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Have you confirmed that it is getting power?

You could always ask him. He can only say no at the worst or you could pay him for his time and ask him anything you like.

Wow. Your going to a lot of trouble and very patient. What is your end goal? Are you just enjoying the process of discovering how it all works and are you planning to record on it? Dave from VST is an amazing resource. I have asked him many technical questions regarding different things to do...

Hi anamorhpic. Thank you. Was a pleasure transferring these recordings. Yes it initially was a hassle with customs even though many people have sent tapes from all over the world but yours got checked because of the value written on your form. Customs thought I was buying your tapes but they...

Hi Rob. Very impressed with your tenacity and patience. I also have about 4 machines and parts. Currently I have the Akai mg1214 installed in our studio with a digital mixer along side. Also the Akai mg14d in a rack near our patchbay with remote.

Can you re bend and just re lube?

late reply but I do Akai mg tape transfers. Cheers

Hi Everyone. Just to say thanks for all the people getting tape transfers done. I'ts always amazing hearing the music come back to life and converting to WAV files for a new mix.

Yes I am. just email me tpaudio@protonmail.com .Cheers

Yes. I am doing quite a few from all over the world.

Hi Everyone. I am now offering tape transfers for the Akai MG1212, Akai MG1214 and the Akai MG14D. They all use the same tape(1/2") I have all three machines in great working order. You can post me your tape and I will convert into a 24bit WAV files. First I demagnetize and clean all...

Hi Stephxi Here is the module(kit form) for each channel JLM Audio Shop Joe told me he gets his switches custom made and are very high quality with gold connectors. Also a 48volt supply is need to supply 48v to the individual modules. It is possible to drill the holes on the back Akai and...

Here is a real photo.

I am designing my Akai MG1214 into my new studio desk design. The other console is the Allan & Heath QU24. I have removed the palm rest and relocated the front plugs to the rear. Should be a sweet analogue option for clients.

Remote plug wiring diagram - Akai RC-X3 Hi J This will help you. This is the wiring diagram of the actual 8 pin plug. Note that pin 7 is not used. The stop function connects pin 5 & 6 to the sleeve shield wire so use a double gang momentary button for this (I think this is the right...

I also actually have the Akai Remote Control Receiver - RC-X9R but not the transmitter. I cant find a transmitter anywhere on earth! Must be rare I guess.

Here is the original Akai RC-X3 Remote Control Unit. The lead is actually 4m long. When I first got this it did not work and all I had to do was re-solder some wires and everything worked nicely. Here is the inside view.. Here is the wiring diagram I found.... This is the back...

There is nothing but a zinc annealed metal removable chassis under there. This supports the System control board. Under that is the power supply board. I cant see how it could of happened there. Try and protect the circuit boards from touching other things( I no you learn't your lesson)...

Hi there I have a Akai MG1212 12 track half inch multitrack recorder and a Akai mg14d which is the rack mounted version using the same tape. The tape used is in this machine is a proprietary video cassette format( similar to the old Sony beta Tape for video) which uses a 1/2" audio tape...