Tascam 424MKIII owner manual

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Resetting the counter

Selecting tracks

Mic level adjustment

Beginning to record

Stopping recording

Putting track into "Safe"

4.Press the COUNTER RESET switch, so you can use the RTZ (Return-To-Zero) function to get back to this point.

5.Set the RECORD FUNCTION switch for TRK 1 to its BUSS L position. The REC "1" indicator will start blinking in the display window, indicating track 1 is in Record Ready mode.

6.Speak into the mic. You will see meter 1 move. If no level or too low a level is shown, continue to speak into the mic and slowly turn the channel 1 TRIM control to the right/MIC until the meter peaks at no more than "+6".

7.Hold RECORD and press PLAY to initiate recording. The REC "1" indicator that was blinking in the meter will turn on solid, indicating track 1 is in Record mode.

8.Speak into the mic.

9.Press STOP to stop the tape and finish recording.

10.The REC "1" indicator in the meter should now be blinking as before. Set the RECORD FUNCTION switch for TRK1 to its SAFE position.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Introduction Portastudio 424 Mkiii isAbout the weld line Three Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette RecorderTrack Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Speed and Track FormatTape 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 mixdownUsing Memory Location Points Loading Memo 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 Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 Mkiii Setting the output level of effect devicesSetting the mix/balance control on effect devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Problem Solution Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Troubleshooting Problem Possible CauseChannels 5 Features and ControlsPower switch on the rear panel Turns Input select switches ChannelsStereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Play key Transport ControlsDisplays Page Degaussing Demagnetizing Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning the Heads and Tape GuidesDegaussing the Tape Path Cleaning the Pinch RollerCleaning the Capstan Shaft How the dbx WorksSpecifications Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUT HighNormal USA/CANADA EuropeAustralia Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram