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jack
Platinum Member
USA
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 Posted - 03/27/2009 : 23:48:00
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Wow...as part of my electronics technology program, I have an internship at a Computer Recycling Center which takes all kinds of electronics gear...I show up today...one of the local radio stations dropped off a bunch of stuff for us to recycle, reuse, or dispose of...
So I got 3 FREE OTARI MX-5050 2-Track mastering reel-to-reel tape decks...Worst case scenario I figure I will get at least one of the 3 working...Pics to follow, in case you don't believe me, but first I got to eat cause these things weigh more than you'd think since they are rack mountable, industry reel-to-reels... |
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2009 : 00:48:01
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| WoW!! Great score! |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2009 : 17:59:54
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 ........happy days......... ......analogue is the way to go....... |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2009 : 18:06:06
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| I think my grand scheme is to use one of them to record live and directly to tape, then transfer the audio to a digital recording and mixing setup...I figure this way I can capture that analog magic, but then mix and edit with the ease of digital...I first have to get these things working, then get a digital recording studio setup...I do have a bit of a studio setup right now, it just is not getting used much... |
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Disco Stu
Silver Member
USA
303 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2009 : 09:07:38
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You scored super big there !!
Otari gear from that era is the finest !
Congratulations !! |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2009 : 10:00:21
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Hi jack
Lucky basket.... great find.
I have collected 6 Reel to Reel's over the years. (love them)
One is an all tube Akai, & some even have crossfield heads.
But I have never been lucky enough to get some OTARI's
Get yourself a tape head demagnetize, if you can find one, probably evilbay
as they disappeared off the market 20 years ago.
You will need one.
Tape is getting a bit harder to find these days.
I spliced down some old computer data tapes, if that info helps.
Biggest problems I have is Belts & brake pads.
I recently got a hi-end Studio racked reel to reel for $5.00 yeap a fiver.
The all tube units are great for re-recording drums,
And they look DAMMMMMM good sitting on the back wall of the studio.
Please upload some pics of them & as you rework them.
Good Luck
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Edited by - Dr. Bob on 03/29/2009 10:10:31 |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2009 : 15:13:02
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| Hey Dr Bob.... i too have a all valve Akai reel to reel...i found it when i worked in the construction in an old building about to be demolished.i also have a sony lying around the place somewhere....i posted about the akai before,i found some original Mullards inside it .............. |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2009 : 15:35:28
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi jack
Lucky basket.... great find.
I have collected 6 Reel to Reel's over the years. (love them)
One is an all tube Akai, & some even have crossfield heads.
But I have never been lucky enough to get some OTARI's
Get yourself a tape head demagnetize, if you can find one, probably evilbay
as they disappeared off the market 20 years ago.
You will need one.
Tape is getting a bit harder to find these days.
I spliced down some old computer data tapes, if that info helps.
Biggest problems I have is Belts & brake pads.
I recently got a hi-end Studio racked reel to reel for $5.00 yeap a fiver.
The all tube units are great for re-recording drums,
And they look DAMMMMMM good sitting on the back wall of the studio.
Please upload some pics of them & as you rework them.
Good Luck
Regards Bob
Don't worry Dr. 5K+  , I plan on taking pics of my progress. I just downloaded a service manual for it...I already have a head de-magentizer...I need to track down some tape...There is eBay, but I need to get in touch with some of my old radio contacts and see if they have access to any as well... |
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HOLY CRAP, LUCKY DAY, LUCKY DAY!
