Re: rant: all i want is a reasonably priced four track
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:06 pm
This was just posted, if someone wants it I'm happy to get it and send it out:
Tascam portastudio mk1 - $250
Tascam portastudio mk1 - $250
Talk about the Fender Jazzmaster, Jaguar, and any other offset waist guitars with us!
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My old setup in the 90’s was an Alesis ADAT into a Alesis 1622 board....Roland gp 16, line 6 guitar rack mount thing for outboard gear....worked great...recorded so many local punk bands and my own band stuff....the early 90’s punk scene here in LA ,,,specifically the Pasadena area littered with BURGIE ZONE demos...good times.Dok wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:56 pmI'd definitely consider an ADAT to be the worst of both worlds... low sample rate AND unreliable? Where do I sign up?budda12ax7 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:16 pmYou need to find an ADAT ......hook up,an analogue mixing board....good to go.
I want that pushed-cassette sound so badly, and I almost -- ALMOST -- went for it.Condition:
We have decided, with the amount of work required to make these fully functional, we will only perform this particular refurb on cabinets in excellent condition. Therefore, this beautiful deck is in "Very Good" condition with minor signs of use and a nice, clean control panel! Aside from the typical scratches to the base, there may be a few light scuffs or scratches to the cabinet too faint to make out well. All the original knobs are present & complete and the door plexi is clear with minimal scuffing. The original Power Supply has gone missing so we are including the new, overrated supply we used throughout testing. The manual has also gone missing but no worries, it can be found online or we will send you the PDF file directly on request. Sample pics, please see below for more info.**
Service:
All decks receive a full restoration which includes the following services and much more, all performed by our qualified technician:
Unit is dismantled and inspected to determine if any previous amateur repairs exist that need to be corrected, or substandard parts that need replacement
Heads are checked for flaws or excessive wear; highly worn heads indicates excessive wear to the entire transport so they are taken out of service
The exterior, all knobs & plexis are cleaned & detailed
All switches & pots can be cleaned internally with Specialist Contact Cleaner (proven superior to DeoxIT by our customers)
While apart, all PC boards are inspected & questionable solder joints are re-flowed. To prevent future issues, all input/output jacks are re-flowed, whether or not they appear to need it
All electrolytic caps are inspected for bulging or leakage, any questionable components are replaced with overrated components
All faders are treated with DeoxIT F5, specifically designed to both clean & lubricate fader controls
Any faulty components, such as jacks, LEDs, feet, etc., are replaced
Cassette transport mechanism is cleaned & lubed with non-petroleum based lube to assure long life
All switches on the transport are thoroughly cleaned and adjusted to prevent intermittent stoppage
All belts are replaced w/ high-quality neoprene belts
Other rubber components, such as idler wheels & pinch rollers, are inspected and either rejuvenated with Rubber Renue, or replaced if questionable
All electrolytic caps are inspected for bulging or leakage, any questionable components are replaced with overrated components
Audio levels calibrated & balanced
Tape path is cleaned and heads demagnetized
Tape Speed calibrated
NOTE: It is common for the tape speed to drift a bit as the servicing and new components installed in the transport settle in. But don't worry, our Free Support is here for you even after your 60-Day Guarantee! Just give us a call and we will be glad to help you with any issues, including re-calibrating any other levels.
Testing:
Once serviced, this deck was set up on our test bench and all switches, functions and LED indicators work correctly, with all inputs and outputs confirmed as operational. The cassette deck also works correctly with a clear, steady playback at high-speed with minimal wow & flutter. We recorded a short test tape to all four tracks, using all four channels, and played it back with no issues. More testing was done, still there are a multitude of other features on this deck, so we can't test them all. If there is a particular function you would like to know more about just let us know before buying. What a great find on a beautiful piece of vintage equipment!