Tascam 424MKIII Bedienungsanleitung

OWNER’S MANUAL424@$3D0023100A

10Accidental Erase/Record ProtectionTo protect a finished master tape, it is necessaryto punch out both record protect tabs. Eventhough you are record

Ch 7-8STEREO INPUT: Connect any stereoline-level signal (such an effectreturn or electronic instrument)here. Alternatively, you canconnect two mono li

13Recorder Controls RECORD FUNCTION 1-4 : These controlwhich track(s) will be recorded when themaster RECORD and the PLAY key ispressed, and choose wh

Input connectionsPowering onHeadphone connectionRouting inputsLet’s try the 424 MKIII mixerTo learn how the mixer works, first you need to plug a sign

PanningChannel levelMaster levelMonitor selectionTRIM adjustmentListening level6. Turn the channel 1 PAN control all the way to the left.7. Raise the

Resetting the counterSelecting tracksMic level adjustmentBeginning to recordStopping recordingPutting track into "Safe"4. Press the COUNTER

Switching TAPE CUE onMonitor selectionLocating tape to zeroBegin to playListening leveladjustmentRouting tape signals toTAPE CUEStop playTrack 1 playb

19Routing inputPanningChannel 1 levelMaster levelMonitor selectionLocating tape to zeroTrack selectionRecord level adjustment(TRIM)How to make an over

20How to record tracks 3 and 4How to record many sources onto a single track9. Hold RECORD and press PLAY to initiate recording. The REC "2"

21How to record a mix onto two tracks simultaneouslyœ Set the PAN control of each channel to the same setting, forexample :In this example, all instru

2Safety Instructions 3Introduction 4The Recording System 5The three steps to multitrack 5Understanding the Mixer 6-7Signal flow in the 424 MKIII mixer

22Recording on more than two tracks simultaneously : DIRECT∑ Set the MONITOR SELECT LINE OUT switch to L-R or MONO, andset the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE switc

23ConnectionsMaster levelMonitor sourceRouting inputsPlayback levelHow to mix downWhen the 4 tracks are all recorded, the final step is mixing them in

24ReviewRecord level8. When the signal balance, level, and tonality sound right, rewindthe tape, and press PLAY again to check the result.9. Rewind th

25Using Memory Location PointsMEMO 1MEMO 2Establishing new MEMOsRecalculation of MEMOsChecking MEMO pointsErasingLoading MEMO pointsTwo autolocation p

26To zeroTo MEMO 1To MEMO 2Auto playLocating the tapePress the RTZ key to fast wind the tape to the counter zero point.If you press COUNTER RESET duri

27Repeat PlayOperating procedureTo interrupt REPEATsequenceNote 1Note 2The REPEAT function provides a "Playback Loop" or "Block Repeat&

28PUNCH-IN or INSERT RecordingSelecting in and out points"Punching in" or "insert recording" is recording over a small sectionof p

29Rehearsing Punch-in(Insert) recordingStoring the punch-in andout points into memoryRehearsal and Auto In/Out ProceduresYou can rehearse your punch-i

30When the tape reaches the preset punch-out point, you will beable to hear the old material existing on track 2, letting you checkthat the new materi

31Manual Punch-in8. Press the AUTO PUNCH switch. "RHSL" will turn off and "AUTO"will start blinking in the display.9. Press PLAY.W

3Safety InstructionsCAUTION:• Read all of these Instructions.• Save these Instructions for later use.• Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on

32Using the remotefootswitch (RC-30P)If you are recording alone and are too busy playing an instrument topush the switches, the optional remote footsw

33The recording capability of the PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII is not limitedto four tracks. You can "bounce" or combine tracks you have recordedto

346. Use channel faders 1 through 3 to make any necessary leveladjustments. You may want to repeat this step several times toget the balance correct.7

Using Effects With the PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII35Effects and signal processing are areas whereyou can really start to have fun customizing yoursound, and

36To record reverb onto a track : Switch theASSIGN switch to L-R, and adjust thecontrols for the sound you want. Rememberthat stereo signals must be r

Problem SolutionOld tracks are always recorded along Use the TAPE CUE section instead of the with new material. main mixer for monitoring previous tr

424 MKIII MIXER1. POWER switch (on the rear panel): Turns the424 MKIII on and off.2. Power connector: Connect the power adaptorfor the 424 MKIII to th

11. EFFECT 1 send controls: These controls gettheir signal from a point just after thechannel fader (i.e., "post fader send") androute the c

42424 MKIII RECORDER29. Cassette compartment door: To access thecassette compartment for inserting orremoving a cassette, or cleaning the heads,etc.,

This can be used to save slightly out-of-tuneparts, or to create sound effects such asflanging. Note that if you record with the dialat its maximum or

Using this manual : To get the most out of your424 MKIII, please take the time to read throughthis manual. Some time spent now will keep youfrom overl

44Autolocators41. Monitor level meters: These show the levelin the monitor mix selected by the MONITORswitches (#18). The meters are "Pre" (

464549. CLEAR key: Turns off the REHEARSAL andAUTO PUNCH IN/OUT functions (pp.30-31).50. COUNTER RESET switch: This resets theCOUNTER to "0000&qu

47Optional AccessoriesTZ-261 Cleaning Kit (Except U.S.)HC-1 Head Cleaner & RC-1 Rubber Cleaner(U.S.only) Head DemagnetizerRC-30P Remote Footswitch

49The dbx is a wide-band compression-expansionsystem which provides a net noise reduction(broadband, not just hiss) of a little more than 30 dB. In ad

50SpecificationsMechanical CharacteristicsTape: Compact Cassette (C-30 to 90), High-Bias (CrO2)Track Format: 4-track/4-channelHead Configuration: 4-c

EFFECT 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUT (1/4" phone jack)Output Impedance: 100 ohmsNominal Output Level: –10 dBV (0.3 V)Minimum Load Impedance: 2k ohmsTAPE OU

52419mm115mm51mm4mm357mm351mmOthersPower RequirementsUSA/CANADA: 120 V AC, 60 HzU.K./EUROPE: 230 V AC, 50 HzAUSTRALIA: 240 V AC, 50 HzPower Consumptio

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55Level Diagram424@$TEAC CORPORATION3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan Phone: (0422) 52-5082TEAC AMERICA, INC. 7733 Telegraph Road

5The PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII is a complete audioproduction facility in a single box. It is dividedinto two major sections: a full-function mixer andan 4

6jacks. This is the most important signal route inthe mixer and is called "Main Mix".The illustration below shows how input signalspass thro

7Tape Cue Monitor SystemThe TAPE CUE mix and MONITOR switches arealso crucial for successful multitrack recording,because they control what you hear i

8∑ A three-point autolocator (MEMO/LOC 1 and 2and RTZ) lets the tape STOP at, or PLAY frompreset points.∑ REPEAT allows a section to be played overand

9Tape Speed and Track FormatThe Portastudio 424 MKIII uses a HIGH speed of9.5 cm/sec. (3-3/4 inches per second) which is twotimes (2X) the normal spee