Tascam DP-008 Exporting a stereo master track

11 – Exchanging Data with a Computer

9Use the computer to copy track files from the WAVE directory on the FAT partition to the computer.

10After exporting track files to the computer, disconnect the unit from the computer using the proper procedures and then remove the USB cable (see “Disconnecting” on page 72).

Exporting a stereo master track

You can export a stereo master track that you have made on the unit (see “Mastering” on page 48) to a computer. When you create a new stereo master track for a song, the existing stereo master track is overwritten, so if you want to keep multiple different stereo master tracks, you might want to save them to a computer.

Before starting the following export procedures, make sure that the song that you want to export a stereo master track for is currently loaded and that you have already created a stereo master track for it.

1When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENUscreen.

2Turn the DATA wheel to select IMPORT/ EXPORT, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the IMPORT/EXPORTmenu.

NOTE

If there is no stereo master track, an error message appears.

4Use the Ô/ keys, the DATA wheel and the F3 and F4 keys to edit the name of the stereo master file being exported (See “Editing names” on page 37).

5After setting the name, press the F2 (EXEC) key.

A stereo master track file is exported as a 16-bit, 44.1-kHz, stereo WAV file to the FAT partition. The file name of the exported file is the name set in step 3 above plus the “.WAV” extension.

If you have previously exported a stereo master track with the same name, a confirmation message (Duplicate name - Are you sure?) appears.

Press the F3 (YES) key to overwrite the older track.

NOTE

To cancel exporting, press the F1 (BACK) key.

3Turn the DATA wheel to select EXPORT MASTER, and press the F4 (¥) key.

The default file name is displayed and can be edited.

6Press the HOME key to return to the

Home Screen.

7Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (see “Connecting with a computer” on page 71).

8Use the computer to copy the stereo master file from the WAVE directory on the FAT partition of the unit to the computer.

9After copying finishes, disconnect the unit from the computer using the proper procedures and then remove the USB cable (see “Disconnecting” on page 72).

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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