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OL indicators and level meters, Setting the Mixer screen, Using EQ (equalizer)

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6 - Basic Recording OL indicators and level meters You can check the audio signal levels of this unit through the OL indicators for INPUT A to H and the level meters shown on the display. The level meters allow the signal levels to be monitored, and they can also be used to confirm whether signals are being input into the unit. For example, if the level meters assigned to inputs A to H on the Home screen are moving, this means that signals are being input into the unit even if you cannot hear anything when monitoring. As shown below, if a red line " " appears at the top of a level meter, the level is too high (it stays on screen for a while before automatically disappearing). If the level is too loud, the sound might be distorted, so lower the level until the red line " " stops appearing. If an OL indicator lights, the signal from the input source might be too loud or the TRIM knob set too high. If the OL indicator lights even though the TRIM knob is set to the LINE position, the input source signal is too loud, so lower the volume on the input source. Overload indication Lit (recording) Recording Track input signal NOTE During playback signal display, since the level of the signal being recorded on the track is shown, the level cannot be changed. During input signal display, you can change the levels with the TRIM knobs of INPUT A to H. ªª Stereo level meter (L, R) This meter shows the output level of this unit's stereo bus. Adjust the output level with the STEREO fader. Setting the Mixer screen To change the mixer target, press the SOURCE button for the desired input or press the SELECT button for the desired track. Using EQ (equalizer) INPUT A to INPUT H and track 1 to track 23/24 have a 3-band EQ (equalizer). The equalizer setting is made on the Mixer screen. 1. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen. ªª Overload indicators (A to H) The overload indicators for inputs A to H on the display show the overload of the input level (INPUT A to H) of this unit. Use the TRIM knobs of INPUT A to H or the output volume controls of the input sources to adjust the level. ªª Track level meters (1 to 23/24) These level meters show either the playback signal levels or the input signal levels of the corresponding tracks. The signal levels shown by the track level meters depend on the operating conditions as shown below. REC button Unlit Flashing (recording standby) Flashing (recording standby) Transport status Level meter display contents Playback Playback Track playback signal Track playback signal (Auto Monitor ON) Track input signal + playback signal (Auto Monitor OFF) Stopped Track input signal 46 TASCAM DP-24 2. Press the SOURCE button of INPUT A to H or the SELECT button of each track to open the Mixer screen to set the corresponding equalizer. 3. Press the EQUALIZER ON/OFF button on the right side of the LOW knob to turn the equalizer on/off. The EQ (equalizer) parameters are as follows. GAIN High gain HIGH Setting range: ±12dB (Default: 0dB) Mid gain MID Setting range: ±12dB (Default: 0dB) Low gain LOW Setting range: ±12dB (Default: 0dB) FREQ High frequency Setting range: 1.7kHz to 18kHz (Default: 10kHz) Mid frequency Setting range: 32Hz to 18kHz (Default: 1.0kHz) Low frequency Setting range: 32Hz to 1.6kHz (Default: 100Hz)

