Recent content by flyingace

It's not quantifiable but I thought the console sounded just fine before recapping and replacing some regulators... but ever since, there's this clarity and punch that just wasn't there before. Super happy that I did it and in the off time, I think I will follow @sweetbeats advice early on in...

Pedro, My M-520, for better or worse (better), is the center of my studio. I love the sound, preamps and EQ. Sure I have a couple of tube preamps that are nice and I'll often run my Neumann or other condensers through them, but lately I've been letting the console handle my phantom power mics...

So I got my power supply recapped and two new regulators. I also, at @sweetbeats suggestion, cleaned up the contacts on the umbilical cable. My M-520 was already super low noise but now I know that with fresh new caps it’s running at it’s best! Thank you @sweetbeats for all your help!

I also have all the knobs, buttons and sliders available.

I have an untested Tascam M-50 available for parts. The Balance Amp and associated board, all the L-shaped mounting bars and screws/bolts along with the 2 XLR outputs are all taken already. Here's whats left. Pics to come. Name a price, pay shipping. (3) 4-bank channel strips intact with all...

My M-520 levels all check out according to the manual and it's completely aligned with my MS-16 now, ready to start recording again.

I have an entire working (but not fully tested) M-520 in storage for spare parts (just no power supply) and an M-50 as well (does not power up). IF anyone needs parts, happy to see what I can do.

I finally got an oscilloscope and proper multimeter and was able to run through the entire calibration process on my Tascam MS-16. Now it’s time to get the M-520 aligned with it. I have the manual and I’m giving it a read for about the 10th time, each time and each issue I understand more and...

Looking great! Love the lighting. How is the X32 working for you? Are you using it with Logic?

Thanks! That’s my drum set hoisted using a bicycle hoist!

Studio update. I've added some gear, refined, stored a bunch of gear, sold some, bought some more, etc. rinse. repeat. as you do. :) I'm really happy with this little space and how easy it is to pull out cords, stands, mics, patch them in, record via tape (16 or 2), record via computer thru MOTU...

Yes, they did their job!! Honestly, I had no idea how much weight the power supply pulls, not just electricity but channeling it into so many different voltages and the protections… Super happy that I own this mixer, it sounds amazing and I was really sad thinking I’d have to move on from it...

So far so good, no issues as of yet (hope I don’t jinx it!). I used the console from Wednesday to last night, multiple channels, multiple busses, Aux effects, etc. All seems well. I hope it stays that way for a while before needing any major repairs. Thanks again for all your help @sweetbeats, I...

I trust you and your immense knowledge of all things Tascam for sure! I have been extremely lucky with my M-520 and PS-520 as well as my MS-16. The previous owner took good care of them. He is 91 this year and I have not spoken to him in 2 years to know more about what maintenance was done over...

It will be a few weeks before I can get up to my tech (2 hours away) and it might be a little while before he can look at it. I spoke with another tech that specializes in mixers/sound systems up in branson, mo area. He is also the closest Roland warranty repair person and worked on one of my...