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Ahhhh.... see you're on this site too! Cool! Starliner

WOW! I would have grabbed it, too! Nice cabinet, too! I have one (just without autolocator or cabinet) and mine is still mint... has never had tape on it. I picked it up from a studio that never got finished, still in the original box, sealed up. But mine was like $1,000 several years ago...

Hi everyone, I see the Tascam M-520 has 4 shorting PINS (not referring to the 2-pin shorting bars) that short out the RCA jack wherever they are inserted. Scanned the manual and many of the online pages here, but I have not found what the designated locations are for inserting them, or if they...

Thanks! That is good to know. It remains a possibility to use DB25's in the event the Hirose is indeed made of Unobtanium.

Thanks for the reply! I will look into those sources.

Hi, Haven't looked into the DB25, but the Hirose is rated at 3A .

Just an update: I did figure out one connector is a Hirose / Sumicon 1600 Series, specifically # P1620A. This came from pics Sweetbeats had posted some time ago. I am still looking for the number for the other end's connector. Thanks! Starliner

I have the M-520 and PSU, but no cable. They were working (I have recorded on it), but my studio buddy gave me the mixer, PSU, and shut down the studio, having moved twice... and the cable is missing. I have a friend who is like a badger hunting for food, and can usually find anything, but I...

OK, that sounds like the best idea. Thanks for your help!

Yes, I see your point. I am relatively sure the power supplies were not designed with more than a 20% -25% overload limit. I do have the complete manual for the M-520... looked at it last night, but my eyes were tired and not focusing well. I don't know if the supplies in the PSU could be...

I found some pics online showing one of the connectors being rewired. It is a rather complicated affair I think for a relatively simple application, although it seems to be well-made. It looks like the entire assembly is a Hirose item, probably a custom-manufactured run for Tascam. I guess the...

Hi, Thanks for your reply! The meter bridge is hardwired into the mixer through a cable. There are also RCA jacks on the back of it. Haven't been inside the mixer, but assume the cable connections are soldered without connectors. I don't have a problem doing the electronics modifications...

Hi, Thanks for replying! I figured finding one intact would be a long shot. I am a life-long electronics tech (pretty much retired now), but built cables for unmanned aircraft and ground-support radio gear among other things. I know this cable uses 20-pin Hirose connectors, but I don't know...

Hello all, I found a second meter bridge for my Tascam M-520. I was wondering if anyone else had piggybacked a second one onto their unit? I was thinking it would allow better meter monitoring and avoid switching. Thanks! Starliner

Hello all, Been reading with interest all the Tascam M520 posts, and also the 312B posts. I have a number of various Tascam units. I have a Tascam M520 and the PS-520 power supply. Got this from a friend who closed his studio and moved away, and I do not have the power cable, nor any way to...

Hi, Looking for an inexpensive owner's (or maybe a service) manual for a Tascam Porta 05 ministudio. A useable photocopy is fine. Got a used unit from eBay with hidden damage. Got it working (sort of), but not familiar with the unit's functions. Regards, Starliner e-mail...