Tascam 414MKII owner manual How to Record Tracks 3, How to Record Many Sources onto a Single Track

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Step-By-Step-Operation Guide

How to Record Tracks 3 and 4

Tracks 3 and 4 can be recorded using almost the same procedure just shown for tracks 1 and 2. Just use the applicable RECORD FUNCTION switches, and the PAN controls should be rotated to the LEFT for recording on Track 3 and to the RIGHT for Track 4.

How to Record Many Sources onto a Single Track

In the first example, we recorded one source onto one track at a time for simplicity. But the mixer of the Portastudio 414 MKII can take multiple channels and mix them onto a single track. To do this :

–Set the PAN control of each channel to the same setting, for example :

In this example, all instruments plugged into channels 1-4 will be recorded onto Track 1 or 3.

–Lower the MASTER fader to make overall level adjustments once you have each channel's TRIM and fader level set.

–Make sure the INPUT switch of every channel you want to record is set to MIC/LINE.

■You can't record the stereo channels onto a single track.

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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 FootswitchMonitor Section Input Selection and AdjustmentPortastudio 414 Mkii Brief Guide 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 Stopping playback How to Make an Overdub on TrackRouting tape signals to Tape CUE 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 TroubleshootingInput Section Features and ControlsDC in 12 V connector on the rear panel Guitar in & Trim control on the rearOutput Section Stereo Input SectionMonitor Section Master SectionTape path components Cassette Loading and dbx SystemTransport Controls Play keyTrack Controls Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides DisplaysHow the dbx Works Cleaning the Pinch RollerCleaning the Capstan Shaft Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications Mechanical CharacteristicsBlock Diagram CH 1 CHLevel Diagram TRK414@#