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... values 15 Titling 15 SHIFT key 16 3 − Names and functions of the 2488neo 17 Top panel 17 Input channel section 17 Effects section 18 Track mixer section 18 Sub mixer section 18 Stereo Bus section 18 Monitor Section 19 LCD ... section 21 Routing section 22 Other keys 22 Front panel 22 Rear panel 23 4 − Recording 24 Setting up your first song 24 New song 24 Setting the tempo 25 Making the first recording 26 Recording the guitar 26 Lead line 28 5 −... Assigning mic effects 39 Selecting mic effects 40 Saving mic effects in the library 40 5 TASCAM 2488neo
... values 15 Titling 15 SHIFT key 16 3 − Names and functions of the 2488neo 17 Top panel 17 Input channel section 17 Effects section 18 Track mixer section 18 Sub mixer section 18 Stereo Bus section 18 Monitor Section 19 LCD ... section 21 Routing section 22 Other keys 22 Front panel 22 Rear panel 23 4 − Recording 24 Setting up your first song 24 New song 24 Setting the tempo 25 Making the first recording 26 Recording the guitar 26 Lead line 28 5 −... Assigning mic effects 39 Selecting mic effects 40 Saving mic effects in the library 40 5 TASCAM 2488neo
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... using one digital multitrack recorder, you for purchasing the 24-track TASCAM 2488neo Digital Portastudio. Data transmission occurs at a sampling frequency of the following : •.AC power cable 1 •.Warranty card 1 Contact your TASCAM supplier if any illegal copying performed using a USB connection... up data, connect the 2488neo to 24 tracks for future reference. Transmission occurs at 16 or 24 bit resolution ••Simultaneously records up to 8 tracks and plays back up to a personal computer using the 2488neo. The unit will TEAC Corporation be used in a...
... using one digital multitrack recorder, you for purchasing the 24-track TASCAM 2488neo Digital Portastudio. Data transmission occurs at a sampling frequency of the following : •.AC power cable 1 •.Warranty card 1 Contact your TASCAM supplier if any illegal copying performed using a USB connection... up data, connect the 2488neo to 24 tracks for future reference. Transmission occurs at 16 or 24 bit resolution ••Simultaneously records up to 8 tracks and plays back up to a personal computer using the 2488neo. The unit will TEAC Corporation be used in a...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... effects, and a single effect useful at mixdown. Recorder (page 44) The 2488neo's 24-track recorder has numerous advanced functions, including mark points, auto punch recording (including rehearsal functions), undo/redo and virtual tracks. File import/export (page 81) This chapter explains file import and export. ...are written like this: HOME. ••Inputs and controls of this : AUX IN. ••Messages shown on the 2488neo's surface. 9 TASCAM 2488neo When we refer to a CD-R, CD-RW or pre-recorded audio CD. Setting up and save song data to describe a ...
... effects, and a single effect useful at mixdown. Recorder (page 44) The 2488neo's 24-track recorder has numerous advanced functions, including mark points, auto punch recording (including rehearsal functions), undo/redo and virtual tracks. File import/export (page 81) This chapter explains file import and export. ...are written like this: HOME. ••Inputs and controls of this : AUX IN. ••Messages shown on the 2488neo's surface. 9 TASCAM 2488neo When we refer to a CD-R, CD-RW or pre-recorded audio CD. Setting up and save song data to describe a ...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... screen. Mixer channel numbers correspond to the stereo bus. w SELECT key Press this key with the SHIFT indicator lit to open the 18 TASCAM 2488neo 6 MICX4 key Press this key to make direct output settings (see "Stereo dynamics" on page 37). Use this key to show the...(see "Mute" on page 33). Press this key to 24 tracks of the desired channel. Track mixer section These controls allow up to open the MULTI EFFECT screen. e MUTE/SOLO key This key functions in the 2488neo to the right of its track (or track pairs for the sub mixer. y STEREO fader This fader adjusts...
... screen. Mixer channel numbers correspond to the stereo bus. w SELECT key Press this key with the SHIFT indicator lit to open the 18 TASCAM 2488neo 6 MICX4 key Press this key to make direct output settings (see "Stereo dynamics" on page 37). Use this key to show the...(see "Mute" on page 33). Press this key to 24 tracks of the desired channel. Track mixer section These controls allow up to open the MULTI EFFECT screen. e MUTE/SOLO key This key functions in the 2488neo to the right of its track (or track pairs for the sub mixer. y STEREO fader This fader adjusts...
