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Is it possible to 3D print a 1/4" cassette splicing block?

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Does anyone know if there’s a huge difference between the Tascam 414 and the 414 mkII?

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I think the big difference is that the 414 has no XLR inputs or dedicated guitar input

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sure! the texture from the 3d printing process might make it a little weird but I don’t see why you couldn’t.

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https://elektrotanya.com/showresult?what=Tascam%20Porta%2003&kategoria=&kat2=all

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sadly this is for the DP-03 digital multitrack recorder, which isn’t the Porta 03 tape recorder.
in fact I managed to get hold of a manual, my plan is to scan it and upload it a little later.

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Ah flip sorry I thought it was that one. Thats my go to site for old manuals.

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/607042998/dual-audio-tape-maple-splicing-block-14

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re: chrome tape supply. I’ve been buying large numbers of once-used chrome tapes off ebay for very reasonable prices and taping over them. Last month I got 44 early 80s maxell XLs for $20, for instance. lightly used tapes work just as well imo. and in this case there were some taped-from-the-radio-35-years-ago mingus sets that we’re keepers.

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You have me nostalgic now for that taped-off-the-radio sound. Gonna have to dig out my Fall peel sessions tapes, or my mixing it tapes.

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Anyone here knows what to do if a tape deck is playing with unstable speed?
I own a Yamaha KX-690. Soundwise it’s great, I bought it used a few years ago. Since the beginning, I experienced speed dropouts.
And just can’t get it done that a recorded video of my jam session and the tape recording are in sync, the tape is always slower than my video.

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You might want to look into replacing your belts here. They might all be worn out and loose and wobbly which can result in unstable speed issues with any recorder/player…

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if it’s not belts it might be some old capacitors that are failing (but belts are probably more likely)

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ooo - open question - where do people go for part replacements?

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https://fixyouraudio.com/ - Ive bought belts off these guys.

https://www.ebay.ie/str/wsp - Ive bought belts off this guy too really helpful man.

https://speakerrepairshop.nl/index.php?action=home&lang=EN#.XAwtHnWeSV4 - Ivew used these guys for speaker repair.

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I love that the Amulets video made an appearance in this thread. I’ve honestly lost count of the number of people I’ve directed towards that YouTube clip!

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Fun fact: Amulets got his inspiration from Alessandro Cortini when he saw this video from Sonic State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMXEvNUjgCg (look at the top comment on that video for more info)

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Ah, that’s amazing - I love Alessandro! The video where Nick B visits his studio is incredible. Such an inspiring guy

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Has anyone ever owned or used a Teac A-6300 reel to reel? About to buy one tomorrow and starting to have second thoughts. It’s apparently fully serviced and looks very clean. $450. Thoughts?

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I have owned one for a few years.Lots of fun.
If it is in good condition I say go for it

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