Recent content by lo.fi.love

Hello all, It's been a long time... I'm looking for a replacement 200K reverse audio taper pot for my M208. Each input PCB has one of these for selecting the midrange frequency to cut or boost... it's the third pot from the top of the channel, after Gain/Trim and HF EQ. These pots are almost...

Hello and happy new year! My trusty 34B developed a problem a while ago. When it records on track 4, the signal going to tape is weak, it distorts a little sometimes, and there are electrical "pop" sounds. Sometimes the level fluctuates, sometimes it's more constant, but it's always weak...

Hey folks, I'm (perpetually) low on cash and I desperately need a 1/4" 15ips IEC MRL tape for my four track and two track machines. I have a "Short" 7.5 & 15ips 1/4" NAB MRL tape that I can trade in exchange. I also have a bunch of stuff like cables, empty 1/2" reels with boxes, punk and...

Hello, A friend of mine is offloading some of his old equipment to me, including a Biamp 1683 mixer. I'm unable to find even a decent hi-res photo online. Does anyone have high quality pictures, or better yet, a copy of the manual for this beast? Thanks!

:thumbs up::thumbs up: At the very least, you've got that cool gold reel. I have a couple myself, they make great takeup reels. Six screws and thick, sturdy metal...

Check out this cool article online. A new record pressing plant has opened in Calgary: Canada’s only vinyl pressing plant opens in Calgary | Globalnews.ca I took a screenshot partway through the video, too, of this guy's sweet MCI desk + recorder:

Hi, Long time no post. How's everyone doing? :) Just a quick question - where can one buy a cassette deck calibration tape? Does such a thing exist anymore? Has anyone here purchased one before? Thanks! - Jeffrey

Hello folks! I recently became the new owner of a 1992-era Soundcraft Spirit Studio console. I'll probably hold onto it for a long time, I got it for a bargain and it's great for what it is. In shipping, though, it was dropped on its side and it suffered damage to the chassis. The electronics...

Title says it all. Anyone have one or two they can spare? Thanks!

Hey folks, Quick question - Does anyone here have firsthand experience with both formats? How would you compare the fidelity between the two, and how significant of a step down is the 16 track from the 8 track in terms of sound quality? I'd like someone who has experience with both to share...

Hey folks, I recently moved back up north to Portland after living in exile in the Bay Area for about seven years. I'm looking for local shops that can service multitrack tape recorders. Anyone know of such a thing? I'm also considering getting into this business if I can find no one who does...

Hey folks, long time no post.... I stored my Tascam 48 in my closet for about a year and a half + just brought it out again. It's developed this strange problem where the tape will speed up during playback + recording, sometimes a little bit but sometimes more than 50%. When it *really* speeds...

Hey folks, I haven't been here in a long time but I just noticed that US Recording Media is very low on their tape stock. Not only that, but I sent an email to their sales address and it bounced back immediately. Has anyone heard any rumors of their demise, or could it be a momentary website...

Hey folks, Does anyone have a copy of the manual as a PDF? Also, I have a really comprehensive instructional VHS tape for the MTS1000 but I don't have a way to transfer video from a VCR to my computer. Does anyone have the means to do this? Want to help?! Thanks!!

Hey folks, I've largely been away from the forum, my budget and situation have forced me away from audio projects. However, back in December, I pulled apart my M520 and began recapping it as well as the PSU. That project is 99% done, I have one small card left in the Master section to recap and...