Tascam 424MKIII owner manual

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6.Use channel faders 1 through 3 to make any necessary level adjustments. You may want to repeat this step several times to get the balance correct.

7.When the balance is right and the level is peaking at no more than +6 on the track 4 meter, stop and rewind the tape to the beginning of the track.

8.Hold RECORD and press PLAY. The REC 4 indicator that was blinking will turn on solid and track 4 will record a copy of what is on tracks 1-3.

9.You'll hear the mix being recorded on track 4 in the headphones.

10.Once the recording is done, press STOP.

11.The REC 4 indicator will now be blinking as before. Turn that off by setting the RECORD FUNCTION switch for track 4 to SAFE.

When bouncing tracks, remember that live material can be added from channels 5 and 6, as well as from 7-8. Channels 5 and 6 can use the signal sources connected to inputs 1 through 4, using the INPUT switches for channels 5 and 6.

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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@$