Tascam 414MKII owner manual Track selection, Record level adjustment Trim, Monitoring input/tape

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6Locating tape to zero

Making sure that the ZERO RETURN switch is ON, press REW and the tape will rewind to the beginning of the track 1 recording.

7Track selection

Set the RECORD FUNCTION switch for track 2 to its R position. The track's REC indicator will start blinking.

8Record level adjustment (TRIM)

Speak into the microphone to check to see meter 2 move. Slowly push the channel 1 TRIM control until the meter peaks at no more than +6.

9Beginning recording

Step-By-Step-Operation Guide

10Monitoring input/tape

You will hear track 1 play, together with the new signal going to track 2, in the headphones.

NOTE

Adjust only the TAPE CUE control of channel 1 if you need to change the balance between the old and new tracks in your headphones.

Leave the channel fader and TRIM and the MASTER fader alone, because they control the level being recorded.

11Stopping recording

Press STOP (or PAUSE) to stop recording.

12Putting track into "Safe"

The track 2's REC indicator should now be blinking as before. Set the RECORD FUNCTION switch for track 2 back to its SAFE position and the indicator will turn off.

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Hold RECORD and press PLAY to initiate recording. The track 2's REC indicator that was blinking will turn on solid, indicating the track is now being recorded.

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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 Tape Speed and Track Format Multitrack Cassette RecorderTrack Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Length Tape TypeAccidental Erase/Record Protection RC-30P Remote Footswitch Optional AccessoriesPortastudio 414 Mkii Brief Guide Input Selection and AdjustmentMonitor Section Master 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 tape signals to Tape CUE How to Make an Overdub on TrackStopping playback Routing inputMonitoring input/tape Record level adjustment TrimTrack selection 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 SimultaneouslyMonitor source How to Mix DownConnections Record level Playback levelReview Selecting in and out points PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingPreliminary Punching-in/out with Record Punch-in ProcedureUsing the remote footswitch RC-30P Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong ProcedureSetting the Output Level of Effect Devices Using Effects with the Portastudio 414 MkiiSetting Effect Send Levels How to Connect Your Effects Devices Setting the Mix/Balance Control on Effect DevicesTroubleshooting Syncing MIDI-Tape Using the Tascam MTS-30DC in 12 V connector on the rear panel Features and ControlsInput Section Guitar in & Trim control on the rearMonitor Section Stereo Input SectionOutput Section Master SectionTransport Controls Cassette Loading and dbx SystemTape path components Play keyCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Care and MaintenanceTrack Controls DisplaysCleaning the Capstan Shaft Cleaning the Pinch RollerHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape PathMechanical Characteristics SpecificationsCH 1 CH Block DiagramTRK Level Diagram414@#