Tascam 414MKII owner manual Recording System, Three Steps to Multitrack

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The Recording System

The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is a complete audio production facility in a single box. It is divided into two major sections: a full-function mixer and a 4- channel, multitrack cassette recorder.

To complete the recording system, you'll additionally need these: input devices (microphones, instruments), output devices (headphones), 2 track recorder, effects processors, etc.

The Three Steps to Multitrack

In TRACKING and OVERDUBBING, the mixer inputs are usually microphones or instruments, going to different tracks of the recorder.

In OVERDUBBING, the MONITOR section and TAPE CUE of the mixer must be used to listen to

previous tracks while you record new ones, so there is a two-way flow through the console.

In MIXDOWN, signal comes from the multitrack and is sent to an external 2-track recorder.

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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@#