Tascam 414MKII Features and Controls, Input Section, DC in 12 V connector on the rear panel

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414 MKII MIXER

1.POWER switch (on the rear panel): Turns the 414 MKII on and off.

2.DC IN 12 V connector (on the rear panel):

This is for connection of the provided TASCAM PS-P414 AC adaptor only.

Input Section

3.MIC/LINE IN jacks (Channels 1-4):These 1/4" jacks accept unbalanced signals ranging from – 50 dBV (3 mV) to – 10 dBV (0.3 V), depending on the setting of the TRIM control (#13).

4.INPUT L & R (on the rear panel): These XLR-type connectors accept balanced signals. They are mainly intended for use with dynamic microphones, but the nominal input level may be adjusted from – 60 to – 20 dBV depending on the setting of the TRIM control. Note that if a signal source is connected to the front MIC/LINE IN jack corresponding to the XLR-type connector where a microphone is connected (L=1 or 3, R=2 or 4), the signal input here at the INPUT (L/R) connector will be ignored by the 414 MKII.

5.GUITAR IN & TRIM control (on the rear

panel): This 1/4" jack has an impedance of

1 M and is intended for use with electric gui- tars, basses, etc. Adjust the gain from this jack to channels 1 - 4 with the TRIM control here (turn- ing it clockwise increases the signal level).

6.SUB IN L and R jacks: These jacks are for cascade connection of an outboard mixer, etc. The signal input to these jacks is sent to the MASTER fader. Nominal input level is – 10 dBV (0.3 V).

The SUB IN R jack is also used to accept FSK- converted MIDI sync signals from devices such as the optional TASCAM MIDI-Tape Synchronizer MTS-30.

7.EQ HIGH: These control the tonality of the high or "treble" frequencies. Turn them to the right to boost the signal's high frequency content empha- sizing brilliance or brightness. Turn them to the

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left to cut the high frequency content, if the sig- nal sounds too harsh or shrill. The EQ shelving point is 10 kHz.

8.EQ LOW: Turn the controls to the right to boost bass frequencies and make the sound relatively heavy. Turn the controls to the left to cut bass and make the sound thinner. The EQ shelving point is 100 Hz.

9.EFFECT 1 send controls: These controls get their signal from a point just after the channel fader (i.e., "post fader send") and route the corre- sponding channel signal to the EFFECT 1 SEND jack. Turn the control to the right to increase vol- ume to the EFFECT 1 SEND jack.

10.EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE controls: These con- trols get their signal after the channel fader and route the signal to the EFFECT 2 SEND jack, or are used to adjust the tape playback level sent to the monitor section, as determined by the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE select switch (#19).

11.PAN controls: These controls allow you to create stereo mixes by sending the signal from the channel fader in continuously variable degrees to the left or right sides of the stereo mix at mixdown time.

12.INPUT select switches: These are used to control what the source of the channel is:

The upper position (TAPE) is used during mix- down or bouncing tracks.

The center position is GUITAR, which selects the source at the GUITAR IN jack (#5).

Turn the guitar TRIM control all the way to the left.

The lower position (MIC/LINE) is used when recording microphones/instruments (in tracking or overdubbing).

13.TRIM controls: These linear controls are used to set the preamplification level on the MIC/LINE IN(puts) or INPUT (L, R). When TRIM is pulled full down, the preamplifier gain is low, allowing the jack to accept line level sources such as electronic instruments. As you push TRIM up, the preamplifier gain increases, and when you push TRIM full up, the nominal input sensitivity increases to – 50 dBV (3 mV).

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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 Track Format and Tape Recommendations Multitrack Cassette RecorderTape Speed and Track Format Accidental Erase/Record Protection Tape TypeTape 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 inputTrack selection Record level adjustment TrimMonitoring 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 5-6Connections How to Mix DownMonitor source Review Playback levelRecord level Preliminary PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingSelecting in and out points Using the remote footswitch RC-30P Punch-in ProcedurePunching-in/out with Record Ping-pong Procedure Bouncing Tracks Ping-PongSetting Effect Send Levels Using Effects with the Portastudio 414 MkiiSetting 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@#