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Hi falken, The noise is usually described as "wind on microphone" or "ghost noise". Unfortunately these relays are a problem in almost 100% of the MX-70s that have the clear case relays. The rest of the electronics have aged beautifully. When checking out a MX 70 I would look at the cards, and...

Hi guys! Ready for some updates??? So I started soldering as soon as I received the relays and variable temperature soldering station. Here is what I did: ***BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO THE MACHINE*** a) Adjust Power Supply Voltages (5V) As indicated in the manual, before doing any...

Thanks for the comments!!! I really appreciate it, I am aware of the bargain I snatched. But for example I hadn't noticed the tape lifters wear (the shiny heads also have a strange hypnotizing effect on me :)) The lifters "wear" seemed so "clean" I thought tape lifters were actually faceted...

I am in Europe, do you know if the small lamps can be replaced individually or the whole VU needs to be replaced? Will be ordering the OMRON relays this week, and will probably start desoldering components ASAP. :-) Carlos

By the way, would any of you know a replacement for the MX-70's VU meter lamps??? Each VU has two of them (mine has a total of 16, two of which are not working -in channels 7 and 8). Thanks!!

Thanks for the replies you guys!! :) Talldog: Cool! Would love to see that 16-track too! I hope changing the relays is easy, I have experience soldering but not desoldering components. Have been thinking about rebuilding the Power Supply, but it's in such good shape I think I am not going to...

Hi everyone! I have spent some time away from the forums, had a ton of work to do! Glad to see you are all still around :) I have also posted this at Gearslutz, so everyone has updated info. However, happy to announce I am about to start work on my recently purchased Otari MX-70 (as I have...

coolest thread EVER!

in the vintage pro tools, original hardware could be used with a number of different DAW programs (including Deck and Digital Performer) hope it helps!

Interesting thread! Thanks for the info!

interesting thread!

interesting thread!

great thread! thanks!!