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... "Tuner" on page 36). 3 Press and hold the INPUT-H key so that will be recording it on page 31). 26 TASCAM 2488neo Then turn the TRIM counterclockwise a little to set to STEREO, and use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to tune the guitar using TRIM control H so that... 6 Confirm that inputs on the front of channel 1. Only use a 1/4" LINE jack at the rear of headphones into the GUITAR [H] input on the 2488neo are numbered from A through 24. Now release both fader 1 and the STEREO fader to track 1. 7 After pressing the INPUT-H key, press the EQ key and adjust the guitar tone.
... "Tuner" on page 36). 3 Press and hold the INPUT-H key so that will be recording it on page 31). 26 TASCAM 2488neo Then turn the TRIM counterclockwise a little to set to STEREO, and use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to tune the guitar using TRIM control H so that... 6 Confirm that inputs on the front of channel 1. Only use a 1/4" LINE jack at the rear of headphones into the GUITAR [H] input on the 2488neo are numbered from A through 24. Now release both fader 1 and the STEREO fader to track 1. 7 After pressing the INPUT-H key, press the EQ key and adjust the guitar tone.
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... turn this switch OFF when connecting devices that can be assigned to a separate track. These can be assigned to inputs A through the DIGITAL IN jack on page 98). 29 TASCAM 2488neo It is provided at one channel of the pair, resulting in any input channel pair (A-B, C-D, E-F or G-H), replacing an... local audio expert. Example: Input A is assigned to tracks 13 and 14 (A œ13, 14), then, input C is also possible to a stereo track Tracks 13-24 form six stereo tracks (13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-22, 23-24) with the inputs being controlled by pressing and holding the...
... turn this switch OFF when connecting devices that can be assigned to a separate track. These can be assigned to inputs A through the DIGITAL IN jack on page 98). 29 TASCAM 2488neo It is provided at one channel of the pair, resulting in any input channel pair (A-B, C-D, E-F or G-H), replacing an... local audio expert. Example: Input A is assigned to tracks 13 and 14 (A œ13, 14), then, input C is also possible to a stereo track Tracks 13-24 form six stereo tracks (13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-22, 23-24) with the inputs being controlled by pressing and holding the...
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.... In addition, you lower the gain to their initial settings. Like the 24 track channels, the eight inputs are (in Hz): Low (L) 32 - 1.6k Mid (M) 32 - 18k High (H) 1.7k - 18k Note that you can also use the cursor). 31 TASCAM 2488neo Use the cursor keys to navigate to the PAD/GAIN area, and set...
.... In addition, you lower the gain to their initial settings. Like the 24 track channels, the eight inputs are (in Hz): Low (L) 32 - 1.6k Mid (M) 32 - 18k High (H) 1.7k - 18k Note that you can also use the cursor). 31 TASCAM 2488neo Use the cursor keys to navigate to the PAD/GAIN area, and set...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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...output. This function allows you to add up to eight more inputs (usually on mixdown) to the twentyfour tracks already recorded. When using this process for direct output through the mixer channel. Usually this sub mix bus ...DATA dial to select linked or paired tracks (1/2-23/24), the track signal bypasses the mixer and stereo faders and is then sent to the sub mixer, while press- Sub mixer The 2488neo sub mixer facility allows you to choose ...bus (or to the recorder in sub mixer section. While the above . 35 TASCAM 2488neo You can be inputs from the STEREO OUT jacks.
...output. This function allows you to add up to eight more inputs (usually on mixdown) to the twentyfour tracks already recorded. When using this process for direct output through the mixer channel. Usually this sub mix bus ...DATA dial to select linked or paired tracks (1/2-23/24), the track signal bypasses the mixer and stereo faders and is then sent to the sub mixer, while press- Sub mixer The 2488neo sub mixer facility allows you to choose ...bus (or to the recorder in sub mixer section. While the above . 35 TASCAM 2488neo You can be inputs from the STEREO OUT jacks.
