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This video explores the Mayfair 713 vintage cassette tape recorder from the late 1960's. It was very inexpensive at the time, and the recording quality shows just how bad DC bias can get! No machine ever made by SONY had such a poorly designed amplifier. Nevertheless, for a vintage cassette tape recorder this machine has withstood the test of time, and 40 years later, it still works! Of note is that the drive mechanism is a mirror image of the standard Philips/Norelco specifications that were guidelines for cassette tape recorder manufacture at the time.

Also of interest is the color of this little machine. When Mayfair produced reel to reel machines (of equally questionable quality) they used teal as their case color with silver accents. This model by Mayfair has a coffee brown and white case, a complete departure. Not that the color would have made any difference. Still it is a very cute little machines, and plays pre-recorded cassette tapes very well.

We hope you enjoy exploring this unusual little vintage cassette tape recorder that is now part of the ClydeSight Collection!

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Copyright Disclaimer:

This is an educational video, a critique, and report on an historic piece of vintage audio electronic equipment that is no longer manufactured or sold in stores. It is covered by the Fair Use Section of U.S. Copyright Law:

"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

The music featured in this video is copyright/royalty free and used with permission from the MusOpenWeb site:

http://www.musopen.com/

It is a selection of a performance of "Three Courtly Dances" from "The Bartered Bride" by classical composer, by Bedřich Smetana and is played by either the U.S. Marine Band (the site lists it as performed by the US Army Band, but the MP3 information lists the US Marine Band).

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Concord was a satellite brand by Matsushita of Japan, makers of Panasonic products. Many vintage tape recorders were produced and sold under both names, but sometimes, Concord showed innovations that were not in the Panasonic line.

This video explores the Concord F-400 stereo cassette tape recorder. I call is SUPER sonic because even after 40 years, it is still running strong (okay I replaced some belts and electronic parts) and has such good quality and fidelity that a cassette recording of an MP3 file is indistinguishable from the original.

This vintage stereo cassette tape recorder also has some unique drive innovations. It shares very little in common with the standard Philips type of mechanism (renowned for quality). Nevertheless, it has extremely stable speed and a high quality amplifier that provides excellent stereo imaging and separation.

Another unique feature of this vintage stereo cassette tape recorder is an aluminum sliding cassette door and a padded case! Everything about this vintage tape recorder sings quality. It is a tribute to Matsushita that a machine built around 1968-69 is so good that even 40 years later, it can record a high quality MP3 and play it back so faithfully. How does the machine do it?

Come, explore the Concord F-400 with ClydeSight and find out!

Enjoy the video.


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Copyright Disclaimer:

This is an educational video, a critique, and report on an historic piece of vintage audio electronic equipment that is no longer manufactured or sold in stores. It is covered by the Fair Use Section of U.S. Copyright Law:

"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

The music featured in this video is copyright/royalty free and used with permission from the MusOpen Web site:

http://www.musopen.com/

It is a selection of a performance of "Three Courtly Dances" from "The Bartered Bride" by classical composer, by Bedřich Smetana and is played by either the U.S. Marine Band or the US Army Band (the site lists it as performed by the US Army Band, but the MP3 information lists the US Marine Band).

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NOTE: This is a simulcast video presentation by BadEditPro and Clydesight YouTube Channels.

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Overview:

The Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder was introduced in late 1985 to Radio Shack customers. It is a small portable cassette tape recorder that runs on any of three power sources, AC line in, 6-volt DC adapter and 4 "C" cell batteries.

This "desktop" cassette tape recorder was loaded with quality sound that resulted from special features, including ARL (Automatic Level Control), Hi-Lo mic sensitivity and an LED metering system for monitoring record and playback signal strength. It uses AC Bias for recording.

It is a vintage cassette tape recorder because of its age (over 20 years) and has long since been unavailable from Radio Shack.

This video series is an educational, how-to video showing the procedures in the restoration of this vintage cassette recorder sold by Radio Shack under the Realistic name.

