Thanks for the video! I just ordered the switch for my Model 12. I’ve been using the Model 12 almost every day for the past 2 years and just started having the power on issue last week.
I followed your instructions - well, except for the parts where you went off track 😆and finished the task in half the time it took to watch the video. Works great! Thank you for your efforts to make the world a better place... for me! 😆
@@mysinisterhand I can share pictures from the surgery if needed. I used electric tape around the switch to reduce chances of scratching the case. One hand with pliers other hand small screwdriver and plastic tools for exchanging mobile phone recharging batteries. Start slowly to wiggle the screwdriver or plastic tool under the long sides. After loosening the switch a bit I used the pliers to squeeze the side noses of the switch and continued to pull the switch out. Came out pretty well. The rest was just replacement (with marking the cables for correct reconnection) Just ensure that you keep the switch close enough to the case to not cause harm for the other side of the cables.
@@menty79 That's awesome. Nice job! Good to know the repair can be non invasive. (Though for me, part of the fun is taking things apart to see their guts, haha!)
I had this same problem with my Model 12. I just replaced the switch, and the problem was solved. Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video! I did test the old switch with a voltmeter after removing it, and it seemed to work correctly. It could be that the wire connections between the switch and the circuit board corrode over time, so perhaps just disconnecting and reconnecting the wire connectors would solve the problem too.
True, however I had detached the switch and reattached it numerous times in my testing and was still having the problem. So wasn't the fix for mine, but could possibly be the remedy for others. Thanks!
I had the same problem with my first one. Tascam replaced it. Same problem with replacement, but issue didnt rear its ugly head until out of warranty. Instead of ribbing it apart, I left the power button engaged to on last time it successfully turned on then I plugged it into a separate small power strip with its own power switch and it always works now using the power button of the power strip. Not a perm fix but its worked for almost a year like that now. Thx for a better solution. Have to try it.
Mine just started actying up and I find your post in a forum. Thanks for taking the time to figure this out and show all of us dorks how to do it. I'm gonna wait and see what Tascam says but this actually looks like something I'd be capable of if ti ends up being a whole annoying thing.
Yes, my Model 12 has the same problem... and is also out of warranty. THANK YOU for this AWESOME repair video. I will order the switch and attempt the repair. For the past year, I've just left my Model 12 turned on (once I got it to work).
Dude, my whole band thanks you for this, you are the man. Have the same problem with the otherwise excellent Model 12. Your video has given me the confidence to give the repair a try.
Thank you so much for making this video for us. I had the same issue and I found on a Forum that so many users are having too. I did exactly how you showed and I was able to replace the switch on my Model 12. I called Tascam and they told me to send it out to Tec for repair, and I am glad that I found this video before I send it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
I had the same problem with mine. Sometimes i would have to turn the power on 20 times before it lit/powered up. I put it in for repair with the local agent, took almost 4 months because of supply chain issues, but it’s been ok since then. Great video
Thank you so much for this video. It was such a pleasure to watch! Your skill at at electronic fault f inding was beyond measure. Your disassembly of the machine was difficult, but we don't have to do that now, nor reassembly, thanks to you. You deserve a spanner set (at least) from Tascam. Well done Sir
After much frustration, I was pleased to see all the various types of flicks. I've also tried the speed flick, slow flick--all flicks, but only fucks! Thank you for this video.
Wow, this was a great video. Thanks for putting it together. It's my exact problem. I brought my unit in 2020 and I started having the switch problem about a month ago. Sometimes it goes on after a couple tries. But lately, it's taking longer and longer and it's probably a matter of time till I can't turn it on at all. In the meanwhile, I'm going to order a couple switches. Clearly, with all the complaints I'm seeing, Tascam has a faulty switch issue that they need to address.
This is the second time I've had this problem. I'm going to try your method and see how it goes. It's either that or buy a Zoom LiveTrak product. But your method is cheaper, so I'm going to have faith in The Sinister Hand.
Too many of us have the exact same problem with the Model 12. Disappointing. Thanks for the video. I'm gonna send it to the guy at the repair shop I'm hesding to this week.
i think this is a fairly common issue with the model 12 unfortunately. mind did the exact same thing and cost me $au90 to get fixed by a local tech. and now its operating perfectly .
