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« on: January 09, 2011, 10:56:32 PM »
I have been unable to find a manual for my Ampex ATR-700 and need some help.
Background: I have an Ampex ATR- 700 connected to a Tascam M-520 recording console. The Ampex ATR -700 has only XLR inputs and outputs on the rear of the deck. It also has 2 1/4 inchs female jacks which I don't use and I'm not sure what they are for. The outputs on the console are low impedance balanced outputs which are either +4 or + 8 dbm (I'm not sure which because the switch for these setting is inside the board and I've not checked them).
I have recorded and played back successfully using the tape deck and the board but since I do not have the manual, I wanted to get confirmation on a few things and therefore I have the following questions regarding the Ampex ATR -700 open reel tape deck:
1. Should I have the EQ switch set on NAB or IEC?
2. There are 2 switches on back, one for "A" and "B." Should these be set on "mic" or "line?" I have them set on "line."
3. For each channel there is a microphone attenuation switch which can be set to either 0 or 20 - which is the best setting for me? I have them set on zero.
4. On top of the cover for the head/transport are switches for "repro" or "sync."
Which is the best setting? I have them set on "repro."
5. There is are what I believe to be record level input knobs A & B for each of the two channels (a total of 4 knobs). If I only have cables connoted to inputs A of each channel, should I have the knob B turned all the way to "zero" or does it matter? I have them all set in the middle.
6. There are switches that allow for three settings 1,2 & 3 for "Record EQ," "Record Bias," and "Record Level." Don't know which of the three is best for my purposes.
I've been using the number 1 setting.
7. There are two knobs which seem to control output from the deck for each channel but they are labeled CH A and CH B. Why are they not labeled CH 1 and CH 2?