Info On Fostex E-16 16-Channel 1/2" Recorder?
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Info On Fostex E-16 16-Channel 1/2" Recorder?
After five long months of agonizing run-around and phone tag, the tech has finally finished adjusting the fastforward/rewind on my recorder. He told me at one point that one channel was recording at 75%, now he tells me three channels are recording at 50%. He said this is due to the tape head being worn out and he can't get the part. Does anyone know how I can fix or replace this? I want to record SO BADLY!!!
I've already tried to contact JRF Magnetic Sciences a couple of times, but I haven't gotten a response. I can't find a service manual on this thing nor do I have any idea what part I'm really looking for. Can anyone help me?
P.S.
I'm starting to get really pissed off at the guy who sold me this thing.
I've already tried to contact JRF Magnetic Sciences a couple of times, but I haven't gotten a response. I can't find a service manual on this thing nor do I have any idea what part I'm really looking for. Can anyone help me?
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I'm starting to get really pissed off at the guy who sold me this thing.
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I'm sorry to hear this. Tape heads are ever harder to find, so I feel for you.
Try looking through this list: http://www.openreel.net/parts_2.html
EDIT: Just looked again, they don't do heads for fostex machines.
I'm not sure if they've got heads for your machine but have a look.
If nothing else you've learned the two golden rules of buying an old tape machine.
1. Are the heads OK? (Check for wear)
2. Does it have a service manual? (or if it doesn't have one, can I get one?)
These guys sell the service manual... but for $60!??!!
http://www.musicparts.com/products.asp?Company=Fostex
Try looking through this list: http://www.openreel.net/parts_2.html
EDIT: Just looked again, they don't do heads for fostex machines.
I'm not sure if they've got heads for your machine but have a look.
If nothing else you've learned the two golden rules of buying an old tape machine.
1. Are the heads OK? (Check for wear)
2. Does it have a service manual? (or if it doesn't have one, can I get one?)
These guys sell the service manual... but for $60!??!!
http://www.musicparts.com/products.asp?Company=Fostex
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That's too bad, man., I had an E-16 and it sounded really good. I actually had 2 of them, with the spare for parts. If you could locate a parts machine, that could be a way to go. I still love the sound of analog tape but I gave it up back in 2008 for digital. It's just so expensive to keep tape machines going especially now with them not being as common. Prices for repairs are higher, etc. Most digital systems don't have moving parts or parts that wear out. Except I guess, hard drives, but those are cheap and abundant.
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hey man. i see you are in nashville.
who is working on your machine?
i have the service manual, and i would GLADLY copy it for you, but it is kinda blurry, and i don't think it would transfer well.
i am in birmingham, and i am the guy you were talking to earlier about my e16.
you would be welcome to make the drive down and check out my machine if you like.
and of course jot down anything you want from the service manual. $60.00 ?!?!
jeepers.
who is working on your machine?
i have the service manual, and i would GLADLY copy it for you, but it is kinda blurry, and i don't think it would transfer well.
i am in birmingham, and i am the guy you were talking to earlier about my e16.
you would be welcome to make the drive down and check out my machine if you like.
and of course jot down anything you want from the service manual. $60.00 ?!?!
jeepers.
i can't really hear my solo, man
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here is the owner's manual just in case you didn't have it.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/18941668/Manual-Fostex-E16
http://www.scribd.com/doc/18941668/Manual-Fostex-E16
i can't really hear my solo, man
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Yeah, I'm in Nashville and I don't necessarily want to name who has my machine, because I'll have an urge to relate my horror story and as far as I can tell they have no competition and I may have to go back to them in the future. It's done now, I just haven't had an off day to pick it up. I mean, done except 3 channels don't work right!!! I guess I could work around it, but I bought a 16 track machine on purpose because I do a lot of "Wall of Sound" type of stuff. I don't know of anybody else in town who does this for the average joe with a recorder. Everybody does business with the big studios from what I can tell; although I haven't been in town that long and don't know many people to steer me in the right direction.
You're in Birmingham? I'm originally from Muscle Shoals; I've spent a lot of time in Birmingham in the past, though not for several years now.
Being that I'm a newb on this tape machine stuff, what is "relapping" the head. I think that's the right term. Is this something relevant to my problem? Thanks.
You're in Birmingham? I'm originally from Muscle Shoals; I've spent a lot of time in Birmingham in the past, though not for several years now.
Being that I'm a newb on this tape machine stuff, what is "relapping" the head. I think that's the right term. Is this something relevant to my problem? Thanks.
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