Recent content by flyingace

Looks great! Love that SSL and your plan to make the desk fit will make it look like a seamless console desk. I have been considering getting an arm for my imac so i can bring it closer and down when using (which isn't much for recording, more for internet), then out of the way when I need it to...

OH, and your MSR-8 looks great! Welcome to the insanity that is analog tape recording. The folks here have been instrumental in helping me get my rig up and running, great people here, you're in the right spot!

I can also attest to the quality of replacing with Athans pinch rollers. I'm about to get the upgraded counter roller for my Tascam MS-16 as well. I also bought the cleaner/conditioner that he sells. Works great!

So my head stacks came back from JRF Magnetics yesterday and MAN they are SHINY! John there does great work. I had my original head stack relapped and aligned, but I also own a NOS head stack purchased from a certain knowledgeable someone here at HomeRecording.com, so I sent that too. John...

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...