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I need to know the proper wiring for the channel card amplifiers on the Teac 80 8 deck. They were incorrectly plugged in after a calibration and sat for sometime. The current way they're plugged in is (from top to bottom, looking at card from outside of deck) RED, ORANGE, BROWN. I am having a...

I have noticed over the past few uses that my Teac pops really loudly when I stop, RW/FW. It pops loudly in my speakers and when I arm/disarm the tracks for recording. Anyone come across this issue before?

I have somewhat of a simple question. When following a basic schematic when it shows an op amp, must that component be powered? Or can you use the signal from a preamp going into it as the power? I'm trying to build a simple mixer (above) with stereo outs. (2 mono ins with pan-pots) I'm...

Just had a quick question: I went to adjust my azimuth on my deck. I followed the manual directions adjusting the two small screws behind the head, BUT nothing changed, the head didn't move up or down and my oscilloscope didn't change. Has the head sat so long that it will not move? Or am I...

I was in the middle of calibration and suddenly the inputs stopped working on my deck! A few minutes before, I had turned off the deck and removed a channel card to adjust a pot. And before the entire calibration I removed every card and cleaned the RCA jacks on them all. MRL calibration went...

Are these multimeters any good for Reel to reel calibration? True RMS......But the other true RMS meters I see are more expensive.....Is it viable?? Has anyone purchased one of these or stick with a used Radio Shack 46 Range Digital Multimeter? Ideal Test Pro Multimeter True RMS 61 361 61 342...

Hey their, Doing a head azimuth test, just to make sure my deck is still aligned well. I need to know though, what am I looking for on the oscilliscope/ what settings do I want to set it for. My manual pretty much states where to plug things in, but I'm not sure how to read or what I'm looking...

Ok, so I cannot seem to find directions for accurately calibrating the REPRODUCE function on my MX5050 B2-HD. The otari alignment guides online do not apply to my model. I mean, am I just calibrating 1K from the tape to 0vu on playback and then 10k for channel EQ at 0vu as well? The issue, is...

My metal capstan that touches the pinch roller seems to be picking up tape oxide alot more than anything else on my Teac 80-8 deck. If I clean it well and just put some NU finish on it, would that decrease or even stop the amount of oxide it seems to be pulling. I Know it's pulling a lot because...

Hi, My Teac 80-8 got bumped and fell about 1 foot onto the ground. Since then, the FW function is slow and the two tape path guides, underneath the heads, will not "unlock" they will only stay in place (unless I pull them down, at which point they click back up). No other problems other than...

Having an issue when using the 10khz tone on the MRL tape I have. I can't get channel 1 to register above -1vu and channel 2 flutters above 0vu by about 2db. Any thoughts on what to do?

Some questions regarding maintenance and deck use: 1. Does anyone here know where I can get an extender card to use with deck calibration adjustments? 2. What specific model belt do I need for the clock timer on the machine? 3. The roller to the left of the deck (the fat, heavy roller, next to...

Having trouble re-wiring the LINE INPUT on my deck. I have re-wired the LINE INPUT, using a jumper, according to the manuals specifications and am not having any luck with any of the options. Do I need a special cable, am I missing something? I am simply running from the XLR out of a mixer to...

Bump me if this is in the wrong forum section. I have an 8 track analog rig/w a 2 track mix down deck. Just sold the old Soundcraft 16 channel and I am looking to upgrade. I've been looking at mainly Mackie & Soundcraft, in that order. Specific models- MACKIE: 24-8, 2404, 1640i Onyx...

Hi their. Recently I posted regarding my teac 80-8 calibration, a journey that was completed successfully. Now I'm onto my 2 track. I'm attempting to calibrate Record Equalization on the deck and following the manual, I'm running into an issue: The manual simply states "connect the audio...

Hi their. I am running two decks: An 8 track 1/2" Teac unit and an Otari MX-5050 B-2HD. I'm sure this has been answered in other places, but for my sake, I want to know for sure: Is tape calibration NECESSARY on both decks in order to use them correctly? I haven't calibrated them since I...

Hi their, Got an Otari MX5050 2-HD and I am having a problem receiving a signal thru the mic and line inputs on the back of the machine. I am only getting an extremely low signal thru the headphone jack on the unit, with the input and output knobs cranked to 10. Haven't tried using the XLR...

Hi there! So after my very odd problem with the pinch roller not touching and then touching the tape, I have only one other problem now with my sweet baby tape machine: Channel 3 will not record. Now, I have been researching online and from what I have been able to determine by myself, it has...

Hi there, first posting on this great site. I picked up my 2nd multitrack analog recorder recently, a Teac 80 8. I bought brand new RMG911 tape for it to test it out. First when me and my guitarist ran the initial test of recording guitars it went perfectly well, all functions worked great...