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Wow, I didn't realize that these heads we GX glass heads. Very cool! I haven't even attempted to clean the heads, and capstans on this baby. But, I'm assuming that I can use the same head, and rubber cleaner as the Tascam 424's. Ya gotta check out the manual on this baby, . . You can...

Thanks Jeff, . . Initially, I didn't think there should be a problem with using the electric computer-vac either, http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=402741&&An=text . . .as long as I only used it on the surface. But, the dusty mixer in question, is attached to a cassette tape...

Okay, . .So, I went out to OfficeDepot yesterday, and got myself a cute little mini-vacuum cleaner, designed to lift the dust from the crevices of computer casings, and keyboards. . .I thought it would be a great tool for cleaning the surface of my dusty mixer, getting inside all those hard to...

Thanks for the info Tim! I will give them a shout to see if they have a service manual for this baby. . .Unfortunately, the only problem with this thing is that, . .at this point. You almost need two of them! One for recording, and the other to salvage for parts!!! Cause, Akai definitely...

Hey Tim! Yeah, . .I know I'm a lucky bastard. . ,That kind crap hardly ever happens to me. But, I guess the Analog Gods were smiling on me that day, . . or somethin'. . . Although, I'm not out of the woods yet. . since I haven't been able to test the recorder, or playback components yet. When...

SWIFTER DUSTERS!!!! Love it!! Great idea., . . . almost as good as Lint-free / anti-static electronic cloths. .But a whole lot cheaper, and much easier to obtain. . Thanks Jeff

Greetings my Analog Brothas' . . . ! Well, I have officially advanced from a 4 track 424 MkII to a multi track 12 Channel recorder, . .Its an Akai MG1212, 1/2" Cassette tape mixer/recorder. I scored this bad boy for almost free! I was helping a friend, clean out some crap from in his garage...

This is a very good question, . .good thread. I actually, like a lot of ping without a whole lot of overtones too, .and for my ears the regular so called Zildjian 'ping' cymbals, have too mcuh of a stick click, rather than a ping . . .The 20" K Zildjian Dry ride, and the 21" Sabian Dry Bell...

Cleaning Dusty mixing boards .. ? I can use some help from my analog brothas, . . .I was wondering what the best method for cleaning an older early 80's type mixing board , . . ??? I was planning on using one of those mini computer vacuum cleaners for the XLR, phono plugs, and hard to reach...

Dusty, Dirty Condensor mics, . . Oh My! Hey guys, . . I have an MXL-v67G condensor mic that I have been using as an overhead to record drums. Unfortunately, I did a 'Microphone No-No', .and left the darn thing hanging up over the drums for a few months WITHOUT a cover!! (I know, I know, . I...

Very good point. . .You are absolutely right about that. . . Yeah, I cant agree with you more, . .The 388 is the way to go, . No question about it. The only other route, would be to get a 238, and match that with a M30. Especially, since I really like the ease, and convenience of Cassette...

Thanks for the Mike placement info!!! Hey Dave! Happy New Year man, . . and thanks for the quick response. . Yeah, . The 388 would be an awesome upgrade for me, . especially now that I want to record all these instruments. . . That's great! Good to know. . . So, tell me. . is it possible...

Thanks for the words of inspiration Mark. . . Dave man, . . YUR KILLIN ME!!! LOL Don't laugh, . . I've been seriously contemplating upgrading to an 8 track ,. .If I can find one in time for this new project I will definitely try and snag one, . .Then you wont hear me crying about how, do I do...

Hey guys, . Can someone recommend an inexpensive and simple DI Box to send a guitar direct, into an analog mixer. . Its just going to be used to record a 'scratch' guitar track, . . So, it's gotta be inexpensive, (under 100 clams) and simple. But, would it be best to use a passive, or active...

Is it possible to re-train mic cable. So, I have some mic cable that is in great shape, . However, the guy who was using it before me never stored it properly, . and incorrectly wrapped it up after use, . . .Now, its this tangled mess .. ands it seems to have lost its wrap 'memory' So, I was...

Okay, . So, I got a little dilemma, . .I need to record a 3 song demo, on a 424 mkII. . and using drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, lead vocals, and BU vocals. . . I realize that it can recorded live. . .But, I would like to try and record it in as many separate tracks as possible. . . Now the...

Hey Dizzy, I'm a firm believer in using LDC condensers as drum overheads. . .especially for home recording projects. I think that the LDC mic's as overheads give me a fuller and much more balanced sound from the drum-kit, . . especially when your not individually mic'ing all your toms. . . So...

I might be recording keyboards with my Tascam 424 mkII, . .and I was wondering what the easiest way to record Keyboards. . .Will I have to record the keyboards in Stereo, . or can I record them in Mono, . . and is there a way to record the keyboards using only one Track on the 424, . . or is it...

Thanks 'soundchaser59' I appreciate the help!

Whirlwind IMP 2. . . ??? Thanks guys for all the help! Now, atleast I have a few choices to choose from. . . What about the Whirlwind IMP 2. . . ??? Would that work as a DI Box for a Bass Guitar, . .and have anyone used this yet? Thanks again everyone. . . I hope everyone is having a great...