TASCAM DP-32SD
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11 - Various Other Functions
Metronome
This unit has a built-in metronome that can be used when the
recorder is running.
You can set it to work during both playback and recording or
only during recording.
1. When the recorder is stopped, press the METRONOME
button to open the
METRONOME
screen.
2. Set the following items.
Use the CURSOR (
5
/
b
) buttons to select the desired item,
and then use the JOG/DATA dial to set its value.
MODE
You can select from the following modes.
Mode
Description
OFF
Default, metronome off
REC&PLAY
Active during recording and
playback
REC
Active only during recording
LEVEL
Set the metronome volume.
The setting range is from
0
to
127
. (Default:
60
)
TEMPO
Set the speed.
The setting range is from
20
to
250
(BPM). (Default:
120
)
SIGNATURE
Set the time signature to 4/4, 3/4, etc.
The setting range is from
1/1
to
12/8
. (Default:
4/4
)
BAR DISP
Set the
BAR
display to
ON
or
OFF
. (Default:
OFF
)
3. After making the settings, press the HOME button to return
to the Home screen.
The metronome works according to the
MODE
setting made
in step 2 above.
When enabled, the METRONOME button flashes in time
with the metronome tempo.
The metronome signal is not recorded even if set to work
during recording.
NOTE
• When the metronome is working, you can monitor the sound
of the metronome through connected external speakers. Note,
however, in this case that the metronome sound could also be
recorded if you are using a microphone to record in the same
room.
• When the metronome is running, you can adjust the
LEVEL
item on the
METRONOME
screen, but other items cannot be
changed.
• You can use the metronome as a click track to help keep time
when recording rhythm guitar or bass, for example, as the first
tracks of a song.
• If you want to use the metronome alone for practice, you can
either turn each track's fader all the way down during playback
or play a song that does not have any recordings.
Tuner function
You can use the built-in chromatic tuner to tune guitars.
1. Connect a guitar or bass to the MIC/LINE INPUT H.
Tuning cannot be performed with instruments connected to
MIC/LINE INPUTS A to G.
2. Set the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GUITAR.
(See “Selecting the input sources” on page 33.)
3. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to
open the
MENU
screen.
4. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select the
TUNER
menu item and
then press the F4 (
t
) button.
The
TUNER
screen opens.
5. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (
5
/
b
) buttons to
set the standard frequency of A4.
The setting range is from
435Hz
to
445Hz
. (Default:
440Hz
)
6. Play the instrument and begin tuning.
The pitch name closest to the string appears above the
meter.
Tune the instrument so that the target pitch name appears
and the center of the tuning meter lights.
A bar appears to the left or right of the center if the sound
is lower or higher than the target pitch. The bar becomes
longer as the sound shifts away from the target pitch.