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Background:

BadEditPro found a Realistic CTR-68 on E-Bay and purchased it. He was disappointed that it arrived basically DOA. It could not rewind, fast forward nor could it properly erase (and therefore not properly record) tapes.

ClydeSight is a BadEditPro channel subscriber and the two have made friends via YouTube, sharing common interests and advice about vintage tape recorders, both cassette and reel to reel. When Clydesight learned of BadEditPro's dilemma with his vintage cassette tape recorder, he offered, out of friendship, to take a look and attempt to restore the machine because of its historical value and interest. The results were highly successful.

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The Realistic Sound Video Series:

Clydesight made a video log of all the work he did while restoring the Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder for BadEditPro. This log spans hours of time, and BadEditPro was so captivated by the work shown on the video that he suggested they collaborate on making an edited video series for YouTube tape recorder fans to educate and inspire them in their tape recorder hobby. The two "channels" successfully collaborated on the development of this Realistic Sound series and it was produced by ClydeSight Productions in exchange for advertisements of the Subliminal Message DSPP products.

There are FIVE episodes in the Realistic Sound series:

Episode 1 - The Walking Wounded
Episode 2 - What Lies Beneath
Episode 3 - The Problem Is Obvious
Episode 4 - The Weakest Link
Episode 5 - Spit and Polish

The Realistic Sound series are maintained on both channels (BadEditPro and Clydesight) in a Play List Titled: The Realistic Sound Series. The play list can be set to run the series automatically. Additionally, each episode contains annotated links to the first episode and to the next episode as a convenience to the YouTube viewer.

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About Episode 5 - Spit and Polish:

Episode 5 - Spit and Polish, of Realistic Sound, chronicles the final stage of the Realistic CTR-68 vintage cassette tape recorder.

In this video, Clydesight provides tips and information on methods for cleaning up and polishing the case of old tape recorders, as well as a caution about some of the plastics used in the old cases. At the end of the video an annotation link provides access to BadEditPro's video on his reaction upon receiving the completely restored vintage cassette tape recorder.

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Different versions of the same tune.
Diverse versioni della stessa melodia.

RONDE MON AMY (1551)
Tielman Susato (c 1500 - 1561)
from "Danseryes" (1551)

excerpts from the tracks:
- Elena Polanska & la Camerata: "Pavane Mille regretz, Ronde Mon amy, Allemande, ronde Warum" (album "Medieval & Renaissance Harp", 1989)
- Finisterrae (directed by Renato Serio): "Suite la Parma: Ronde Mon Ami" (Angelo Branduardi's album: "Futuro antico II: sulle orme dei patrarchi", 1999)
- Canadian Brass (arrenged by Frederic Mills): "Four renaissance dances: Ronde mon amy" (album: "Renaissance Men", 1995)
- Huesca Brass: "Mon amy" (album "Suite de danzas del Renacimiento")
- Irrlichter: "Ronde mon amy" (album "Elfenhain", 2004)
- Musica Aurea: "Ronde mon amy" (album "Dance music of the high renaissance vol.2", 1996)

scenes from the film: "Eyes wide shut" by Stanley Kubrick.

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http://www.clydesight.com/woll ensak_reel_to_reel_tape_record er/index.html ** or *** Google: "Wollensak 5750"

Performance Demo of Wollensak 5750 vintage reel to reel tape recorder restored in late 2007.

Complete restoration details with stereo sound samples, diagrams and links to places to get parts and info are provided on our Wollensak Restoration Web site:

http://www.clydesight.com/woll ensak_reel_to_reel_tape_record er

In 1967, this was one of a series (the 5000 series) of "designer" tape recorders that supposedly went up against the AMPEX market.

IMHO this is a beautiful design with quite a few original mechanical attributes (i.e. their "power cam" operation.)

