Please see demo video
- Disassembled capstan motor, cleaned and reassembled - replaced bearings, re-lubricated capstan motor bearings
- Checked / set P/R pressure
- Cleaned switches / pots in penthouse
- Adjusted reel table height, was too high causing flange scraping on all kinds of reels.
- Adjusted breaks
- Fixed break band
- Reflowed cold solder joints and likely cold solder joints @ audio board
- Cleaned all controls @ audio board
- Calibrated tape speed @ 15, 7.5, 3.75 IPS
- Aligned repro to MID = 250nWb/m NAB EQ 15, 7.5, 3.75 IPS
- Aligned record at 15, 7.5 IPS with RTM - SM911 tape 3dB overbias @ 10K @ 15ips.
The Tascam 42B is one of the better two track two channel decks for mixing down or audiophile use. Smooth transport, balanced/unbalanced capable, robust and powerful electronics. This deck is one of the best options outside of a Studer and at $10-$15k cheaper hahaha