Connect the main outputs of the 4-track recorder to the inputs of the standalone CD recorder. Most 4-track recorders have stereo RCA outputs, though some have 1/4-inch outputs, and most standalone CD recorders generally have stereo RCA inputs. Depending on your particular equipment, you will need either a stereo RCA to RCA cable or a stereo RCA to stereo 1/4-inch cable to connect the 4-track and standalone CD recorder.
Insert a blank CD into the CD player and put the standalone CD recorder in standby mode. This is usually achieved by simply hitting the record button on the front panel of the CD recorder once, though this does vary depending on the model used.
Play the source material on the 4-track and check the input levels on the standalone CD recorder. Usually, there is an LED or other type of display on the front panel that will show you how much level is being received. You want the CD recorder to have a level of just below 0 dB during the loudest part of the source material to avoid distortion. To achieve the right level, you may need to watch the display for several minutes.
Begin recording on the standalone CD player and then start the source material. Record the source material until completed. If you see the volume display meter going above 0 dB, you may want to consider rewinding to the beginning of the source material and starting again on a different track or CD.
Stop playback of the source material between sections or songs if you want them to play on separate tracks of the CD. To stop recording on the CD recorder, just hit the stop button. To begin recording on another track, you can usually simply press the record button again when ready, though some CD recorders require slightly different operation.
Finalize the CD if your CD recorder requires you to do this before the CD will work on other CD players. Consult your owner's manual to see if this is necessary. Generally, the CD recorder will have a finalize button if the machine requires it.