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Nicholas Eric Wadham
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From: Estepona, Málaga, Spain
Registered: Jul 2016

posted August 17, 2016 07:10 AM

Does anybody know what the threaded guide on the front of the machine is for? Instructions say nothing about it.

Any opinions welcome.

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Maurice Leakey
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posted August 17, 2016 11:17 AM

I believe that a synchronising unit plugs into the socket for controller a tape recorder.
It is a mechanical connection from the main drive shaft.

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Nicholas Eric Wadham
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From: Estepona, Málaga, Spain
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posted August 18, 2016 07:16 AM

Thanks Maurice. I wonder if any of these controllers/syncronizers still exist?
Cheers,
Nick.

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Paul Adsett
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posted August 18, 2016 10:11 AM

Which raises the question "Do tape recorders and reels of tape still exist?"

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Nicholas Eric Wadham
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From: Estepona, Málaga, Spain
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posted August 18, 2016 11:25 AM

Indeed they do.
I believe most independent recording studios still use multi-track tape recorders to record and edit music takes. The domestic side has declined since CDs and memory sticks etc. but there is still a solid base of tape enthusiasts who collect "vintage" machines like myself and tapes are readily available on eBay.
Cheers,
Nick.

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