Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Recording on more than two tracks simultaneously Direct

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·Set the MONITOR SELECT LINE OUT switch to L-R or MONO, and set the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE switch to TAPE CUE if you need to hear tape tracks or MIDI virtual tracks.

Recording is the same procedure as for one track. In the example above, set both the TRK 3 and TRK 4 RECORD FUNCTION switches to BUSS to record on tracks 3 and 4 simultaneously.

Restrictions : The 424 MKIII mixer section has only two main mixes, Left and Right. For this reason, you can record only two tracks at once while you're recording a mix of instruments (for example, two instruments on track 1, three instruments on track 2). Also, you can record a mix only on combinations or even/odd numbered tracks (1 & 2, 1 & 4, 2 & 3 etc.). If the TRK 1 and TRK 3 RECORD FUNCTION switches are set to BUSS, the two tracks will both record the same mix.

Recording the stereo channels (5-6 and 7-8) : Channels 5 and 6 can be used to add additional signals to the L and R mixes. The input for these channels can be odd-numbered inputs 1 through 5 (channel 5) and even-numbered inputs 2 through 6 (channel 6).

Note that if one of the inputs 1 through 4 is selected for use with its appropriately-numbered channel, as well as with channel 5 or 6, the signal level will be doubled, as it is being mixed through two channels together.

Use the stereo channels 7 and 8 to add additional signal sources to the mix. These channels are automatically panned left and right respectively, so you may want to use them with a pre-panned source, such as the stereo outputs of a multi-timbral synthesizer, or a stereo effects unit.

Recording on more than two tracks simultaneously : DIRECT

It is possible to record on three or four tracks at the same time by using the DIRECT position of the RECORD FUNCTION switches. In Direct recording, each track gets its signal from a single mixer channel only — Track 3 from channel 3, etc.

·When using DIRECT, the MASTER fader has no effect on the record level. It only affects the level going to the headphones/monitor speakers. Use the CHANNEL FADER only to set record levels.

·Even when using DIRECT, a channel still goes to the Left/Right mix. If you record another track with BUSS L or BUSS R at the same time, you must check your PAN settings. For example, you can record a vocal DIRECT onto Track 3, and record multiple instruments on Track 1 via BUSS L at the same time. But Channel 3's PAN control must be turned hard right, otherwise you'll wind up with vocals "bleeding through" onto Track 1's instruments.

·DIRECT can be used anytime you want to record a single channel to a single track.

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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 Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30 TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Problem SolutionFeatures and Controls Power switch on the rear panel TurnsInput select switches Channels Channels 5Stereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Transport Controls Play keyDisplays Page Optional Accessories Care and Maintenance CleaningCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Degaussing DemagnetizingCleaning the Pinch Roller Cleaning the Capstan ShaftHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications Normal Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTHigh Australia USA/CANADAEurope Block Diagram Level Diagram 424@$
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