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Tascam DP-008 Adjusting the input level and monitoring, Setting the guitar as TRACK 1 recording source

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This sets MIC B, which is the built-in mic on the right side of the front panel as the input source for INPUT B.

to TRACK 1 in this example.

Adjusting the input level and monitoring

1Press the HOME key to return to the

Home Screen.

NOTE

Internal MIC / Low and Internal MIC / High change the sensitivity of the built-in mics. Set it according to the loudness of the subject being recorded.

If you are not sure which setting to use, choose Internal MIC / Low. If the input level is too low after adjusting it later, return to this screen and change the setting to

Internal MIC / High.

7After changing the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.

Setting the guitar as TRACK 1 recording source

The default settings are for the INPUT Ato be the recording source for TRACK 1, 3, 5 and 7 and for the INPUT Bto be the recording source for TRACK 2, 4, 6 and 8.

In “Connecting and setting the input sources” above, we made a guitar the input source for the INPUT Aand a built-in mic (MIC B) the input source for the INPUT B. Therefore, the guitar is already set to record to TRACK 1, 3, 5 and 7 and MIC B is ready to record to TRACK 2, 4, 6 and 8.

As a result, there is no need to change the input channel assignments to record the guitar

2.Press the TRACK 1 REC key. The key blinks showing that the track is in record standby.

TRACK 1 REC indicator

3Use the INPUT A TRIM knob to adjust the guitar input level.

Set the TRIM knob so that the INPUT A OL indicator does not light even when the loudest sound to be recorded is input. If the indicator continues to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the guitar signal itself is too loud. In this case, lower the output level on the guitar.

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Contents

OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Page CAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Page 11 – Exchanging Data with a Diagram Overview of this unit About this manual Manual conventions Product parts Intellectual property rights About SD cards Precautions for use Cautions on installation Beware of condensation Cleaning the unit Playback and mixing Preparing to listen to the demo song Playing and mixing the demo song Page From recording to creating a master track Creating a new song Connecting and setting the input sources Adjusting the input level and monitoring Recording guitar to TRACK Listening to your recording Record guitar to TRACK Record vocals on TRACK Page Mixing the tracks Mastering the mix Page Page Shutting down the unit Top panel Page Front panel Rear panel Right side panel Bottom panel Home Screen Preparing the power and SD card Installing an SD card Preparing the power Connecting an AC adaptor (sold separately) Start-up& shutdown Starting up the unit Shutting down Formatting SD cards Recorder modes Connecting with other equipment Rear panel connections Right side panel connections Adjusting the contrast Setting the backlight Partitions and songs Selecting the active partition Editing names Loading a saved song Creating a new song Viewing song information Saving a song Copying songs Erasing songs Protecting songs Selecting the input source Phantom power Monitoring input signals About the OL indicators and level meters Using input EQ Assigning inputs Making the first recording Making additional recordings Mixdown Multitrack recording REC indicator settings Track pan and level settings Input selection and assignment Reverb Muting tracks Mastering Setting the end point Recording the master track Undoing operations (undo) Undoing the last operation (single undo) Undoing a previous operation (multi-undo) Erasing the operation history Punching in and out Using the foot switch to punch in/out Setting the foot switch polarity Bouncing tracks Using the bounce function Confirming the result Locate and search functions Direct locate function Fast forward/rewind search Repeat playback Setting IN and OUT points Editing IN/OUT points Using repeat playback Locating to the IN or OUT point Automatically punching in and out Setting the interval between repetitions Rehearsal Using auto punch in/out to record Overview of track editing Editing points Basic editing procedures Explanation of items COPY/PASTE COPY/INSERT MOVE/PASTE MOVE/INSERT OPEN (insert silence) CUT (remove part) SILENCE (part erase) CLEAN out (track erase) Metronome Tuner Chromatic tuner mode Oscillator mode Turning the power off automatically Viewing information Page Overview of partitions Reformatting MTR partitions Reformatting the FAT partition Initializing SD cards Supported operating systems Connecting with a computer Disconnecting Song backup and restoration Backing-upsongs Restoring songs Track import and export Importing tracks Exporting tracks Exporting a stereo master track Why can’t I hear any sound when I play back Why does the sound I'm recording sound distorted Why can’t I record Why can’t my computer “see” the unit files Page Page Audio input/output ratings Audio performance General Optional accessories Computer requirements Backup memory Dimensions Block diagram