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.
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.
Hi Dreverb
Congratulations on picking up an Akai MG1214. You will no doubt get other people saying it is a waste of time but if you love the idea of tape this is a great machine provided.......
- you are prepared to work on the electronics and mechanicals of this mixer recorder or are able to...
Hi Steenamaroo
I didn't realize that. Thanks. It seems it's hard to find someone to do the transfers but I can do them rather than the tapes just fall into history without be able to extract the tracks to bring into a DAW. Any suggestions as to how I can advertise this?
Thanks Again
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...
That's a great deal sweetbeats!
I'm actually looking for a 1214 model but obviously here in Australia. I decided to take my 1214 out of the studio and replaced it with my other 1212 which is in excellent condition. I am going to completly overhaul the 1214 and have organized with JLM audio here...