Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Recording System, Three Steps to Multitrack

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The Recording System

The PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII is a complete audio production facility in a single box. It is divided into two major sections: a full-function mixer and an 4-channel, multitrack cassette recorder.

To complete the recording system, you'll additionally need these: Input devices (microphones, instruments), Output devices (headphones), 2 track recorder, Effects processors, etc.

The Three Steps to Multitrack

In TRACKING and Overdubbing, the mixer inputs are usually microphones or instruments, going to different tracks of the recorder.

In OVERDUBBING, the MONITOR section and TAPE CUE of the mixer must be used to listen to previous tracks while you record new ones, so there is a two-way flow through the console.

In MIXDOWN, signal comes from the multitrack and is sent to an external 2-track recorder.

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Contents 424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions About the weld line IntroductionPortastudio 424 Mkiii is Three Steps to Multitrack Recording SystemUnderstanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii MixerTape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette RecorderTape Type Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Speed and Track Format Tape Length Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionPortastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Recorder Controls Rear Panel Connections Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief GuideStep-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 Review Record level Using channels 5 and 6 with alternative inputs at mixdownMemo Using Memory Location PointsLoading Memo points Locating the tape To zero To Memo Auto play Repeat Play Operating procedure To interrupt Repeat sequencePreliminary Selecting in and out points PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingPage Actual Auto Punch In/Out Record Auto Review Manual Punch-in Punching-in/out withUsing the remote footswitch RC-30P Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong procedurePage 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 Troubleshooting Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Problem Possible Cause Problem SolutionPower switch on the rear panel Turns Features and ControlsInput select switches Channels Channels 5Stereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Play key Transport ControlsDisplays Page Cleaning Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Degaussing DemagnetizingCleaning the Capstan Shaft Cleaning the Pinch RollerHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape PathSpecifications Normal Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTHigh Australia USA/CANADAEurope Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram