Tascam 424MKIII owner manual How to Connect Your Effects Devices

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How to Connect Your Effects Devices

There is no absolute "right" or "wrong" way to do this—there are several ways, each with its own consequences.

CHORUS

LEFT/MONO RIGHT

LEFT

RIGHT

INPUTSOUTPUT

Mono returns: A special feature of the STEREO INPUT allows continuously variable control between left and right if desired: a mono effect connected to 7/MONO will go to 7-8 LEVEL control if nothing is plugged into jack 8.

Patching effects to an input channel: There's no law that says the output of an effects device must be plugged into a STEREO INPUT, either. They can also be plugged into LINE INPUTS just like any other source, if you are cautious about one thing: make sure the EFFECT controls of those channels are set to the off position (turned all the way to the left). Otherwise, you will be sending the output of the effect device back to itself, which is a kind of feedback. If the effect device is a digital delay, feedback has the same effect as a regeneration (number of echoes) control. An advantage of returning effects to a main channel is that you can EQ the effect return.

To record reverb onto a track : Switch the ASSIGN switch to L-R, and adjust the controls for the sound you want. Remember that stereo signals must be recorded onto two tracks to keep their "stereo" effect.

To hear reverb in the headphones but not record the reverb : Set the ASSIGN switch on the stereo channel being used for returning effects to the right/MON position, turning up the LEVEL control on the stereo channel in use.

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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@$