Added: Jan 6, 2008

From: Maxxarcade

Duration: 3:35

Testing the mechanical stuff after some repairs.

Channel: Entertainment

Tags: akai  gx-260d  open  recorder  reel  tape  to  vintage 

Rating: 5.00 (1 ratings)    Views: 762' favoriteCount='2    Comments: 4

Maxxarcade Says:

Jan 6, 2008 - Sheesh, the compression really messed up the sound. This is why I normally take shorter videos :-P

speedyc395 Says:

Jan 6, 2008 - My tension arms on mine move slowly as well. I see what you mean. This is coming along nicely :)

Seblington Says:

Jan 13, 2008 - Hello, is this a three motor recorder? you may find that the recorder will have an initial motor boost as it looks like from that micro switch, you should be able to adjust that to remove the tape bounce, I have not had one of these Akai's, but the Teac's and the Studer's can suffer this problem and I got over it by adjusting the initial start surge.

Maxxarcade Says:

Jan 13, 2008 - Yes, that is the "quick tension" switch I mentioned. That is what provides the boost on the supply reel motor during startup. Once I get the proper grease back on it, it will operate properly.

CassetteMaster Says:

Jan 25, 2008 - Cool! Same deck Speedyc395 has!

aldiakaroofus Says:

Apr 11, 2008 - I'm the one who gave it to him. I don't have all of you guy's talent for fixing equipment and mine didn't record anymore. I hope Speedyc395 can fix it. :-)