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Has anyone got a copy of the remote control protocol for the Fostex 4030 Sync Unit? There is a reference to it in the user manual but I can't find a copy of the protocol anywhere.

I've got a great little R8 tape machine which is working well apart from one issue. When I go into slow or fast forward spooling, there is a tendency for the tape to move downwards. to the extent that it will run on the bottom collar of the metal tape guide (the guide just to the right of the...

Could anyone with a Fostex R8 please have a look at this thread and reply if possible. https://homerecording.com/bbs/threads/fostex-r8-capstan-spindle-to-tape-clearance.421431/#post-4772913 Thanks

I've just bought a Fostex R8 and have noticed that the clearance between the capstan spindle and the tape is close to zero. Of course I mean when the capstan roller is not engaged against the capstan spindle. I've attached an image. (yes I know it all needs a good clean, I'll get to that!)...

Can anyone help with a copy of the Tascam 238 Serial Port Protocol. It is mentioned on Page 25 of the User Manual but says you need to contact TASCAM for detailed technical information. I will try contact them but don't hold out much hope of Tascam having a copy after all this time. Any help...

Does anyone have experience of using the timecode version of the Nagra 4S? I'm thinking of buying one to make location music recordings but I need to be able to slave lock the Nagra to a PC based system which outputs LTC timecode. I would strip the timecode track on the Nagra prior to recording...

I want to configure a Fostex R8 8-track reel to reel, which is fitted with a MTC1 MIDI Interface, to slave from my DAW. I came across an original advertisement which claimed the R8/MTC1 could slave to a video machine so I am hoping my application is possible. Has anyone successfully configured...