
Some inexpensive interfaces with 4-in capability to consider are:Īll of those are reliable, decent interfaces. Cables with 1/8 inch connectors, especially TRS "stereo" connectors, are of no use with modern external digital audio interfaces. The correct cables to use with the 424 Mk-II tape outs are RCA to1/4-inch TS unbalanced cables. Most small interfaces will use 1/4-inch TRS jacks for their "Line-level" inputs, usually the center section of a "combo" XLR/TRS connector, but sometimes a separate TRS or TS jack. However (4) mono inputs are still required.

The (4) mono channels can be recorded in your DAW as either (4) separate "mono" tracks (usually the most flexible) or as (2) stereo tracks. To record them together (to avoid track sync problems) you need an interface with (4) line inputs.Įxternal interface inputs are typically mono only, they won't accept a stereo input (on one connector). The (4) individual track outputs are accessd via the (4) RCA "Tape Out" jacks.

As you know the Tascam 424 Mk-II has (4) tracks.
