scored a Fostex m80

[deferr]

Hello I found a fostex m80 that I bought. I am wondering now what tape I need. Also it works well but needs a good cleaning. Anybody know what sort of tune up that one would do with a machine such as this?

I also now need to get a mixer and 2 microphones. I know the mixer needs to have phantom power and I would like it to be at least 12 channel. Any body have any suggestions? I need time tested vintage sounding equipment.

 

[The Ghost of FM]

A really nice 12 channel board with phantom power would be a TASCAM M312B. This is a 12x12x4x2x1 mixer with RCA pin jack connectivity for your Fostex recorder as well as a bevy additional inputs and routing possibilities.

I own two of them, myself.

Cheers!

 

[deferr]

thanks for the info.

anybody got any "tuneup" or cleaning information or resources?

 

[StevenT]

Pages 11 and 12 of the Owners Manual Tells

Pages 11 and 12 have the "Routine Maintenance" items, for cleaning, demagnetization, and alignments (calibrating play/record LED Meters).

I've seen the manual online, don't remember where though, sorry.
I have a printed one, so I never bookmarked or downloaded it.

Hope that helps.
Steve

 

[frilyd]

I had a Fostex 80 for a brief period of time. It should be OK to use RMGI LPR35 on 7" reels, as far as I know (but then, I don't know much).

I even think I have the manual somewhere... If you can wait a few days, I'll see if I can find it. Or try diplodocs.com.

As for general cleaning, you don't need a manual. If it's very dusty, use a vacuum cleaner (with care!!!!) or compressed air. On the heads, use cotton swabs with isopropyl alcohol. On the surfaces, use a lightly damp cloth.

Ouch. That sounded like a washing note.