10 − File import/export

USB export (virtual tracks)

This is basically the reverse of the import procedure. First, select a virtual track and then export its contents to the FAT partition before connecting the 2488MKII to the computer and copying the file.

1With the transport stopped, press MENU to open the MENU screen.2Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES/ENTER.

The WAVE IN/OUT menu screen appears.

3When USB EXPORT appears in inverse, press the

YES/ENTER.

7Press the YES/ENTER key.

The audio data on the virtual track is converted to a WAV file and copied to the FAT partition.

Press the NO/EXIT key to cancel export.

8With the transport stopped, connect the 2488MKII and a computer using USB (see “Opening the USB connection” on page 77).

9Use the computer to copy the files from the 2488MKII to the computer's hard disk.

10 Disconnect the 2488MKII and the computer (see “Closing the USB connection” on page 77).

A list of virtual tracks with recorded audio data appears.

4Use the JOG/DATA dial (or §/cursor keys) to select the virtual track for export, and press the INSERT key to put a check mark next to its name. You can export many virtual tracks at the same time by checking multiple virtual tracks for export. If you accidentally place a check mark next to a virtual track that you do not want to export, press the DELETE key to remove the check mark.

5After selecting the virtual tracks for export, press the YES/ENTER key

A pop-up message appears.

6Select the final bit depth (RESOLUTION) of the exported files (16 or 24 bits). The file size of the exported data changes according to the bit depth.

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