It appears that the series lasted about 4 years (circa 1965 to 1969.) I bought this unit on E-Bay, it came as a DOA (busted)- no surprise there.

I spent quite a bit of time restoring the machine and wrote a web site about it that details how I restored/rebuilt the walnut finish cabinets, got and installed all new rubber parts and adjusted the machine for near new performance, even after it had suffered almost 40 years of neglect.

Although the sound here is mono and as the camera mike picks up, The Web site has a stereo performance that is IMHO just incredible - it was made by plugging the Wollensak to the line in of the computer.

The site also has lot of detailed pictures and information for tape recorder buffs, including a history of the series, links to catalogs and ads (some of these are hysterical by today's standards) and links to places where one can get custom made parts and manuals for vintage reel to reel tape recorders of all types.

This video shows the restored machine in operation. The unit is NOT FOR SALE. The web site has complete restoration details, shows the interior operation of the machine, and has parts/information sources for tape recorder enthusiasts of all kinds.

Just Google ClydeSight and click on the tape recorder on the landing page.

Enjoy!

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Please check it out and get full details, including your own free demo at: http://www.clydesight.com/DAO


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This video explores the Mayfair 713 vintage cassette tape recorder from the late 1960's. It was very inexpensive at the time, and the recording quality shows just how bad DC bias can get! No machine ever made by SONY had such a poorly designed amplifier. Nevertheless, for a vintage cassette tape recorder this machine has withstood the test of time, and 40 years later, it still works! Of note is that the drive mechanism is a mirror image of the standard Philips/Norelco specifications that were guidelines for cassette tape recorder manufacture at the time.

Also of interest is the color of this little machine. When Mayfair produced reel to reel machines (of equally questionable quality) they used teal as their case color with silver accents. This model by Mayfair has a coffee brown and white case, a complete departure. Not that the color would have made any difference. Still it is a very cute little machines, and plays pre-recorded cassette tapes very well.

We hope you enjoy exploring this unusual little vintage cassette tape recorder that is now part of the ClydeSight Collection!

*********
Copyright Disclaimer:

This is an educational video, a critique, and report on an historic piece of vintage audio electronic equipment that is no longer manufactured or sold in stores. It is covered by the Fair Use Section of U.S. Copyright Law:

"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

The music featured in this video is copyright/royalty free and used with permission from the MusOpenWeb site:

http://www.musopen.com/

It is a selection of a performance of "Three Courtly Dances" from "The Bartered Bride" by classical composer, by Bedřich Smetana and is played by either the U.S. Marine Band (the site lists it as performed by the US Army Band, but the MP3 information lists the US Marine Band).

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Sponsored by:

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http://www.clydesight.com/DSPP /LW.html

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Concord was a satellite brand by Matsushita of Japan, makers of Panasonic products. Many vintage tape recorders were produced and sold under both names, but sometimes, Concord showed innovations that were not in the Panasonic line.

This video explores the Concord F-400 stereo cassette tape recorder. I call is SUPER sonic because even after 40 years, it is still running strong (okay I replaced some belts and electronic parts) and has such good quality and fidelity that a cassette recording of an MP3 file is indistinguishable from the original.

This vintage stereo cassette tape recorder also has some unique drive innovations. It shares very little in common with the standard Philips type of mechanism (renowned for quality). Nevertheless, it has extremely stable speed and a high quality amplifier that provides excellent stereo imaging and separation.

Another unique feature of this vintage stereo cassette tape recorder is an aluminum sliding cassette door and a padded case! Everything about this vintage tape recorder sings quality. It is a tribute to Matsushita that a machine built around 1968-69 is so good that even 40 years later, it can record a high quality MP3 and play it back so faithfully. How does the machine do it?

Come, explore the Concord F-400 with ClydeSight and find out!

Enjoy the video.


