FS: 1979 MCI JH16 // 24 track 2” tape machine

[Henhouserecording]

Hey y’all, selling our 1979 MCI JH16 - 24 track 2” tape machine

Improvements/repairs currently performed:
- All power supply electrolytics replaced
- Replaced all red sockets with machined sockets
- All audio & channel card electrolytics replaced
- All transport & deck electrolytics replaced
- Thorough clean & lube of all molex & card edge connectors
- All relays knocked & pins cleaned & lubed
- All vu lamps replaced
- All input/record ready lamps replaced
- Heads & tape path cleaned & rough audio alignment (15ips) performed

Known current issues:
- Ffwd/Rwnd mode don't latch consistently
- Record engaged on Autolocator III does not engage (does on deck)
- Shield lifter arm assembly is not present & was removed by a previous owner
- MVC is non-functional
- Intermittent/touchy relays on 9,14,19,20,22
- Bias adjust issues on 7,13,17,21
- Record level issues on 1,9,12,20

Extras that come with machine:
- 1 spare repro eq card
- 1 spare analog torque board
- 1 spare control card
- 1 spare control logic card

$7500 obo

Machine is located in Austin, TX. Local pickup preferred. Buyer is welcome to arrange freight shipping on their own.

Thanks y’all!