Tascam MH-40 Headphone amp

[studiodrum]

some of the volume knobs are crackling in my MH-40 Headphone amp unit when turning them-- Is it possible to clean the knobs with some sort of spray, . .and if so what kind, . or would it be recommended taking the unit into a Tascam repair shop to get properly cleaned or maintained?? Thanks

 

[The Ghost of FM]

It should be easy enough to open the case of the unit and spray the controls with some good quality contact cleaner.

I would recommend Caig Laboratories Deox-it in the pump spray can. If you have a decent electronics parts store in your area, hopefully they will carry it, otherwise, it can be ordered on line direct from the website.

www.caig.com

Cheers!

 

[A Reel Person]

Nah!...

Just rotate the scratchy pots, vigorously, back & forth, through their entire range of travel,... back & forth,... round & round,... over & over,... for about 2 or 3 [or 5] minutes, EACH,... and the scratchiness should disappear.

It's just dirt in there, from lack of use.

 

[studiodrum]

Dudes!!! what type of cables???

I need some cable advise, . what is a recommended type of cable to connect the MH-40 to my 424 MkII. . . and if I need headphone extension cables, . . is there a better quality cable to use, . or not really.?
Thanks guys .. .!

 

[The Ghost of FM]

Headphone extension cables?

I use RadioShack stuff myself for that application.

MH-40 to mixer cables?

Hosa makes some cheap but decent stuff.

Check you local music retailer for selection and availability.

Hint; If the wire looks better suited to use as dental floss, avoid it.

Cheers!

 

[A Reel Person]

The standard RCA-RCA Stereo cables should do'ya.

Whatever's handy at Radio Shack should be fine.