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Ok. I just miked up my drums with 4 mics and sub mixed them down to 2 tracks. When I adjust the trim pots for the tom mics it seem too loud at only a 1/4 turn of the knob.I can turn the knob all the way off and Im still getting a loud signal.Even going into the red on the meters.I thought if...

I just recently aquired a DBX 119 compressor/declinear. I have checked on the internet about these in studio applications and a lot of people said they have had good results. I just want to know what is the proper way to hook this up.I would like to try it with my 388 for mainly micing an...

Ok.I have usually been recording with a korg D1600 stand alone digital recorder.I usually track the guitar part first,playing along with one of the preset drum patterns that are built in.Then when it comes time to track drums I turn off the drum pattern and can usually play along in good time to...

I just got the new belt for the 388 today,so its up and rolling. To recap the problem. I have the tape reel in and its not fast forwarding.It rewinds and plays.The rewind seems a little slow.When I pull the right tension arm down the FFW kicks in.Also during play,the tape counter does not count...

Just need to know.Got my Teac E-3 today from Ebay.I turned it on and it buzzes.Now from what I've read in previous posts,it's supposed to buzz louder/vibrate more when you put it close to a steel object.Mine just buzzes at the same rate,I dont really notice a change when I put it close to a pair...

Here's a nice little package.Found in a cupboard at a school that was going to throw it away!!!.Looks like it hasn't had much use. Wonder what condition the heads are in...

Ok.I have a feeling that I'm going to be quite a nuisance with my 388 questions/problems. This is my first issue for now. I just put reel of tape in my 388,threaded in correctly.Now as soon as I threaded it around the right tension and lifted the arm up when putting the tape to the take up...

Hi all.I have recently located a few reels of NOS ampex 407 tape on ebay.Would this be good for a 388.It's 7" reel 1/4" tape. Good Idea??? Its in the UK too.About $9 CAD a reel,$13 to ship. Thanks. jason.

I just took the faceplate of the mixer section of my newly aquired 388. I cleaned the hell out of the cavity,took apart and cleaned all the faders and sprayed the pots.The thing is,how do I get this faceplate back on??? There is a metal bracing bar that runs along front of the channel cards.How...

Hello.I might be picking up a 388 today.I asked the seller of the condition of the unit and he said everything works really well.The only thing he said needs attention,is that it needs a roller adjustment for the tape counter to read.Is this something I could do myself.I dont mind spending time...

So.....I MIGHT be getting a 388.The only thing is I wont be able to fit it in my little music room.I just have too much gear in there.I have my drums set up in the basement.When I want to record drum tracks I'll just take my All in one Digital recorder or portastudio down there,track and then...

Hi.Im new here,and Im pretty sure this has been asked alot. What I want to do is cheaply treat a small room that needs deadening. I recently went to a fabric/textiles warehouse near my place and they have big squares and rectangles of that yellow foam,ranging from 1" to 4" thick.Its not super...

Hey.Im thinking of getting a 388 off Ebay.It's described as a 8 out of 10 cosmetically but 3 of the tracks are not recording,but all playback.Is this a major problem or an easy fix???? I really want one of these things!!! Thanks guys.

Hey.I was just wondering if anybody knows anything about this model.Im sorry I dont know how to post the link to youtube but if you search for Grundig Tk 46,you'll know what im Talking about.The reason Im asking is that there is one for sale on ebay in my hometown and Im kind of interested.Its...

Hey everyone Im new to the Home recording site and I think it's great!!! Very helpful.I was just wondering if anyone has heard about this book "Recording the Beatles".Not the "Recording Sessions" book. I ordered it last week and cant wait to get it.It's been out for a couple years now.It's 500...