Topic: A few questions regarding those of you still using DAT

[heath]

How often do you have your deck serviced?  (not a major repair--just usual alignment/cleaning)

Where do you send it?  (I'm guessing the overwhelimg response will be ProDigital)

Would you consider sending to anyone other than Paul?

I ask because I know how to clean/align DAT decks among other things and am considering offering up the service for a fee less than Paul's for those on the board to get some extra cash for gear/shows/home renovation   Just gauging interest....

[halleyscomet8]

well, i bought my deck with low hours on it in may. it now has static and noise on all the 90 meter tapes that i use. it has been working fine on 60's. i don't know if my problem is as easy as cleanig/aligning. but i can't afford paul's $75. an hour + possible parts. so i would give you a try

[Kevin Straker]

I've also sent my dap1 to the Oade brothers for cleaning, testing , and alignment.Concerning prodigital:  Paul probly won't take more than an hour to do this basic service so you could probly just bet on 75 plus any parts.

[heath]

Heath can you do portable Sony DAT decks?

I think so.  I have most of my experience with larger decks, like the DA20, SV3700, etc...  but I have been tinkering with my M1 and think I can swing it after some more repetition.   

[cleantone]

Anyone know what a tune up and new heads for a DA-P1 should run? I can't afford it now but I should get that done sometime. I don't record much onto it but have only the one deck and a lot of DAT masters.

[bluegrass_brad]

Anyone know what a tune up and new heads for a DA-P1 should run? I can't afford it now but I should get that done sometime. I don't record much onto it but have only the one deck and a lot of DAT masters.

it would be cheaper to buy a full size deck for transfers. They are cheap as can be be nowadays. Im sure that would be much cheaper than new heads on the trashcan.

[admkrk]

Anyone know what a tune up and new heads for a DA-P1 should run? I can't afford it now but I should get that done sometime. I don't record much onto it but have only the one deck and a lot of DAT masters.

it would be cheaper to buy a full size deck for transfers. They are cheap as can be be nowadays. Im sure that would be much cheaper than new heads on the trashcan.

yep,  exept for the trashcan remark

[bluegrass_brad]

Anyone know what a tune up and new heads for a DA-P1 should run? I can't afford it now but I should get that done sometime. I don't record much onto it but have only the one deck and a lot of DAT masters.

it would be cheaper to buy a full size deck for transfers. They are cheap as can be be nowadays. Im sure that would be much cheaper than new heads on the trashcan.

yep,  exept for the trashcan remark

said with love though

[admkrk]

Anyone know what a tune up and new heads for a DA-P1 should run? I can't afford it now but I should get that done sometime. I don't record much onto it but have only the one deck and a lot of DAT masters.

it would be cheaper to buy a full size deck for transfers. They are cheap as can be be nowadays. Im sure that would be much cheaper than new heads on the trashcan.

yep,  exept for the trashcan remark

said with love though

+t then

[chucky]

well, i bought my deck with low hours on it in may. it now has static and noise on all the 90 meter tapes that i use. it has been working fine on 60's. i don't know if my problem is as easy as cleanig/aligning. but i can't afford paul's $75. an hour + possible parts. so i would give you a try

I have the exact same problem with my D8.
Except mines the other way around, no static with 90meter tapes. Any 60meter tape gets static.
With all maxells I get static, but if I use these cheap ass tapes Dwonk got off Ebay, no noticeable static.
REALLY SUCKS cause I only ran it twice, then I borrowed Dwonks M1 and it fucked up after 3 shows.

Heath, do you think you could fix the M1? if I put a tape in it it'll load, and then instantly unload.
Searching here on TS it seems that it's those white rollers

[heath]

i'm playing with my m1 each night getting comfortable with the "smallness" of the portables.  Things are tight in there.  As I get more comfortable working in there, I'll keep you posted.

[chun]

How often do you have your deck serviced?  (not a major repair--just usual alignment/cleaning)

Where do you send it?  (I'm guessing the overwhelimg response will be ProDigital)

Would you consider sending to anyone other than Paul?

I ask because I know how to clean/align DAT decks among other things and am considering offering up the service for a fee less than Paul's for those on the board to get some extra cash for gear/shows/home renovation   Just gauging interest....

I still run a roach deck D7 that I bought new in like - fuck i don't even know how long ago......

It has 500+ shows recorded on it EASILY (prob more).  I have never had it serviced or cleaned - I think I have run a head cleaner through it 2 or 3 times in its life.  I am 24/96 on laptop now - but the d7 keeps on going.......

[gngrbrdman13]

How often do you have your deck serviced?  (not a major repair--just usual alignment/cleaning)

Where do you send it?  (I'm guessing the overwhelimg response will be ProDigital)

Would you consider sending to anyone other than Paul?

I ask because I know how to clean/align DAT decks among other things and am considering offering up the service for a fee less than Paul's for those on the board to get some extra cash for gear/shows/home renovation   Just gauging interest....

not stealin' your thunder....just saying

Paul is not even the person that fixes the decks at prodigital.  The person (not going to mention his name)who does is a MASTER with ALL brands and I have been a personal friend of his for years....he is the best.  Cleaning and aligning is not too difficult tho. however, for repairs etc I would never send to anyone else. 

[IceMan]

I bought my D8 brand new in 97.  I had the first 'service" done to it just last week via Pro Dig.  I have yet to run the rig since but I expect it is fine.  I was not having major issues barring a bad tape load but figured it was time.

The cost was a little higher than I expected but they called me Friday saying it was done and it was back at my house on monday packed better than I'd ever had expected.

I don't have a lot of experience so I can't say if i'd go elsewhere.

[SuperDave]

Should my home deck ever need servicing(rarely use it these days, though), you'll be the first person I ask.