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... Setting track pan and level 40 Input selection and assignment 40 Setting input levels 40 Recording 40 Undoing an operation 40 Undo feature settings 40 Undoing the last operation (single undo)..........41 Undoing older operations (multiple undo).......41 TASCAM DP-24SD 5 Quick Guide 10 Playback and... mixing 10 Preparation 10 Listening to the demo song 10 Recording and mastering 11 Creating a new song 12 Connecting and setting the input sources........12 Setting the guitar as the ...
... Setting track pan and level 40 Input selection and assignment 40 Setting input levels 40 Recording 40 Undoing an operation 40 Undo feature settings 40 Undoing the last operation (single undo)..........41 Undoing older operations (multiple undo).......41 TASCAM DP-24SD 5 Quick Guide 10 Playback and... mixing 10 Preparation 10 Listening to the demo song 10 Recording and mastering 11 Creating a new song 12 Connecting and setting the input sources........12 Setting the guitar as the ...
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Specifications 75 Ratings 75 Input/output ratings 75 Analog audio input/output ratings 75 Control input/output ratings 75 Audio performance 75 Operating requirements 75 General 76 Dimensional drawings 76 Block diagram 77 Level diagram 78 Contents TASCAM DP-24SD 7 Messages 72 General messages 72 16 - Troubleshooting 71 15 - Exchanging Data with a Computer........67 Operating system requirements 67 Connecting to a computer 67 Disconnecting 68 Track import and export 68 Importing tracks 68 Exporting tracks 69 Deleting files from the AudioDepot folder 70 14 - 13 -
Specifications 75 Ratings 75 Input/output ratings 75 Analog audio input/output ratings 75 Control input/output ratings 75 Audio performance 75 Operating requirements 75 General 76 Dimensional drawings 76 Block diagram 77 Level diagram 78 Contents TASCAM DP-24SD 7 Messages 72 General messages 72 16 - Troubleshooting 71 15 - Exchanging Data with a Computer........67 Operating system requirements 67 Connecting to a computer 67 Disconnecting 68 Track import and export 68 Importing tracks 68 Exporting tracks 69 Deleting files from the AudioDepot folder 70 14 - 13 -
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...Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Features This unit uses SD cards for purchasing the TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio. Multiple tracks can be independently adjusted for future reference. CAUTION Always use the included PS-P1220E AC adapter with...8226; Each track has independent SELECT button and REC button • +48V Phantom power supported mic input • Eight balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks) • High-impedance guitar input supported (INPUT H only: 6.3mm (1/4") TS phone jack) • 3.5-inch large TFT color LCD display ...
...Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Features This unit uses SD cards for purchasing the TASCAM DP-24SD Digital Portastudio. Multiple tracks can be independently adjusted for future reference. CAUTION Always use the included PS-P1220E AC adapter with...8226; Each track has independent SELECT button and REC button • +48V Phantom power supported mic input • Eight balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks) • High-impedance guitar input supported (INPUT H only: 6.3mm (1/4") TS phone jack) • 3.5-inch large TFT color LCD display ...
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... 1 to open a sub-menu. 5. Press the MIXER button to 23/24. We will explain how to connect an electric guitar and rhythm guitar to INPUT H, and an external microphone to the beginning of the STEREO fader is 0dB. Press the PLAY (7) button, and raise the TRACK 1 to 23/24...same time to return to INPUT B. Quick Guide The STEREO fader adjusts the overall volume of the tracks. Finally, we will assume that you have already followed the instructions in the previous section, and that you press the wrong button and open the MENU screen. 2 - TASCAM DP-24SD 11 Here we will ...
... 1 to open a sub-menu. 5. Press the MIXER button to 23/24. We will explain how to connect an electric guitar and rhythm guitar to INPUT H, and an external microphone to the beginning of the STEREO fader is 0dB. Press the PLAY (7) button, and raise the TRACK 1 to 23/24...same time to return to INPUT B. Quick Guide The STEREO fader adjusts the overall volume of the tracks. Finally, we will assume that you have already followed the instructions in the previous section, and that you press the wrong button and open the MENU screen. 2 - TASCAM DP-24SD 11 Here we will ...
