs don't get over -12/-10 dB on the focusrite, which was usually...