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spaldingno
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Tascam 488 mkii Transport/Motor? Issue
Hi,
So I found some old cassette loops and thought I'd try them out on a newly acquired 488 mkii. The 488 liked the first tape - but stopped the next one after a second or two. I then heard a low whirring/grinding sound and the heads were stuck inside the tape. I disassembled the cassette and took it out, but the tape heads won't return to their "down" position. The play,pause,rec lights are on too - seems like an error message.
I really like the 488, and I'd probably buy another if the problem is beyond me (repairs would probably cost more than buying it used). Any insight is appreciated. Thanks
Hi,
So I found some old cassette loops and thought I'd try them out on a newly acquired 488 mkii. The 488 liked the first tape - but stopped the next one after a second or two. I then heard a low whirring/grinding sound and the heads were stuck inside the tape. I disassembled the cassette and took it out, but the tape heads won't return to their "down" position. The play,pause,rec lights are on too - seems like an error message.
I really like the 488, and I'd probably buy another if the problem is beyond me (repairs would probably cost more than buying it used). Any insight is appreciated. Thanks
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