Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-24, Owner'S Manual

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TASCAM DP-24
2 - Quick Guide
When you input a sound through an external
microphone, the input level is shown by the
3
level
meter.
When you raise the fader for TRACK 3, the STEREO
fader and the MONITOR 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.
6. Return to the beginning of the song, start playback
of the recorded rhythm guitar and lead guitar
parts, and sing along with the recording.
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 faders for TRACK 1 and 2, PAN
knobs, STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to
adjust the monitoring level and balance.
8. Return to the beginning of the song, press the
RECORD (
0
) button to start recording, and then
sing along with the recording.
The RECORD (
0
) button lights red, and the REC
indicator for TRACK 3 stops flashing and lights steadily.
9. After you finish your performance, press the STOP
(
8
) button to stop recording.
The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently
loaded song.
10. Press the REC button for TRACK 3 so that the REC
button becomes unlit.
Mixing the tracks
Once you have finished your recording, you are ready to
mix down and create a master file.
1. Use the faders for TRACK 1 to 3 to adjust their
balance of levels. Use the STEREO fader to adjust
the overall level.
2. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen.
Press the SELECT buttons for TRACK 1 to 3 to select
the track to be set and then use the PAN knob to set
its stereo position.
3. Set the IN point.
The interval from the IN point to the OUT point will be
used for the master file.
Play back the song, press and hold the MARK SET
button and press the IN button at the point where you
want to start the master file.
The position where you pressed the button is set as
the IN point, which is where the mix down will start.
4. Set the OUT point.
Play back the song, press and hold the MARK SET
button and press the OUT button where you want to
end the master file.
The position where you pressed the button is set as
the OUT point, which is where the mix down will end.
TIP
You can also press and hold the MARK SET button and
press the IN or OUT button to set the IN and OUT points
when playback is stopped.
5. Press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button.
The Recorder mode switches to
Mixdown
mode and
the display returns to the Home screen.
NOTE
In Mixdown mode,
Mixdown
appears on the upper left
corner of the Home screen.
6. Press the RECORD (
0
) button.
The master file recording starts.
Recording stops automatically when the OUT point is
reached.