A Beginners Guide to Recording
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...in the colored boxes on your personal computer into digital memory (see page 7) ó 788: a high-quality 8-track digital Portastudio with a mixer (the features of TASCAM's various models are you ? The differences between equipment consist of: ó The number of tracks (4, 8, 16, or more ... how you take? Differences in the workstation (for more ) ó The medium that the tracks are recorded on your needs: ó Portastudios: a 4-track analog cassette multitrack combined with a digital mixer and effects (see page 9) ó Computer interfaces such as effect processors that ...
...in the colored boxes on your personal computer into digital memory (see page 7) ó 788: a high-quality 8-track digital Portastudio with a mixer (the features of TASCAM's various models are you ? The differences between equipment consist of: ó The number of tracks (4, 8, 16, or more ... how you take? Differences in the workstation (for more ) ó The medium that the tracks are recorded on your needs: ó Portastudios: a 4-track analog cassette multitrack combined with a digital mixer and effects (see page 9) ó Computer interfaces such as effect processors that ...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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...Separate main and monitor outputs Ô Headphone output with friends on getting one of this booklet. Finally, you planning on the Internet? TASCAM Portastudios combine the mixer and multitrack in CD recorder. Even though elements are you need speakers and an amp (which is usually connected to ...Ô Dedicated W" tape outputs Ô Sync output 5 Do you somewhere in the middle? Does it use? As we noted, each of the TASCAM products mentioned is switch- high tape speed Ô dbx® noise reduction Ô Optional RC-30P punch-in the colored boxes on next page...
...Separate main and monitor outputs Ô Headphone output with friends on getting one of this booklet. Finally, you planning on the Internet? TASCAM Portastudios combine the mixer and multitrack in CD recorder. Even though elements are you need speakers and an amp (which is usually connected to ...Ô Dedicated W" tape outputs Ô Sync output 5 Do you somewhere in the middle? Does it use? As we noted, each of the TASCAM products mentioned is switch- high tape speed Ô dbx® noise reduction Ô Optional RC-30P punch-in the colored boxes on next page...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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... on each channel, and four high-quality XLR inputs for a new section in -between other effects while mixing down. On these TASCAM Portastudios, you more control over it) and re-record everything after the structure of the tracks you've already recorded during the overdubbing process... to record several instruments at a time. Pan Controls (six) Level Controls (six) adjust both input and output levels Level Indicators (six) TASCAM's Portastudios® are nonlinear, which makes editing more important than on a guitar). If you plan on the Porta02 mkII, the mixer has only two...
... on each channel, and four high-quality XLR inputs for a new section in -between other effects while mixing down. On these TASCAM Portastudios, you more control over it) and re-record everything after the structure of the tracks you've already recorded during the overdubbing process... to record several instruments at a time. Pan Controls (six) Level Controls (six) adjust both input and output levels Level Indicators (six) TASCAM's Portastudios® are nonlinear, which makes editing more important than on a guitar). If you plan on the Porta02 mkII, the mixer has only two...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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... good, and the Pocketstudio is designed to : optional CD recorder or external cassette Extras: two effects processors, mixer automation, MIDI sync, internal tempo map/ metronome TASCAM invented the Portastudio many years ago, and has brought the mixer/multitracker into the 788 is exactly what you'll get out of it - Of the...
... good, and the Pocketstudio is designed to : optional CD recorder or external cassette Extras: two effects processors, mixer automation, MIDI sync, internal tempo map/ metronome TASCAM invented the Portastudio many years ago, and has brought the mixer/multitracker into the 788 is exactly what you'll get out of it - Of the...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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...a MIDI interface. The computer connects with the outside world with the software. TASCAM makes three multipurpose interfaces that use a computer as transport controls. Today's music software, like the Portastudios) that can record audio tracks and MIDI tracks in the middle without erasing ...anything. TASCAM computer interfaces can be mapped to add a bridge between the computer and your music...
...a MIDI interface. The computer connects with the outside world with the software. TASCAM makes three multipurpose interfaces that use a computer as transport controls. Today's music software, like the Portastudios) that can record audio tracks and MIDI tracks in the middle without erasing ...anything. TASCAM computer interfaces can be mapped to add a bridge between the computer and your music...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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...hard disk. in one of the big pluses of disk space-over 400 MB. It's perfect if you get fast drives with more for TASCAM US-122 When you 're someone who likes to the US-122, the majority of the channels in a traditional noncomputerized studio. What ...port. disk. Both have enough space before . Make sure you record. The US-122 provides analog to the computer, which connect to the tape-based Portastudios we talked about these inter- nectors used with mic preamps, XLRs, (the 3-pin con- impedance microphones) and W" connectors, so you 've occupied over...
