Multitrack Cassette Recorder - Tascam PORTASTUDIO 424 MKIII Owner's Manual

Multitrack Cassette Recorder

The 424 MKIII records on readily available
standard (Philips) Compact Cassette tape, high
bias Type II. The recorder has 4 tracks while the
mixer has a stereo output; however, using the
DIRECT feature you can record on any or all of
the 4 tracks at one time. For more details, see
"Recording on More
Simultaneously", page 22.
The 424 MKIII's dbx Noise Reduction virtually
eliminates unwanted tape noise. A special SYNC
feature tuns off the dbx on track 4 separately,
making it possible to record and play back the
MIDI sync tones or SMPTE/EBU time code
without being affected by the dbx encode/decode.
This ensures that the sync tones/code are
recorded and played back without unnecessary
processing. With proper operating techniques, it
is not necessary to leave a guard band between
music and sync tone tracks because of the low
crosstalk of the TASCAM heads.
The transport controls of the 424 MKIII are micro-
processor operated, allowing highly reliable
functions that make the unit easier to use:
8
Than Two Tracks
∑ A three-point autolocator (MEMO/LOC 1 and 2
and RTZ) lets the tape STOP at, or PLAY from
preset points.
∑ REPEAT allows a section to be played over
and over between the MEMO 1 and MEMO 2
points.
∑ REHEARSAL programs the 424 MKIII to repeat
a punch-in/out sequence as many times as
you wish, and AUTO PUNCH actually executes
it on tape exactly as you "previewed" in
REHEARSAL.
∑ Two tape speeds offer HIGH for greater
fidelity, and NORMAL for compatibility with
standard cassette tapes.
∑ The tape speed can be increased or decreased
with the PITCH CONTROL dial in both
playback and record, to match pitch or for
special effects.