This video just saved an old 414 mk1 from getting sold for parts. Such a simple fix, and mine still had the pin, it had just slipped down a little. Thanks!!

Holy I can’t believe it, the clip for my capstan was sitting below my tape reel mechanism! Thanks for video it gave me enough courage to at least open the hood and look around!

I love this thing! Got myself the same 414 mkII but in black color.

I’ve been trying so hard to find this exact information about why my flywheel was falling out! Thank you!

@User173

3 жыл бұрын

Woot! Did you find a clip?

@mmmmvermillion

3 жыл бұрын

User 173 I’ll have to measure the capstan and then I’ll order one online, I think they sell in packs. Thank you again, very helpful!

@User173

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmmmvermillion No problem. Visual inspection is so important to trouble shooting. I'm glad you got it figured out!

Subscribed, great info

Nice mix at the end

great video

Thank you very much!!!

Thank you for the content I was able to fix my Tascam mini studio porta 2 it turns out I had to clean the parts better to make it works using the methods shown in the video.

@User173

4 жыл бұрын

yay! thanks for commenting and letting me know.

Wondering what video that music appears on there at the end? Sounds great.

@User173

4 жыл бұрын

hey there! thanks. It's titled "Tascam 414 MK2 Jam || Hysteresis" and you can find it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZZNhzdWYpK2yoJc.html

Where can I order those cleaners? Just wanna make sure I use the right kind thanks!

Coming back to this - anyone know where these clips can be ordered?

Not a single smd on that board. Thats wonderful.

im having the exact same problem seen in this video. do you have any suggestions for a fix if I dont have access to the clip that attaches to the capstan.

@User173

3 жыл бұрын

oh yeah you'll unfortunately have to buy a machine "for parts" because I don't know where to get one other than to salvage.

Hi, I have the same problem with eating tape. And I have a question about how did you adjust the pieces in min. 10:05. I have add a metalic washer and a e-clip like your image, but, when I push play, the eclip and the washer moves together with the metallic barrel at the shame time. Is it ok? Did you paste the washer to the plastic base or also the pieces rotate together in your case? Thank you.

@User173

3 жыл бұрын

They rotated together. did you get it fixed?

hey man, what mm clip did you use?

@brycehample8746

2 жыл бұрын

I am also wondering about this!

@olismiscclips6981

8 ай бұрын

@@brycehample8746 for anyone reading in future i read somewhere else that it's 1.5mm or M1.5 or 1/16" E-clip we're wanting

@griffinfield4332

6 ай бұрын

@@olismiscclips6981 Thank you so much. Just came here to ask about this

@olismiscclips6981

6 ай бұрын

@@griffinfield4332 no worries! i got that size E-clip and got mine working again

Hello. I have just unearthed my 414 and have begun recording with it and it now having a problem. It started with a noisy/squeeky sound while playback and recording were happening. I tried cleaning the Heads and pincher Roller with Head Cleaner (woops). The squeek went away, recorded alright, but wouldn't Rewind. It would Fast Foreword. Then it gets funny. If you flip the tape over, it would Rewind, but not Fast Foreword. It hasn't eaten a tape yet, but it is chewing up the tape edges and is not winding neatly. Any ideas? Thanks you videos are really good!

@User173

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your belts are old and need to be replaced. I'd start there. Also get some rubber restorer for the pinch wheel. Finally, make sure to test with brand new tapes so as to rule out a defective tape or tape loop.

@jnutrocks

4 жыл бұрын

@@User173 Awesome, thanks! I just tried the rubber restorer, so I guess I'll move on to the belts. Thanks again for getting back to me!!!

Just recieved a Tascam 414 mk 2. Channel 2 is especially noisy and crackles a lot. The other channels have the usual hiss and some pops but aren't too bad. I've cleaned the tape heads and the roller but didn't seem to help. Any idea what would cause a particular channel to be a lot noisier than the rest?

@User173

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's most likely a noisy Pot. ESPECIALLY since it's just one channel. You notice the crackle when you are moving the slider up and down for volume? you can buy a stuff called "de-oxit" on amazon or at a hardware store. Spray that shit down in the pot and work it up and down, then try it out and see if it solves the problem. Let me know!

@User173

5 жыл бұрын

As a follow up, what happens is either dirt, debris, or oxydation occurs down on the resistant strip where it meets the metal slider. That stuff getting between the metal slider and the resistant material causes the crackling. The de-ox it may take one or two applications, but it will be virtually gone.

@DreamwareMusic

5 жыл бұрын

@@User173 Well it's more of a constant crackle on that channel. Moving the slider doesn't cause it, it just increases/decreases the volume of the noise. Made me think it was a problem with the tape head or the tape itself (I'm not using the high bias type II tape). I tried a couple different tapes to the same effect. Turning on dbx helps a bit though...

@User173

5 жыл бұрын

@@DreamwareMusic oh hmmm... that's interesting. I'd crack it open and have a look at the wire connectors and solder joints that have to do with that channel going to the play head. that is a tough one and would be fun to try and solve!

@Fabi19761

4 жыл бұрын

Hello how are you doing? Your channel is very interesting, I congratulate you on your work. I have a problem similar to Dreamware, when I connect the effects, which is in the first place for example a Reverb, the sound decreases but when on channels 1 and 2, I move the control 1- safe-L and 2-safe-R Up and down the effect reappears, but sometimes the effect becomes diffuse again and I must do the same, even I move some potentiometer and after a squeak as of false contact, the effect returns. However, the sound recorded on that channel does not disappear but rather lowers the volume a bit. I do not understand why when moving these controls the effect returns, is it possible that some dirt could be the problem? I bought it recently and apparently it was not using much time. Everything else works, records and plays normally. I appreciate any help. Greetings from Uruguay!

What can I replace clip for capstan?

@User173

Ай бұрын

you'll have to find a person who has parts. maybe find one that's broken and being sold for parts cheap? I don't know where to find those retainer clips outside of salvaging old gear

Need your assistance 😞 how can i contact you

@User173

4 жыл бұрын

you can send a message to user173000 at Gmail