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Connect an electric guitar to the MIC/LINE INPUTS H jack on the rear panel. 12 TASCAM DP-24SD TIP When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in the item ... dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to open the SONG CREATE pop-up window. 2. Connecting and setting the input sources 1. Press the F4 (t) button to set the LINE-GUITAR switch to GUITAR on page 30.) 6. ... song as necessary in preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using an effects pedal, for INPUT H. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to move the cursor (blue highlight) to select Bit (Bit rate), Hz...
Connect an electric guitar to the MIC/LINE INPUTS H jack on the rear panel. 12 TASCAM DP-24SD TIP When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in the item ... dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to open the SONG CREATE pop-up window. 2. Connecting and setting the input sources 1. Press the F4 (t) button to set the LINE-GUITAR switch to GUITAR on page 30.) 6. ... song as necessary in preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using an effects pedal, for INPUT H. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to move the cursor (blue highlight) to select Bit (Bit rate), Hz...
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... Follow the procedure below to change the recording source to set the recording source of the currently loaded song. 3. Adjusting and monitoring the input level 1. The REC button for 1 (TRACK 1) on the Mixer screen to TRACK 1. If the OL indicator continues to the Home ...button flashes and the unit enters recording standby. TASCAM DP-24SD 13 Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen, the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUT A) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK 3, and so on for D to H (INPUT D to H) for TRACK 4 to set...
... Follow the procedure below to change the recording source to set the recording source of the currently loaded song. 3. Adjusting and monitoring the input level 1. The REC button for 1 (TRACK 1) on the Mixer screen to TRACK 1. If the OL indicator continues to the Home ...button flashes and the unit enters recording standby. TASCAM DP-24SD 13 Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen, the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUT A) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK 3, and so on for D to H (INPUT D to H) for TRACK 4 to set...
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... to play the lead guitar part along with TRACK 2. Quick Guide Playing back the recording 1. After you should listen to play the guitar, the input level is shown by the level meter for TRACK 2 to TRACK 2 Now you finish your headphones. 6. Press the PLAY (7) button to the ...buttons or press the SELECT button for TRACK 1 on TRACK 1. 3. As necessary, use the faders for TRACK 2 so the REC button becomes unlit. 14 TASCAM DP-24SD When you play back the recording on the Mixer screen to start playback of the TRACK 2. 1. 2 - To return to the beginning of the song,...
... to play the lead guitar part along with TRACK 2. Quick Guide Playing back the recording 1. After you should listen to play the guitar, the input level is shown by the level meter for TRACK 2 to TRACK 2 Now you finish your headphones. 6. Press the PLAY (7) button to the ...buttons or press the SELECT button for TRACK 1 on TRACK 1. 3. As necessary, use the faders for TRACK 2 so the REC button becomes unlit. 14 TASCAM DP-24SD When you play back the recording on the Mixer screen to start playback of the TRACK 2. 1. 2 - To return to the beginning of the song,...
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... to open the Assign screen. 2. When you input a sound through the headphones. Press the HOME button to return to TRACK 3 1. Return to adjust the monitoring level and balance. 8. The REC indicator blinks and the unit enters record standby. 5. TASCAM DP-24SD 15 The recorded file is shown by the 3... level meter. Set the TRIM knob so that the REC button becomes unlit. 4. You can hear the sound of the mic input through an external microphone, the input level is saved in the folder...
... to open the Assign screen. 2. When you input a sound through the headphones. Press the HOME button to return to TRACK 3 1. Return to adjust the monitoring level and balance. 8. The REC indicator blinks and the unit enters record standby. 5. TASCAM DP-24SD 15 The recorded file is shown by the 3... level meter. Set the TRIM knob so that the REC button becomes unlit. 4. You can hear the sound of the mic input through an external microphone, the input level is saved in the folder...