Brilliant, super helpful and totally entertaining video!! Mostly, thank you so much for figuring this out for all of us and taking the time to show us how to solve the problem. My switch is still OK, fingers crossed!! But thanks to you, I feel like I might just be able to fix the problem if it ever arises despite being a total knob when it comes down to fixing things. Thanks to your Dad too!!! And while I'm here... I have a question for you if you happen to have a second. I bought the M12 in the US but I'm going to spend time in France soon. I've been using the M12 in the US for a year, but it did come with a French power plug along with the US one. Do you think I can take the M12 to France and just use the French plug with the US adapter that came with the unit? Just like that? The US AC adapter does say "Input 100-240 V"... but I thought I'd ask you, since I had issues in France with other US electronic gear before (mind you that "other gear" didn't come with an additional French plug and I didn't bother to check the fine print on the US adapter back then... just bad wishful thinking on my side). Just double checking if you have any input (no pun intended haha) before I take the M12 to France and blow the whole thing the first time I power it up. Again, many thanks, your thorough video and fun banter just made my day.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. As far as the question about using it in France: it should be no problem to use it just like you are thinking. The "brick" that came with it sounds like the same as mine - rated 100-240 volts - So it should handle the step down of voltage and all you need to do is use the provided France plug between the "brick" and the wall.
@@mysinisterhand Thanks a lot for your reply and input!! I clicked on the link you provided and ordered a spare switch just in case the problem comes up on my unit in the future. Now I'm going to check your synthwave track on another video you made. Have a fun Sunday!!
Had same problem and switched the roll on switch still didn’t work I’ll bridge the neg and pos without any switch and see if it still is a issue power up . Is there any fuse in this thing? I forgot to check when I installed the new switch . Anyhow I’ll give an update , I’m essentially stuck in my productivity with this problem!!!!
Well done! Did you happen to notice how to remove the knobs on this thing while you were in there? I just want to replace the factory knobs and they don't want to pull off! I can't seem to get a cap off either.
I didn't try to remove the knobs... but, and hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong: I believe they do actually just pull off? But it might take some force and that's always scary cuz you could break something. Check out this thread though: www.tascamforums.com/threads/tascam-model-12-knobs.10202/
@@mysinisterhand Thanks for responding. Yes, I am familiar with that thread and others on Reddit, and nobody can figure out how to get them off. So I'll just leave them be. Thanks again!
I first came across this problem about a year ago myself I finally have not fixed it so when I do get it to come on, I don’t use the switch. I just unplug it one of these days. I’ll have to dig into it but that is one easier solution just unplug it if you do get it to come on.
Thanks man! As far as the screen... hmm. That's tough to say. Is everything else working... Do you have audio? And was the screen working before you took it apart and replaced the switch?
I'm having issues with a power strip to power it on or off. Or not sure if that's because of the power strip. Anybody here have to turn their model 12 off and on again to get it to work? It turns on, but no input works, no led on the inputs and dead quiet. After i power it off with the switch and on again, boom, the input leds blink and it'ready to go. Why does the first time i power it on inputs don't work? Everything works fine after i power it off and on again. I wonder if using a power strip to power it off drains capacitors or makes the Model 12 shutdown improperly and causes it not to restart properly afterwards. Anybody else have this issue where you need to power it off and on again to get the input signals to open?
Yeah, possibly... I'm just not sure if the cleaner would really get into the switch too well... it's sealed up pretty good. Worth a shot before taking the whole thing apart for sure though.
Thanks for the video! I just ordered the switch for my Model 12. I’ve been using the Model 12 almost every day for the past 2 years and just started having the power on issue last week.
I followed your instructions - well, except for the parts where you went off track 😆and finished the task in half the time it took to watch the video. Works great! Thank you for your efforts to make the world a better place... for me! 😆
Great to hear that! I've learned so much from RUclips that's helped me throughout the years, I just want to do my part to help give back.
Thanks a lot for sharing your insights. Have had the same issue but was able to switch out the faulty switch even without opening up the device. ❤
Nice! Not sure how you got the switch in and out without taking it apart... but Kudos!
@@mysinisterhand I can share pictures from the surgery if needed. I used electric tape around the switch to reduce chances of scratching the case. One hand with pliers other hand small screwdriver and plastic tools for exchanging mobile phone recharging batteries. Start slowly to wiggle the screwdriver or plastic tool under the long sides. After loosening the switch a bit I used the pliers to squeeze the side noses of the switch and continued to pull the switch out. Came out pretty well. The rest was just replacement (with marking the cables for correct reconnection) Just ensure that you keep the switch close enough to the case to not cause harm for the other side of the cables.
@@menty79 That's awesome. Nice job! Good to know the repair can be non invasive. (Though for me, part of the fun is taking things apart to see their guts, haha!)
I had this same problem with my Model 12. I just replaced the switch, and the problem was solved. Thanks very much for taking the time to make this video! I did test the old switch with a voltmeter after removing it, and it seemed to work correctly. It could be that the wire connections between the switch and the circuit board corrode over time, so perhaps just disconnecting and reconnecting the wire connectors would solve the problem too.
