Topic: D8 Problem with rewinding....

[Depechemode1993]

ok... I wanted to transfer a show of mine today onto the computer. I had to stop becasue my Adobe froze. so I tried to rewind my DAT tape and the D8 willl rewind for about 17 sec. of the tape and then it usually switches over and starts to go fast. well it does that but then when it is reading the tape I can hear it rewinding but the counter on the D8 does not move. then the D8 stops and turns off then reloads itself again?  I have no idea whats going on.. can anyone help?

[admkrk]

what happens if you push rewind a second time?

[Tim]

give this a read, http://www.rockpark.com/d7/8_wear.txt

[Depechemode1993]

ok so if I am reading right. I should stop immediately using my D8 and get it serviced by paul at Pro Dig? I tried a 60m and 90m and both do not rewind. sometimes they do though.

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

If your deck has never been serviced, yes you should send it to Paul so it can be tuned. 

If you have a full sized deck, I'd recommend using that for rewinding and transfers and keep the D8 for recording only.  Cue and rewind cause wear of the transport.  You can even buy a home deck with poor heads and use it for packing tapes and rewinding is you must use your D8 for transfers.   My D7 has lasted 11 years because I use studio decks for everything other than field recording.  So the D7 only sees as many hours as it is in the field.

[Depechemode1993]

I have been thinking about getting a new DAT recorder anyways. probably one for transfers and one for just plain recording. I was thinking a Tascam DAT deck or one of those MKII's for transfers and probably a M1 for recording. as I sold my other one casue I thought my D8 would last me for awhile. Where can I get new DAT Equipment online for a reasonable price?

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

Paul sells reconditioned DAT decks.  They are not expensive and will be a good strong piece of gear.  His inventory is online.  www.prodigitalinc.com

[Depechemode1993]

thanks alot lil kim!  a huge +T! 

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

Paul sells reconditioned DAT decks.  They are not expensive and will be a good strong piece of gear.  His inventory is online.  www.prodigitalinc.com

Make sure you give Paul a call, he usually has even more than what's listed on the site.