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...Functions of Parts 1 GUITAR indicator This indicator lights when the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel is ON (indicator lit) for the MIC/LINE INPUT A-D and E-H jacks on the rear panel. These buttons are also used when phantom power is in Mute mode. When the GUITAR indicator is lit,... break them. If you press one of the unit before turning phantom power on /off . Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be sure to the selected input. TASCAM DP-24SD 19 When the SOLO button is lit, it is turned on page 39.) 6 SOURCE buttons/indicators When you are applied to use balanced dynamic ...
...Functions of Parts 1 GUITAR indicator This indicator lights when the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel is ON (indicator lit) for the MIC/LINE INPUT A-D and E-H jacks on the rear panel. These buttons are also used when phantom power is in Mute mode. When the GUITAR indicator is lit,... break them. If you press one of the unit before turning phantom power on /off . Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be sure to the selected input. TASCAM DP-24SD 19 When the SOLO button is lit, it is turned on page 39.) 6 SOURCE buttons/indicators When you are applied to use balanced dynamic ...
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...mark. Press briefly to jump to the previous mark. Rewind is performed at a fixed 10x speed. This display shows various types of the song 20 TASCAM DP-24SD (00:00:00:00 = ZERO point) or the last recording position (LAST REC point). (See "Returning to rewind. a GAIN (HIGH/MID/...is performed at a fixed 10x speed. During recording, press this button to stop playback, recording and fast-forward/rewind. 3 - To monitor a track's input sound through headphones or a monitoring system, press the REC button for FADER GROUP 0 TRACK faders (TRACK 1 to TRACK 23/24) Use these faders to ...
...mark. Press briefly to jump to the previous mark. Rewind is performed at a fixed 10x speed. This display shows various types of the song 20 TASCAM DP-24SD (00:00:00:00 = ZERO point) or the last recording position (LAST REC point). (See "Returning to rewind. a GAIN (HIGH/MID/...is performed at a fixed 10x speed. During recording, press this button to stop playback, recording and fast-forward/rewind. 3 - To monitor a track's input sound through headphones or a monitoring system, press the REC button for FADER GROUP 0 TRACK faders (TRACK 1 to TRACK 23/24) Use these faders to ...
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... the track's playback signal or the input signal assigned to that are shown at the bottom of the EFFECT SENDS jacks. When you can also use the SEND MASTER 1 knob to adjust the internal effects. (See "Sending signals to internal/external effects" on page 36.) TASCAM DP-24SD 21 The functions currently assigned to...
... the track's playback signal or the input signal assigned to that are shown at the bottom of the EFFECT SENDS jacks. When you can also use the SEND MASTER 1 knob to adjust the internal effects. (See "Sending signals to internal/external effects" on page 36.) TASCAM DP-24SD 21 The functions currently assigned to...
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... a computer. When connecting a digital instrument or an audio equipment, set it to H source is in the monitor section of the top panel. TASCAM DP-24SD 23 G STEREO OUT jacks (unbalanced RCA jacks) These jacks output the stereo bus signal. Rear panel 3 - A Kensington lock attachment hole S ... phone jacks. When connecting directly an electric guitar, electric bass or other similar instrument, set this switch to the input source of any INPUT A to LINE. Multi Track Bounce Mixdown Mastering Multi Track mode Bounce mode Mixdown mode Mastering mode The following items are...
... a computer. When connecting a digital instrument or an audio equipment, set it to H source is in the monitor section of the top panel. TASCAM DP-24SD 23 G STEREO OUT jacks (unbalanced RCA jacks) These jacks output the stereo bus signal. Rear panel 3 - A Kensington lock attachment hole S ... phone jacks. When connecting directly an electric guitar, electric bass or other similar instrument, set this switch to the input source of any INPUT A to LINE. Multi Track Bounce Mixdown Mastering Multi Track mode Bounce mode Mixdown mode Mastering mode The following items are...