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Copyright Disclaimer:

This is an educational video, a critique, and report on an historic piece of vintage audio electronic equipment that is no longer manufactured or sold in stores. It is covered by the Fair Use Section of U.S. Copyright Law:

"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

The music featured in this video is copyright/royalty free and used with permission from the MusOpen Web site:

http://www.musopen.com/

It is a selection of a performance of "Three Courtly Dances" from "The Bartered Bride" by classical composer, by Bedřich Smetana and is played by either the U.S. Marine Band or the US Army Band (the site lists it as performed by the US Army Band, but the MP3 information lists the US Marine Band).

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NOTE: This is a simulcast video presentation by BadEditPro and Clydesight YouTube Channels.

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Overview:

The Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder was introduced in late 1985 to Radio Shack customers. It is a small portable cassette tape recorder that runs on any of three power sources, AC line in, 6-volt DC adapter and 4 "C" cell batteries.

This "desktop" cassette tape recorder was loaded with quality sound that resulted from special features, including ARL (Automatic Level Control), Hi-Lo mic sensitivity and an LED metering system for monitoring record and playback signal strength. It uses AC Bias for recording.

It is a vintage cassette tape recorder because of its age (over 20 years) and has long since been unavailable from Radio Shack.

This video series is an educational, how-to video showing the procedures in the restoration of this vintage cassette recorder sold by Radio Shack under the Realistic name.

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Background:

BadEditPro found a Realistic CTR-68 on E-Bay and purchased it. He was disappointed that it arrived basically DOA. It could not rewind, fast forward nor could it properly erase (and therefore not properly record) tapes.

ClydeSight is a BadEditPro channel subscriber and the two have made friends via YouTube, sharing common interests and advice about vintage tape recorders, both cassette and reel to reel. When Clydesight learned of BadEditPro's dilemma with his vintage cassette tape recorder, he offered, out of friendship, to take a look and attempt to restore the machine because of its historical value and interest. The results were highly successful.

*******************

The Realistic Sound Video Series:

Clydesight made a video log of all the work he did while restoring the Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder for BadEditPro. This log spans hours of time, and BadEdit Pro was so captivated by the work shown on the video that he suggested they collaborate on making an edited video series for YouTube tape recorder fans to educate and inspire them in their tape recorder hobby. The two "channels" successfully collaborated on the development of this Realistic Sound series and it was produced by ClydeSight Productions in exchange for advertisements of the Subliminal Message DSPP products.

There are FIVE episodes in the Realistic Sound series:

Episode 1 - The Walking Wounded
Episode 2 - What Lies Beneath
Episode 3 - The Problem Is Obvious
Episode 4 - The Weakest Link
Episode 5 - Spit and Polish

The Realistic Sound series are maintained on both channels (BadEditPro and Clydesight) in a Play List Titled: The Realistic Sound Series. The play list can be set to run the series automatically. Additionally, each episode contains annotated links to the first episode and to the next episode as a convenience to the YouTube viewer.

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About Episode One - The Walking Wounded:

Episode One - The Walking Wounded, of Realistic Sound chronicles the condition of the Realistic CTR-68 vintage cassette tape recorder as it was sold to BadEditPro on E-Bay.

In this video, Clydesight examines the tape recorder thoroughly, replicating the performance issues that were reported by BadEditPro. This is part of the scientific method and was used to establish a mutually understood condition of the tape recorder so both knew exactly what appeared to be wrong, with projections of what might be needed for restoration. After review, BadEditPro authorized ClydeSight to begin the restoration of the vintage cassette recorder, highlights of which are offered in Episodes 2 through 5.


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NOTE: This is a simulcast video presentation by BadEditPro and Clydesight YouTube Channels.

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Overview:

The Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder was introduced in late 1985 to Radio Shack customers. It is a small portable cassette tape recorder that runs on any of three power sources, AC line in, 6-volt DC adapter and 4 "C" cell batteries.

This "desktop" cassette tape recorder was loaded with quality sound that resulted from special features, including ARL (Automatic Level Control), Hi-Lo mic sensitivity and an LED metering system for monitoring record and playback signal strength. It uses AC Bias for recording.

