Tascam PORTA02 owner manual Recording the first track, Set the REC Function switch of Input 1 to

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3 Making your first recording

3.4Recording the first track

1)Set the REC FUNCTION switch of INPUT 1 to 1.

You are now ready to record on track 1. Make sure the REC FUNC- TION switch of INPUT 2 is set to SAFE, so you don’t record on it by accident.

2) Press the RECORD key (which will also press the PLAY key) and start recording the first spoken track.

If the level as shown by the meters now seems a little high, you can “back off” on the fader a little.

3)When you have finished (try to keep speaking for at least a minute), press the STOP key.

4)Rewind the tape to the 000 mark.

5) Start playing the tape, and adjust the LEVEL and PAN controls of track 1 so that you can hear clearly what you have just recorded.

Note that meter 2 now shows the level of the tape replay on the right

LINE OUT, rather than what is being input to the tape.

NOTE

You may notice a difference between the sound you hear when you replay the tape and the sound you hear when you are recording. This is perfectly nor- mal, and is due to the way that the Porta02 lets you hear previously-recorded material.

6)Rewind and replay the tape again, listening carefully to your recording.

7)Rewind and re-record the track as many times as you think necessary.

Of course, this is only a test, so it doesn’t matter too much, but when you’re making a real recording, it’s important to make the recording as good as possible.

8) When you’re happy with the recording, set the REC FUNCTION switch of INPUT 1 to SAFE.

If you replay now, both meters will now show off-tape monitoring

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Contents 9101411800 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Multitrack recorders An introduction to the Porta02Multitrack recording a brief introduction An introduction to the Porta02Mixing down Some safety notes and precautionsTape cassettes Record-protecting cassettesPlaying back stereo cassettes Cleaning the pinch roller An introduction to the Porta02 Cleaning the headsParts of the Porta02 Connecting the Porta02Parts of the Porta02 What you need to make recordingsParts of the Porta02 Trim 1 Parts of the Porta02 Power in and switch Phones jackMono switch MIC/LINEOutput Level controls Power indicatorTape counter and reset button REC Function switchesRecord indicator Transport controlsCassette compartment Cover Making your first recording Setting upMaking your first recording Getting readySet both Trim controls to the Line position Setting the levelRecording the first track Set the REC Function switch of Input 1 toRecording the next track Recording the stereo backing Mixdown Making your first recording Recording electric guitars Hints and advanced tipsRecording techniques Hints and advanced tipsRecording more than 4 tracks When you’re not recordingHints and advanced tips Metering Recording more than four tracksTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSpecifications SpecificationsTeac Corporation
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