Tascam DP-008 Using input EQ, Assigning inputs, Stereo level meters (L, R)

depend on the operating conditions as shown below.

•• REC indicator not lit during playback: track playback signal

•• REC indicator blinking (record standby) during playback: track playback signal

•• REC indicator blinking (record standby) when the recorder is stopped: track input signal

•• REC indicator lit (during recording): track input signal

NOTE

When the playback signal is shown, the level of the recorded signal of the track is shown, so the level shown by the meters cannot be changed. When the input signal is being shown, the input levels, and thus the meters, can be changed using the TRIM knobs for INPUT A and INPUT B.

6 – Basic Recording

the recording source for tracks 2, 4, 6and 8.

2Use the REC keys to set the input source for each track to either A(INPUT A) or B

(INPUT B).

3When finished making settings, press the HOME key to return to the Home Screen.

Using input EQ

INPUT A and INPUT B each have a two-band equalizer (EQ).

Use the INPUT SETTINGscreen to set input EQ.

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

Stereo level meters (L, R)

These show the stereo bus output level of this unit. Adjust the output level with the MASTER LEVEL knob.

Assigning inputs

When using this unit, “assigning inputs” means setting the recording source for each track to either INPUT A or INPUT B.

This unit can simultaneously record a maximum of two tracks. You can also record one input to two tracks simultaneously (in this case, you cannot use the other input). You cannot assign two inputs to the same track.

1When the recorder is stopped, press

ASSIGN to open the INPUT ASSIGN screen.

In the initial setting, A(INPUT A) is assigned as the recording source for tracks 1, 3, 5and 7, and B(INPUT B) is assigned as

2Press the F2 (EQ) key to open the equalizer setting screen.

The input equalizer has the following parameters.

Parameter	Setting value
EQ-SWITCH(input EQ	ON/OFF
switch)	(Default: OFF)
Hi-F(high frequency	1.7 kHz – 18 kHz
range)	(Default: 5 kHz)
Hi-G(high range	±12 dB
gain)	(Default: 0.0 dB)
Lo-F(low frequency	32 Hz – 1.6 kHz
range)	(Default: 350 Hz)
Lo-G(low range	±12 dB
gain)	(Default: 0.0 dB)

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