It's landed

[The Black Adder]

Oh my, oh my.

Its big, it's HEAVY and it's on wheels.

Anyone guess what it could be?

Lol

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[struth]

a reel to reel pro recorder?

[The Black Adder]

Oh yes... Lol

Certainly is.

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[Jimbo]

Nice one Jo, that's certainly going to keep you entertained.:)

[andyrlb]

Oh my, oh my.

Its big, it's HEAVY and it's on wheels.

Anyone guess what it could be?

Lol

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Hostess trolley?


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[The Black Adder]

Lol.. I'm only serving cheesy nipple chips and gin.

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[andyrlb]

Lol.. I'm only serving cheesy nipple chips and gin.

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[Lawrence001]

Reminds me of the air conditioning units I had to hire out for a summer job.

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[The Black Adder]

Lol... More pics tomorrow...



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[topoxforddoc]

Studer A80

[Audio Al]

I think im more excited than you , cant wait to see it :eyebrows:

[RobbieGong]

Reel to reel..... a man with style :)

[The Black Adder]

Lol...

Okay here are some pics of it.

The interesting history of this deck is quite recent as it was used on the set of the new Queen film coming out in November which is pretty cool cos I likes Queen... [emoji16]

Its been recapped and had new bearings fitted too. The heads were also relapped not so long ago.

The only thing I need to do is change it to CCIR as its currently NAB.

There are small daughter cards which simply plugs in to each repro and record card.

I'll hopefully be getting these next week.

Its been serviced but I think I'll get someone in to make sure everything is cool.

I then need to learn new how to calibrate it and what I would need so I'll be asking advice later on.

The tape I'd be going for is some sm900 I think but I'm open to opinions.

Don't know why but buying this makes me think of Stewart (Lodgesound)... I guess its because I remember chatting about calibration before he past away.

But, I'm sure you chaps will aid me. [emoji106][emoji16]

Its a smashing bit of kit. I can't believe how well this thing is made, its built like a car. The chassis alone is over 2" deep and over 8" deep on the motor side.

Inside looks like a mass of spaghetti.

The thing I need now is a VU unit which would allow me to adjust and monitor the input signal going in to the unit. Same as on an A810 I suppose. And to obviously meter the output too.

I'm looking for options including maybe having a unit built.

Can anyone recommend anything?






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[Barry]

Oh that's just beautiful, and looks to be in absolutely top-notch condition. Well done - I'm most envious! The A80RC is really the only Studer that would interest me (though in the past I have come very close to acquiring a C37 and an A62).

Apropos 'calibration' or alignment of reel - reel machines, Charlie (topoxforddoc) wrote this piece for The Knowledge (in memoriam for Stewart (Lodgesound)): https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?58547-Setting-up-a-Reel-to-Reel-Tape-Deck&p=980184#post980184 .

[struth]

you mean it doesnae stond up ?? :eyebrows:

.Very nice Josie.. bet it'll sound good too once fettled

[Audio Al]

Yes now I am jealous , Well done that man , hope it gives you much listening enjoyment :)

[337alant]

Oh Josie I love the Studer A80
Im sure you will have lots of fun with that and it will sound superb as well
Enjoy :eyebrows:
Alan

[Spectral Morn]

Very nice :D

[topoxforddoc]

Josie,

That's a beautiful machine and how lovely of you to think of Stewart (Lodgesound). Have you got the manual?

You'll need a test tape, oscilloscope and set of meters to set up the repro. A set of PPMs like the TSL-AMUT2MA unit would be ideal for monitoring. More accurate for tape calibration than VUs.

TSL-AMUT2MA twin PPM with mono/sum function
https://www.bblist.co.uk/item.php?item=46236

[Marco]

Very nice :D

+1. Top notch, and will suit the 'vibe' you've got going on in your music room nicely... Bet it'll sound fab through your Lockies! Quality:thumbsup:

Marco.

[The Black Adder]

Thanks guys.

Thanks, Tom, no I don't have the manual in print form but have downloaded it.

I've actually had one of those TSL units before but it was faulty. Thing is they are noisy as they have a fan inside.

There are more expensive options such like the Rectec M-142 but it's over £800.

But it's got everything you would need I suppose.


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[The Black Adder]

+1. Top notch, and will suit the 'vibe' you've got going on in your music room nicely... Bet it'll sound fab through your Lockies! Quality[emoji106]

Marco.It certainly fits in. Lol

Like all old kit it it will need some things doing to it to get it up to speed.