True, however I had detached the switch and reattached it numerous times in my testing and was still having the problem. So wasn't the fix for mine, but could possibly be the remedy for others. Thanks!
I had the same problem with my first one. Tascam replaced it. Same problem with replacement, but issue didnt rear its ugly head until out of warranty. Instead of ribbing it apart, I left the power button engaged to on last time it successfully turned on then I plugged it into a separate small power strip with its own power switch and it always works now using the power button of the power strip. Not a perm fix but its worked for almost a year like that now. Thx for a better solution. Have to try it.
Yeah, I've heard of a lot of people using this workaround. Seems to be a good one. Thanks for sharing!
Mine just started actying up and I find your post in a forum. Thanks for taking the time to figure this out and show all of us dorks how to do it. I'm gonna wait and see what Tascam says but this actually looks like something I'd be capable of if ti ends up being a whole annoying thing.
Yes, my Model 12 has the same problem... and is also out of warranty. THANK YOU for this AWESOME repair video. I will order the switch and attempt the repair. For the past year, I've just left my Model 12 turned on (once I got it to work).
Hope your repair works!
Dude, my whole band thanks you for this, you are the man. Have the same problem with the otherwise excellent Model 12. Your video has given me the confidence to give the repair a try.
Nice! I'm glad this helped out!
Thank you so much for making this video for us. I had the same issue and I found on a Forum that so many users are having too. I did exactly how you showed and I was able to replace the switch on my Model 12. I called Tascam and they told me to send it out to Tec for repair, and I am glad that I found this video before I send it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
So glad this helped and you didn't have to send it to a tech!
Wish I found before I sent out to Tech
I had the same problem with mine. Sometimes i would have to turn the power on 20 times before it lit/powered up. I put it in for repair with the local agent, took almost 4 months because of supply chain issues, but it’s been ok since then. Great video
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. It was such a pleasure to watch! Your skill at at electronic fault f
inding was beyond measure. Your disassembly of the machine was difficult, but we don't have to do that now, nor reassembly, thanks to you. You deserve a spanner set (at least) from Tascam. Well done Sir
Haha! Thanks for the kind words!
After much frustration, I was pleased to see all the various types of flicks. I've also tried the speed flick, slow flick--all flicks, but only fucks! Thank you for this video.
Wow, this was a great video. Thanks for putting it together. It's my exact problem. I brought my unit in 2020 and I started having the switch problem about a month ago. Sometimes it goes on after a couple tries. But lately, it's taking longer and longer and it's probably a matter of time till I can't turn it on at all. In the meanwhile, I'm going to order a couple switches. Clearly, with all the complaints I'm seeing, Tascam has a faulty switch issue that they need to address.
Totally. Wish Tascam would just step up and admit it.
Much braver man than I am :). One thing we know, it won’t fix itself ! Great job. Great patience.
Thank you so much for this video man! You’re a life saver!!!
This is the second time I've had this problem. I'm going to try your method and see how it goes. It's either that or buy a Zoom LiveTrak product. But your method is cheaper, so I'm going to have faith in The Sinister Hand.
Can the switch be replaced without dismantling the mixer? Seems like the leads are long enough that you could pull the switch out and swap it out.
Too many of us have the exact same problem with the Model 12. Disappointing. Thanks for the video. I'm gonna send it to the guy at the repair shop I'm hesding to this week.
You done a great job brother you did try so hard man
Interesting. I got a 12 about a year ago and everything works perfect but I'll remember this.
What about leaving the 12 power switch on and use a small power strip with a on/off switch?
Tried that. It worked for a few weeks.
That was the best film I have seen in a while #Suspense #TascamModel12 #BraveDIY
here is another power switch failure video:
ruclips.net/video/tU9WaDOPMEQ/видео.html
...Oh i appreciate this video more than you can know
i think this is a fairly common issue with the model 12 unfortunately.
mind did the exact same thing and cost me $au90 to get fixed by a local tech.
and now its operating perfectly .
Yeah, judging from the forums I was searching, it seemed to be all too common.
Thank you bro!
Brilliant, super helpful and totally entertaining video!! Mostly, thank you so much for figuring this out for all of us and taking the time to show us how to solve the problem. My switch is still OK, fingers crossed!! But thanks to you, I feel like I might just be able to fix the problem if it ever arises despite being a total knob when it comes down to fixing things. Thanks to your Dad too!!! And while I'm here...
