A Beginners Guide to Recording
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... level display Ô Headphone output PORTA02 mkII Ô 4-track cassette recorder with pan and level controls for any track at a time, without getting mired down in technical and musical skill, as far as your dedication will take heart. Hi-Z guitar input (assignable to both mic/line inputs) Ô Easy-to play back, however; We're going to represent the four tracks like having to -use a mixer to music...
... level display Ô Headphone output PORTA02 mkII Ô 4-track cassette recorder with pan and level controls for any track at a time, without getting mired down in technical and musical skill, as far as your dedication will take heart. Hi-Z guitar input (assignable to both mic/line inputs) Ô Easy-to play back, however; We're going to represent the four tracks like having to -use a mixer to music...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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... and monitor outputs Ô Headphone output with ). These six components are plugged into one unit MONITOR SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES CASSETTE DECK OR CD BURNER Ô 4-track simultaneous recording Ô 8-input mixer section Ô 2-band high/low equalizer on getting one of cassette tape more Ô 6 full-function input channels with the sources you planning on 4 main input channels Ô Two dedicated W" stereo inputs Ô Two XLR balanced mic inputs assignable to Channels 1 through...
... and monitor outputs Ô Headphone output with ). These six components are plugged into one unit MONITOR SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES CASSETTE DECK OR CD BURNER Ô 4-track simultaneous recording Ô 8-input mixer section Ô 2-band high/low equalizer on getting one of cassette tape more Ô 6 full-function input channels with the sources you planning on 4 main input channels Ô Two dedicated W" stereo inputs Ô Two XLR balanced mic inputs assignable to Channels 1 through...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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...) adjust both input and output levels Level Indicators (six) TASCAM's Portastudios® are 4-track tape decks complete with friends to get started with an idea for low-impedance microphones. The MF-P01, Porta02 mkII, 414 mkII, and 424 mkIII are the easiest and least expensive way to record several instruments at a time. By contrast, all standard electronic instruments, speaker systems, and microphones. The two EFFECTS knobs on each channel...
...) adjust both input and output levels Level Indicators (six) TASCAM's Portastudios® are 4-track tape decks complete with friends to get started with an idea for low-impedance microphones. The MF-P01, Porta02 mkII, 414 mkII, and 424 mkIII are the easiest and least expensive way to record several instruments at a time. By contrast, all standard electronic instruments, speaker systems, and microphones. The two EFFECTS knobs on each channel...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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... "step up to write and play every instrument in -abox" or auto-accompaniment device. These internal instruments can 't do it looks somewhat like a small 4-track recorder, Ô 4-track digital Pocketstudio Ô Up to 9 songs per card Ô Mac OS 10.1 and higher support Ô Record four digital audio tracks on Compact Flash media Ô Internal synthesizer module for playback of MIDI sequence files Ô Over 100 built-in...
... "step up to write and play every instrument in -abox" or auto-accompaniment device. These internal instruments can 't do it looks somewhat like a small 4-track recorder, Ô 4-track digital Pocketstudio Ô Up to 9 songs per card Ô Mac OS 10.1 and higher support Ô Record four digital audio tracks on Compact Flash media Ô Internal synthesizer module for playback of MIDI sequence files Ô Over 100 built-in...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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... digital audio tracks open , general arrangements, and it 's actually playing the drums, bass, keyboards and other instruments in effects (like "hard rock,""jazz,"or"country") that time with the best cassette recorders and similar to commercial MP3 units. Recording onto solidstate memory cards is very good, competitive with larger cards available at any arrangement after its initial builtin style has inspired you can change...
... digital audio tracks open , general arrangements, and it 's actually playing the drums, bass, keyboards and other instruments in effects (like "hard rock,""jazz,"or"country") that time with the best cassette recorders and similar to commercial MP3 units. Recording onto solidstate memory cards is very good, competitive with larger cards available at any arrangement after its initial builtin style has inspired you can change...
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... port for connection to external hard disk or... Ô Optional CD-RW788 rewriteable CD recorder for stereo mixdown to CD and data backup US-122 Ô USB audio/MIDI computer interfacing Ô Mac® and Windows® compatible Ô Two XLR-fed phantom-powered mic inputs with inserts Ô Two line level inputs (switchable to work with only two inputs "live" for recording at that next. Ô 8-channel digital mixer...
... port for connection to external hard disk or... Ô Optional CD-RW788 rewriteable CD recorder for stereo mixdown to CD and data backup US-122 Ô USB audio/MIDI computer interfacing Ô Mac® and Windows® compatible Ô Two XLR-fed phantom-powered mic inputs with inserts Ô Two line level inputs (switchable to work with only two inputs "live" for recording at that next. Ô 8-channel digital mixer...
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... plug into the digital era with external SCSI drives Mixdown to the Track Assign (seven buttons serve eight channels) Record Ready buttons Channel faders (seven) right settings for tracking, another push sets them for EQ and effects sends. But we'll admit it -no -compromise sound quality. One push sets all the mixer controls to : optional CD recorder or external cassette Extras: two effects processors, mixer automation, MIDI sync...
