TASCAM DP-03SD
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2 – Quick Start Guides
5 Use the TRIM knob for INPUT B to adjust the input level
suitably for the mic.
Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for INPUT B does
not light even when the loudest sound to be recorded is
input.
OL indicator
When you input a sound through built-in MIC B, the input
level is shown by the “
” level meter.
When you raise the TRACK 3 fader, the MASTER fader and
the PHONES LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound of the mic
input through the headphones
NOTE
If the
OL
indicator continues to light even when the
TRIM
knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is too loud. In this
case, move the mic further away from the sound source or
lower the volume of the sound source.
CAUTION
• Always monitor through headphones when using a mic. If
you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur.
6 Return to the beginning of the song, and start playback of
the recorded rhythm guitar and lead guitar parts. Sing along
with the recordings.
You can hear the playback of the recorded guitar parts on
tracks 1 and 2 along with the vocal on your headphones.
7 As necessary, use the TRACK 1 and 2 faders, PAN knobs,
MASTER fader and PHONES LEVEL knob to adjust the
monitoring level and balance.
8 Return to the beginning of the song, press and hold the
RECORD (
º
) button and press the PLAY (
Á
) button to start
recording. Sing your song.
The RECORD (
º
) button lights red, and the TRACK 3 REC
indicator stops blinking and stays lit.
9 When you are done singing, press the STOP (
ª
) button to
stop recording.
10 Press the TRACK 3 REC button to end record standby.
Its REC indicator becomes unlit.
Mixing the tracks
After you finish recording, the next step is to make a stereo mix.
1 Use the TRACK 1–3 faders to adjust their levels and balance.
Use the MASTER fader to adjust the overall level.
2 Use the TRACK 1–3 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo positions
of each track.
Watch the
and
meters on the display as you make
adjustments.
