
Try this:::: in monitoring while tracking, make sure the grp knob is turned up, as well as the master knob in the mon section, Don't monitor off the signal it's self, CHECK YOUR SETUP.
Example; mic going into( track-grp) 1 , turn up mon.1 . You should hear an EQ change as you adjust EQ.
DEF: the mon. section is the group of knobs upper mid section between the main mixer and tapeplayer.
according to the block diagram: inorder to get EQ in the input, it has to be programed in a (input mode) then when you play back for mixing reprogram to a mix mode, the tape outs will go through the input section again(EQ) as well.
Are you using headphones? If so you'll need an amp/nearfield type monitors. the 688 shines well through this type of monitoring.
ON sync'ing this thing loves it, it's rather detailed on how to do it, but striping time code is no problem, but you loose a track.
After using yukki tape, clean those heads, the 8 track configuration is delicate unto its self. gentle swabbing with head cleaner is a must, every 2-3 hrs or so.