Assembling Audio CDs

EQ - If you’d like to process EQ on your song, select the part you’d like to affect. (To EQ the whole song, just hit Apple “A” to select the whole region.) Go to the Plug-Ins menu and drag down to Premiere; when the side menu appears drag to SFX Machine Lite. Click on Simple Graphic EQ in the second column of the processing screen. Audition your EQ settings by pressing “Preview.” Preview will play a couple seconds of audio with your EQ curve. Once you like what you hear, click on “Process” and Peak will apply the EQ to the entire area you selected.

Normalization - If you recorded the audio too quietly, you can digitally boost the volume of the recording. Again, select the area you want to affect, and then select the DSP menu and drag down to Normalize. Peak LE will allow you to select what you want the maximum volume to reach. (Because some consumer audio players distort signals that approach the maximum volume, we recommend keeping the maximum down around 80% to 95% depending on what the average volume is.

Once you’ve finished all of this, save your file. You’ve just mastered your song!

To start assembling your CD, boot up Jam and simply drag and drop all the song files into the Jam window.

The songs you have selected for this CD will appear in the window, along with pause between tracks, time the track starts, and the track length. You can change the order simply by dragging the song files around.

There are some powerful real-time (non-destructive) processing features in Jam that make assembly of professional sounding CDs a snap. You’ll notice there is a column for Gain on each song. If your songs are playing back at different volumes because of varied levels during recording, you can make fine adjustments here.

Also, if you are trying to have continued play from one track to another, such as with live recordings, you can do a crossfade in the Xfade column. For this, this pause between tracks has to be set to zero. There are different gain curves that you can experiment with to make the transition as smooth as possible. (The crossfades are represented by two curves; each curve represents channel levels over the length of the crossfade.)

CD-R624M specifications

The Tascam CD-R624M is a professional-grade CD recorder that embodies the perfect blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features, making it a vital tool for musicians, sound engineers, and audio enthusiasts alike. Designed for both live performances and studio settings, this device ensures high-quality audio recording and playback through its robust build and innovative functionalities.

One of the standout features of the CD-R624M is its dual CD drives, enabling users to easily duplicate CD content or create multiple copies of recorded tracks without any hassle. With a recordable CD-R format, the unit offers an impressive bitrate, ensuring that recordings have exceptional clarity and depth. The CD-R624M is also capable of handling various CD formats, including CD-R and CD-RW, allowing for versatile recording options.

Equipped with a digital signal processor (DSP), the CD-R624M enhances audio quality by providing various audio processing effects that can be applied during recording. Users can utilize features such as pitch control and tempo adjustment, making the device a perfect companion for live performances or studio recordings where precision and versatility are crucial.

The user interface is intuitive, featuring a large LCD screen that displays pertinent information such as track numbers, elapsed time, and recording levels. The tactile buttons ensure easy navigation, and the dedicated controls for tasks like track editing and finalizing are thoughtfully placed for quick access. Furthermore, the addition of balanced XLR inputs and outputs enhances connectivity, making it easy to integrate the CD-R624M into any professional audio setup.

Another notable aspect of the Tascam CD-R624M is its built-in timer and automatic recording functions, which allow for hands-free operation. Users can set the device to start recording at a specific time, making it ideal for capturing live performances or radio shows seamlessly. The capability to connect to external devices via RCA outputs and digital optical connections adds more flexibility for different recording scenarios.

In summary, the Tascam CD-R624M is an exceptional CD recorder that combines advanced technology with practical features, making it suitable for professional and personal use. With its dual drives, high-quality audio recording capabilities, and an array of thoughtful features, this device is engineered to meet the demands of any audio environment, positioning itself as a leading choice in the realm of CD recording technology.