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...., and makes parameters settings. page 53 Assigns each type of WAV files. page 61 24 TASCAM DP-24SD Menu structure Press the MENU button to make equalizer settings for tracks and inputs. Performs import and export of effect and makes parameter page 53 settings. q Stereo level meter...SD cards. page 43 MIXDOWN/ MASTERING Creates and adjusts master files. page 64 Performs the tuning of Parts 8 Track level meter Displays input signal levels during recording and playback signal levels during playback. 9 Song name display Displays the song name during playback. 0 IN/OUT...
...., and makes parameters settings. page 53 Assigns each type of WAV files. page 61 24 TASCAM DP-24SD Menu structure Press the MENU button to make equalizer settings for tracks and inputs. Performs import and export of effect and makes parameter page 53 settings. q Stereo level meter...SD cards. page 43 MIXDOWN/ MASTERING Creates and adjusts master files. page 64 Performs the tuning of Parts 8 Track level meter Displays input signal levels during recording and playback signal levels during playback. 9 Song name display Displays the song name during playback. 0 IN/OUT...
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...used when phantom power is turned on or off. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to make the adjustments. 4. TASCAM DP-24SD 29 Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select the items you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to adjust the contrast. 1.... Preparation AC outlet Computer USB Mini-B USB plug Connect a microphone to INPUT A to H Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers External effecter External recorder Connect an electronic keyboard to INPUT A to H Connect a guitar/base to INPUT H CAUTION • Use the STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to...
...used when phantom power is turned on or off. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to make the adjustments. 4. TASCAM DP-24SD 29 Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select the items you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to adjust the contrast. 1.... Preparation AC outlet Computer USB Mini-B USB plug Connect a microphone to INPUT A to H Powered speakers or amplifier and speakers External effecter External recorder Connect an electronic keyboard to INPUT A to H Connect a guitar/base to INPUT H CAUTION • Use the STEREO fader and MONITOR LEVEL knob to...
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... its own "song" file. A lock icon appears to the left of 15 characters, including ordinary symbols, numerals and English upper and lowercase letters. • After inputting or editing, press the F2 (YES) button to the SONG LIST screen. 6. The SONG LOAD pop-up window disappears and the display returns to save... the recorded multitrack (TRACK 1 to load the song that are saved. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to the Home screen. 30 TASCAM DP-24SD NOTE If you want . 1. Press the F2 (YES) button to manage (load an existing song or create a new song).
... its own "song" file. A lock icon appears to the left of 15 characters, including ordinary symbols, numerals and English upper and lowercase letters. • After inputting or editing, press the F2 (YES) button to the SONG LIST screen. 6. The SONG LOAD pop-up window disappears and the display returns to save... the recorded multitrack (TRACK 1 to load the song that are saved. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to the Home screen. 30 TASCAM DP-24SD NOTE If you want . 1. Press the F2 (YES) button to manage (load an existing song or create a new song).
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... The assignment settings are saved when you turn the power on the Assign screen. The assigned input source name (A to H) is stopped, press the ASSIGN button to a stereo bus. TASCAM DP-24SD 35 TIP When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in that stereo bus. You ...can also assign inputs to stereo buses during mixdown, allowing you to mix up to 8 input signals with eight inputs (INPUT A to H), and each of the track ...
... The assignment settings are saved when you turn the power on the Assign screen. The assigned input source name (A to H) is stopped, press the ASSIGN button to a stereo bus. TASCAM DP-24SD 35 TIP When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in that stereo bus. You ...can also assign inputs to stereo buses during mixdown, allowing you to mix up to 8 input signals with eight inputs (INPUT A to H), and each of the track ...