CCIR equalisation and calibration is the major thing.

With a machine like this though I'm tempted in getting a worthy tech to just give it the once over.

It will cost but I'd feel better knowing everything is working as it should.



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[topoxforddoc]

Thanks guys.

Thanks, Tom, no I don't have the manual in print form but have downloaded it.

I've actually had one of those TSL units before but it was faulty. Thing is they are noisy as they have a fan inside.

There are more expensive options such like the Rectec M-142 but it's over £800.

But it's got everything you would need I suppose.


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The TSL is still available new at over £2k per unit. As it has a mono/sum function, you can use the M/S to check the phase on a 10k test tone and hence the repro head azimuth without hooking up a scope. I don't find the fan obtrusive at all. You could always with the unit out, once you have lined up your tape.

[struth]

could get a quieter fan fitted

[The Black Adder]

The TSL is still available new at over £2k per unit. As it has a mono/sum function, you can use the M/S to check the phase on a 10k test tone and hence the repro head azimuth without hooking up a scope. I don't find the fan obtrusive at all. You could always with the unit out, once you have lined up your tape.

Ah... really!

I didn't know that. It would save on having a scope I suppose.

But would I need a scope for calibrating 30 IPS?

[The Black Adder]

could get a quieter fan fitted

Well, I'm now thinking that maybe the unit I had was even more faulty than just one channel not working? It made a real noise, well, much like a worn out fan sound.

[337alant]

Josie
All Manuals can be found for free here
ftp://ftp.studer.ch/public/Products/Recording_Analog/

Alan

[Firebottle]

If you need the use of a scope give me a shout.

[The Black Adder]

Cool, thanks Alan. :)

Actually, I'll PM you. Could do with picking your brains a bit...lol

[The Black Adder]

If you need the use of a scope give me a shout.

That's really kind of you, Alan, thanks :)

I may just do that. I've no idea what to buy so a loan of a scope once I've got it sorted would be smashing :)

[337alant]

Josie
You may be interested in these ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUDER-A-80-VU-METERS-2-of-them-STUDER-ORIGINAL-VU-METERS-FOR-STUDER-A-80/232907104863?hash=item363a58625f:g:wAQAAOSwO9JaQSH 9

Alan

[Audio Al]

Josie
You may be interested in these ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUDER-A-80-VU-METERS-2-of-them-STUDER-ORIGINAL-VU-METERS-FOR-STUDER-A-80/232907104863?hash=item363a58625f:g:wAQAAOSwO9JaQSH 9

Alan

No cables ?

[Clive197]

A Sub. With pickles

[The Black Adder]

Josie
You may be interested in these ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STUDER-A-80-VU-METERS-2-of-them-STUDER-ORIGINAL-VU-METERS-FOR-STUDER-A-80/232907104863?hash=item363a58625f:g:wAQAAOSwO9JaQSH 9

Alan

Hiya

Yes, I've seen those but I'm not sure if they would work with my machine.

If anyone could tell if it they would work or not that would be great.

[337alant]

This looks like it has a set of the cables for the A80
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Studer-A80-multi-track-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-spare-parts/142927438904?hash=item214723a438:g:jQoAAOSwEzJbJBM S

Josie I cant guarantee it will all work but these things are very hard to come by are where specifically used with the A80.

Alan

[ReggieB]

A new poker partner?

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[The Black Adder]

This looks like it has a set of the cables for the A80
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Studer-A80-multi-track-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-spare-parts/142927438904?hash=item214723a438:g:jQoAAOSwEzJbJBM S

Josie I cant guarantee it will all work but these things are very hard to come by are where specifically used with the A80.

AlanThanks, Alan.

I've asked around and I've been told by two people who know more than I do about such things that sadly they won't work as they are for an A80 VU machine.

I'll keep asking though.

What I've been told is that the units are not used to control the recording level and have the record and repro cards inside them to which on my machine they are under the machine.

I am confused though because they do have line input/output sockets, so I wonder what they are for?

Its a shame as I would have bought them.



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[The Black Adder]

A new poker partner?

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(Late to the party)Lol... Or Metal Micky.

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[337alant]

Josie
Yes you are right I have seen them with the A80 before but I didnt realise they were only for a particular model
Sorry for the wild goose chase :D

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Studer-A80-VU-MK-IV-24-Track-2-Multitrack-Tape-Recorder-Machine-w-Controller-/232760609467

Alan