Tascam 424MKIII Review Record level, Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdown

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Record level

8.When the signal balance, level, and tonality sound right, rewind the tape, and press PLAY again to check the result.

9.Rewind the multitrack tape again. Put a blank tape in the mixdown deck and let it play for 5 seconds, then stop it and reset the mixdown deck's counter to zero.

10.Press PLAY on the 424 MKIII.

11.Put the mixdown deck into its "Record Ready" mode, and adjust its input level controls for the desired record level.

12.Rewind the multitrack tape to the beginning of the recording.

13.Put the mixdown deck into Record mode then press PLAY on the 424 MKIII.

14.When recording is done, stop both machines, rewind the mixdown tape and listen to it.

If the mixdown tape does not sound right, make the necessary corrections and re-do from the beginning.

Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdown:

When channels 1 through 4 are being used to replay previously- recorded tape tracks, channels 5 and 6 can be used to add signals received at the MIC/LINE INPUTS of channels 1–4.

Set the INPUT switch for channel 5 to 1 or 3 or 5, and the INPUT switch for channel 6 to 2 or 4 or 6.

These signals will appear in the final stereo mix. Use the PAN control to position them in the desired stereo position.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Portastudio 424 Mkiii is IntroductionAbout the weld line Recording System Three Steps to MultitrackSignal Flow in the 424 Mkiii Mixer Understanding the MixerTape Cue Monitor System Multitrack Cassette Recorder RehearsalTape Speed and Track Format Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Type 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 levelLoading Memo points Using Memory Location PointsMemo 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 output level of effect devices Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 MkiiiSetting the mix/balance control on 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 High Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTNormal Europe USA/CANADAAustralia Block Diagram Level Diagram 424@$