They always find the worst possible place to go. Or, they're so tiny, they fall to the ground and get lost in the carpet, and you have to sweep the entire area with a magnet to try and locate them. iPhones have micro screws inside them.
They always go into some place that jams mechanisms or will short something out (chassis with exposed mains power parts are a worry). Some 30 years ago I lost a screw in the middle of a huge U-matic VCR but couldn't find where it landed. I wasn't game to turn it on until I extracted it. I ended up turning it upside down and shaking it to get it out. That was a major pain.
@@Dan-ck4bg I've heard of people vaccuuming the workspace with a pantyhose over the end of the vacuum cleaner nozzle to find things like that. Nearly tried it myself but eventually found the dropped bit
I have been watching your videos as I am a DAT fan. I have a DA30 (not MK2) and a DA30 MK2. The DA30 works flawless now after following your other video. My problem now is my DA30 MK2 that is giving an "ERROR 03". The tape does not spin at all. I tried another tape that works perfectly fine in my other DA30 (not MK2) but still have the same issue. I hope you have a video of an "ERROR 03" issue with MK2 for me to follow. If you want to use my unit for demo I will be more than happy to send you and pay for shipping and all taxes etc... and will pay for your service of course. Please let me know so I can ship it to you. If not its ok too. Will just be waiting for it hopefully soon. Thanks a lot. :)
One more question for you 12voltvids I was thinking of getting myself a DAT recorder.. Is buying one worth getting even though they have stopped making this format anymore?
The format has been out of production since 2005 so keep that in mind parts are getting hard to find although there's lots of decks out there. I've never paid more than $20 for that machine and I've got several except for the first one I bought back in the early 90s. There's lots of them out there because they were used very extensively in the recording industry and broadcast industry so there are tons of them out there and there's a lot of them that don't have a lot of miles on them so they're going to be good for a while. No trouble finding media because the format was used as a computer backup format so there's lots of tapes out there. eBay sellers tend to ask a lot more than they're worth, I repeat I've never paid more than 20 or $40 for a unit now they've required service but most of them are just required things like belts maybe the regulator has failed. Many of the units that I've got were given to me my musicians and others that stopped using them. I recently gave one away the fellow I gave it to hasn't used it yet though because he hasn't been able to find any reasonable tapes because people that are selling blank tapes are selling them for more than they sold for a new.
@@12voltvids WOW... with reading what you said... i may not buy a DAT recorder then. I got burned on the DCC format. It was great when it was out and support but buy the time i was able to afford one the quit making them back in 1996. And i don't know much about repair anything like that except for changing the belts on them. So with that being said i think i won't buy one after reading what you said. And you right the prices for DAT tapes are way to high. And the prices for regular tapes are going up too.. Also, any idea what could be wrong with my Tascam? just asking. Who taught you how to repair audio stuff? just asking, I have always wanted to do that to but don't know how to get into it without burning someones unit up lol
@@Warren1814 dcc was a dead format before it even launched. Dat was the industry standard. There are millions of them out there and dat enthusiasts use them all the time. eBay sellers drive the price up unfortunately.
@@12voltvids Yeah they sure did (ebay sellers). DAT was every where back then. Tapes galore back then... I mean, without the high prices etc.. Maybe one day those ebay sellers and other stores will lower the prices of DAT tapes . I know, wishful thinking... I didn't want a DAT recorder until i saw your video. Once you fixed that one in your video and played it. It even made my pc speakers sound good. Well anyway it was nice talking to you 12voltvids. Keep rockin those videos... and so you know i subscribed to your channel. I like watching things get fixed and watching the people who knows how to fix things correctly .
Hello, I have too a DA30 MK II, it plays but doesn't rew and ffw, when eject doesnt rewind tape, could you help me please, many thanks, I follow your interetings videos. Kind regards. PS when I try to rew and ffw display shows ERROR 02
@@12voltvids Many thanks, yesterday I saw another video from you when Tascam DA 30 MK II is eating tape, may be could be a solution or the plastic part, I have a mech from a DA40, is the same, I will take the parts for DA 30 MK II and then I will tell you if were solved, have a nice weekend and thanks for all your greatest videos. Kind regrads.
Used to joke that Bob was so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass in 2 weeks you would have a diamond. The guy's a jeweler. Drives around in an expensive jaguar. Was a customer at the shop and when i left he started bringing his stuff to me. Real tight though. I double the price on everything so after negotiations I can make some money.
Nice Job! Like you say always make sure you know where the screws came out from and return them back to the same place! Take pics if you have too!
It's amazing the screw got into such a tight space. But it happens.
They always find the worst possible place to go. Or, they're so tiny, they fall to the ground and get lost in the carpet, and you have to sweep the entire area with a magnet to try and locate them. iPhones have micro screws inside them.
They always go into some place that jams mechanisms or will short something out (chassis with exposed mains power parts are a worry). Some 30 years ago I lost a screw in the middle of a huge U-matic VCR but couldn't find where it landed. I wasn't game to turn it on until I extracted it. I ended up turning it upside down and shaking it to get it out. That was a major pain.
