Recent content by thehammondman

Hi all, speaking of my Otari MX5050 mkiii 8 track: I haven't messed with the bias yet, but was able to obtain a 0 VU reading at both 1K and 10K while in record mode, listening off the repro heads. The Otari 8 track has a built-in oscillator, and I've depressed the SRL switches, so everything is...

Hi all, I've just about got my Otari MX5050 1/2" 8 track dialed in, but I'm having 2 problems. Hoping someone can help: 1. Channel 7 is not erasing properly. If I have something already recorded on that track, it only gets about 50% erased when I try to re-record over it. This doesn't happen at...

Hi all, I've recently acquired an Otari MX5050 mkiii (8 track), and it came with a fairly new ATR Master Tape. Everything seems to be working fine, but the tape does shed a bit, which requires me to clean the heads very frequently. I've ordered a new ATR Master Tape, but also noticed some slight...

Hi all, I wanted to share a track from my upcoming Big Band EP release, recorded live on a Tascam 388 and mastered to an Otari MX5050. The only other piece of gear used was an Orban 111b spring reverb unit. It was recorded in my living room, using a total of 5 mics. Hope you enjoy, and I gladly...