Syncing MIDI-Tape N Using the TASCAM MTS-30Troubleshooting
MIDI clocks are themselves a computer type digital
1Connect the TAPE OUTof the MTS-30 to theProblemPossible Cause
language and cannot be recorded on analog tape; it is
SUB IN "R" of the 414 MKII, and the SYNC
Playback sounds dullDirty headsnecessary to convert them to recordable FSK
OUT of the 414 MKII to the TAPE IN of the
(Frequency Shift Keying) signals using an appropri-Playback level is too lowDirty heads
MTS-30.
ate converter, such as the MTS-30.
Transport keys not effectivePower turned off, or tape not loaded
2Set the track 4's RECORD FUNCTION switch
The MTS-30 is not a mere MIDI-FSK converter butNo recordingRECORD FUNCTION set to SAFE, or cassette tab brokento R.
translates MIDI clocks into an FSK sync signal con-
Wrong tracks recordedPAN improperly set
taining score "bar" information or "Song Position3Set the DBX switch on the 414 MKII to the
PITCH CONTROL set to a different position than during
Pointer", allowing the associated MIDI equipment toSYNC position. This defeats the dbxIncorrect playback pitch
recording
stay in sync and follow the tape no matter where youencode/decode for track 4 only.
move the tape within a given song. The maximumFeedback occurs during ping-pong Level is too high or EQ HIGH is excessively boosted
recording
stability or resolution of the synchronization is When recording FSK signals, adjust the MAS-
ensured by a TASCAM-exclusive error correction
TER fader of the 414 MKII to get a reading on
circuit in the MTS-30.
the track 4 meter of from �10 to 0 dB.
ProblemSolution
Old tracks are always recorded along Use the TAPE CUE section instead of the main mixer for
with new materialmonitoring previous tracks
Make sure that all mixer channel faders are turned down to
the minimum level except the ones that you are using. Also,
Recording is noisyincrease the volume controls of the instruments you are
recording N the 414 MKII channel and master faders should
not have to be "full up" at any time
Try re-recording sync tones by adjusting the channel fader
Incorrect tape sync
so that the track 4 meter reads between �10 dB and 0 dB
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