Tascam 414MKII owner manual Multitrack Cassette Recorder, Track Format and Tape Recommendations

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Multitrack Cassette Recorder

The 414 MKII records on readily available standard (Philips) Compact Cassette tape, high bias Type II. The recorder has 4 tracks while the mixer has a stereo output; however, using the Direct Recording feature you can record on any or all of the 4 tracks at one time. For more details, see "Recording on More Than Two Tracks Simultaneously", page 22.

The 414 MKII's dbx Noise Reduction virtually eliminates unwanted tape noise. A special SYNC feature turns off the dbx on track 4 separately, making it possible to record and play back the MIDI sync tones or SMPTE/EBU time code without being affected by the dbx encode/decode. This ensures that the sync tones/code are recorded and played back without unnecessary processing. With proper operating techniques, it is not necessary to leave a guard band between music and sync tone tracks because of the low crosstalk of the TASCAM heads.

ZERO RETURN promptly brings you back to the beginning of a section of tape, selected by resetting the tape counter.

The tape speed can be increased or decreased with the PITCH CONTROL dial in both playback and record, to match pitch or for special effects.

Track Format and Tape Recommendations

Tape Speed and Track Format

The Portastudio 414 MKII records/plays at 9.5 cm/sec (3-3/4 ips) which is twice (2 X) the normal speed of a standard audio cassette.

It also employs a discrete 4-channel format head developed especially by TEAC for TASCAM multitrack cassette recorders. Here is a comparison of various cassette formats:

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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 Tape Speed and Track Format Multitrack Cassette RecorderTrack Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Length Tape TypeAccidental Erase/Record Protection 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 inputMonitoring input/tape Record level adjustment TrimTrack selection 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 5-6Monitor 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 Ping-pong Procedure Bouncing Tracks Ping-PongSetting the Output Level of Effect Devices Using Effects with the Portastudio 414 MkiiSetting Effect Send Levels 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@#