Tascam 2488neo owner manual Checking the master, Finishing the master track, Ending mixdown mode

8 − Mastering and CD recorder

Ending mixdown mode

Press the HOME key or the NO/EXIT key to return to the

Home screen.

Checking the master

To check the recorded master track, use the master check mode.

After ending mixdown mode, press the MIXDOWN/ MASTERING key again to enter the master check mode and open the MASTER CHECK screen. The MASTER CHECK screen shows the song title and the total time.

The transport controls work in the following way:

•• PLAY plays back from the current position to the end of the master track.

•• REW and F FWD keys rewind and fast-forward as normal, but the speed does not appear on the screen.

•• Press the STOP key to stop playback

•• Recording is disabled.

•• All location functions are disabled.

•• Jog, varispeed, SSA, repeat, etc. are disabled.

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When playing the master track, the playback signal is output from not only the MONITOR and PHONES jacks, but also from the STEREO (and DIGITAL OUTPUT) jacks. Thus, during a master check, the mixdown signal can be recorded to an external MD, cassette or other media.

All monitoring is now from the STEREO selection only. The master track playback sound is not affected by fader movements or other mixer operations, includ- ing new assignments.

No faders or other mixer controls (including assignment) have any effect. The only possible control of the monitor volume is through the MONITOR LEVEL controls.

Exiting master check mode

Press the HOME key or the NO/EXIT key to end the mas- ter check and return to the usual Home screen.

Finishing the master track

This unit has mastering tools specifically for the master track. The overall sound pressure and sound quality can be adjusted using the compressor, EQ and noise shaper.

By putting this unit in mastering mode, you can use its mastering tools to finish (“master”) the master track.

Mastering procedures

Mastering is conducted using the following process.

Step 1: Start mastering mode

When the MASTER CHECK screen is open and the transport is stopped, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING key while holding down the SHIFT key to start mastering mode. The MASTERING TOOL screen opens and the MIXDOWN/ MASTERING key blinks.

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