Tascam 788 manual WAV File Import/Export Functions, Overview, WAV File Export

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Section I

WAV File Import/Export Functions

OVERVIEW

The 788 can utilize the WAV file format to bring sound files in and out of a song. The files will be written to and read from a Level 1 ISO-9660 formatted CD-ROM, using one of the approved CD recorders for the 788.

About WAV Files - (16 or 24 bit, mono files)

All files exported and imported must be created with a sample rate of 44.1kHz, since that is the native operating sample rate of the 788. Also, the files should be mono WAV files. Stereo WAV files cannot be imported.

	Import	Import
	16 bit WAV	24 bit WAV
16 bit song	YES	YES
on 788
24 bit song	YES	YES
on 788

The WAV Import function imports 16 or 24 bit files into either 16 or 24 bit song files. The imported files will be written to match the bit depth of the song file.

	Export	Export
	16 bit WAV	24 bit WAV
16 bit song	YES	NO
on 788
24 bit song	YES	YES
on 788

The WAV Export function exports 16 bit WAV files from 16 bit song files. When working with 24 bit songs, the files can be exported as 24 bit or 16 bit. The 16 bit export is helpful, since most other all-in-one studios cannot accept 24 bit files. Likewise, older DAWs may not accept 24 bit files.

About ISO-9660 Format - (level 1, 8.3 naming)

The CD format for importing and exporting WAV files is ISO-9660, Level 1. This format was chosen to provide maximum compatibility across dedicated hard disk recorders and Macintosh/Windows DAWs.

ISO-9660 was originally designed as the DOS CD-ROM format. As such, it follows the DOS "eight-dot-three" naming format. This uses 8 characters, followed by a

period, followed by the extension. So, valid file names will be something like KICKDRUM.WAV.

On export, the 788 will assign file names for you automatically. The names will be generic like TRACK001.WAV, TRACK002.WAV, and so on. On import, the 788 will assign the WAV file name to the virtual track to make it easier to find.

If you burn a disc from a computer to be imported into the 788, be sure to select the ISO-9660 Level 1 format. The more current Windows formats are also considered to be ISO-9660. Sometimes programs will designate "Level 1" ISO-9660 as "DOS", and more current formats as "Windows 95" or "Joliet". Check your computer's CD authoring software for more information on this.

Lastly, when burning a CD with WAV files for the 788 to import, be sure to place all the WAV files in the root directory of the CD. Do not place the files inside folders; the 788 will not read below the root directory.

WAV File Export

1)Place a blank disc in the CD recording drive.

2)Press MENU.

3)Select , and press ENTER.

4)Select , and press ENTER. The 788 will display all Virtual Tracks in this song file that contain audio.

NOTE: Track names cannot be edited in this step.

5)Select the virtual tracks to be exported. The JOG/DATA wheel and CURSOR highlight different tracks. The INSERT button will place a check mark by the track name, indicating it will be exported. The DELETE key will remove check marks from the highlighted tracks. When all tracks have been selected, press ENTER.

6)Select Resolution of file to be exported, and press ENTER. NOTE: If the song on the 788 is recorded at 16 bit, WAV export is only available at 16 bit.

7)The 788 will verify that you are ready to burn the WAV files to CD. Press ENTER again to confirm.

8)When the disc is complete, the 788 will ask if you would like another copy of the disc. Press YES or NO.

WAV File Import/Export Functions TASCAM 788 v2.0 Addendum • 7/2002 Edition