Tascam 414MKII owner manual Track 1 Playback through Tape CUE

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Step-By-Step-Operation Guide

6 Mic level adjustment	Track 1 Playback through TAPE CUE

1 Selecting TAPE CUE

Speak into the microphone. You will see meter 1 move. Slowly push the channel 1 TRIM control until the meter peaks at no more than "+6".

7Beginning recording

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Hold RECORD and press PLAY to initiate recording. The REC indicator that was blinking will turn on solid, indicating the track is in Record mode.

8Speak into the microphone.

9Stopping recording

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Press STOP (or PAUSE) to stop the tape and finish recording.

10Putting track into "Safe"

The track 1's REC indicator should now be blinking as before. Set the RECORD FUNCTION switch for track 1 to its SAFE position.

Set the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE selection switch located to the right of the track 4 meter to the right/TAPE CUE position.

2Monitor selection

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Press the lowest MONITOR switch on (the switch marked EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE). The other two MONITOR switches must be off.

3Locating tape to zero

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Set the ZERO RETURN switch to ON, then press REW.

4Beginning playback

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Press PLAY.

5MONITOR level control setting

Check to see that the MONITOR level control is at the 12 o'clock position.

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Contents 414@# Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Do not cut off the mains plug from this Portastudio 414 Mkii isThree Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 414 Mkii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Multitrack Cassette Recorder Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Speed and Track Format Tape Type Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionTape Length RC-30P Remote Footswitch Optional AccessoriesMaster Section Input Selection and AdjustmentPortastudio 414 Mkii Brief Guide Monitor SectionRecorder Controls Connections on the Rear Panel Counter reset button Press to change the counter toLets Try the 414 Mkii Mixer Step-By-Step-Operation GuideHow to Record on Track Track 1 Playback through Tape CUE Routing input How to Make an Overdub on TrackRouting tape signals to Tape CUE Stopping playbackRecord level adjustment Trim Track selectionMonitoring input/tape How to Record Many Sources onto a Single Track How to Record Tracks 3Recording the stereo channels 5-6 How to Record a Mix onto Two Tracks SimultaneouslyHow 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 Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong ProcedureUsing Effects with the Portastudio 414 Mkii Setting Effect Send LevelsSetting the Output Level of Effect Devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Setting the Mix/Balance Control on Effect DevicesTroubleshooting Syncing MIDI-Tape Using the Tascam MTS-30Guitar in & Trim control on the rear Features and ControlsDC in 12 V connector on the rear panel Input SectionMaster Section Stereo Input SectionMonitor Section Output SectionPlay key Cassette Loading and dbx SystemTransport Controls Tape path componentsDisplays Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Track ControlsDegaussing the Tape Path Cleaning the Pinch RollerCleaning the Capstan Shaft How the dbx WorksMechanical Characteristics SpecificationsCH 1 CH Block DiagramTRK Level Diagram414@#