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    MS16 Calabration

    i remember now. yes those heads look nice. you shouldn't have any issues adjusting the playback levels. Put the meter in the "1" scale. I have the paint code from home depot. i am at work, when i get home tonight i'll send you the code, so you can go to your home depot and get that, it...
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    MS16 Calabration

    so you have bigger problems than azimuth at this point. So, let me suggest the following: 1. You have a 355 nwb/m that is a +3db cal tape. What tape are you using ? ATS, RMGI SM911? you want to bias your machine for the right tape. 2. So first try to calibrate your machine on play mode...
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    MS16 Calabration

    ok, so is this in repro or sync mode ? is the scope in the same voltage scale for the three pictures? What i can see, assuming you have the right connections and the same scope scale on all pictures 1khz - not too bad - but it doesnt show the real situation 10khz - Significant phase difference...
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    MS16 Calabration

    So, for repro and play. disconnect the generator and connect the audio outputs of the recorder in its place, channel 2 of the recorder to channel 1 of the scope and channel 2 of the recorder to channel 15 output in the recorder. In repro mode if you press play you should be able to see...
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    Connector ID

    check this out. Product List
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    MS16 Calabration

    on repro and sync: 1. You need to connect the channel outputs to the scope (2 & 15) 2. You'll only see something when the tape is being played - no generator here, as you are looking at the tone in the tape. The generator setup is useful for the input level alignment and later for record...
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    MS16 Calabration

    the RMS meter needs to show -10 on the green scale. which is the -10dbV or 0.316 RMS. That will be the same level that you need to adjust the playback cards when running the calibration tape on both repro and sync mode. How do you find the AQ-65 ? i am missing one for my MS16. Currently in...
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    MS16 Calabration

    what is the RMS value at the output of the generator ? looks like it is too high and you are getting off range in the scope
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    MS16 Calabration

    0. Make sure to calibrate playback levels first with the calibration tape (both repro and sync head) 1. Put them in GND mode 2. Use the position knob (vertical) to make sure the ground is at zero. Not trigger, dont change anything in there. 3. Ok to not disconnect if you use the GND mode...
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    MS16 Calabration

    so, you get the image off center, because: a. You have not adjusted the ground to zero in the scope. So on CH1. Put it in CH1 only , then switch to GND mode, and adjust the "position" knob on the scope so it is perfectly lined up in zero (y=0), the horizontal line that you see should be in...
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    Cheap mixing desk for Otari MX5050 MKIII

    Get an Allen & Heath 20:8:2 - good quality, preamps, not too expensive and it has 8 busses and it has a small footprint. I paid $350 for mine like a year ago.
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    MS16 Calabration

    i would use this instead: ARS 0522 UHF Male to RCA Female Coaxial Adapter Coax Connector | eBay you want to keep the path shielded as much as possible.
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    Connector ID

    hi-rose connector
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    Otari MX5050 8 track repro popping/crackling

    check for power supply glitches, with the scope
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    Otari MX5050 8 track repro popping/crackling

    if you mess up the bias and eq pots, you need to recalibrate the machine, even if you mark the locations of the pots. Be prepared for that. Dont touch those yet as you may not be able to reproduce the problme in the same way, one change at a time. If the noise is only on playback on either...
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    TSR-8 How often should I be cleaning the heads? Tape issues?

    yes, i had one of those RMGI tapes that were shedding more than usual on my TSR8. RMGI sent me a new tape replacement, as i bought it new, but it was an old batch and i had the receipt. Other thing to check is your head wear pattern as if it is uneven from top to bottom, it may be...
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    MS16 Calabration

    there are technicians in so.cal as well, i have heard of some that i can ask if you are interested
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    Otari MX5050 8 track repro popping/crackling

    Additional to the suggestions from above: 0. Find out if the noise is only in playback or in monitor mode as well. One way to do this is to put the recorder with no tape, but holding with your hand the tension roller, so the deck thinks there's tape, listen to the output in both repro and...
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    Otari MX5050 8 track repro popping/crackling

    deoxit on all switches, connectors, trimmers potentiometers and relays if any. will be a start. open the machine and move connectors while monitoring to try to identify intermittent connections.
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    MS16 Calabration

    very nice. the RF generator is an overkill though. :)
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