Tascam 424MKIII owner manual

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How to mix down

Connections

Master level

Monitor source

Routing inputs

Playback level

When the 4 tracks are all recorded, the final step is mixing them into a standard stereo format. This procedure is known as Remixing or Mixing down. During this procedure the tracks are blended together and balanced to create the desired sound.

1.Connect the LINE OUTPUT L jack of the 424 MKIII to the left line input of the mixdown deck, and the LINE OUTPUT R jack to the right line input.

2.Raise the MASTER fader to the shaded area between 7 and 8.

3.Set the MONITOR SELECT LINE OUT switch to the L-R position.

4.Set all the INPUT select switches on the input channels to the right TAPE position.

5.Press PLAY and, while listening to the tape play, tentatively set the channel faders.

6.Adjust the PAN controls to set each track's left-to-right position for the desired stereo image. You may also want to use the EQ controls to adjust the individual tracks for the desired tonality. (For using effects, see page 35.)

7.Using the MASTER fader, adjust the overall playback level so the monitor level meter averages around "0" and peaks below "+6".

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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 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 Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUT HighNormal USA/CANADA EuropeAustralia Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram