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Hi all, I'm searching for info on how to properly calibrate an otari mx5050, mark I (8shd, the 2 unit model) I have an Mrl tape and have calibrated a few machines in the past but I have absolutely no idea where to begin w this unit due to all the "otari only" terms used (wtf is srl?) Any tips...

hi guys seeing how this is a different subject related to the same machine i thought a new thread would be okay. As some of you may know, my machine is up and running now:D however, i lack the manual and service manual...does anyone have any experience calibrating these machines..ive done...

hi, i have a question regarding this otari unit. ive been steadily rebuilding this machine, sorting out all old cabling, caps, blown stuff, pinch rollers etc. the pinch roller/tape lifter assembly was terribly gunked to the point where the roller was frozen in place...i managed to the free the...

Hi, this is a take of a song im working on. i go for that really thrashy live garagey kinda sound. let me know what you think. thanks again! MP3 Player SoundClick

hi guys, this is a rough mix of some music im working on for a release. Total analog recording. Buss mix. mellotrons, synths, guitars, bass, piano, vox and a bunch of other randomness. No sound modules, software based stuff. Let me know what you guys think, i feel the mix is heading in the...

hi all. i recently acquired a teac m 15 board. Though ive read many people bad mouth the thing for being noisey etc. i absolutely love it for my style of music. Ive spent a few weeks recapping, modding etc. Made a few recordings w it and im in heaven. im curious if anyone uses this board...

hi just been curious, how can i go about syncing my tsr 8 with a tascam 688? i have a pps-2 sync box, would this work? can i use said box to sync either machine to a computer? terribly new to syncing, so beware of my lack of knowledge. thanks again!:o

Hi guys, ive been trying to figure out certain issues w a few 688s that i have. Ive gotten 4 completely cherried, rebuilt and up and running but im left w 2 screwy units. These machines in question, have brand new motors, belts, rollers, capacitors, relays. etc which brings me to my...

hello guys, ive been coming across a bunch of tascam 688s lately and they all seem to suffer from the same issue BIG issue. once i replace all rubber and recapp they seem to have an issue maintaining their speed over a long period of time. almost seems as if it might be a torque issue. my...

hi i just purchase a tascam 388 in really really nice condition. the only known issue w the machine was that it was not recording any audio. Though it would play back pre recording tapes very very muffled. the heads were reallly gunked up. i had to scratch gunk off the guides...:eek: however...

hello all! i had a few questions regarding a few ideas im working on. Im recording a fairly "out there" record at the moment and im stuck figuring out how to finalize a drum sound. the sound capture to tape IS the sound i was after, however upon going into pro tools, i feel the sound loosens...

hi all i know you guys must be getting tired hearing aboutmy tascam 688 BUUUUUT... i finished rebuilding one unit and boy, it sounds really awesome! its counterpart is currently getting rebuilt as well, however...this unit was in more hurt and ive come to realize that the back tension torque...

hello ive come across a problem on another machine i recently ran into. this particular unit (otair 5050 8 track) seems to partially erase on tracks 1 and 3. where should i begin in trying to fix this? ive heard that i should begin by adjusting the head position THEN going to the erase bias...

hi guys, many of you probably read my other threads about my tascam 688, the one that suffers from an odd speed flux. well today i acquired another unit for 30 bux! i was pretty excited about it. (this machine doesnt suffer from any speed flux...atleast from what i can tell thus far) i replaced...

hey guys i had a few questions regarding a bit of kit i acquired from a fellow musician. its a european tube based 4 track recorder made by Truvox, a consumer home model. the unit is in really good cosmetic condition and i felt a lilttle obligated to get it running. The unit powers up, tubes...

hiya guys, i recently posted a thread about my ill tascam 688. it was suffering from really bad speed fluctuations. New belt and new capstan motor installed AND... the problem came back after a few days of use. im suspecting the PCB for the motor control? ive read from several sources that...

Hello! i hope someone can give me some insight on the tascam 688 i have a 688 that seems to be suffering from a condition i cant figure out. I recently replaced the capstan belt w a brand new one from tascam to cure that pesky stopping/starting situation. Thats gone but now i seem to have...

Hello! i hope someone can give me some insight on the tascam 688 i have a 688 that seems to be suffering from a condition i cant figure out. I recently replaced the capstan belt w a brand new one from tascam to cure that pesky stopping/starting situation. Thats gone but now i seem to have...

hello everyone! I recently acquired a truvox r94 tube tape machine. As excited as i was to get it for next to nothing i soon realized I had a problem. The machine was made in the UK so it runs on 220v 50hz. Ive clean the tape path, pinch rollers, tubes. No belts since its motor driven...