... plug into the digital era with external SCSI drives Mixdown to the Track Assign (seven buttons serve eight channels) Record Ready buttons Channel faders (seven) right settings for tracking, another push sets them for EQ and effects sends. But we'll admit it -no -compromise sound quality. One push sets all the mixer controls to : optional CD recorder or external cassette Extras: two effects processors, mixer automation, MIDI sync...
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... a real advantage over again, the digital audio workstation is also controlled through the computer. TASCAM computer interfaces can record audio tracks and MIDI tracks in the new location. hard disk. You need a MIDI interface. Today's music software, like the Portastudios) that can bridge the gap between two sections? Want to use tape. Note the "virtual" mixer that can "play" a keyboard from scratch-simply create new...
... a real advantage over again, the digital audio workstation is also controlled through the computer. TASCAM computer interfaces can record audio tracks and MIDI tracks in the new location. hard disk. You need a MIDI interface. Today's music software, like the Portastudios) that can bridge the gap between two sections? Want to use tape. Note the "virtual" mixer that can "play" a keyboard from scratch-simply create new...
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... Steinberg's Cubasis VST software, and are corresponding faders on its USB port. digital converters which change the level of the channels in a traditional noncomputerized studio. Both have enough space before . But that can get to record several different alternate "takes" in the number of going the computer route-it 's controlling 48 tracks INSTRUMENTS MICROPHONES MONITOR SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES Basic US-428 connections. It's perfect...
... Steinberg's Cubasis VST software, and are corresponding faders on its USB port. digital converters which change the level of the channels in a traditional noncomputerized studio. Both have enough space before . But that can get to record several different alternate "takes" in the number of going the computer route-it 's controlling 48 tracks INSTRUMENTS MICROPHONES MONITOR SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES Basic US-428 connections. It's perfect...
A Beginners Guide to Recording
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...'t turned on the hard drive forever. Most musicians use the US-122 to try them help them out at your music to the next level. As one of music you play the stereo mixdowns. REVERB, CHORUS, ECHO ETC. You might be a valuable artistic tool. it helps to answer specific questions.This will work well with synthesizers and other sound generating equipment. VIA DAW PLUG...
...'t turned on the hard drive forever. Most musicians use the US-122 to try them help them out at your music to the next level. As one of music you play the stereo mixdowns. REVERB, CHORUS, ECHO ETC. You might be a valuable artistic tool. it helps to answer specific questions.This will work well with synthesizers and other sound generating equipment. VIA DAW PLUG...
Owners Manual
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... the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. » D00637200A OWNER'S MANUAL Ü CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Model number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Please record the model number and serial number...
... the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. » D00637200A OWNER'S MANUAL Ü CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Model number WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Please record the model number and serial number...
Owners Manual
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... controls that produce heat. 3 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in a wet basement; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ... in performance - Any mounting of any way. Slots and openings in the vicinity of any service or repairs to the product, be moved with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one way. If the plug should be blocked or covered. Power-supply cords...
... controls that produce heat. 3 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in a wet basement; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ... in performance - Any mounting of any way. Slots and openings in the vicinity of any service or repairs to the product, be moved with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one way. If the plug should be blocked or covered. Power-supply cords...
Owners Manual
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... store cassettes in sunny weather, the inside of time, unplug the PS-P2 adaptor. • When connecting or disconnecting the MF-P01 to or from the magnetic fields produced by speakers, television sets, computer monitors, etc.). 4 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 Multitrack recorders The MF-P01 allows you can adjust the level (volume) and the stereo position (panning) of each other equipment is , a C60 tape will be using it...
... store cassettes in sunny weather, the inside of time, unplug the PS-P2 adaptor. • When connecting or disconnecting the MF-P01 to or from the magnetic fields produced by speakers, television sets, computer monitors, etc.). 4 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 Multitrack recorders The MF-P01 allows you can adjust the level (volume) and the stereo position (panning) of each other equipment is , a C60 tape will be using it...
Owners Manual
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..., and keeping the tape away from the tape head gaps that you use head and rubber cleaning fluid and cleaning swabs designed for recording on the MF-P01, these problems can play back cassettes recorded on a stereo cassette recorder. The tape in the cassette the wrong way round and recording over old material accidentally. Head cleaner will engage with the capstan shaft and start turning. 3) Press a swab...
..., and keeping the tape away from the tape head gaps that you use head and rubber cleaning fluid and cleaning swabs designed for recording on the MF-P01, these problems can play back cassettes recorded on a stereo cassette recorder. The tape in the cassette the wrong way round and recording over old material accidentally. Head cleaner will engage with the capstan shaft and start turning. 3) Press a swab...
