Tascam PORTA02 owner manual Recording the stereo backing

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3 Making your first recording

3.6Recording the stereo backing

Now that tracks 1 and 2 are filled with spoken words, we’ll put some backing music behind them. We’ll assume that you’re using a CD player here (of course, it may be an MD player or a cassette player).

NOTE

This is a test recording and will not be used except as a test. However, if you are making recordings for public performance or distribution which include pre-recorded copyright material, you should be aware of the regulations con- cerning copyright in the area where you live. Unauthorized recording of copy- right material may be illegal.

1)Make sure the volume on the amplifier is turned all the way down (it should already be turned down).

2)Take off the headphones and unplug the microphone.

3)Connect the left and right LINE OUT of the CD player to MIC/ LINE inputs 1 and 2 of the Porta03.

4)Set the REC FUNCTION switches of INPUTs 1 and 2 to 3 and 4.

You are now ready to start recording on tracks 3 and 4.

5) Start playing the CD track you will be recording. Adjust the faders so that the +6 meter indicators light on the loudest parts of the CD.

6) Slowly turn up the amplifier volume so that you are listening at a comfortable level.

7) Make the CD ready to play, and make sure that the Porta02 is rewound to the start of the recording.

8)Start recording, and start replaying the CD.

9)When you come to the end of the CD material, stop the CD and Porta02, and rewind the Porta02 tape to the beginning of the recording.

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Contents 9101411800 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Multitrack recording a brief introduction An introduction to the Porta02An introduction to the Porta02 Multitrack recordersMixing down Some safety notes and precautionsPlaying back stereo cassettes Tape cassettesRecord-protecting cassettes Cleaning the pinch roller An introduction to the Porta02 Cleaning the headsParts of the Porta02 Connecting the Porta02What you need to make recordings Parts of the Porta02Parts of the Porta02 Mono switch Parts of the Porta02 Power in and switch Phones jackMIC/LINE Trim 1Tape counter and reset button Power indicatorREC Function switches Output Level controlsCassette compartment Cover Record indicatorTransport controls Making your first recording Setting upGetting ready Making your first recording Set 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 techniques Hints and advanced tipsHints and advanced tips Recording electric guitarsHints and advanced tips Metering When you’re not recordingRecording more than four tracks Recording more than 4 tracksTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSpecifications SpecificationsTeac Corporation
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