Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Mkiii Recorder

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24.EFFECT 1 SEND jack : The signal available at this jack comes from post-fader, for connection to effects devices. Nominal level is –10 dBV (0.3 V).

25.EFFECT 2 SEND /TAPE CUE OUT jack: This jack is for connection to an additional effects device, or to a studio speaker amplifier. The signal source is determined by the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE select switch (# 20). Nominal output level is –10 dBV (0.3 V).

26.TAPE OUTPUTS 1-4:These jacks get signal directly from the tape (jack 1 from track 1, jack 2 from track 2, and so on). Use them if you want to mix the tape down with an external mixer or to make a backup copy of your master 4-track onto another tape recorder.

Sync tones recorded on track 4 are sent out of jack 4, for MIDI instruments to play synced up to the tape.

27.PHONES jack (on the front panel): Connect any stereo headphones with a 1/4" stereo TRS 3-conductor plug to this jack.

28.REMOTE PUNCH IN/OUT jack: For connection to an optional RC-30P remote footswitch.

424 MKIII RECORDER

Cassette Loading and dbx System

29.Cassette compartment door: To access the cassette compartment for inserting or removing a cassette, or cleaning the heads, etc., lift the door, using the tab at the lower right corner of the door. Once a cassette is inserted, be sure to close the door to prevent objects, dust or liquids from falling into the tape path.

Tape path components

30.DBX NR switch: When this switch is set to its ON position, the built-in dbx noise reduction system for all 4 tracks is turned on. This is the normal position for all recording and playback.

When it is set to the SYNC position, Track 4 is disconnected from the dbx system, so the process does not affect the sync signals going to and from track 4, but tracks 1-3 still go through the dbx encode/decode process. Use the SYNC position for recording and playback of FSK sync or SMPTE time code.

The OFF position turns off the dbx noise reduction completely. Use this position when playing back tapes made with no noise reduction, or with Dolby B type NR.

The dbx NR system provides a net noise reduction (broadband, not just hiss) of about 30 dB, and also permits a net gain in tape headroom of about 10 dB, allowing recordings over a 90 dB dynamic range.

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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 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 Normal Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTHigh Australia USA/CANADAEurope Block Diagram Level Diagram 424@$
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