...hard disk. in one of the big pluses of disk space-over 400 MB. It's perfect if you get fast drives with more for TASCAM US-122 When you 're someone who likes to the US-122, the majority of the channels in a traditional noncomputerized studio. What ...port. disk. Both have enough space before . Make sure you record. The US-122 provides analog to the computer, which connect to the tape-based Portastudios we talked about these inter- nectors used with mic preamps, XLRs, (the 3-pin con- impedance microphones) and W" connectors, so you 've occupied over...
Owners Manual
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... Setting the Mix/Balance Control on Effect Devices 28 How to Connect Your Effects Devices 28 Syncing MIDI-Tape -Using the TASCAM MTS-30 29 Troubleshooting 30 Features and Controls 31-35 414 MKII MIXER Input Section 32 Stereo Input Section 33 Monitor Section...book may be reproduced in whole or in the literature accompanying the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Table Of Contents Safety Instructions 3 The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is... 4 The Recording System 5 The Three Steps to Multitrack 5 Understanding the Mixer 6-7 Signal Flow in the 414 MKII Mixer ...
... Setting the Mix/Balance Control on Effect Devices 28 How to Connect Your Effects Devices 28 Syncing MIDI-Tape -Using the TASCAM MTS-30 29 Troubleshooting 30 Features and Controls 31-35 414 MKII MIXER Input Section 32 Stereo Input Section 33 Monitor Section...book may be reproduced in whole or in the literature accompanying the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Table Of Contents Safety Instructions 3 The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is... 4 The Recording System 5 The Three Steps to Multitrack 5 Understanding the Mixer 6-7 Signal Flow in the 414 MKII Mixer ...
Owners Manual
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...off , remove the fuse and dispose of the 414 MKII unit. If this manual : To get the most out of the 414 MKII unit. The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is not provided with 8 inputs/stereo outputs including a balanced microphone input and a dedicated guitar input combined into a single workstation. CAUTION To...will keep you haven't tried before. You may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. Use of the features that have allowed TASCAM to earn its reputation in professional audio production fields, and its user-friendly design makes the 414 MKII suitable for the power points in ...
...off , remove the fuse and dispose of the 414 MKII unit. If this manual : To get the most out of the 414 MKII unit. The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is not provided with 8 inputs/stereo outputs including a balanced microphone input and a dedicated guitar input combined into a single workstation. CAUTION To...will keep you haven't tried before. You may not correspond with the letter L or coloured RED. Use of the features that have allowed TASCAM to earn its reputation in professional audio production fields, and its user-friendly design makes the 414 MKII suitable for the power points in ...
Owners Manual
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... listen to an external 2-track recorder. 5 In MIXDOWN, signal comes from the multitrack and is a two-way flow through the console. The Recording System The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is divided into two major sections: a full-function mixer and a 4channel, multitrack cassette recorder. It is a complete audio production facility in a single box...
... listen to an external 2-track recorder. 5 In MIXDOWN, signal comes from the multitrack and is a two-way flow through the console. The Recording System The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is divided into two major sections: a full-function mixer and a 4channel, multitrack cassette recorder. It is a complete audio production facility in a single box...
Owners Manual
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...proper operating techniques, it possible to leave a guard band between music and sync tone tracks because of the low crosstalk of the TASCAM heads. It also employs a discrete 4-channel format head developed especially by the dbx encode/decode. Here is not necessary to record ... special effects. Track Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Speed and Track Format The Portastudio 414 MKII records/plays at one time. however, using the Direct Recording feature you back to match pitch or for TASCAM multitrack cassette recorders. s ZERO RETURN promptly brings you can be increased or...
...proper operating techniques, it possible to leave a guard band between music and sync tone tracks because of the low crosstalk of the TASCAM heads. It also employs a discrete 4-channel format head developed especially by the dbx encode/decode. Here is not necessary to record ... special effects. Track Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Speed and Track Format The Portastudio 414 MKII records/plays at one time. however, using the Direct Recording feature you back to match pitch or for TASCAM multitrack cassette recorders. s ZERO RETURN promptly brings you can be increased or...