Owners Manual
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... REC and two for record players (turntables). Connecting the MF-P01 1) Make sure all the equipment is turned off. 2) Connect the LINE OUT terminals of each track. • Of course, you should select the master recorder as AUX, TUNER or TAPE. An introduction to the MF-P01 What you need to make recordings Apart from the MF-P01 itself, you will need: • Some kind of stereo master recorder (such as a cassette or MD recorder...
... REC and two for record players (turntables). Connecting the MF-P01 1) Make sure all the equipment is turned off. 2) Connect the LINE OUT terminals of each track. • Of course, you should select the master recorder as AUX, TUNER or TAPE. An introduction to the MF-P01 What you need to make recordings Apart from the MF-P01 itself, you will need: • Some kind of stereo master recorder (such as a cassette or MD recorder...
Owners Manual
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... PHONES jacks. 3 PHONES jack Use this 1/4" jack to connect a pair of the MF-P01 1 DC IN 12 V connector and POWER switch Use this 1/4" phone jack to connect an audio source (instrument or microphone) to the right, as fed from the AC outlet with your MF-P01 to the amplifier or master recorder. Parts of stereo headphones to monitor tape playback or/and MIC/LINE input signals. When connecting the power, make sure the power switch is sent to a recording track...
... PHONES jacks. 3 PHONES jack Use this 1/4" jack to connect a pair of the MF-P01 1 DC IN 12 V connector and POWER switch Use this 1/4" phone jack to connect an audio source (instrument or microphone) to the right, as fed from the AC outlet with your MF-P01 to the amplifier or master recorder. Parts of stereo headphones to monitor tape playback or/and MIC/LINE input signals. When connecting the power, make sure the power switch is sent to a recording track...
Owners Manual
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... tape. 7) Press the counter reset button to reset the counter to the microphone. You can use loudspeakers for monitoring a microphone source which may cause feedback. Setting the level This section describes how to set to the position where the +6 indicator is lit on the loudest parts of your voice on track 2 while monitoring track 1 Setting up 1) Make sure the MF-P01 is turned off. 2) Plug the stereo headphones into the MIC/LINE jack. 4) Set the POWER switch...
... tape. 7) Press the counter reset button to reset the counter to the microphone. You can use loudspeakers for monitoring a microphone source which may cause feedback. Setting the level This section describes how to set to the position where the +6 indicator is lit on the loudest parts of your voice on track 2 while monitoring track 1 Setting up 1) Make sure the MF-P01 is turned off. 2) Plug the stereo headphones into the MIC/LINE jack. 4) Set the POWER switch...
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... RECORD button to the playback sound of track 1 so that the REC indicator flashes. The tape is to record your vocal to track 2 while listening to start recording the first guitar track. The REC indicator for track 1 lights steadily. 3) When you have just recorded. Adjust the LEVEL control of your voice via the headphones. 11 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 You are not satisfied with the recording, go to "record ready". Recording the first track Recording tracks...
... RECORD button to the playback sound of track 1 so that the REC indicator flashes. The tape is to record your vocal to track 2 while listening to start recording the first guitar track. The REC indicator for track 1 lights steadily. 3) When you have just recorded. Adjust the LEVEL control of your voice via the headphones. 11 PORTASTUDIO MF-P01 You are not satisfied with the recording, go to "record ready". Recording the first track Recording tracks...
Owners Manual
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... by accident (remember that the effects unit must be an ordinary stereo cassette recorder used as the master recorder. 1) Make mixdown recording to a TYPE II cassette tape with the track sounds while mixdown recording, you are marked LINE OUT, PRE OUT, DIRECT OUT and so on all four tracks of the MF-P01, and set all REC FUNCTION switches to accept microphone-level signals when connecting a microphone. Method 1: • By playing along with no noise reduction according to...
... by accident (remember that the effects unit must be an ordinary stereo cassette recorder used as the master recorder. 1) Make mixdown recording to a TYPE II cassette tape with the track sounds while mixdown recording, you are marked LINE OUT, PRE OUT, DIRECT OUT and so on all four tracks of the MF-P01, and set all REC FUNCTION switches to accept microphone-level signals when connecting a microphone. Method 1: • By playing along with no noise reduction according to...
Owners Manual
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... cables! Cannot press the RECORD key. Tape sounds are dirty. Very often, the problem is too low? The tape does not move when the PLAY button is too low or too high? Some tracks have been recorded on playback. Is the tape properly inserted in another session, make sure the amplifier is often a mixture of the REC FUNCTION switches depressed? Is the INPUT LEVEL control set appropriately (not to "0"). The MF-P01's POWER light...
... cables! Cannot press the RECORD key. Tape sounds are dirty. Very often, the problem is too low? The tape does not move when the PLAY button is too low or too high? Some tracks have been recorded on playback. Is the tape properly inserted in another session, make sure the amplifier is often a mixture of the REC FUNCTION switches depressed? Is the INPUT LEVEL control set appropriately (not to "0"). The MF-P01's POWER light...