I have a question for you if you happen to have a second. I bought the M12 in the US but I'm going to spend time in France soon. I've been using the M12 in the US for a year, but it did come with a French power plug along with the US one. Do you think I can take the M12 to France and just use the French plug with the US adapter that came with the unit? Just like that? The US AC adapter does say "Input 100-240 V"... but I thought I'd ask you, since I had issues in France with other US electronic gear before (mind you that "other gear" didn't come with an additional French plug and I didn't bother to check the fine print on the US adapter back then... just bad wishful thinking on my side). Just double checking if you have any input (no pun intended haha) before I take the M12 to France and blow the whole thing the first time I power it up.
Again, many thanks, your thorough video and fun banter just made my day.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. As far as the question about using it in France: it should be no problem to use it just like you are thinking. The "brick" that came with it sounds like the same as mine - rated 100-240 volts - So it should handle the step down of voltage and all you need to do is use the provided France plug between the "brick" and the wall.
@@mysinisterhand Thanks a lot for your reply and input!! I clicked on the link you provided and ordered a spare switch just in case the problem comes up on my unit in the future. Now I'm going to check your synthwave track on another video you made. Have a fun Sunday!!
@@mikael61 You too!
Thank you so much! This fixed my Model 12.🎉🎉🎉
Awesome!
Had same problem and switched the roll on switch still didn’t work I’ll bridge the neg and pos without any switch and see if it still is a issue power up . Is there any fuse in this thing? I forgot to check when I installed the new switch . Anyhow I’ll give an update , I’m essentially stuck in my productivity with this problem!!!!
Well done! Did you happen to notice how to remove the knobs on this thing while you were in there? I just want to replace the factory knobs and they don't want to pull off! I can't seem to get a cap off either.
I didn't try to remove the knobs... but, and hopefully someone will correct me if I'm wrong: I believe they do actually just pull off? But it might take some force and that's always scary cuz you could break something. Check out this thread though: www.tascamforums.com/threads/tascam-model-12-knobs.10202/
@@mysinisterhand Thanks for responding. Yes, I am familiar with that thread and others on Reddit, and nobody can figure out how to get them off. So I'll just leave them be. Thanks again!
I first came across this problem about a year ago myself I finally have not fixed it so when I do get it to come on, I don’t use the switch. I just unplug it one of these days. I’ll have to dig into it but that is one easier solution just unplug it if you do get it to come on.
Great Video!! Thank you!!!
Leave the switch on and turn the power on and of with the power cord ?
Yeah, that's something I did for a while. Definitely a good short term solution!
@@mysinisterhandsame! It only worked for a few weeks like that, though. Annoying.
Have the exact same problem, good to know how to fix if it becomes unbearable, otherwise very good product SQ is mint and lots of useful features
Yeah it's a great mixer/audio interface. Just got the Tascam Model 24 and it's top notch too!
Can you fix the latency issue on the Tascam Model 16?
The switch from hell 😮
Good job!
Thanks for your help as always!
Super helpful! 👍🏼
This Video is awesome! I was able to fix my model 12's power switch. My problem now is that i just have a blank screen any ideas on that .
Thanks man! As far as the screen... hmm. That's tough to say. Is everything else working... Do you have audio? And was the screen working before you took it apart and replaced the switch?
Get you some Rocket Sockets, I use them all the time for repairs like this
Hadn't heard of them.... I'll have to check em out!
I'm having issues with a power strip to power it on or off. Or not sure if that's because of the power strip.
Anybody here have to turn their model 12 off and on again to get it to work? It turns on, but no input works, no led on the inputs and dead quiet. After i power it off with the switch and on again, boom, the input leds blink and it'ready to go. Why does the first time i power it on inputs don't work?
Everything works fine after i power it off and on again.
I wonder if using a power strip to power it off drains capacitors or makes the Model 12 shutdown improperly and causes it not to restart properly afterwards.
Anybody else have this issue where you need to power it off and on again to get the input signals to open?
not all heroes wear capes
Has anyone had the problem where the stereo inputs are not balanced equally in volume between 7/8 and 9/10?
Yes, I searched the forums a long time ago and found out it is a feature. I compensate it with panning.
or ya could spray some contact cleaner in the switch without opening it.
Yeah, possibly... I'm just not sure if the cleaner would really get into the switch too well... it's sealed up pretty good. Worth a shot before taking the whole thing apart for sure though.
once it works plug it into a outlet with a wall switch
I WOULD HAVE SENT IT BACK TO TASCAM.
I believe TASCAM just build a poorly mixer!!!! I’m taking it back to the store where it came from before mines does the same thing 😢smh sad
Repair cost $5 parts 4 hours at $100 each. Not cost effective to repair recommend replacing if out of warranty.
It took me about 20 minutes to fix with a $3.69 part, and I’m hardly an expert. Works great now.