It is a vintage cassette tape recorder because of its age (over 20 years) and has long since been unavailable from Radio Shack.

This video series is an educational, how-to video showing the procedures in the restoration of this vintage cassette recorder sold by Radio Shack under the Realistic name.

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Background:

BadEditPro found a Realistic CTR-68 on E-Bay and purchased it. He was disappointed that it arrived basically DOA. It could not rewind, fast forward nor could it properly erase (and therefore not properly record) tapes.

ClydeSight is a BadEditPro channel subscriber and the two have made friends via YouTube, sharing common interests and advice about vintage tape recorders, both cassette and reel to reel. When Clydesight learned of BadEditPro's dilemma with his vintage cassette tape recorder, he offered, out of friendship, to take a look and attempt to restore the machine because of its historical value and interest. The results were highly successful.

*******************

The Realistic Sound Video Series:

Clydesight made a video log of all the work he did while restoring the Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder for BadEditPro. This log spans hours of time, and BadEdit Pro was so captivated by the work shown on the video that he suggested they collaborate on making an edited video series for YouTube tape recorder fans to educate and inspire them in their tape recorder hobby. The two "channels" successfully collaborated on the development of this Realistic Sound series and it was produced by ClydeSight Productions in exchange for advertisements of the Subliminal Message DSPP products.

There are FIVE episodes in the Realistic Sound series:

Episode 1 - The Walking Wounded
Episode 2 - What Lies Beneath
Episode 3 - The Problem Is Obvious
Episode 4 - The Weakest Link
Episode 5 - Spit and Polish

The Realistic Sound series are maintained on both channels (BadEditPro and Clydesight) in a Play List Titled: The Realistic Sound Series. The play list can be set to run the series automatically. Additionally, each episode contains annotated links to the first episode and to the next episode as a convenience to the YouTube viewer.

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About Episode Two - What Lies Beneath:

Episode Two - What Lies Beneath, of Realistic Sound, chronicles the interior condition of the Realistic CTR-68 vintage cassette tape recorder as it was sold to BadEditPro on E-Bay.

In this video, Clydesight provides tips and information on methods for dismantling a vintage cassette tape recorder. He shows step-by-step how he took the vintage tape recorder apart, including examination of the upper and lower transport, the capstan and belts, and examined its general internal condition in order to establish a plan of restorative action with BadEdit Pro.


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NOTE: This is a simulcast video presentation by BadEditPro and Clydesight YouTube Channels.

************

Overview:

The Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder was introduced in late 1985 to Radio Shack customers. It is a small portable cassette tape recorder that runs on any of three power sources, AC line in, 6-volt DC adapter and 4 "C" cell batteries.

This "desktop" cassette tape recorder was loaded with quality sound that resulted from special features, including ARL (Automatic Level Control), Hi-Lo mic sensitivity and an LED metering system for monitoring record and playback signal strength. It uses AC Bias for recording.

It is a vintage cassette tape recorder because of its age (over 20 years) and has long since been unavailable from Radio Shack.

This video series is an educational, how-to video showing the procedures in the restoration of this vintage cassette recorder sold by Radio Shack under the Realistic name.

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Background:

BadEditPro found a Realistic CTR-68 on E-Bay and purchased it. He was disappointed that it arrived basically DOA. It could not rewind, fast forward nor could it properly erase (and therefore not properly record) tapes.

ClydeSight is a BadEditPro channel subscriber and the two have made friends via YouTube, sharing common interests and advice about vintage tape recorders, both cassette and reel to reel. When Clydesight learned of BadEditPro's dilemma with his vintage cassette tape recorder, he offered, out of friendship, to take a look and attempt to restore the machine because of its historical value and interest. The results were highly successful.

