Hey everyone,
i am currently trying to get an 242 MK II running correctly, or at least in a condition that i can use it for recording.
My main problem at the moment is that the recordings are very quiet (at least compared to my expectations).
Since it is my first Cassette Multitrack my first question is: Is it a general thing that i have to push the input Level to +6 dB into the red (with DBX OFF) to get a playback level of around 0 db or is it more likely that something is broken?
With DBX ON i get around -6 dB playback Level.
The db-levels readings are taken from the single-channel Meters (1,2,3,4) not L/R.
When i record with 0 dB input levels the Playback levels are between -10 dB and -6 dB with DBX off. With DBX on only the first (lowest) level-led lits up slightly.
Channel 1 and four seem to be behave identical, channel 2 is a more quiet and channel 3 a little bit louder compared to 1 and 4. Besides this the above behaviour is the same on all 4 Channels.
Second Question:
Do you have any tips on where to start to get Channel 2 on the same Level as the others?
The playback function itself seems to work correctly since normal tapes (bought or recorded an another tape Deck) level around 0 db.
What i have done so far:
- cleaning the mechanical parts and heads of the cassette player
- demagnetizing tape heads
- opened and cleaned all pots and switches which solved all noise and crackling issues
Thank you for any tips and experiences with these machines and also for this forum
toby
i am currently trying to get an 242 MK II running correctly, or at least in a condition that i can use it for recording.
My main problem at the moment is that the recordings are very quiet (at least compared to my expectations).
Since it is my first Cassette Multitrack my first question is: Is it a general thing that i have to push the input Level to +6 dB into the red (with DBX OFF) to get a playback level of around 0 db or is it more likely that something is broken?
With DBX ON i get around -6 dB playback Level.
The db-levels readings are taken from the single-channel Meters (1,2,3,4) not L/R.
When i record with 0 dB input levels the Playback levels are between -10 dB and -6 dB with DBX off. With DBX on only the first (lowest) level-led lits up slightly.
Channel 1 and four seem to be behave identical, channel 2 is a more quiet and channel 3 a little bit louder compared to 1 and 4. Besides this the above behaviour is the same on all 4 Channels.
Second Question:
Do you have any tips on where to start to get Channel 2 on the same Level as the others?
The playback function itself seems to work correctly since normal tapes (bought or recorded an another tape Deck) level around 0 db.
What i have done so far:
- cleaning the mechanical parts and heads of the cassette player
- demagnetizing tape heads
- opened and cleaned all pots and switches which solved all noise and crackling issues
Thank you for any tips and experiences with these machines and also for this forum
toby
