also load the 351 using two hands...have the ac on and as you lift the follower arm hit the start button and wrap the tape around the hub on the take up reel....
the 55 is a Gates multi cart player. Used in the radio station years ago to have continious cart play...Let me practice on that. thanks for commenting
When you fast forward and rewind, you should ALWAYS move the tape away from the heads using the head headshield with the little black knob on it. Firstly, you will ruin the speakers with loud high frequencys, and second, its really bad for the heads. They will wear out a lot quicker and its just not good in general.
Other wise, respect for using these machines. I have never found a better sounding machine. Always sound good.
I really loved your video & studio. Love those old Ampex 351's, but I don't think all four are working?
I used to work for Scully and was authorized Ampex & MCI technician so I got a real kick out of your AMPRO mixer, as they were the former owner of Scully in the late 1970s. Beautiful, just beautiful.
Well, unless it's some weird background sound, I hear the tape scraping against the takeup reel...bad for the tape.....and it looks to me like the tape is not tensioned properly....could be my imagination, tho.
Ouch! No tape lifters... did they wait till the 440 to get those on the machine? That particular deck you have is mono, right?
QuiltedPine 1 week ago
How deep are your tape racks ?,i am looking for something like that for my 350 also ,these racks help to save some room space..Great video Thanks :)
lasmach 4 months ago in playlist Ampex
The 351 is a good unit :D
loron91423 10 months ago
hahaha...i have a Ampex 351-2 ( portable version ) in pristine condition, Playback with incredible sound stages.
MrNga3ongta 1 year ago
Can people come there and record on them?
analyzingfunny 1 year ago
THat is epic and amazing! I liked the end, "test check test check, mic test check"!
CassetteMaster 1 year ago
Great to see this stuff in running shape!
Fluffets 2 years ago
Pretty cool!
DangerousBastard 2 years ago
was that a "55" over in the corner....
what else you got?
also load the 351 using two hands...have the ac on and as you lift the follower arm hit the start button and wrap the tape around the hub on the take up reel....
jerry7242 2 years ago
the 55 is a Gates multi cart player. Used in the radio station years ago to have continious cart play...Let me practice on that. thanks for commenting
southjk 2 years ago
That sounds wonderful. I have a Scully 280-8.
analyzingfunny 2 years ago
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" I have a Scully 280-8"
Sorry to hear about that. We will pray for you...and it! 8-))
strong1235 2 years ago
it looks like your bypassing the capstan in the video!
btown2011 2 years ago
When you fast forward and rewind, you should ALWAYS move the tape away from the heads using the head headshield with the little black knob on it. Firstly, you will ruin the speakers with loud high frequencys, and second, its really bad for the heads. They will wear out a lot quicker and its just not good in general.
Other wise, respect for using these machines. I have never found a better sounding machine. Always sound good.
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lewisldurham 2 years ago
thanks for the tip...I get lazy sometimes
southjk 2 years ago
Very interesting studio machines! Thanks for showing them!
clydesight 3 years ago
Long live 350's and 351's. I have several. I even have a Magnecord pt-6 that still works.
MIKEPREAMP 3 years ago
I really loved your video & studio. Love those old Ampex 351's, but I don't think all four are working?
I used to work for Scully and was authorized Ampex & MCI technician so I got a real kick out of your AMPRO mixer, as they were the former owner of Scully in the late 1970s. Beautiful, just beautiful.
Keep on trackin'!
RemyRAD 3 years ago
Yep we only have one unit working so far, we replace all of the capacitors and got one unit in service. The others need recapped and new tape heads
thanks for comments
southjk 3 years ago
Not a problem....I try to keep any deck I see in good working order.
If I had an extra, I'd send you one.....
turntablesrock 3 years ago
Looks to me like the tape tension is
A) Messed up or
B) you need a new 7" takeup reel. That's bad for the tape.
turntablesrock 3 years ago
How so?
southjk 3 years ago
Well, unless it's some weird background sound, I hear the tape scraping against the takeup reel...bad for the tape.....and it looks to me like the tape is not tensioned properly....could be my imagination, tho.
turntablesrock 3 years ago
I think your right...didn't realize it until I saw the light hitting the tape. I think that cheapy take up reel is warped..
thanks for commenting.
southjk 3 years ago