No sound on playback for track 3

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I can't get any sound on playback for track 3 on my portastudio. Tracks 1, 2 and 4 work fine, it's just track 3. The line level and rec. led are both active when recording. The head and rollers are cleaned every 4 to 5 hrs. of use. Can anyone help or have any idea as to the track problem. Appreciate anything.
 
Have you tried demagnetizing the heads? I've had a similar problem with a regular cassette deck, where one channel would be out (or a lot lower in volume) compared to the other. Demagnetizing seemed to do the trick. If you haven't done that, it's worth a shot.

Also, how old is your 4-track and how much have you used it? I have an old Tascam Porta 03 that recently died - one of the belts inside had finally had enough, so it plays back really SLOOOOOOW. Not worth fixing, as I could buy a new 4-track w/much better capabilities for not much more than it would take to get the Porta 03 fixed. Besides which, I've gone digital. Anyway, my point is that, if your 4-track is pretty old and/or well-used, something in the Track 3 line might have quit on you. Hope not, but if demagnetizing the heads doesn't fix the problem, you might have to take it into the shop and have someone take a look at it.

Hope this helps...
 
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