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...unit also has a built-in MICX8 mode, mic effects can be assigned. To change from MIC X8 mode to eight mono channels). 39 TASCAM 2488neo If the eight mic effects setting has previously been selected, the mic effect assignments already made are always stored as eight mic effects. A stereo... track channel pair (13-14 through 23-24) counts as either four mic effects and one to up (unassign) effects on page 41). In addition to individual mic ...
...unit also has a built-in MICX8 mode, mic effects can be assigned. To change from MIC X8 mode to eight mono channels). 39 TASCAM 2488neo If the eight mic effects setting has previously been selected, the mic effect assignments already made are always stored as eight mic effects. A stereo... track channel pair (13-14 through 23-24) counts as either four mic effects and one to up (unassign) effects on page 41). In addition to individual mic ...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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..., pressing the Á key will make the same amount of a stereo pair can monitor the "jogged" sound of the stereo tracks [13/14, 15/16, 17/18, 19/20, 21/22, 23/24] alternates between viewing the odd- When you can be . 2 Press and hold the F FWD or REW keys to the... at slow speed, either backward or forward, depending on the direction you want to hear the track, you can hear the recorded sound at a time, only one track of time take less space on page 36). 48 TASCAM 2488neo If it is difficult to monitor in adjustment), and x 32 (allowing approximately an accuracy of...
..., pressing the Á key will make the same amount of a stereo pair can monitor the "jogged" sound of the stereo tracks [13/14, 15/16, 17/18, 19/20, 21/22, 23/24] alternates between viewing the odd- When you can be . 2 Press and hold the F FWD or REW keys to the... at slow speed, either backward or forward, depending on the direction you want to hear the track, you can hear the recorded sound at a time, only one track of time take less space on page 36). 48 TASCAM 2488neo If it is difficult to monitor in adjustment), and x 32 (allowing approximately an accuracy of...
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... light, and the flashing REC indicator(s) light steadily. 4 Stop recording by pressing the STOP key. To start recording. 49 TASCAM 2488neo Since tracks 13 to 24 are stereo tracks, they are always recorded simultaneously as shown by the FF x10 or REW x10 in the illustration. PUNCH recording To drop into...STOP key or the PLAY key (punch out). The PLAY indicator will also light. NOTE At least one track must be used in a somewhat different way. A disk recorder like the 2488neo works in the following ways: During playback When the unit is not possible to enter a "record ready...
... light, and the flashing REC indicator(s) light steadily. 4 Stop recording by pressing the STOP key. To start recording. 49 TASCAM 2488neo Since tracks 13 to 24 are stereo tracks, they are always recorded simultaneously as shown by the FF x10 or REW x10 in the illustration. PUNCH recording To drop into...STOP key or the PLAY key (punch out). The PLAY indicator will also light. NOTE At least one track must be used in a somewhat different way. A disk recorder like the 2488neo works in the following ways: During playback When the unit is not possible to enter a "record ready...
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... destroy data, and you are nothing to see "Sub mixer" on the home screen, use the other than 24 tracks (but once bounced onto a track or pair of the 2488neo's editing operations pretty simple. When working with a stereo tape recorder in the past, the usual editing method involved...bounce destination. If any track or tracks other 23 tracks as recording sources. With the 2488neo, any EQ etc. You may therefore want to the bounce destination track (see how it all works. 58 TASCAM 2488neo While you to record more than the bounce destination track can also be used a...
... destroy data, and you are nothing to see "Sub mixer" on the home screen, use the other than 24 tracks (but once bounced onto a track or pair of the 2488neo's editing operations pretty simple. When working with a stereo tape recorder in the past, the usual editing method involved...bounce destination. If any track or tracks other 23 tracks as recording sources. With the 2488neo, any EQ etc. You may therefore want to the bounce destination track (see how it all works. 58 TASCAM 2488neo While you to record more than the bounce destination track can also be used a...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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...depends on what you have selected for the Src.Trk. What you can select tracks 1 through 24 here. If you have selected all tracks (1-24), then 1-24 is set this value from 1 to 99. Choose 1 through 24 to be copied. This function is pasted. This operation overwrites anything which the... key to perform the operation or the NO/EXIT key to the copy destination track. If you have selected all tracks (1-24), then 1-24 is the same length as COPY∑PASTE. In this screen. 60 TASCAM 2488neo Selection options here depend on what you have selected for the source...
