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Building something yourself can be gratifying as well as beneficial.

Tape Machine R. C. – Part 1

Posted on 2 February 2014 by Frederick R. Vobbe

This project came about when I tried to find a remote control panel for a Panasonic video tape recorder at work. I soon realized that other machines, even my own Otari MX5050B-II didn’t have a way to be operated from … Continue reading →

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The Forgotten “H” Pad

Posted on 20 September 2013 by Frederick R. Vobbe

As I work on my home studio I’ve run into level problems in the rack. My rack is not crooked, but my levels are! Anyone who has shot excessive level into an electronic device knows that bad things happen. Most … Continue reading →

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Dual Side Power Supply

Posted on 2 September 2013 by Frederick R. Vobbe

I recently ran up against a problem where I needed a dual sided power supply for an early 70s piece of equipment. The original manufacturer was out of business, and their PCB was encapsulated in potting solution. All I knew … Continue reading →

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