Section	Page
1 – Introduction	8
Features	8
Items included with the product	8
Conventions used in this manual	8
Intellectual property rights	9
Precautions for placement and use	9
Beware of condensation	9
Cleaning the unit	9
About SD cards	9
Precautions for use	10
About CDs (Compact Discs)	10
Precautions for use	10
About CD-R and CD-RW discs	10
2 - Quick Guide	12
Playback and mixing	12
Preparation	12
Listening to the demo song	13
Recording and mastering	14
Creating a new song	14
Connecting and setting the input sources	15
Setting the guitar as the recording source for TRACK 1	15
Adjusting and monitoring the input level	15
Recording a guitar to TRACK 1	16
Playing back the recording	16
Recording a guitar to TRACK 2	16
Recording a vocal to TRACK 3	17
Mixing the tracks	18
Mastering a recording	19
Creating an audio CD with the master file	21
Inserting a CD	21
Writing to a CD-R/CD-RW	22
Ejecting a CD	23
Shutting down	23
3 – Names and Functions of Parts	24
Top panel	24
Front panel	28
Rear panel	29
Home screen	30
Menu structure	31
Screen operations	32
4 – Preparation	34
Inserting and removing SD cards	34
Inserting an SD card	34
Removing the card	34
About write-protected SD cards	34
Powering the unit	34
Start-up & Shutdown	35
Starting up the unit	35
Shutting down	35
Setting the date and time	35
Preparing an SD card for use	36
Recorder modes	36
Connecting other equipment	36
Front panel	36
Rear panel	37
Adjusting the contrast	37
5 - Song Management	38
Editing names	38
Loading a song	38
Creating a new song	38
Saving a song	39
Viewing song information	40
Copying songs	40
Erasing songs	41
Protecting songs	41
Deleting unnecessary audio data from a song	42
Changing a song name	43
6 - Basic Recording	44
Selecting the input sources	44
Assigning inputs	44
Assigning to a mono track	44
Assigning to a stereo track	44
Assigning to a stereo bus	44
Checking the assignment	45
Canceling an assignment	45
Using phantom power	45
Monitoring	45
Monitor selection	45
OL indicators and level meters	46
Setting the Mixer screen	46
Using EQ (equalizer)	46
DIGITAL TRIM setting (Track only)	47
Built-in Send Effects and External Effects	47
Setting built-in effects	47
Setting the stereo position	48
Changing the signal phase	48
Checking the fader level	48
Solo	48
Muting tracks	48
Rehearsing the recording	49
Making the first recording	49
Multitrack recording	50
Setting the tracks for recording	50
Setting track pan and level	50
Input selection and assignment	50
Setting input levels	50
Recording	50
Undoing an operation	50
Setting the undoing feature	50
Undoing the last operation (single undo)	51
Undoing previous operations (multi-undo)	51
7 - Recorder Functions	52
Punching in and out	52
Using a foot switch to punch in/out	52
Setting the foot switch	52
Bouncing tracks	53
Performing the track bouncing	53
Checking the result	53
Direct Location Function	54
Locating directly a specified time	54
Locating directly a specified measure/beat	54
Location marks	54
Setting a location mark	54
Skipping to location marks	55
Deleting a location mark	55
Returning to zero (TO ZERO) and returning to last recording position (TO LAST REC)	55
Fast forward/rewind search	55
Jog positioning	55
Viewing the track's waveform	55
Listening to the track sounds	55
Repeat playback	56
Setting IN/OUT points	56
Using repeat playback	56
Moving back a few seconds for replay (jump back playback)	56
Checking cueing points (preview)	57
Auto punch in/out	57
Setting punch in/out points	58
Checking punch in/out points	58
Rehearsing punch in/out	58
Performing auto punch in/out	59
Checking a take	59
Virtual tracks	59
8 - Track Editing	60
Overview of track editing	60
Editing points	60
Basic editing procedures	60
Explanation of items	60
COPY/PASTE	61
COPY/INSERT	61
MOVE/PASTE	62
MOVE/INSERT	62
OPEN (Insert Silence)	62
CUT (Remove Part)	62
SILENCE (Erase Part)	63
CLONE TRACK (Track Duplication)	63
CLEAN OUT (Delete Track)	63
9 - Using Built-In Effects	64
Dynamic effects	64
Inserting a dynamic effect	64
Editing a dynamic effect	64
Guitar effects	64
Inserting a guitar effect	64
Editing guitar effects	65
Calling effects from the guitar effect library	65
Saving guitar effects in the library	65
Send effects	65
Using send effects	65
Editing send effects	65
Calling the send effect library	66
Saving send effects in the library	66
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks	68
Mixing down tracks	68
Levels and balance	68
Fader group	68
Stereo position (panning)	68
TRACK EQ (equalizer)	68
Send effects	69
Creating a master file	69
Setting the start and end points	69
Creating a master file	70
Exiting Mixdown mode	70
Checking the master file	70
Ending master file checking	71
Finishing up a master file (mastering)	71
Mastering procedures	71
Using the mastering EQ (equalizer)	71
Using mastering compression	72
Using normalize	73
Using the noise shaper (Noise Shaped Dithering)	73
Exiting Mastering mode	73
11 - Various Other Functions	74
Metronome	74
MIDI Sync	74
MIDI remote control	75
Tuner function	75
Setup (PREFERENCE)	76
Auto Monitor	76
Restoring the initial preference settings	77
Viewing information	77
12 - SD Card Management	78
Quick formatting an SD card	78
Full formatting an SD card	79
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer	80
Operating system requirements	80
Connecting to a computer	80
Disconnecting	81
Track import and export	82
Importing tracks	82
Exporting tracks	83
Deleting files from the AudioDepot folder	83
14 - Using CDs	84
Using the CD drive	84
Preparations before using CDs with this unit	84
Types of CDs that can be used with this unit	84
Loading and ejecting CDs	85
Loading a CD	85
Ejecting a CD	86
Forcing disc ejection	86
Playing back an Audio CD	86
Creating an Audio CD	87
Using Disc At Once	87
Using Track At Once	88
Using LIVE WRITER	89
Finalizing a CD	90
Importing songs from an Audio CD	90
Erasing a CD-RW	91
Media Compatibility Table	91
15 – Troubleshooting	92
16 – Messages	93
General messages	93
CD mode messages	95
CD-related error messages	96
17 – Specifications	97
Ratings	97
Input/output ratings	97
Analog audio input/output ratings	97
Control input/output ratings	97
Audio performance	97
Operating requirements	97
Dimensional drawings	98
General	98
Block diagram	99
Level diagram	100
18 – Appendix	101
MIDI Control Change message	101
Mixer control change parameters	101
MIDI Program Change message	102
Dynamic effects	102
Preset libraries of the send effects	102
Preset libraries of the guitar effects	102
MIDI Implementation Chart	103

