Tascam Portacapture X8, Справочное руководство

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TASCAM Portacapture X8
Contents
1 - Introduction ...................................................................................... 5
1 - 1 Overview..............................................................................................................5
1 - 2 Features ................................................................................................................5
1 - 3 Conventions used in this manual ...............................................................6
1 - 4 Trademarks and copyrights ..........................................................................6
1 - 5 microSD cards ....................................................................................................7
Precautions for use ..............................................................................................7
Note about formatting .......................................................................................7
1 - 6 Accessories sold separately ..........................................................................7
USB cables (for communication or data transmission) ..........................7
PS-P520U AC adapter .........................................................................................7
AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter ................................................................................7
2 - Names and functions of parts ......................................................... 8
2 - 1 Front ......................................................................................................................8
2 - 2 Bottom ..................................................................................................................8
2 - 3 Left side ................................................................................................................9
2 - 4 Right side .............................................................................................................9
2 - 5 Rear ........................................................................................................................9
2 - 6 Using the wheel .............................................................................................10
2 - 7 Using the touchscreen .................................................................................10
Basic screen operations ..................................................................................10
2 - 8 App overview ..................................................................................................11
LAUNCHER screen .............................................................................................11
Recording app signal flows ...........................................................................12
Recording app output files ............................................................................13
INPUT SELECT function ...................................................................................14
Project status bar ..............................................................................................15
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................16
Character input ..................................................................................................17
3 - Preparation ..................................................................................... 18
3 - 1 Inserting and removing microSD cards .................................................18
Inserting microSD cards .................................................................................18
Removing microSD cards ...............................................................................18
3 - 2 Preparing the power supply ......................................................................18
Notes about power supplies .........................................................................18
Using AA batteries ............................................................................................18
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) ......................................................19
Using USB bus power ......................................................................................19
3 - 3 Turning the power on and off ...................................................................20
Turning the power on ......................................................................................20
Turning the unit off (putting it in standby) ..............................................20
Resume function ...............................................................................................20
Setting the language, date and time .........................................................20
Formatting (initializing) microSD cards ....................................................21
4 - Connections .................................................................................... 22
4 - 1 Connection examples ..................................................................................22
Using the MANUAL app ..................................................................................22
Using the PODCAST app ................................................................................22
4 - 2 Connecting the included mics ..................................................................22
X-Y connection ...................................................................................................22
A-B stereo connection .....................................................................................23
4 - 3 Connecting external mics and other equipment ..............................23
Connecting external mics ..............................................................................23
Connecting mics that are compatible with plug-in power ................23
Connecting mid-side mics .............................................................................23
Connecting other equipment ......................................................................24
4 - 4 Connecting cameras ....................................................................................24
Setting the output for camera use ..............................................................24
4 - 5 Connecting monitoring equipment .......................................................24
4 - 6 Using the built-in speaker ..........................................................................25
4 - 7 Adjusting the playback volume ...............................................................25
4 - 8 Connecting computers and smartphones ...........................................25
5 - Input and output settings .............................................................. 26
5 - 1 Using the INPUT SELECT function ...........................................................26
5 - 2 Making input settings for each input .....................................................27
Using the STEREO LINK function .................................................................27
Setting recording input sources (INPUT) ..................................................27
Using phantom power (PHANTOM) ...........................................................27
Adjusting the input level automatically (AUTO GAIN) .........................27
Setting the low-cut filter (LOW CUT)..........................................................28
Setting the noise gate (NOISE GATE) .........................................................28
Setting the limiter (LIMITER/COMP) ...........................................................28
Setting the equalizer (EQ) ..............................................................................28
Inverting the input phase (PHASE INVERT) .............................................29
Adjusting input gain (GAIN) ..........................................................................29
Changing the input gain (GAIN) ..................................................................29
5 - 3 Adding reverb to inputs (REVERB) ...........................................................29
5 - 4 Setting the phantom power voltage ......................................................29
6 - Recording apps ............................................................................... 30
6 - 1 Recording app overview .............................................................................30
Recording guide function (MANUAL app only) .....................................30
Recording pause function..............................................................................30
Recording operation flow ..............................................................................31
6 - 2 Button operations during recording ......................................................32
6 - 3 Recording with the ASMR app ..................................................................33
Setting procedures ...........................................................................................33
Screen overview ................................................................................................33
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................33
Setting input levels ...........................................................................................33
Recording .............................................................................................................34
Starting playback ..............................................................................................34
6 - 4 Recording with the MANUAL app ...........................................................35
Setting procedures ...........................................................................................35
Screen overview ................................................................................................35
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................35
Using the wheel .................................................................................................35
Setting input levels ...........................................................................................35
Using the mixer ..................................................................................................36
Recording .............................................................................................................37
Starting playback ..............................................................................................37
6 - 5 Recording with the MUSIC app ................................................................38
Setting procedures ...........................................................................................38
Screen overview ................................................................................................38
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................38
Selecting the type of instrument to record .............................................38
Setting the input level .....................................................................................39
Adding reverb to the input (REVERB).........................................................39
Recording .............................................................................................................39
Starting playback ..............................................................................................39
6 - 6 Recording with the VOICE app .................................................................40
Setting procedures ...........................................................................................40
Screen overview ................................................................................................40
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................40
Setting the inputs .............................................................................................40
Setting the input level .....................................................................................40
Recording .............................................................................................................41
Starting playback ..............................................................................................41
6 - 7 Recording with the FIELD app ..................................................................42
Setting procedures ...........................................................................................42
Screen overview ................................................................................................42
Shortcut Menu ...................................................................................................42
Setting the inputs .............................................................................................42
Selecting the recording subject...................................................................42
Setting the input level .....................................................................................43
Setting the filter (LOW CUT) ..........................................................................43
Recording .............................................................................................................43
Starting playback ..............................................................................................43