Thank you, I just bought one at a thrift shop for $13.. The tape up reel had tape all badly gathered. It didn't come off , so I surmised someone who didn't know how to operate it became frustrated and got rid of it. I couldn't play it in the 73/4 speed, but thanks to your excellent explanation, I have a decent reel to reel.I was considering a $450 teac, ... THANKS
@stella-vu8vh
6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I picked one of these up for $15 at a thrift store, and I'm excited to use it. good to learn a thing or two, this was very informative.
@canada_calling
Жыл бұрын
A bit late finding this I guess ;-) but thanks for the run through on the machine. Got me set up to playback some old single track mono reels my Dad recorded in the 60s . The tape speed was baffling me until I saw you remove the capstan sleeve. Thanks again.
@west4coast77
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for this. Your presentation is fine. Very informative. I have many fond memories of recording multi-track songs in my bedroom utilizing the Akai. It was a good recorder and served me well. Cheers...
@marcusostlund5222
10 жыл бұрын
Dat intro
@AnthonyDavid94
14 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vid!!! A while ago, I bought the same machine (for a friendly price) but didn't have the the time and knowledge to actually record stuff... The manual didn't really help me... But now I'm going back to work with it, since I finally know how it works! Thanks and cheers!
@gramophoneshane
14 жыл бұрын
Apparently, the Mk1 was made from 1972-76, and the Mk2 was made from 1976-78. I'd kill for that cover! I didn't even know they existed, and I've always wondered why they'd leave the front open exposing the heads to dust. I dont even recall seeing the cover mentioned in the manual. I really really want that cover lol.
@user44448
14 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your help, I am pretty clueless about these things, so thank you. I really enjoyed your video's and learned a lot from them. I will keep viewing and keep up the good work. Thanks
@josephallencherril3198
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video presentation. Very informative.
@koolpfanski
11 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work... you've taught me some things about "tape recorders". And a few other things too. thanks
@AnalogWolf
12 жыл бұрын
Very informative video my friend! I am looking to purchase this exact model and now I know all about it!
@edbeeinnv
8 жыл бұрын
thanks CoolDudeClem, very useful info as I just brought a couple of these machines up fro the basement where they have been for a couple of decades and I couldn't remember the details of all the features and controls.
@toonmunger
10 жыл бұрын
I love the 4000DS. Did loads of recording using the sound on sound before I got a multi-track. It's a great machine, bought a brand new one in 1974 for £105 (at the time that was about 4 weeks pay for me) but it was worth every penny, and not just a very functional piece of kit but a good looker too. Damn, I'm getting all nostalgic now. PS it did not come with a dust cover.
@CoolDudeClem
13 жыл бұрын
@kvfive Yes the reels can be swapped round to play "side 2" quarter track reel to reels record 4 channels onto the tape like a cassette tape recorder, but they're layed out slightly differnetly
@jasonwragg200
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! Great description, i`m getting this exact model in a week or so!
@larryshaver3568
4 жыл бұрын
the signal to noise ratio is very impressive for the era 56db
@houseplantpicturestudio
7 жыл бұрын
Excellent viddie...I recently bought an AKAI X-150D which has some of these bells and whistles
@tracer740
15 жыл бұрын
Dude- Excellent presentation!
@andreaschristodoulou4274
4 жыл бұрын
Hi there... i bought one those recently but mine, the pitch roller (its fine i guess)won't go close to the capstan when, i turn the play lever (the first one) rewind and fast forward are working perfect, any idea ???
@CoolDudeClem
13 жыл бұрын
@calesso I'm not sure if brand new tape is still available, but you might be able to find some new (ok old but never used) tapes on eBay. 7 inch reels with fit most reel-to-reel recorders like the one I have here.
@CineRocco
9 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. I just got one of these and couldn't remember how to thread the tape. Mine was a dud. Only 5 bucks, though, so worth the gamble. cheers.
@WeaponizedExplorer
11 жыл бұрын
i just got a 4000DB!!! lovely machines
@leathandrubb
6 жыл бұрын
I HAD ONE OF THESE ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO AND EVEN AT 3-3/4 IPS THE SOUND BETWEEN SOURCE AND TAPE WAS AS EXACT AS IT GETS.SADLY THE CLUTCHES WORE OUT SO SOLD IT ON.I NOW HAVE A 4000DB DOLBY SYSTEM AKAI WHICH IS FAB.WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS ON 4 TRACK RECORDINGS WHY DOES ONLY 1 LINE OUT WORK WHEN SELECTING EITHER 1-4 OR 3-2 TRACK?I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT LINE L&R WOULD BE AUTOMATICLY COUPLED TOGETHER.I AM 65 YO AND THSES TAPE RECORDERS WERE IN MY TIME AND WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT IT IS GREAT TO SEE SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING INTEREST IN THEM.
@CoolDudeClem
6 жыл бұрын
That's just normal for those, I don't know why they did it that way. I re-wired mine so both line outs are active when I'm listening to 1 track. If I remember, there were a few un-used contacts on the 1-4/3-2 switch so I wired those to activate a relay, so then the relay would connect the "right" line output socket to either the left head amp or the right head amp according to whether I was listening in stereo or mono.