*******************

The Realistic Sound Video Series:

Clydesight made a video log of all the work he did while restoring the Realistic CTR-68 cassette tape recorder for BadEditPro. This log spans hours of time, and BadEdit Pro was so captivated by the work shown on the video that he suggested they collaborate on making an edited video series for YouTube tape recorder fans to educate and inspire them in their tape recorder hobby. The two "channels" successfully collaborated on the development of this Realistic Sound series and it was produced by ClydeSight Productions in exchange for advertisements of the Subliminal Message DSPP products.

There are FIVE episodes in the Realistic Sound series:

Episode 1 - The Walking Wounded
Episode 2 - What Lies Beneath
Episode 3 - The Problem Is Obvious
Episode 4 - The Weakest Link
Episode 5 - Spit and Polish

The Realistic Sound series are maintained on both channels (BadEditPro and Clydesight) in a Play List Titled: The Realistic Sound Series. The play list can be set to run the series automatically. Additionally, each episode contains annotated links to the first episode and to the next episode as a convenience to the YouTube viewer.

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About Episode 3 - The Problem Is Obvious:

Episode 3 - The Problem Is Obvious, of Realistic Sound, chronicles the start of restoration of the Realistic CTR-68 vintage cassette tape recorder.

In this video, Clydesight provides tips and information on methods for replacing belts in a vintage cassette tape recorder. He shows step by step how he determined replacement belt size and cleans them and at the end of the video, he discovers the secret of the failed erase head.

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PART 1 - Basic Demonstration.

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This professional cassette tape recorder was purchased on E-Bay as a DOA. The vendor said the cassette door would not open. It turned out that the broken door was just one of many mechanical problems that prevented the machine from working. I carefully went over the machine and repaired or replaced the broken parts (caused by what appears to be substandard materials, i.e. broken springs) and the drive belts (it uses two drive belts and two counter belts). Fortunately, the electronics are in great shape, and now that it is mechanically restored, it plays beautifully!

This is Part 1 of 5 in the Marantz Exposed Video series that explores the features and inner workings of this very interesting professional cassette tape recorder.

We provide a basic demonstration of this professional cassette tape recorder in both playback and simple microphone recording.

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The other parts of the series are (click on the links to go to the video):

Part 2 - 3-Head Demonstration. We show how the 3-head system can be used for source/tape monitoring of recoding and how to make "echo" effects using an external microphone. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =YUxaKFkDXd8


Part 3 - Cassette door and Record/Play switch restoration. We show how the cassette door is designed ton hold and release the cassette, why it failed in this machine and how we restored it. We also show how we restored the internal record/play switch to full function. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =4Zdt0of2TTM


Part 4 - The Under Transport. We show the dual flywheel design of the cassette recorder mechanism and the belts that are used by the machine, as well as how we restored the Rewind/Fast-Forward idler and control arm (which had fractured due to a broken and faulty spring). Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =zSV2kfNWQaM



Part 5 - The Upper Transport. We show what is inside the cassette well of the machine, how the feed reel spindle controls the 3-digit counter, how the auto-stop mechanism works, the unique cassette door interlock system, how they got three heads into the space of two, and a special "mod" where we illuminated the VU meter with a high intensity blue LED. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =BDJzV6NAXyE



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The Marantz PMD220 is a popular mono professional cassette recorder loaded with features including:

Servo Controlled Motor
Dual Flywheel
Three head design
PA/Play feature
3-digit counter
Auto stop
Memory Rewind and Play
Two speeds (1-7/8 and 15/16 ips)
Dual bias recording (high/low)
Tape formulation EQ (120 and 70 us)
ANC
ARL
and more

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PART 2 - 3-Head Demonstration

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This professional cassette tape recorder was purchased on E-Bay as a DOA. The vendor said the cassette door would not open. It turned out that the broken door was just one of many mechanical problems that prevented the machine from working. I carefully went over the machine and repaired or replaced the broken parts (caused by what appears to be substandard materials, i.e. broken springs) and the drive belts (it uses two drive belts and two counter belts). Fortunately, the electronics are in great shape, and now that it is mechanically restored, it plays beautifully!

