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Hi Michael, I sent you the link to your Akai service manual
I hope you can access the Rec key
Suggestion, apply small amount of contact cleaner and test
If you apply a lot, dirt will inevitably form that can affect the proper functioning of the Open Tape
I hope you can solve the problem
Greetings Franco Dosil
Hola Michael, te envio el link del manual de servicio de tu Akai
Espero puedas acceder a la llave de Rec
Sugerencia, aplica poca cantidad del limpiador de contactos y prueba
Si le aplicas mucho, indefectiblemente se formaran suciedades que pueden afectar el buen funcionamiento del Cinta Abierta
Espero puedas resolver el problema
Saludos Franco Dosil
Some of these old tape machines used a switch that switches between playback and record. However dirt can get into the switch so it doesn't make contact anymore. Some Servisol switch cleaner will clear the problem, unless it has broke.
It could also be a bad connection on the tape head.
Also check the input you are recording from. For example will it record on the microphone jacks, but not the others. Maybe a faulty socket?
All you need is to connect the Tape deck via a lead to the audio input of your computer. You can then get a audio recording software (I use and recomend Dan Das Digital Audio Editor). It will record the audio and then you can save it to any number of audio formats. There are some basic processing functions on most Audio Editors, but for more advance features get Audio Cleaning Lab, by Magix. You can record direct with this software. But it's easier to import files into it, due to the fact that they have made the cutting functions complex to use, but the special features easy!
I have an Akai 4000ds Mkii which had quiet but noticeable hum. I managed to fix it entirely but I had to remount the transformer in a different position and orientation, presumably to 'balance' the magnetic induction it caused in the chassis. I further reduced the hum by adding some steel sheet to the chassis. All this has to be done by trial and error using scrap steel so you need to be exceptionally careful about where the various mains tags are located. You may not be prepared to move so far away from the original design but I suspect your hum is caused by mains induction from the transformer shooting around the chassis. If these currents pass through the chassis anywhere near the playback heads, you are likely to get significant hum.
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