Tascam 424MKIII owner manual

Page 17

How to make an overdub on track 2

Routing input

Panning

Channel 1 level

Master level

Monitor selection

Locating tape to zero

Track selection

Record level adjustment (TRIM)

Overdubbing entails recording one or more additional tracks on the same tape, while listening to previously recorded tracks using TAPE CUE.

Leave the microphone connected to the channel 1 input. There is no need to repatch it to channel 2 to record on track 2. You can send any mixer input to any track of the recorder through the combination use of PAN and RECORD FUNCTION.

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

2.Turn the channel 1 PAN control all the way to the right (R) position.

3.Bring the channel 1 fader to 7.

4.Bring the MASTER fader to 7.

5.Make sure the MONITOR SELECT LINE OUT switch is still in the MONO position.

6.Press the RTZ key, so the tape will rewind to the beginning of the track 1 recording.

7.Set the TRK 2 RECORD FUNCTION switch to its BUSS R position. The REC 2 indicator will start blinking in the meter.

8.Speak into the mic to check to see meter 2 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 until the meter peaks at no more than +6.

19

Image 17
Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions About the weld line IntroductionPortastudio 424 Mkiii is Three Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette RecorderTape Type Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Speed and Track Format 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 mixdownMemo Using Memory Location PointsLoading Memo points 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 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 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 Normal Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTHigh Australia USA/CANADAEurope Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram