Step-By-Step-Operations Guide | Tascam 424MKIII specs

Step-By-Step-Operations Guide

Let’s try the 424 MKIII mixer

Input connections

Powering on

Headphone connection

Routing inputs

To learn how the mixer works, first you need to plug a signal source into one of the 1-8 jacks located at upper top of the unit, in your easy reach.

As an example, we'll use a microphone as the source.

Notes to be read prior to making connections

■Although both XLR-type and 1/4" phone jacks are provided for connection to each of channels 1-4, don't use both jacks on the same channel at the same time.

■Turn all the TRIM and other level controls all the way to the left.

■Turn the EQ controls to their center "flat" position; bring all the faders down; and set all the switches to OFF.

1.Have to hand a dynamic microphone and a set of stereo headphones.

2.Plug the 1/4" plug on your microphone cable into the leftmost MIC/LINE IN jack for channel 1.

3.Turn the 424 MKIII on. The TASCAM logo appears in the display. (The POWER switch is located on the back, beside the power cable.)

4.Plug your headphones into the front PHONES jack, so you can hear the input signal going to the mixer section of the 424 MKIII.

5.Set the channel 1 INPUT select switch to the left (MIC/LINE) position.

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Tascam 424MKIII owner manual Step-By-Step-Operations Guide

Contents

424@$ Table Of Contents Safety Instructions Portastudio 424 Mkiii is IntroductionAbout the weld line Three Steps to Multitrack Recording System Understanding the Mixer Signal Flow in the 424 Mkiii Mixer Tape Cue Monitor System Rehearsal Multitrack Cassette Recorder Tape Speed and Track Format Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape Type Tape Length Accidental Erase/Record Protection Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Recorder Controls Rear Panel Connections Portastudio 424 Mkiii Brief Guide Step-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 mixdown Loading Memo points Using Memory Location PointsMemo Locating the tape To zero To Memo Auto play Repeat Play Operating procedure To interrupt Repeat sequence Preliminary Selecting in and out points PUNCH-IN or Insert RecordingPage Actual Auto Punch In/Out Record Auto Review Manual Punch-in Punching-in/out with Using the remote footswitch RC-30P Bouncing Tracks Ping-Pong Ping-pong procedurePage Setting the output level of effect devices Using Effects With the Portastudio 424 MkiiiSetting the mix/balance control on effect devices How to Connect Your Effects Devices Troubleshooting Syncing MIDI-Tape−Using the Tascam MTS-30Problem Possible Cause Problem Solution Power switch on the rear panel Turns Features and ControlsInput select switches Channels Channels 5 Stereo Input Section Mkiii Recorder Play key Transport Controls Displays Page Cleaning Optional Accessories Care and MaintenanceCleaning the Heads and Tape Guides Degaussing Demagnetizing Cleaning the Capstan Shaft Cleaning the Pinch RollerHow the dbx Works Degaussing the Tape Path Specifications High Effect 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTNormal Europe USA/CANADAAustralia Block Diagram 424@$ Level Diagram