@@Dan-ck4bg I've heard of people vaccuuming the workspace with a pantyhose over the end of the vacuum cleaner nozzle to find things like that. Nearly tried it myself but eventually found the dropped bit
Great video - thanks! This is the same unit I have - can you show me where the tape sensor is on this one?
Very good
Dave you Sir are the shit! The patients of a saint. Much love and respect!
I have been watching your videos as I am a DAT fan. I have a DA30 (not MK2) and a DA30 MK2.
The DA30 works flawless now after following your other video.
My problem now is my DA30 MK2 that is giving an "ERROR 03".
The tape does not spin at all. I tried another tape that works perfectly fine in my other DA30 (not MK2) but still have the same issue.
I hope you have a video of an "ERROR 03" issue with MK2 for me to follow.
If you want to use my unit for demo I will be more than happy to send you and pay for shipping and all taxes etc... and will pay for your service of course. Please let me know so I can ship it to you. If not its ok too. Will just be waiting for it hopefully soon. Thanks a lot. :)
Nice job, man. I still own a couple of Sony MD decks. MDS-JE510. One needs a recording head. Haven't used them in years.
What exetctly is a DAT. it looks similiar to c-tape, but the readhead looks like VHS head. is it audio only or video too?
Digital Audio Tape
like myself if i had to get electronics repaired i would need a technician and also i have vision impairment
Cool
One more question for you 12voltvids I was thinking of getting myself a DAT recorder.. Is buying one worth getting even though they have stopped making this format anymore?
The format has been out of production since 2005 so keep that in mind parts are getting hard to find although there's lots of decks out there. I've never paid more than $20 for that machine and I've got several except for the first one I bought back in the early 90s. There's lots of them out there because they were used very extensively in the recording industry and broadcast industry so there are tons of them out there and there's a lot of them that don't have a lot of miles on them so they're going to be good for a while. No trouble finding media because the format was used as a computer backup format so there's lots of tapes out there. eBay sellers tend to ask a lot more than they're worth, I repeat I've never paid more than 20 or $40 for a unit now they've required service but most of them are just required things like belts maybe the regulator has failed. Many of the units that I've got were given to me my musicians and others that stopped using them. I recently gave one away the fellow I gave it to hasn't used it yet though because he hasn't been able to find any reasonable tapes because people that are selling blank tapes are selling them for more than they sold for a new.
@@12voltvids WOW... with reading what you said... i may not buy a DAT recorder then. I got burned on the DCC format. It was great when it was out and support but buy the time i was able to afford one the quit making them back in 1996. And i don't know much about repair anything like that except for changing the belts on them. So with that being said i think i won't buy one after reading what you said. And you right the prices for DAT tapes are way to high. And the prices for regular tapes are going up too.. Also, any idea what could be wrong with my Tascam? just asking. Who taught you how to repair audio stuff? just asking, I have always wanted to do that to but don't know how to get into it without burning someones unit up lol
@@Warren1814 dcc was a dead format before it even launched. Dat was the industry standard. There are millions of them out there and dat enthusiasts use them all the time. eBay sellers drive the price up unfortunately.
@@12voltvids Yeah they sure did (ebay sellers). DAT was every where back then. Tapes galore back then... I mean, without the high prices etc.. Maybe one day those ebay sellers and other stores will lower the prices of DAT tapes . I know, wishful thinking... I didn't want a DAT recorder until i saw your video. Once you fixed that one in your video and played it. It even made my pc speakers sound good. Well anyway it was nice talking to you 12voltvids. Keep rockin those videos... and so you know i subscribed to your channel. I like watching things get fixed and watching the people who knows how to fix things correctly .
A lot of people are going to mexico for doctors claiming how cheap it is LOL
Pay your money take your chances.
Have you evee changed a pinch rolle on a Tascam DA 30 MK II ??? Video???
Never needed to. Most are pretty low millage.
DAT deck?
2:13 John Shithead, the eye of sauron, strikes again. I wonder what horrible offense that other youtuber commited by "soldering wrong" or w/e
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Hello, I have too a DA30 MK II, it plays but doesn't rew and ffw, when eject doesnt rewind tape, could you help me please, many thanks, I follow your interetings videos. Kind regards. PS when I try to rew and ffw display shows ERROR 02
I forget the mech in that one but I believe it is similar to the DAP1 and they have a habit if cracking a plastic arm. I have done videos on that one.
@@12voltvids Many thanks, yesterday I saw another video from you when Tascam DA 30 MK II is eating tape, may be could be a solution or the plastic part, I have a mech from a DA40, is the same, I will take the parts for DA 30 MK II and then I will tell you if were solved, have a nice weekend and thanks for all your greatest videos. Kind regrads.
@@aprdireccion da30 da30mk2 and da40 are all different mechanisms.
I can guarantee 100% to fix anything with a sludge hammer.
Don't forget the blow torch.
Sludge hammers are my favorites.
$400 laser guy....dare I ask, does he celebrate Hanukkah?
Used to joke that Bob was so tight that if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass in 2 weeks you would have a diamond. The guy's a jeweler. Drives around in an expensive jaguar. Was a customer at the shop and when i left he started bringing his stuff to me. Real tight though. I double the price on everything so after negotiations I can make some money.
I thought for a second you were going to ask if he had a big 👃
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