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Author Topic: Technics 1500 Meter lights and Direct out  (Read 5569 times)

Offline porcupunctis

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Technics 1500 Meter lights and Direct out
« on: March 17, 2015, 09:46:29 AM »
Hello, new to the Tape Project but but been around the BH forum for some time.

I'm applying the tape path update to a 1500 and need to replace a meter lamp and establish some direct outs while I have the machine on the bench.

I was considering a set up where the 4T position on the switch would be my direct outs and the 2T would utilize the existing built-in repro.  Is this a good approach?  What is the easiest way to apply this mod?

Also, what is the easiest way to get to the meters?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Re: Technics 1500 Meter lights and Direct out
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2015, 10:48:04 AM »
Why not wire from the headblock so both ¼ & ½ track heads use your external tape head amp? Also the Tape Project tapes are ½ track.
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