8 TASCAM 2488neo
Thank you for purchasing the 24-track TASCAM 2488neo
Digital Portastudio. With this all-in-one digit al multitrack
recorder, you can record, mix and master audio on an
80GB hard disk and make audio and backup CDs with the
internal CD-RW drive.
Before connecting and using the unit, please read th is
Owner’s Manual carefully before operating the unit. Af ter
you have finished reading this manual, please keep it i n a
safe place for future reference.
Main features of the 2488neo
80GB hard disk
•
Easy song management using multiple partitions
•
24-track digital recorder
•
Records uncompressed audio at a sampling frequency of
•
44.1 kHz at 16 or 24 bit resolution
Simultaneously records up to 8 tracks and plays back up
•
to 24 tracks for mixing
Stores up to 250 virtual tracks in e ach song
•
Mixer with 24 playback track channels and 8 input channels
•
4 XLR mic inputs with phantom power
•
High impedance inputs for guitar
•
3-band EQ and numerous internal effects for use on
•
every track and input channel
Internal CD-RW drive for burning discs
•
Mic effects and multi-effect (for guitar) that can be used
•
as insert effects; single effect that can be used i n an
effect loop
MIDI Time Code and MIDI Clock synchronization possible
•
Exchange WAV and SMF files with personal computers
•
About Copyright, Trademark and Liability
This product is designed to help you record and reproduce
sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you
have obtained permission from the copyright holder or the
rightful licensor. Unless you own the copyright, or have
obtained the appropriate permission fr om the copyright
holder or the rightful licensor, your unauthorized re cord-
ing, reproduction or distribution thereof may result in
severe criminal penalties under copy right laws and inter-
national copyright treaties. If you are uncer tain about your
rights, contact your legal advisor. Under no circumstances
will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequenc-
es of any illegal copying performed using the 2488neo.
Windows, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 are trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh, Mac OS, a nd
Mac OS X are trademarks of Apple Computer. All other
trademarks are the propert y of their respective holders.
TASCAM shall bear no liability if a user should experience
indirect damages (for example, the customer is unable to
realize a benefit for some reason) or secondary damages
(loss of recorded data, etc.) during the use of this unit.
NOTE
Misuse or malfunction of the device may result in loss
of recorded data. We recommend that you back u p
important data on a computer hard disk, C D-R/CD-RW
or other storage media.
Supplied accessoriesIn addition to this manual, the 2488neo has been pa cked
with the following:
• AC power cable ...............................................................1
• Warranty card ..................................................................1
Contact your TASCAM supplier if any of these items
are missing.
NOTE
We recommend that you keep the original box and
packing materials for transportation of this unit.
Close the disc tray during transportation.
Use with a personal computerTo import and export files and back up data, con nect
the 2488neo to a personal computer using a USB con-
nection. Data transmission occurs at high s peed if the
computer connection and cable are USB 2.0 compatible.
Transmission occurs at a slower speed with equipment that
is only USB 1.1 compatible. Please see your computer’s
documentation for more information.
We recommend using a cable designed for USB 2.0 to
assure accurate and fast tran smission of data.
This unit can be connected to computer s using one of the
following operating systems.
Microsoft: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista
•
Apple: Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.2 or later
•
NOTE
If you are using Mac OS 9.0x or 9.1x, we recommend
upgrading to OS 9.2 or later. Drivers are unnec essary.
The unit will appear as a removable disc.
1 − Introductions