Learning Event 4:
OPERATE AUDIOTAPE CARTRIDGE AND CASSETTE UNITS
1.
Audio production work consists of short announcements, news inserts, and other types of brief
information that may accompany a slide, film or videotape insert.
a. Tape cartridge units can hold and play back several cartridges individually or simultaneously.
A cartridge, which contains an endless tape loop (continuous loop), is inserted into a unit. The cartridge
tape provides an immediate playback without wow and flutter.
b. To record on a cartridge unit, the following steps should be followed:
(1) Conduct preoperational check of cartridge machine in accordance with the manufacturer's
manual.
(a) Check output/input connectors.
(b) Check external sound sources.
(c) Check power cord for defects.
(2) Connect cartridge recorder/reproducer to power source and turn-on (audio console,
microphone, or turntable).
(3) Insert blank cartridge into cartridge slot.
NOTE: Lamp lights under STOP button to indicate proper position.
(4) Press the RECORD switch momentarily.
(5) Provide input from external sound sources (i.e.; test tone, music, or voice).
(6) Set input control or program level to 0db or 100% on the VU meter.
(7) Press the START button while observing performance measured.
(8) Press the STOP button.
NOTE: To record more than one element on the same cartridge, press the START
button, again observing performance measure; otherwise the tape will continue to
run until it is stopped by the automatic cue tone.
(9) Place audio console in PLAY BACK and review material for compliance to local
broadcast standards.
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