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6 - Basic Recording

OL indicators and level meters

You can check the audio signal levels of this unit through

the

indicators for

INPUT A

and the level meters

shown on the display.

The level meters allow the signal levels to be monitored,

and they can also be used to confirm whether signals are

being input into the unit. For example, if the level meters

assigned to inputs

on the Home screen are moving,

this means that signals are being input into the unit even

if you cannot hear anything when monitoring.

As shown below, if a red line "

" appears at the top of

a level meter, the level is too high (it stays on screen for

a while before automatically disappearing). If the level is

too loud, the sound might be distorted, so lower the level

until the red line "

" stops appearing.

If an

indicator lights, the signal from the input source

might be too loud or the

TRIM

knob set too high.

If the

indicator lights even though the

TRIM

knob is

set to the

LINE

position, the input source signal is too

loud, so lower the volume on the input source.

Overload indicators (A to H)

The overload indicators for inputs

on the display

show the overload of the input level (

INPUT A

) of this

unit.

Use the

TRIM

knobs of

INPUT A

or the output

volume controls of the input sources to adjust the level.

Track level meters (1 to 23/24)

These level meters show either the playback signal levels

or the input signal levels of the corresponding tracks. The

signal levels shown by the track level meters depend on

the operating conditions as shown below.

REC button

Transport status

Level meter

display contents

Unlit

Playback

Track playback

signal

Flashing

(recording

standby)

Playback

Track playback

signal (Auto Monitor

ON)

Track input signal

+ playback signal

(Auto Monitor OFF)

Flashing

(recording

standby)

Stopped

Track input signal

Lit (recording)

Recording

Track input signal

NOTE

During playback signal display, since the level of the signal

being recorded on the track is shown, the level cannot be

changed.

During input signal display, you can change the levels

with the

TRIM

knobs of

INPUT A

Stereo level meter (L, R)

This meter shows the output level of this unit's stereo

bus.

Adjust the output level with the

STEREO

fader.

Setting the Mixer screen

To change the mixer target, press the

SOURCE

button

for the desired input or press the

SELECT

button for the

desired track.

Using EQ (equalizer)

INPUT A

INPUT H

and track 1 to track 23/24 have a

3-band EQ (equalizer).

The equalizer setting is made on the Mixer screen.

Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen.

Press the SOURCE button of INPUT A to H or the

SELECT button of each track to open the Mixer

screen to set the corresponding equalizer.

Press the EQUALIZER ON/OFF button on the right

side of the LOW knob to turn the equalizer on/off.

The

(equalizer) parameters are as follows.

GAIN

FREQ

HIGH

High gain

Setting range:

±12dB

(Default: 0dB)

High frequency

Setting range: 1.7kHz to

18kHz (Default: 10kHz)

MID

Mid gain

Setting range:

±12dB

(Default: 0dB)

Mid frequency

Setting range: 32Hz to

18kHz

(Default: 1.0kHz)

LOW

Low gain

Setting range:

±12dB

(Default: 0dB)

Low frequency

Setting range: 32Hz to

1.6kHz

(Default: 100Hz)

Overload indication