This is Part 2 of 5 in the Marantz Exposed Video series that explores the features and inner workings of this very interesting professional cassette tape recorder.

We show how the 3-head system can be used for source/tape monitoring of recoding and how to make "echo" effects using an external microphone.

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The other parts of the series are (click on the links to go to the video):

Part 1 - Basic Demonstration. We show the layout and features of the professional cassette recorder and demonstrate basic microphone recording as well as playback. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =WvYxN37qLlk


Part 3 - Cassette door and Record/Play switch restoration. We show how the cassette door is designed ton hold and release the cassette, why it failed in this machine and how we restored it. We also show how we restored the internal record/play switch to full function. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =4Zdt0of2TTM


Part 4 - The Under Transport. We show the dual flywheel design of the cassette recorder mechanism and the belts that are used by the machine, as well as how we restored the Rewind/Fast-Forward idler and control arm (which had fractured due to a broken and faulty spring). Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =zSV2kfNWQaM



Part 5 - The Upper Transport. We show what is inside the cassette well of the machine, how the feed reel spindle controls the 3-digit counter, how the auto-stop mechanism works, the unique cassette door interlock system, how they got three heads into the space of two, and a special "mod" where we illuminated the VU meter with a high intensity blue LED. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =BDJzV6NAXyE


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The Marantz PMD220 is a popular mono professional cassette recorder loaded with features including:

Servo Controlled Motor
Dual Flywheel
Three head design
PA/Play feature
3-digit counter
Auto stop
Memory Rewind and Play
Two speeds (1-7/8 and 15/16 ips)
Dual bias recording (high/low)
Tape formulation EQ (120 and 70 us)
ANC
ARL
and more

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PART 3 - Cassette Door and Record/Play switch

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This professional cassette tape recorder was purchased on E-Bay as a DOA. The vendor said the cassette door would not open. It turned out that the broken door was just one of many mechanical problems that prevented the machine from working. I carefully went over the machine and repaired or replaced the broken parts (caused by what appears to be substandard materials, i.e. broken springs) and the drive belts (it uses two drive belts and two counter belts). Fortunately, the electronics are in great shape, and now that it is mechanically restored, it plays beautifully!

This is Part 3 of 5 in the Marantz Exposed Video series that explores the features and inner workings of this very interesting professional cassette tape recorder.

We solve the mystery of the broken cassette door and why the record/play switch was not functioning.

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The other parts of the series are (click on the links to go to the video):

Part 1 - Basic Demonstration. We show the layout and features of the professional cassette recorder and demonstrate basic microphone recording as well as playback. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =WvYxN37qLlk


Part 2 - 3-Head Demonstration. We show how the 3-head system can be used for source/tape monitoring of recoding and how to make "echo" effects using an external microphone. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =YUxaKFkDXd8


Part 4 - The Under Transport. We show the dual flywheel design of the cassette recorder mechanism and the belts that are used by the machine, as well as how we restored the Rewind/Fast-Forward idler and control arm (which had fractured due to a broken and faulty spring) Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =zSV2kfNWQaM



Part 5 - The Upper Transport. We show what is inside the cassette well of the machine, how the feed reel spindle controls the 3-digit counter, how the auto-stop mechanism works, the unique cassette door interlock system, how they got three heads into the space of two, and a special "mod" where we illuminated the VU meter with a high intensity blue LED. Click on the URL to view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =BDJzV6NAXyE




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The Marantz PMD220 is a popular mono professional cassette recorder loaded with features including:

Servo Controlled Motor
Dual Flywheel
Three head design
PA/Play feature
3-digit counter
Auto stop
Memory Rewind and Play
Two speeds (1-7/8 and 15/16 ips)
Dual bias recording (high/low)
Tape formulation EQ (120 and 70 us)
ANC
ARL
and more

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4Zdt0of2TTM