Tascam 424MKIII owner manual

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Panning

Channel level

Master level

Monitor selection

TRIM adjustment

Listening level

How to record on track 1

Loading a cassette

Getting past the leader tape

6.Turn the channel 1 PAN control all the way to the left.

7.Raise the channel fader to "7" on the scale.

8.Raise the MASTER fader to "7".

9.Set the MONITOR SELECT LINE OUT switch to the left (L-R) position.

10.While speaking into the microphone, turn the TRIM control in channel 1 to the right/MIC until the monitor level meter reads around "0" in average.

11.Slowly turn the MONITOR LEVEL control to the right. You will hear your voice in the left side of the headphones.

When using a line level source (such as electronic instruments) instead of the mic, the TRIM does not need to be turned up very far, if at all.

As a trial, let's record your voice on tape.

1.Have in hand a new cassette tape (Type II, C-90 length or shorter).

2.Open the cassette door using the tab on the right of the door. Insert the cassette tape, and close the cassette door.

3.Press PLAY and allow the tape to run for about 5 seconds. This will run the tape leader onto the takeup reel, and put the beginning of the tape in front of the heads.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions About the weld line IntroductionPortastudio 424 Mkiii is Recording System Three Steps to MultitrackSignal Flow in the 424 Mkiii Mixer Understanding the MixerTape Cue Monitor System Multitrack Cassette Recorder RehearsalTape Type Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Speed and Track Format Accidental Erase/Record Protection Tape LengthPortastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Recorder Controls Rear Panel ConnectionsStep-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 Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdown Review Record levelMemo Using Memory Location PointsLoading Memo points Locating the tape To zero To Memo Auto play Operating procedure To interrupt Repeat sequence Repeat PlayPUNCH-IN or Insert Recording Preliminary Selecting in and out pointsPage Actual Auto Punch In/Out Auto Review Manual Punch-in Punching-in/out with RecordUsing the remote footswitch RC-30P Ping-pong procedure Bouncing Tracks Ping-PongPage Setting the mix/balance control on effect devices Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 MkiiiSetting the output level of effect devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Problem Possible Cause Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Troubleshooting Problem SolutionInput select switches Channels Features and ControlsPower switch on the rear panel Turns Channels 5Stereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Transport Controls Play keyDisplays Page Cleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning Degaussing DemagnetizingHow the dbx Works Cleaning the Pinch RollerCleaning the Capstan Shaft Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications Normal Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTHigh Australia USA/CANADAEurope Block Diagram Level Diagram 424@$