Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Table Of Contents

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Table Of Contents

Safety Instructions

3

Using Effects with the

 

Introduction

4

PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII

35-36

The Recording System

5

Setting effect send levels

35

The three steps to multitrack

5

Setting the output level of effect devices

35

Understanding the Mixer

6-7

Setting the mix/balance control

 

Signal flow in the 424 MKIII mixer

6

on effect devices

35

Tape cue monitor system

7

How to connect your effects devices

36

Multitrack Cassette Recorder

8

Syncing MIDI-TapeUsing the

 

Track Format and Tape Recommendations

9-10

TASCAM MTS-30

37

PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII Brief Guide

11-14

Troubleshooting

38

Step-By-Step Operations Guide

15-24

Features and Controls

39-45

Let's try the 424 MKIII mixer

15

424 MKIII Mixer

 

How to record on track 1

16

Input section

40

Track 1 playback through TAPE CUE

18

Stereo input section

41

How to make an overdub on track 2

19

Monitor section

41

How to record tracks 3 and 4

20

Master section

41

How to record many sources onto a

 

Output section

41

single track

20

424 MKIII Recorder

 

How to record a mix onto two tracks

 

Cassette loading and dbx system

42

simultaneously

21

Transport controls

43

Recording on more than two tracks

 

Track controls

44

simultaneously : DIRECT

22

Displays

44

How to mix down

23

Autolocators

44

Using Memory Location Points

25-26

Optional Accessories

47

Loading MEMO points

25

Care and Maintenance

48-49

Locating the tape

26

How the dbx Works

49

Repeat Play

27

Specifications

50-52

PUNCH-IN or INSERT Recording

28-32

Block Diagram

53-54

Preliminary

28

Level Diagram

55

Rehearsal and auto in/out procedures

29

 

 

Manual punch-in

31

 

 

Bouncing Tracks (Ping-Pong)

33-34

 

 

Ping-pong procedure

33

 

 

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"The following marking is located on the bottom of the unit."

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your records.

Model number Serial number

WARNING: TO PRIVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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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@$