Tascam 424 MKIII bouncing down problem

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iaxxal

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Hi,

I'm currently in the middle of recording a song and recently ran into a problem with my Tascam 424 MKIII, whilst trying to bounce my two guitar recordings from channel 1 & 2 onto channel 3 Following the instructions within the Tascam manual, I have already successfully bounced my drum recordings which were on channels 1, 2 and 3, and are now on channel 4 (this was over a month ago though). Using the same principles, I am fully rotating the pan towards the right on channels 1 & 2 and I have selected the buss L feature for channel 3 but I am getting nothing on the meter. Upon further investigation I noticed that if I twist the pan knobs fully to the left that signal is going into channel three and appearing on the channel 3 on the little meter, however, after pressing record and letting the tracks play through, I playback channel 3 to see if the recordings from channel 1 & 2 bounced onto it correctly it is empty like before and hasn't bounced the tracks at all?

Channels 1 & 2's input selection is on 'tape' like it should be for a bounce, but I was wondering if channel 3's input selection needs to be set at 'off' or 'tape'? Also, do I need to have channels 3's fader pushed up during the bouncing process?

Here is a clear picture of the Tascam for those who might be a little unfamiliar with it:

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I apologize greatly if I've made little sense as I am somewhat new with this gear and it has been quite a while since I bounced the tracks from channels 1, 2 and 3 onto channel 4. If someone could please just clearly tell me how I am supposed to bounce recordings from channel 1 and 2 onto channel 3, then that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks again,

George.
 
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Put Channels 1 & 2 to Input Select to TAPE, Pan both 1 & 2 to Left.
All other channels, inputs set to OFF.
Rec Function for Track 3 set to Buss L.
Press Play/Rec & Tracks 1 & 2 should dub over to Track 3.
:spank::eek:;)
 
A Reel Person said:
Put Channels 1 & 2 to Input Select to TAPE, Pan both 1 & 2 to Left.
All other channels, inputs set to OFF.
Rec Function for Track 3 set to Buss L.
Press Play/Rec & Tracks 1 & 2 should dub over to Track 3.
:spank::eek:;)
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Hi,

I did exactly as you said but I am still getting nothing. When I playback channel 3 after attempting to bounce channel 1 & 2, I get absolutely nothing despite the meter moving? Whilst in the 'bouncing' process, do I need to leave channel 3's fader pushed up? Thanks.
 
That's strange. Leave the fader up and see what happens. The fact that yr getting a signal afterwards says that it's working so the problem isn't that.
 
Strryder said:
Before playing back the bounce, are you setting mixer channel 3's input source to tape?
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Hi,

I've tried bouncing the tracks from channels 1 and 2 with channel 3's input source set to 'off' and again with it set to 'tape' but it is still failing to record what is being played from channels 1 & 2, despite the fact that I can see that channel 3's meter is moving during the bouncing process?

I'm beginning to think maybe something is up with my 4 track? If so, any ideas what it could be?

Thanks!
 
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