TASCAM DP-03SD
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2 – Quick Start Guides
EQ (equalizer)” on page 52 and “Using mastering
compression” on page 52.)
• In
MASTERING
mode, the
MASTER
fader cannot be used
to adjust the level.
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Applying equalization
In this example, we will use the equalizer on the master track to
reduce high frequencies and increase low frequencies slightly.
1 In mastering mode, press the F1 (
EQ
) button to open the
MASTERING EQ
screen.
2 Turn the EQ HIGH knob to the left to lower the
Hi GAIN
knob shown on the screen. Set the value to –
2.0dB
to
reduce the high frequencies.
3 Next, turn the EQ LOW knob to the right to increase the
Lo GAIN
knob shown on the screen. Set the value to
+6.0dB
to increase the low frequencies.
4 Press the F2 (
ON
) button to turn the equalizer ON. The word
OFF
at the top left of the screen changes to
ON
.
5 Press the F1 (
BACK
) button to return to the Home screen.
6 Press the PLAY (
Á
) button to listen to the stereo master
track with equalization.
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Applying compression
Use the compressor on the stereo master track to adjust the
impact of the entire song.
1 In mastering mode, press the F2 (
COMP
) button to open the
MASTERING COMP
screen.
2 Press the F3 (
LIB
) button to open the library list.
3 Use the DATA wheel to select
POP ROCK 1
and press
the F4 (
EXEC
) button to return to the
MASTERING
COMP
screen.
TIP
Press the
F4 (
PARM
)
button to open the screen where you
can also adjust the parameters of the compressor.
4 Press the F2 (
ON
) button to turn the compressor ON. The
word
OFF
at the top left of the screen changes to
ON
.
