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I.e. vs. mixing it on the tape deck, and then just mixing it down into one stereo or mono track. I'd like to be able to mix the song on audacity, adjust levels etc., but not if it's too noisy. Frustrating to keep having to re-mix it on the cassette deck and then mix it down each time I need to...

i.e. should i get some kind of unit, if so what? Or can it be done digitally during mixdown? thanks again

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows how to mix down each track separately to the computer from the 414 mk II cassette four track? I've thought about it and all I can think of is muting all the other tracks while I do one at a time, but it would probably be impossible to keep them in sync then...

Hi, I've figured out how to get my 414mkII recordings onto my desktop using the line-in input and Audacity, but it doesn't seem to be in stereo. I spoke to a friend and he said that the line-in is crap and negatively affects the sound, and I should get some kind of usb interface instead...

Hi there, just trying to find the simplest way to mix my music down from my 414 to my computer so I can burn cd's, put it online, etc. I have audacity, tried to just plug the lineout from my recorder into the headphone jack (using rca to 1/8" adapter) and nothing happened. Do I need to get a...

Hi everyone, I'm trying to do some recording on my 414mkII cassette recorder, haven't used it in a couple of years. I want to record drums and so have 3 mics set up, but there are only 2 xlr inputs. So I tried plugging one mic in with an xlr to 1/4 cable, but no sound. Any tips, or is it just...

Hi y'all, Got a 414 from advice on the forum, and so far very happy with the results from it. However it has recently developed a problem and I'd really appreciate any advice on this - I'll do my best to explain. The problem is that when I playback my recording in "mixdown" mode, i.e. with...

Hi, I bought an sm57 on Ebay, and am wondering if it's fake or real. Seller assured me it was real, but I don't know. I have a real sm58, and there's no sticker on it, while on my 57 there is a sticker for the name - is this normal? Something else I was wondering about is that when you press...

Hello, Newbie question - my recorder, a Tascam 414 mkII cassette portastudio, doesn't have phantom power (and I don't intend to buy a new recorder); should I get a phantom power unit, or a preamp that also has phantom power? Each channel does have a preamp built into it, but is there a...

Hi all, Don't know if this q should be in the mics section or this one. I'm looking for an overhead mic for drums, and the common consensus seems to be a sd condenser. But the Tascam 414 mkII doesn't have phantom power - does that mean I can't use those mics? Or is there a way to use them...

Newbie here. Someone told me once that it's a bad idea to play a bass through a guitar amp, that it can mess up the amp :eek:. Is that true? I have a Crate vtg club60, has a high and low input. Thanks, ADrian :)

Or is it possible to plug the amp into the recorder somehow (I know you can plug the guitar in - not asking about that at present) to still get the sound of the amp? I have a 60W amp with a high and low input. Thanks, Adrian

Just read the following in my owner's manual: "use only the provided PS-P414 AC adaptor. Using any other adaptor will cause damage to the 414 MKII...":eek: I don't have this, have another kind of 12V adaptor. Will it really cause damage, or is this just Tascam trying to scare you into buying...

Hi, Can anyone tell me if 90, or 100, minute high bias tapes are ok to use on the 414mkII? The owner's manual isn't clear on this - it just says not to use 120 minute tapes.

Hi all, So I'm now the proud owner of a mint 414mkII, excited to begin analog recording!:D Problem is that's literally all I have so far, other than a few guitars. Reading the owner's manual and looking on the net a bit it seems that I need a cleaning kit of some sort for the heads etc., and...

Hello all, I'm a beginner just in the mental stages of setting up a minimal studio at home (I think I'm buying a TEAC 3340 tape deck today - good idea?). I will be recording power pop (vocs, guitar, bass, drums), pretty basic. Think I can get by with two mics? Tight budget:)! In terms of...

Hi everyone, New to forum. I'm a musician (I have CFS so don't have much energy) who wants to record a demo at home. I'm contemplating bying a TEAC 3340 multitrack deck. I've read most of Craig Anderton's book "Home Recording for Musicians" (before I unfortunately lost it) so I know a little...