Tascam 414MKII owner manual Recorder Controls Connections on the Rear Panel

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PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief Guide

Recorder Controls

Connections on the Rear Panel

Meters : The meters numbered 1-4 show the playback or the record level of the respective tape tracks. The average record level should be in the center (0), but occasional peaks up to +6 are acceptable.

ZERO RETURN : When this switch is on and you press REW, the tape fast winds to the counter zero point. The associated LED blinks when the tape is rewinding, and glows solid when the 000 point is reached.

DBX switch : Normally, leave this switch at ON. When you use track 4 to record and play back MIDI sync tones or time code, set to SYNC then the dbx is on for tracks 1-3, and off on track 4.

Tape counter : Shows the distance the tape has moved from a zero reference point.

Counter reset button : Press to change the counter to "000".

PITCH CONTROL : Increases or decreases the speed of the transport in Play and also in Record, over a 10% range (approx.).

SUB IN L and R : Provide a direct route to the MASTER fader. An outboard mixer may be connected here. The SUB IN R jack is also used to record sync tones on track 4.

SYNC OUT : Sync tones you'll record on track 4 are sent out of this jack to the TASCAM MTS-30 MIDI/Tape synchro- nizer or other similar units.

LINE OUT L and R : Normally, connect these jacks to the Left and Right inputs of your mixdown deck.

MON OUT L and R : These are connected to an amplifier powering the control room speakers.

EFFECT 1 SEND : For sending post chan- nel fader signals to effects devices. The returns are plugged into the STEREO INPUTS.

EFFECT 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUT : The signal available at this jack comes either from post channel fader for connection to an additional effects device or from the tape for connection to a studio speaker system, as selected by means of the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE switch.

On the front

PHONES : This carries the same mix as the MON OUT jacks, as selected by the MONITOR switches.

REMOTE PUNCH IN/OUT : Connect to this jack the optional

RC- 30P footswitch.

Transport keys :

Principally these work the same as on any cassette recorder.

RECORD FUNCTION 1-4 : Used to select tracks to record on, and also recording sources (channels or stereo busses).

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Contents 414@# Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Portastudio 414 Mkii is Do not cut off the mains plug from thisRecording System Three Steps to MultitrackSignal Flow in the 414 Mkii Mixer Understanding the MixerTape Cue Monitor System Multitrack Cassette Recorder Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Speed and Track Format Tape Type Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionTape Length Optional Accessories RC-30P Remote FootswitchInput Selection and Adjustment Portastudio 414 Mkii Brief GuideMonitor Section Master SectionCounter reset button Press to change the counter to Recorder Controls Connections on the Rear PanelStep-By-Step-Operation Guide Lets Try the 414 Mkii MixerHow to Record on Track Track 1 Playback through Tape CUE How to Make an Overdub on Track Routing tape signals to Tape CUEStopping playback Routing inputRecord level adjustment Trim Track selectionMonitoring input/tape How to Record Tracks 3 How to Record Many Sources onto a Single TrackHow to Record a Mix onto Two Tracks Simultaneously Recording the stereo channels 5-6How to Mix Down ConnectionsMonitor source Playback level ReviewRecord level PUNCH-IN or Insert Recording PreliminarySelecting in and out points Punch-in Procedure Using the remote footswitch RC-30PPunching-in/out with Record Ping-pong Procedure Bouncing Tracks Ping-PongUsing Effects with the Portastudio 414 Mkii Setting Effect Send LevelsSetting the Output Level of Effect Devices Setting the Mix/Balance Control on Effect Devices How to Connect Your Effects DevicesSyncing MIDI-Tape Using the Tascam MTS-30 TroubleshootingFeatures and Controls DC in 12 V connector on the rear panelInput Section Guitar in & Trim control on the rearStereo Input Section Monitor SectionOutput Section Master SectionCassette Loading and dbx System Transport ControlsTape path components Play keyCare and Maintenance Cleaning the Heads and Tape GuidesTrack Controls DisplaysCleaning the Pinch Roller Cleaning the Capstan ShaftHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications Mechanical CharacteristicsBlock Diagram CH 1 CHLevel Diagram TRK414@#