TASCAM PORTASTUDIO SERVICE AND REPAIR

DON'T GIVE UP IF YOUR MULTI-TRACK IF IT STOPS WORKING!

I can service you Multitrack Cassette Recorder.

Rubber will degrade and belts will need to be changed on machines that were stored in working condition for too long. If it "worked when I put it in the closet" odds are very high you have a bad belt. I have found that in most cases minor mechanical issues will stop a machine from working long before the heads are worn out. I have serviced all members of the Tascam family, many Yamaha, Fostex and others. As a Certified Electronics Tech I can troubleshoot and repair most problems that can arise other than severe mechanical damage or neglect (high impact falls, etc). I am also a lifetime user of the Tascam 414mkII and I appreciate the technology and would like to help people continue to use these machines!

Things I do when I receive a machine in a D.O.A. condition (as needed, no shotgunning)

    new belts, pinch roller, idler tires if needed
    transport mechanism cleaning and repair (where possible)
    motor speed calibration

    motor replacement
    head cleaning and demagnetization and alignment if necessary (due to damage from user removing a stuck tape, etc)
    cleaning of all contacts/ pots/ faders with DeOxit D5 and F5
    electronic troubleshooting and component replacement to eliminate signal path / mixer / PSU etc. issues 

         (experience with the topology of the circuits keeps bench hours low)
    full test of all functions

I offer a six month warranty for my work and will happily troubleshoot any new problems that arise.

I am happy to fix machines shipped from outside Toronto (but shipping from the US is expensive).

Contact me if you are having trouble finding a TAPE TECH in your area and I can offer basic advice on troubleshooting and maintenance.

Thanks for looking,
Good Luck!

CARL -

ECHrepairs@gmail.com