@leathandrubb
6 жыл бұрын
yes it is a bit odd isn't it?i have done all sorts of simple electronic things in my life but feel I will leave the 4000db alone.thanks for your answer.
@DrCassette
15 жыл бұрын
I have the Akai 4000DS MK1. There seems to be no difference between my machine and your machine, except for the input/output connections on the back of the machine, the places whre these are mounted are different. The Akai is a really nice machine! I don't have the manual and the cover for my machine.
@batanpasig
12 жыл бұрын
nice one man,,i just got an akai recently..its cool machine..
@thetruebrit85
12 жыл бұрын
I'll be getting my hands on one of these very soon £30 & pristine condition.....:-)
@musicisitall
4 жыл бұрын
one of my taperecorders 2...
@tomsiemerink8284
7 жыл бұрын
I have a GX-4400D when i start playing its good but when i stop the first reel keeps spinning what can i do to fix it?
@bryangibbons1480
7 жыл бұрын
I've just obtained one of these and need an amp and speakers of not great money, any tips of what to look for on eBay? Cheers.
@user44448
14 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm thinking of buying one of these to record a few of my songs on and was wondering before I buy it how many times can I record over my songs, ie, I'd like 4 seperate tracks for vocal, guitar, bass and drums, is this possible with the sound on sound function, any help would be most appreciated. Thanks, & great video
@CoolDudeClem
14 жыл бұрын
@user44448 I wouldnt bother with one of these if you want to do 4 track recording. Even the sound on sound feature can't do 4 track recording. This recorder is a quater track stereo machine, like a cassette you get 2 tracks, and when you flip the reels round you get the other 2 tracks. To do proper four track recording you need a 4 track recorder.
@BitterrootRambler
9 жыл бұрын
strange, im playing a 3 3/4 speed tape and it plays fine w/ the capstan sleeve on. if you take that piece off then it plays way too slow.
@K9TMD
15 жыл бұрын
Very informative Clem, well done
@paznit
8 жыл бұрын
amazing
@justinbrown8214
8 жыл бұрын
I love your voice
@sherryhannah498
12 жыл бұрын
CoolDudeClem I was going to watch part2 but do you think other people still have reel to reel tape recorders??...I've seen reel to reel tapes at flea markets for about $5.00 (US money)..from your accent I gather you're in England...y'all have flea markets in England???
@theflydies
14 жыл бұрын
hey, could you scan the manual? I have one of these also,... really needs to be clean.
@larryshaver3568
9 жыл бұрын
is this a two or three-speed deck?
@spencercox2684
6 жыл бұрын
two
@dineshbhatnagar2126
5 жыл бұрын
I want to purchase a spool taperecorder
@soyginna
9 жыл бұрын
Hello there thank you for posting this. I have a question, it might sound a bit dumb, but, I saw you used the sound on sound function, you did two recordings, each one in a mono track, can you do the same with other two? in other words, can you record four separate mono tracks and play them back at the same time? I hope this sounds clear, thank you! -Gina.
@CoolDudeClem
9 жыл бұрын
+Gina Monc No, on this reel to reel only 2 tracks can be played back at once. Most reel to reels are like that but there are some reel to reels out there that can play back all 4 tracks at the same time, some cassette decks too can do that. I actually have a cassette deck that can play back all 4 tracks at once.
@soyginna
9 жыл бұрын
+CoolDudeClem Thank you so much for your quick response! I was afraid that was the case :( oh well I might still use the machine for tracking, and mix and master in the computer. Have a nice rest of the day! -Gina.
@premierelitedrums
9 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you know how to stop tape squeel? It is the tapes for certain. Cheers.
@BitterrootRambler
9 жыл бұрын
+premierelitedrums tape squeel usually means the tape has gone bad.
@carloshenriqueferrazoli8294
11 жыл бұрын
What is the difference between 4000DS and 4000DS MK II ?
@jhonwask
7 жыл бұрын
I have the older version. Phone plugs on the right.
@TheRealWolfspider
7 жыл бұрын
I too got one from Ebay that actually works only paid $93.00 for it. Did I get a good deal?
@CoolDudeClem
7 жыл бұрын
Probably, I got mine for about £50, which I think is somewhere around the $93 you paid.
@hykeletdjkel3433
6 жыл бұрын
the dude!!
@hykeletdjkel3433
6 жыл бұрын
thx
@christinaharrison4994
11 жыл бұрын
i have a akai reel to reel with tapes that works wanting to sell it cheap just to get rid of it i dont know how to use it or nothing would like for someone who needs it to buy it i know what its worth but to right person will let it go cheap real cheap
@pramoku3624
9 жыл бұрын
hi friend can you send me the amplifier circuit of the tape ?it is good sound of 80s .pramo
@CoolDudeClem
9 жыл бұрын
Pramo Ku I don't have the circuit, but you should be able to find a downloadable copy of the service manual for free. The circuits and anything else you would want to know is in there. Just Google "Akai 4000-DS service manual".
@pramoku3624
9 жыл бұрын
friend tried ,and more searched .the manual was not very clear .so cant identify more componets.hope more thanks friend
@pramoku3624
9 жыл бұрын
i think that the audio board is avaiable good for me or it pictures.it is not saled in india
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