Tascam DP-008 Phantom power, Selecting the input source

Selecting the input source

This unit has two inputs (INPUT A and INPUT B) that can be selected separately as input sources.

The built-in mics (front panel MIC A and MIC B) or external input signals (inputs through the INPUT A and INPUT B jacks on the rear panel) can be selected as input sources. In addition to mic and line signals, the INPUT A 1/4” phone jack input can accept guitar input. Set the MIC/LINE–GUITARswitch on the rear panel according to the type of input.

1 Press the INPUT SETTING key to open the INPUT SETTINGscreen.

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LINE–GUITARswitch on the rear side panel appropriately. Set it to GUITAR when connecting an electric guitar or electric bass directly. Set it to MIC/LINE when inputting a mic or line signal.

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When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in preamp or an active electric guitar, as well as when connecting an electric guitar with effect boxes between it and this unit, set the MIC/LINE–GUITAR switch to MIC/LINE.

Use the INPUT Aand INPUT Bitems to set the input sources for the INPUT A and

INPUT B.

2Use the F3 (§) and F4 (¶) keys to select the INPUT Aor INPUT Bsetting, and turn the DATA wheel to select the input source.

INPUT A/Bselection choices

Choices	Descriptoin

Internal MIC	Built-in MIC A/B (low
/ Low (default)	sensitivity)
Internal MIC	Built-in MIC A/B (high
/ High	sensitivity)
Ext. Input,	External input A/B
LINE / Low	(low sensitivity)
Ext. Input /	External input A/B
Mid	(middle sensitivity)
Ext. Input /	External input A/B
High	(high sensitivity)

3After changing the setting, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.

4If a source that uses the INPUT A connector is selected as the INPUT A input source in step 2 above, set the MIC/

Phantom power

When connecting a condenser microphone that requires phantom power, follow the procedures below to turn phantom power ON. When phantom power is ON, phantom power is provided to both INPUT A and INPUT B XLR jacks.

1When the recorder is stopped, press the PHANTOM key to open the PHANTOM screen.

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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