Tascam 688 Midistudio Owner's Manual page 48

8-channel multirack casssette recorder 20 input mixing system and midi tape synchronizer
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59. MIC
IliNE
A) 1/11-10/20: These XLR connectors are
for
connection
of
tow-impedance
balanced
microphones. They are also used for instruments with
low output levels that need preamplification such as
guitars and basses. tlighar output devices liine level,
such as synthesizers} may be connected here if the MIC
TRIM control is turned IlI1 the way down. Signal goes
from this jack to the channel's MIC TRIM control.
Pin assignment is as follows: Pin 3 is high, Pin 2 is low
and Pin 1 is shield (ground).
60. LINE B 1/11-10/20: These jacks are intended for line
level inputs (nominal signal level of -10 dBV or 0.3
volts~
such as synthesizers and audio equipment that do
not need preamplification.
These jacks can be
connected to the MAIN and DUAL mix, depending on
the settings of the INPUT page of the display.
61. INSERT jacks 1·10:
The INSERT jack is a three-
conductor (Tip-Ring-Sleeve or ·stereo") 1/4" phone jack
inserted into the MAIN channel signal path between
the EQ and the channel fader. If nothing is plugged into
this jack it is bypassed; but with the proper cable la
1/4· TRS ·stereo" to two 1/4· "mono· phone splitter
cable, such as the TASCAM PW-2Y or P'N-4Y Insertion
Cable} INSERT allows you to take the preamplified
signal of a MAIN channel and route it through an
external signal processor (typically a compressor,
limiter. or graphic equalizer). For more information, see
p. 28 ·Using Effects." Devices plugged into the INSERT
point feed the chennel fader, the PRE position of AUX
1.
62. EFFECT RETURN jacks 1-4: These jacks send signal
directly to the EFFECT RETURN LEVEL knobs on the
front panel. Connect the outputs of your effects devices
to these jacks, although you can connect any other Ijne
input if desired.
Each EFFECT RETURN JACK is
normally independent and may
be assigned to any of
the group outputs via the EFF ASSIGN screen.
However,
if a signal (for example, the output of a
~everb)
is plugged into return #1, but nothing is plugged
Into return #2, the reverb signal will go to both EFFECT
RETURN 1 and EFFECT RETURN 2 controls. Similarly, a
signal patched into RETURN 3 "normals" to both the 3
and 4 LEVEL controls if there Is no signal patched into
RETURN 4.
The input level expected by these jacks is
-10
dBV (0.3 volts).
63. AUX OUT jacks 1 and 2: These are the outputs from
the AUX mixes of the MIDISTUDIO. Signal comes here
directly from the AUX 1 and 2 MASTER level controls.
They are typically connected to the inputs of external
devices such as reverbs, digital delays, etc. They may
also be used to feed a separate monitor or headphone
amplifier. They provide a nominal output level of -10
dBV (0.3 volts).
64. DUAL OUT Land R jacks: Signal comes here directly
from the DUAL MASTER level control. Connect here if
you want to use the DUAL as a stereo effect send or
additional monitor Isee p. 29, "Dual as effect send").
Otherwise, these jacks are not used.
65. GROUP OUT Jacks 1-8: These jacks are the outputs of
the mixer section of the MIDISTUDIO. Signal comes to
these jacks directly after the four GROUP MASTER
FADERS. The 1/l and 2IR jacks are typically connected
to your two-track mastering recorder at mjxdown.
Another use of the GROUP OUT jacks Is when you want
to send the mixer outputs of the MIDISTUDIO to the
sub inputs of a larger console.
66. TAPE OUT jacks 1-8: These jacks are the outputs of
the multitrack recorder of the MlDISTUDIO. Use them
jf you want to mix the tape down with an external
mixing console, or if you want to make a backup copy
of your master a-track onto another tape deck.
67. MONfTOR OUT land R jacks: This is the connection
point to your control room monitor amplifier; It's
8
line
level version of the same signal that feeds the PHONES
jack. Signal comes here from the MONITOR SWITCH
panel and MONITOR MASTER LEVEL control, which
allows these jacks to have any combination of the
GROUP, CUE MONITOR, AUX, or DUAL outputs as
needed. The
lJR
meters on the right side of the display
show the level of this output.
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