Tascam DP-008 Mixing the tracks, Mastering the mix

2 – Quick Start Guides

if the input setting is Internal MIC / High, change it to Internal MIC / Low. If the OL indicator continues to light even when set to Internal MIC / Low, move the sound source away from the mic or lower the volume at the sound source.

CAUTION

Always monitor through headphones when using a mic. If you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur.

6Return to the beginning of the song and begin playback. Sing along with the already recorded rhythm and lead guitar parts.

You can hear the playback of TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 as well your singing through the headphones.

7Use the TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 LEVEL and PAN knobs, MASTER LEVEL knob and VOLUME dial to adjust the output volume and the balance between the tracks.

Mixing the tracks

After you finish recording, the next step is to make a stereo mix.

1Use the LEVEL knobs for TRACK 1, 2 and 3, to adjust the levels of the tracks and the balance between them. Use the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the overall level.

2Use the track PAN knobs to adjust the stereo positioning of the tracks.

Watch the Land Rmeters at the right side of the display as you adjust levels and panning.

8Return to the start of the track again and press the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (–) key to start recording. The TRACK 3 REC key stops blinking and stays lit constantly.

You are recording again. Sing!

9When you are finished, press the stop (ª) key to stop recording.

10Press the TRACK 3 REC key again. Its light turns off.

Mastering the mix

Now we will record your stereo mix. We call this process mastering.

The time between the song’s beginning (00:00:00:00) and the OUT point will be recorded as the stereo master track. So, first we must set the OUT (end) point.

1 Press the IN/OUT key to open the I/O SETTINGscreen.

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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