Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Specifications

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Specifications

Mechanical Characteristics

Tape:

Track Format:

Head Configuration:

Motor:

Tape Speed:

Pitch Control:

Wow and Flutter:

Fast Winding Time:

Dimensions (W H D)

Weight:

Electrical Characteristics

Mixer Section

MIC/LINE INPUT, Ch.1-4

(XLR type connector x 4)

Input Impedance:

Nominal Input Level:

Maximum Input Level:

MIC/LINE INPUT, Ch.1-6

(1/4" phone jack x 6)

Input Impedance:

Nominal Input Level:

Maximum Input Level:

STEREO INPUT, Ch.7-8 (1/4" phone jack x 2)

Input Impedance: Nominal Input Level: Maximum Input Level:

SUB INPUT (RCA jack x 2) Input Impedance: Nominal Input Level: Maximum Input Level:

LINE OUTPUT (RCA jack x 2) Output Impedance: Nominal Output Level: Minimum Load Impedance:

EFFECT 1 SEND (1/4" phone jack) Output Impedance: Nominal Output Level: Minimum Load Impedance:

Compact Cassette (C-30 to 90), High-Bias (CrO2)

4-track/4-channel

4-channel record/play (permalloy) x 1

4-channel erase (ferrite) x 1 DC servo motor x 1

Switchable two speeds: 9.5 cm/sec. (3-3/4 ips) and 4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 ips), ± 1%

± 12 % (approx.)

0.06% WRMS at 4.8 cm/sec.,

0.05% WRMS at 9.5 cm/sec.

120 sec. (approx.) with C-60

419 x 115 x 357 mm (16-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 14-1/16")

4.9 kg (10.8 lbs.)

3.6k ohms

–60 dBV (1mV) (MIC position) –20 dBV (0.1 V) (LINE position) +3 dBV (1.4 V) at Trim Min.

5.6k ohms

–50 dBV (3mV) (MIC position) –10 dBV (0.3 V) (LINE position) +10 dBV (3 V) at Trim Min.

10k ohms

–10 dBV (0.3 V) +10 dBV (3 V)

10k ohms

–10 dBV (0.3 V) +10 dBV (3 V)

100 ohms

–10 dBV (0.3 V) 2k ohms

100 ohms

–10 dBV (0.3 V) 2k ohms

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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@$