Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions | 3 | Using Effects with the |
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Introduction | 4 | PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII | |
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 | Setting the mix/balance control |
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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 |
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Track Format and Tape Recommendations | TASCAM | 37 | |
PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII Brief Guide | Troubleshooting | 38 | |
Features and Controls | |||
Let's try the 424 MKIII mixer | 15 | 424 MKIII Mixer |
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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 |
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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 | Optional Accessories | 47 | |
Loading MEMO points | 25 | Care and Maintenance | |
Locating the tape | 26 | How the dbx Works | 49 |
Repeat Play | 27 | Specifications | |
Block Diagram | |||
Preliminary | 28 | Level Diagram | 55 |
Rehearsal and auto in/out procedures | 29 |
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Manual | 31 |
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Bouncing Tracks |
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