Tascam 414MKII User Manual

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10Optional AccessoriesRC-30P Remote FootswitchHead DemagnetizerTZ-261 Cleaning Kit (Except U.S.)MIDI-Tape SynchronizerPW-2Y/PW-4Y Insertion CableHC-1

1211PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief GuideFor detailed information on each feature, see"Features and Controls", pp. 31-35.✂Channels 1 through 4EQ

13 14PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII Brief GuideDBX switch : Normally, leave this switch atON. When you use track 4 to record andplay back MIDI sync tones or tim

15Let's Try the 414 MKII MixerTo learn how the mixer works, we’ll use amicrophone as the source. If your dynamicmicrophone cable has a balanced X

16Step-By-Step-Operation Guide9Monitor selectionPress the MONITOR "L-R" switch on.10 Monitor levelTurn the MONITOR level control up to the12

17Step-By-Step-Operation Guide6Mic level adjustmentSpeak into the microphone. You will seemeter 1 move. Slowly push the channel 1TRIM control until th

18Step-By-Step-Operation Guide6Routing tape signals to TAPE CUELocate the EFFECT 2/TAPE CUE levelcontrol on channel 1 and slowly turn it tothe right.

19Step-By-Step-Operation Guide6Locating tape to zeroMaking sure that the ZERO RETURNswitch is ON, press REW and the tape willrewind to the beginning o

20Step-By-Step-Operation GuideHow to Record Tracks 3 and 4Tracks 3 and 4 can be recorded using almost thesame procedure just shown for tracks 1 and 2.

21Step-By-Step-Operation GuideHow to Record a Mix onto TwoTracks SimultaneouslyIf you want to record multiple sources onto twotracks, you use the chan

2Table Of ContentsSafety Instructions 3The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is... 4The Recording System 5The Three Steps to Multitrack 5Understanding the Mixer 6-

22Step-By-Step-Operation GuideRecording on More than Two TracksSimultaneously : Direct RecordingIt is possible to record on three or four tracks at th

23Step-By-Step-Operation Guide5Playback levelPress PLAY and, while listening to the tapeplay, tentatively set the channel faders.6 Adjust the PAN cont

24PUNCH-IN or INSERT Recording"Punching in" or "insert recording" is recording overa small section of previously recorded track to

25PUNCH-IN or INSERT RecordingPunch-in ProcedureThere are 2 ways to initiate the punch-in recording.The first is with the transport RECORD button, and

26Bouncing Tracks (Ping-Pong)The recording capability of the PORTASTUDIO 414MKII is not limited to four tracks. You can "bounce"or combine t

27Using Effects with the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKIIEffects and signal processing are areas where youcan really start to have fun customizing your sound,and

28Using Effects with the PORTASTUDIO 414 MKIISetting the Mix/Balance Control onEffect DevicesWhen it's being used in a send-return mix, set themi

3029Syncing MIDI-Tape — Using the TASCAM MTS-30 TroubleshootingProblem Possible CausePlayback sounds dull Dirty headsPlayback level is too low Dirty h

31 32Features and Controls414 MKII MIXER1. POWER switch (on the rear panel): Turnsthe 414 MKII on and off.2. DC IN 12 V connector (on the rear panel):

33Features and Controls14. Channel faders: These linear controls vary thelevel feeding the Master section.The nominal setting position is between 7 an

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

34Features and Controls414 MKII RECORDER27. Cassette compartment door: To insert orremove a cassette, pull the door open. Once acassette is inserted,

35Features and Controls Care and Maintenance38. REMOTE PUNCH IN/OUT jack (on thefront panel): For connection to an optionalRC-30P remote footswitch.39

36Care and Maintenance How the dbx WorksCleaning the Pinch RollerClean the pinch roller at least once each day the deckis used. Use a good rubber clea

3837SpecificationsMECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICSTape: Compact Cassette (C-60 to 90), High-Bias (CrO2)Track Format: 4-track/4-channelHead Configuration:4-c

39 40Block DiagramLINE OUT(-10dBV)LRMONITOR(-10dBV)(-10dBV)EFFECT 1 SENDEFFECT 2 SEND/TAPE CUE OUTATTPHONES(60mW+60mW)MONITOR OUT(-10dBV)L/REFFECT 1LS

41Level Diagram12109378456TRK 2TRK 3TRK 4TRK 1REPROEQ AMPREC/REPROHEADRECREPRORECEQ AMPBIASADJ.ERASEHEADTRAPBIASAMPRECMUTERECLEVEL85kHz OSCENC OUTINDE

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4The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is...The PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is a 4-track "Multi-track Master" cassette tape recorder and a full-function mixer w

5The Recording SystemThe PORTASTUDIO 414 MKII is a complete audioproduction facility in a single box. It is divided intotwo major sections: a full-fun

6Understanding the MixerSignal Flow in the 414 MKII MixerThe illustration below shows how input signals passthrough the 414 MKII Mixer section. After

7Understanding the MixerTape Cue Monitor SystemThe TAPE CUE mix and MONITOR switches arealso crucial for successful multitrack recording,because they

8Multitrack Cassette RecorderThe 414 MKII records on readily available standard(Philips) Compact Cassette tape, high bias Type II.The recorder has 4 t

9Track Format and Tape RecommendationsTape TypeThe Portastudio 414 MKII is internally adjusted forHIGH BIAS Type II tape. This means that for bestresu