Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Step-By-Step-Operations Guide

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Step-By-Step-Operations Guide

Let’s try the 424 MKIII mixer

Input connections

Powering on

Headphone connection

Routing inputs

To learn how the mixer works, first you need to plug a signal source into one of the 1-8 jacks located at upper top of the unit, in your easy reach.

As an example, we'll use a microphone as the source.

Notes to be read prior to making connections

■Although both XLR-type and 1/4" phone jacks are provided for connection to each of channels 1-4, don't use both jacks on the same channel at the same time.

■Turn all the TRIM and other level controls all the way to the left.

■Turn the EQ controls to their center "flat" position; bring all the faders down; and set all the switches to OFF.

1.Have to hand a dynamic microphone and a set of stereo headphones.

2.Plug the 1/4" plug on your microphone cable into the leftmost MIC/LINE IN jack for channel 1.

3.Turn the 424 MKIII on. The TASCAM logo appears in the display. (The POWER switch is located on the back, beside the power cable.)

4.Plug your headphones into the front PHONES jack, so you can hear the input signal going to the mixer section of the 424 MKIII.

5.Set the channel 1 INPUT select switch to the left (MIC/LINE) position.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Portastudio 424 Mkiii is IntroductionAbout the weld line Three Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette RecorderTape Speed and Track Format Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Type Tape Length Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionPortastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Recorder Controls Rear Panel Connections Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief GuideStep-By-Step-Operations Guide Page Page Tape CUE Page How to record many sources onto a single track How to record a mix onto two tracks simultaneously Recording on more than two tracks simultaneously Direct Page Review Record level Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdownLoading Memo points Using Memory Location PointsMemo Locating the tape To zero To Memo Auto play Repeat Play Operating procedure To interrupt Repeat sequencePreliminary Selecting in and out points PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingPage Actual Auto Punch In/Out Record Auto Review Manual Punch-in Punching-in/out withUsing the remote footswitch RC-30P Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong procedurePage Setting the output level of effect devices Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 MkiiiSetting the mix/balance control on effect devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Troubleshooting Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Problem Possible Cause Problem SolutionPower switch on the rear panel Turns Features and ControlsInput select switches Channels Channels 5Stereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Play key Transport ControlsDisplays Page Cleaning Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Degaussing DemagnetizingCleaning the Capstan Shaft Cleaning the Pinch RollerHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications High Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTNormal Europe USA/CANADAAustralia Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram