Multitrack Cassette Recorder
The 414 MKII records on readily available standard (Philips) Compact Cassette tape, high bias Type II. The recorder has 4 tracks while the mixer has a stereo output; however, using the Direct Recording feature you can record on any or all of the 4 tracks at one time. For more details, see "Recording on More Than Two Tracks Simultaneously", page 22.
The 414 MKII's dbx Noise Reduction virtually eliminates unwanted tape noise. A special SYNC feature turns off the dbx on track 4 separately, making it possible to record and play back the MIDI sync tones or SMPTE/EBU time code without being affected by the dbx encode/decode. This ensures that the sync tones/code are recorded and played back without unnecessary processing. With proper operating techniques, it is not necessary to leave a guard band between music and sync tone tracks because of the low crosstalk of the TASCAM heads.
■ZERO RETURN promptly brings you back to the beginning of a section of tape, selected by resetting the tape counter.
■The tape speed can be increased or decreased with the PITCH CONTROL dial in both playback and record, to match pitch or for special effects.
Track Format and Tape Recommendations
Tape Speed and Track Format
The Portastudio 414 MKII records/plays at 9.5 cm/sec
It also employs a discrete
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