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Dex
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Okay, I admit that I have left the manual for our 688 Midistudio at my friend's, and she's in Italy for a few weeks.
The unit has not been moved, dropped, or otherwise abused. It was stationary and just decided to do this on its own.
I know how to use the routing matrix [except for the reset key-combo] so that is NOT the problem.
Output channels 2 and 3 are dead in the channel matrix. I can use the mic inputs on them, I can assiign them and pan, so the mixer channels are definitely OK.
It appears as though the channel matrix won't send either channel, 2 or 3, through the 'master' section, meaning that those two channels can't go to tape, and the master sliders for 1/2 and 3/4 are basically just 1 and 4.
Everything else works.
I was using it two nights ago, and it worked fine. Then last night I uncovered the unit [I keep it bagged], plugged in, and found I couldn't record on track 3.
Today I discovered that channel 2 has also quit [was working last night].
Routing any mixer / tape channel to tracks 2 and/or 3 doesn't work. All other channels are working to tape and all work from tape.
[output] Channel 2 is not working at all, so I can't mix down from tape using channels 1+2 as usual.
[output] Channel 3 is not working at all, so no go mixing from tape with 3+4.
Output channels 5-8 work properly, so it appears that I'm going to be mixing down without the use of the L+R meters, bleagh.
That said.. I can't remember what the scene-reset key combo is on the 688. I'm hoping it might help, but I'm really grasping at straws at this point. If this unit is deciding to fold, I won't be able to afford a replacement. Feh.
Please help!!!!
Thanks all.
The unit has not been moved, dropped, or otherwise abused. It was stationary and just decided to do this on its own.
I know how to use the routing matrix [except for the reset key-combo] so that is NOT the problem.
Output channels 2 and 3 are dead in the channel matrix. I can use the mic inputs on them, I can assiign them and pan, so the mixer channels are definitely OK.
It appears as though the channel matrix won't send either channel, 2 or 3, through the 'master' section, meaning that those two channels can't go to tape, and the master sliders for 1/2 and 3/4 are basically just 1 and 4.
Everything else works.
I was using it two nights ago, and it worked fine. Then last night I uncovered the unit [I keep it bagged], plugged in, and found I couldn't record on track 3.
Today I discovered that channel 2 has also quit [was working last night].
Routing any mixer / tape channel to tracks 2 and/or 3 doesn't work. All other channels are working to tape and all work from tape.
[output] Channel 2 is not working at all, so I can't mix down from tape using channels 1+2 as usual.
[output] Channel 3 is not working at all, so no go mixing from tape with 3+4.
Output channels 5-8 work properly, so it appears that I'm going to be mixing down without the use of the L+R meters, bleagh.
That said.. I can't remember what the scene-reset key combo is on the 688. I'm hoping it might help, but I'm really grasping at straws at this point. If this unit is deciding to fold, I won't be able to afford a replacement. Feh.
Please help!!!!
Thanks all.
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