Need help with Fostex G16 analogue multitrackrec.

[tboeken]

Hi.

In 'the old days' I used to record all my stuff on a Fostex G16 multitrackrec.
Now, after some years, I finally have the chance to copy all my stuff onto a Hd-recorder.

So, I connected my G16, put on one of the Ampex456 tapes and pressed the play-button. Nothing happens... (tape is running, but LEDs don't show anything.
Then I wanted to Ffwd the tape, but for some reason the machine doesnt catch up speed. Same thing for the Rewind: the tape goes very slow and now and then even dtops while forwarding/rewinding.

I have no clue what the reason may be. The machine itself always was in a dry, secure place. Same goes for the tapes.

Hopefully someone can help me out with this!!

Thanks.

Tom

 

[Son of Mixerman]

Your tension sensors are out of whack, and your tapes need baked too. Have the the machine calibrated first off. My E16 did the samething after 6 years in storage.


SoMm