Tascam 414MKII owner manual Understanding the Mixer, Signal Flow in the 414 Mkii Mixer

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Understanding the Mixer

Signal Flow in the 414 MKII Mixer

The illustration below shows how input signals pass through the 414 MKII Mixer section. After the MASTER fader they go to the L/R LINE OUT jacks.

This is the most important signal route in the mixer and is called "Main Mix".

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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@#