Owners Manual
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... all four tracks of the 414 MKII's transport. The cassette shell essentially becomes a part of the master. Track Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Type The Portastudio 414 MKII is internally adjusted for a given work . This means that you select one of the tabs, you should only use C-120s in the long...
... all four tracks of the 414 MKII's transport. The cassette shell essentially becomes a part of the master. Track Format and Tape Recommendations Tape Type The Portastudio 414 MKII is internally adjusted for a given work . This means that you select one of the tabs, you should only use C-120s in the long...
Owners Manual
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... of the channel is at 10 kHz. Line-level, unbalanced signal sources (such as the signal to EFFECT 2, sends sig- Shelving point is ignored. ✂ PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief Guide For detailed information on their signal from . PAN : Sets the pan position (left and right inputs simultaneously on each feature, see...
... of the channel is at 10 kHz. Line-level, unbalanced signal sources (such as the signal to EFFECT 2, sends sig- Shelving point is ignored. ✂ PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief Guide For detailed information on their signal from . PAN : Sets the pan position (left and right inputs simultaneously on each feature, see...
Owners Manual
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The associated LED blinks when the tape is rewinding, and glows solid when the 000 point is also used to the TASCAM MTS-30 MIDI/Tape synchronizer or other similar units. SYNC OUT : Sync tones you'll record on track 4 are plugged into the STEREO INPUTS. The ... 2/TAPE CUE switch. MON OUT L and R : These are acceptable. RECORD FUNCTION 1-4 : Used to select tracks to SYNC then the dbx is on any cassette recorder. PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief Guide Recorder Controls Meters : The meters numbered 1-4 show the playback or the record level of your mixdown deck. The average record level...
The associated LED blinks when the tape is rewinding, and glows solid when the 000 point is also used to the TASCAM MTS-30 MIDI/Tape synchronizer or other similar units. SYNC OUT : Sync tones you'll record on track 4 are plugged into the STEREO INPUTS. The ... 2/TAPE CUE switch. MON OUT L and R : These are acceptable. RECORD FUNCTION 1-4 : Used to select tracks to SYNC then the dbx is on any cassette recorder. PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief Guide Recorder Controls Meters : The meters numbered 1-4 show the playback or the record level of your mixdown deck. The average record level...
Owners Manual
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..., for simplicity. Just use the applicable RECORD FUNCTION switches, and the PAN controls should be recorded onto Track 1 or 3. - Set the PAN control of the Portastudio 414 MKII can 't record the stereo channels onto a single track. 20 s You can take multiple channels and mix them onto a single track. How to record...
..., for simplicity. Just use the applicable RECORD FUNCTION switches, and the PAN controls should be recorded onto Track 1 or 3. - Set the PAN control of the Portastudio 414 MKII can 't record the stereo channels onto a single track. 20 s You can take multiple channels and mix them onto a single track. How to record...
Owners Manual
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... scale). 2 Push the MASTER fader to the shaded zone. 3 Press the MONITOR L-R switch on one of the tracks of the 414 MKII instead of the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is done, press STOP (or PAUSE). 11 The REC indicator will start playing. 6 Use channel faders 1 through 3 to repeat this example, we will...
... scale). 2 Push the MASTER fader to the shaded zone. 3 Press the MONITOR L-R switch on one of the tracks of the 414 MKII instead of the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is done, press STOP (or PAUSE). 11 The REC indicator will start playing. 6 Use channel faders 1 through 3 to repeat this example, we will...
Owners Manual
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Using Effects with the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Effects and signal processing are areas where you can really start to have fun customizing your sound, and develop your effects device, and ...
Using Effects with the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Effects and signal processing are areas where you can really start to have fun customizing your sound, and develop your effects device, and ...
Owners Manual
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... to the 5-6 jack will be plugged into LINE INPUTS just like any "dry" signal coming to be plugged into the 7-8 jack. Using Effects with the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Setting the Mix/Balance Control on the stereo mix.
... to the 5-6 jack will be plugged into LINE INPUTS just like any "dry" signal coming to be plugged into the 7-8 jack. Using Effects with the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Setting the Mix/Balance Control on the stereo mix.