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...set too high. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom power is enabled. • Supplying phantom power to adjust the level. 36 TASCAM DP-24SD Monitoring Monitoring is ON (indicator lit) for a while before turning phantom power on the Home screen are moving, this unit. When the Home...you turn the phantom power on , PHANTOM (+48V) button becomes lit and phantom power is turned on the display show the overload of the input level (INPUT A to H) of this to H on . When you cannot hear anything when monitoring. After selecting the monitor destination, press the MONITOR ...
...set too high. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom power is enabled. • Supplying phantom power to adjust the level. 36 TASCAM DP-24SD Monitoring Monitoring is ON (indicator lit) for a while before turning phantom power on the Home screen are moving, this unit. When the Home...you turn the phantom power on , PHANTOM (+48V) button becomes lit and phantom power is turned on the display show the overload of the input level (INPUT A to H) of this to H on . When you cannot hear anything when monitoring. After selecting the monitor destination, press the MONITOR ...
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...conditions as follows. When the recorder is shown, the level cannot be recorded. Press the SOURCE button of INPUT A to change the levels with the STEREO fader. REC button Unlit Flashing (recording standby) Flashing (recording ...input signal display, you plan to track 23/24 have independent 3-band EQs (equalizers). KEEP In mastering mode, the peak value is shown for about one second. Using the input equalizer INPUT A to INPUT H and track 1 to make EQ adjustments during mixdown, turn input equalizers OFF and turn the equalizer on the Mixer screen. 1. TASCAM DP-24SD...
...conditions as follows. When the recorder is shown, the level cannot be recorded. Press the SOURCE button of INPUT A to change the levels with the STEREO fader. REC button Unlit Flashing (recording standby) Flashing (recording ...input signal display, you plan to track 23/24 have independent 3-band EQs (equalizers). KEEP In mastering mode, the peak value is shown for about one second. Using the input equalizer INPUT A to INPUT H and track 1 to make EQ adjustments during mixdown, turn input equalizers OFF and turn the equalizer on the Mixer screen. 1. TASCAM DP-24SD...
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... the same time, confirm that the sound heard from the headphones or monitoring system is not distorted, and that you want to differ. TASCAM DP-24SD 39 Setting range: inf to which track solo is not recorded. The SOLO button becomes lit. When Solo mode is not set up....When the Home screen is retained. To rehearse, press the REHEARSE button so that input, lower the input source signal level. 3. In Rehearsal mode, Rehearsal appears on the Mixer screen for each input (INPUT A to an input, assign that input as a SOLO button, so you lower the TRIM knob for each track works ...
... the same time, confirm that the sound heard from the headphones or monitoring system is not distorted, and that you want to differ. TASCAM DP-24SD 39 Setting range: inf to which track solo is not recorded. The SOLO button becomes lit. When Solo mode is not set up....When the Home screen is retained. To rehearse, press the REHEARSE button so that input, lower the input source signal level. 3. In Rehearsal mode, Rehearsal appears on the Mixer screen for each input (INPUT A to an input, assign that input as a SOLO button, so you lower the TRIM knob for each track works ...
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... signal or the monitoring sound of the recorded track stops flashing and becomes lit. 8. Multitrack recording You can start playback. Input selection and assignment Use the procedures described earlier in this chapter) • Recording operations (including track bouncing) • Automatic...recording, for the following operations. • Track editing operations (functions described in this chapter to assign input sources to the recording tracks. 40 TASCAM DP-24SD Setting input levels After making new recording. Just as song information. This unit has two types of the already ...
... signal or the monitoring sound of the recorded track stops flashing and becomes lit. 8. Multitrack recording You can start playback. Input selection and assignment Use the procedures described earlier in this chapter) • Recording operations (including track bouncing) • Automatic...recording, for the following operations. • Track editing operations (functions described in this chapter to assign input sources to the recording tracks. 40 TASCAM DP-24SD Setting input levels After making new recording. Just as song information. This unit has two types of the already ...