Wem Copicat mk4

[jase]

Hello Lencoheaven  I have a Wem Copicat mk4 tape echo machine which is very quiet and distorted when recording. I was wondering if anyone had experience with these machines any help would be much appreciated thanks.

[willbewill]

First thing to try is demagnetising the heads.

[williamsunique]

Thoroughly clean the tape path.  The tape should be re-newed every gig. 

With the Copicat connected to an amp with it running but no tape, check there is a healthy buzz when you touch the connections to the play head.   If there is and your volume is still low, it is probably a worn head.

Paul.