Setting up and basic knowledge | Tascam 2488neo specification

2 − Setting up and basic knowledge

Setting up the 2488neo

First, find a flat level surface for the 2488neo which is stable and cannot be jogged or jolted easily.

This should be a hard surface. Do not put the 2488neo on a carpet or furnishings, as this will block the airflow and possibly cause overheating.

You should avoid moving the 2488neo while it is switched on.

Especially, you should never move it while the HD indica- tor by the display is lit or flashing.

Leave a little space at the back of the 2488neo to plug and unplug microphones, etc.

Before switching on the 2488neo, you should connect the monitoring system (this term refers to the amplifier and speakers and headphones that you will use to listen to your recordings).

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When you are recording electric guitars and basses, etc., you can listen through speakers. When you are recording using a microphone, this may cause acoustic feedback, so you should use headphones at this time.

Most sound professionals recommend that you do not use headphones for monitoring all the time, even though they are very convenient and useful in some circumstances.

Plug in and turn on the 2488neo. The power switch is on the rear, by the power cord.

The display shows the following startup screen and the HD (hard disk) indicator light blinks.

Using the included power cord, connect this unit to a power outlet, ensuring that it is the correct voltage for the unit.

Connect the MONITOR OUT jacks on the rear panel to your amplifier’s AUX inputs (or any inputs except those designed for a record turntable). You will probably need a pair of 1/4”-to-RCA cables for this.

NOTE

The 2488neo outputs balanced signals from the moni- tor outputs. If you have an amplifier with balanced inputs, use balanced cables rather than unbalanced cables here.

Plug a standard pair of headphones into the 1/4” PHONES jack at the front left of the 2488neo.

After about 20 seconds, the 2488neo will be ready and the HD (hard disk) indicator stops flashing. Adjust the display so that it is comfortable for you to read, using the contrast control.

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Tascam owner manual Setting up and basic knowledge, Setting up the 2488neo

Contents

2488neo Important Safety Precautions Declaration of Conformity Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Optical pickup Contents − Recorder − Mastering and CD recorder 11 − Backup and restoration 14 − Specifications, etc16 − FAQ 122 − Reformatting Supplied accessories Main features of the 2488neo− Introductions Use with a personal computer Manual conventions Precautions and notes for placement and use Handling of compact discsBeware of condensation Never use a stabilizer or printable discs About CD-R and CD-RW discs About finalizing − Setting up and basic knowledge Setting up the 2488neo Basic knowledge ShutdownHard disk and partitions Selecting the active partition Songs Screenªª Menu screen ªª Home screen Some general notes on using the 2488neo Shift key − Names and functions of the 2488neo Top panelInput channel section Effects section Track mixer sectionSub mixer section Stereo Bus section Access indicator section Monitor SectionLCD display section Utility section Channel section Locate sectionMark/Title section Transport section Transport keysMixdown and Mastering section Front panel Routing sectionOther keys 567 Rear panel Setting up your first song − RecordingNew song Setting the tempo Making the first recording Recording the guitar − Recording Lead line Congratulations − Mixer Inputs and assignmentsDigital input assignment ªª Assignment to a stereo track Checking assignments Breaking assignmentsSaving and loading assignments Quick Routing Channel functions Track channels and input channelsªª Digital pad/gain ªª EQ ªª Phase Effect sendFader/pan ªª Faders Stereo bus functions MuteLinking channels Stereo EQ Stereo dynamics Stereo fader Sub mixer Direct output Monitoring Monitor selectionMono monitoring Record source monitoring Scene memories Soloing and toggleScene recall ªª Internal faders and physical faders Real mode factory setting Jump modeCatch mode Saving scenes Settings insert effect modes − EffectsMic effects Assigning mic effects Selecting mic effects Saving mic effects in the libraryEditing mic effects Using the multi-effect library Multi-effectAssigning the multi-effect Editing the multi-effect Saving multi-effect settings Single effectSaving single effects Tuner − Recorder First steps in recording song managementCreating a song Loading a song Saving a song Reverting to the previously saved version of a songErasing a song Copying songs Erasing unneeded audio data from songs Setting the playback position Transport controlsProtecting a song Return to zero RTZ Jog positioning Recording Fast forward and rewindSkipping to marks Punch recording IN, OUT, to and from points Mark functions Editing the IN, OUT, to and from pointsInserting marks Active marks Editing the active mark Skip between marks Using the mark list ªª Titling using the listªª Erasing marks using the list ªª Locating using the list Direct location Direct location Setting the repeat interval RepeatAuto punch operations Setting the punch points Checking the punch pointsRehearsing the punch Recording the punch Checking the takeAfter finishing the punch If you change your mind Bouncing tracks About track editingMaking a bounce mix Entering the edit mode IN, OUT, to and fromTrack editing functions Copy Paste Copy Insert Move Insert Silence Undo and Redo Undoing and redoing actions An undo/redo example Virtual tracks Virtual Tracks Drums Three best Bass takes Drums Best Bass take Varispeed operations pitch and SSA PitchSSA Slow Speed Audition − Mastering and CD recorder MixdownRecording the master track Ending mixdown mode Exiting master check modeMastering procedures Checking the master Using the mastering compressor Use the mastering tools to make adjust- mentsRecord If you are not satisfied with the result Cross LO only when a multiband compressor is selected Cross HI only when a multiband compressor is selectedMakeup only when a single band compressor is selected Using the mastering EQ/noise shaper ªª Saving compressor settingsªª Settings the EQ ªª Noise shaper setting Trimming the master track Copying the master track Creating an audio CD using TAO Creating an audio CD Creating an audio CD using DAO Finalizing the disc Creating an audio CD using Live Writer Playing CDs CD-RW erase − Reformatting Reformatting the entire hard disk Reformatting Tascam partitions Reformatting the FAT partition USB mode 10 − File import/exportOpening the USB connection Closing the USB connection USB import mono WAV files USB import stereo WAV files USB import SMF files USB export virtual tracks Exporting master tracks Importing from CD mono WAV files Exporting to CD virtual tracks 11 − Backup and restoration Backup Using USB for backup and restore Restoring from CD Backing up Restoring 12 − Tempo and Midi Metronome Using the metronome ªª In Free modeªª In REC mode or REC&PLAY mode Free Metronome screen Time signature setting Tempo map Midi synchronization ªª Midi clock SMF playback Midi remote control ªª Remote Controlªª MMC Mode ªª MMC Device ID 13 − General preferences13− General preferences Global preferencesMixer preferences 13 − General preferences Recorder preferencesUser words ªª Digital input channel selection 14 − Specifications,14etc−. Specifications, etc Block diagram 14 − Specifications, etc Level diagram Specifications Audio connectionsAudio performance Dimensional drawing Physical specifications, etc Library of mastering compressor presets Preset name Description15 − Appendix ªª Multiband compress Midi Control/Program change message Mixer Control Change parameters Effect parameter change Midi messages ªª Example effect parameter change Mic effects EffectParameter Values Stereo dynamics processor Single effect Multi effect Chain # AMP 15 − Appendix Mic effects preset Program Change 0 to Single effect preset Program Change 0 toMidi Program Change messages ªª Scene memory Program Change messages Preset mic effects Preset stereo dynamics effectsPreset Multi effects Name shown on display Effect component Preset single effects Program Name shown on Type of effect Change Display Midi Implementation chart Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks MMC Bit map commands Bit-map array of MMC commands Bit-map array of Response/Information field Message Meaning Action Mixdown Song Protect No. Message Meaning Action SMF Player 16 − FAQ No. Question Answer Question Answer 2488neo