first recording on my 388
http://vimeo.com/26672822
on the aforementioned ancient ampex reel. rough and hissy but i think it works
got some of that rmgi on the way... full length with this new(ish) band to come
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- Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:33 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Tascam 388 Maintenance, Repair and FAQ thread
- Replies: 41
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- Sat Jul 16, 2011 12:02 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Tascam 388 Maintenance, Repair and FAQ thread
- Replies: 41
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the tape that came with the machine was two sealed reels of scotch 226. i tried both and they both showed those same artifacts though they were clearly coming from noise in the machine and not actually on the tape. anyway i had a couple ancient reels of ampex something-or-other laying around so i th...
- Wed Jul 13, 2011 9:00 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Tascam 388 Maintenance, Repair and FAQ thread
- Replies: 41
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thanks shedshrine for this excellent thread i am entering a saga with my recently purchased 388 that i hope ends with me making some records on it. the issue i'm facing right now is some nasty scratchy sounds on playback. here is what it sounds like: http://caseydentinger.com/bad.wav it's not consis...
- Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:53 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: The Tascam 388
- Replies: 568
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recently picked one of these up and i am working to get it in good order. transport is working well now but there is an audible squeal on playback and the highs are really scratchy. also sometimes the tape sticks and i have to use the lifter to get it moving. the heads and rollers are pretty filthy ...
- Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:36 am
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Tascam 388 Problems
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1166
- Fri Jul 08, 2011 9:23 pm
- Forum: Creative Recording
- Topic: Tascam 388 Problems
- Replies: 2
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Tascam 388 Problems
I just picked up one of these and for a few minutes everything was great but then it started acting strangely. When I press rewind the light will turn on but either the tape will not move or it will move very slowly. When it is not moving but the light is on I can touch the feed reel and feel a vibr...