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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MX5050 problem

« on: March 06, 2010, 03:30:09 PM »

I just wanted to thank you for all the help. I feel like I got my problem fixed because you took the time to help. I respect you and appreciate the time.
Thanks
Mike

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MX5050 problem

« on: March 06, 2010, 02:19:04 PM »

Is there a built in preamp?
Thanks
Mike

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MX5050 problem

« on: March 06, 2010, 01:53:51 PM »

Thanks Steve,
I might be getting closer. I took the mic and ran it through a preamp and am now getting a good signal.  What's your thoughts?
Respectfully,
Mike

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MX5050 problem

« on: March 06, 2010, 12:28:27 PM »

Thanks again Steve,
I have been using a shure sm57 to try to input signal.  The sure is wired pin#2 hot.  Could this be the problem? I think I seen where the Otari is pin #3 hot. Hopefully this is it. Any advice is appreciated. I noticed when I tap on the sm57 some signal is shown on the vu meters, I also tried the same with an sm58 mic and got the same results.
Respectfully,
Mike

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MX5050 problem

« on: March 05, 2010, 09:56:01 AM »

Good Morning Steve,
Thanks for the help.  The deck will play a recorded tape. And I have tried all the inputs (line in, mic in). I sincerely appreciate the help. I do have another board (not sure what condition it is in). Thanks Mike

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Otari MX5050 problem

« on: March 04, 2010, 09:27:36 PM »

I just replaced the motor for the pinch roller, now it seems that the mic preamps quit working.  I can get an oscillator tone, but can't get any sound when I go through the the mic in or line in. I checked all the plug in connections (unplugged and plugged back in) on the boards but no luck. The motors are all working fine now just can't get a signal in. Any help? (it work before i replaced the motor. Thanks Mike