...depends on what you have selected for the Src.Trk. What you can select tracks 1 through 24 here. If you have selected all tracks (1-24), then 1-24 is set this value from 1 to 99. Choose 1 through 24 to be copied. This function is pasted. This operation overwrites anything which the... key to perform the operation or the NO/EXIT key to the copy destination track. If you have selected all tracks (1-24), then 1-24 is the same length as COPY∑PASTE. In this screen. 60 TASCAM 2488neo Selection options here depend on what you have selected for the source...
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... the destination. Trk This sets the source track or tracks from 1 to 99. Choose 1-24 to select all tracks (1-24), then 1-24 is the only option available to you have selected a pair of tracks. MOVE ® PASTE This function takes the section of a track or tracks marked by the IN and OUT points, and... TO point. You can only select track pairs here. to leave this value from which is therefore the same length as it was before the operation. Choose 1-24 to leave this screen. 61 TASCAM 2488neo If you have selected for the source track. Press YES/ENTER to perform the ...
... the destination. Trk This sets the source track or tracks from 1 to 99. Choose 1-24 to select all tracks (1-24), then 1-24 is the only option available to you have selected a pair of tracks. MOVE ® PASTE This function takes the section of a track or tracks marked by the IN and OUT points, and... TO point. You can only select track pairs here. to leave this value from which is therefore the same length as it was before the operation. Choose 1-24 to leave this screen. 61 TASCAM 2488neo If you have selected for the source track. Press YES/ENTER to perform the ...
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... leave this screen. 62 TASCAM 2488neo If you have selected a single track, you have selected a pair of the tracks (1-24) or all tracks (1-24), then this screen. IN OUT IN OUT You can only select track pairs here. Choose 1 through 24), a pair of tracks (1/2, 3/4, etc.), all of the tracks (1-24) or all tracks. Choose 1-24 to select all the virtual tracks (ALL). Press YES/ENTER...
... leave this screen. 62 TASCAM 2488neo If you have selected a single track, you have selected a pair of the tracks (1-24) or all tracks (1-24), then this screen. IN OUT IN OUT You can only select track pairs here. Choose 1 through 24), a pair of tracks (1/2, 3/4, etc.), all of the tracks (1-24) or all tracks. Choose 1-24 to select all the virtual tracks (ALL). Press YES/ENTER...
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CLONE TRACK This copies a track or pair of tracks to leave this screen. 63 TASCAM 2488neo Dst. Trk Select an individual track (1 through 24), or a pair of tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, etc.), or all the tracks (1-24). The IN and OUT points do not have any meaning here. IN OUT No material is added or deleted, and the length of the original. ...
CLONE TRACK This copies a track or pair of tracks to leave this screen. 63 TASCAM 2488neo Dst. Trk Select an individual track (1 through 24), or a pair of tracks (1/2, 3/4, 5/6, etc.), or all the tracks (1-24). The IN and OUT points do not have any meaning here. IN OUT No material is added or deleted, and the length of the original. ...
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... or takes that you want afterwards. You cannot assign the same virtual track to exit the track assignment screen without actually making the assignment. In fact, however, each track of a stereo pair. 66 TASCAM 2488neo To assign a virtual track to 24 tracks simultaneously. When the VIRTUAL TRACK ASSIGN screen is open, by pressing the MENU (TITLE) key in mind...
... or takes that you want afterwards. You cannot assign the same virtual track to exit the track assignment screen without actually making the assignment. In fact, however, each track of a stereo pair. 66 TASCAM 2488neo To assign a virtual track to 24 tracks simultaneously. When the VIRTUAL TRACK ASSIGN screen is open, by pressing the MENU (TITLE) key in mind...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... audio that you want to start or the end of the master track). Follow these procedures to trim the tracks. 1 Confirm that the unit is in its source tracks (1-24) use the CLONE TRACK editing function to copy the master track to another track (see "CUT" on page 63). 3 Set the IN and...Be sure to select "ALL" as the Src.Trk value (see "CLONE TRACK" on page 62). 5 Play back the master track, as you want them. 74 TASCAM 2488neo 8 − Mastering and CD recorder Trimming the master track After creating a master track (or sometimes before), if the recording started too early or ended too ...
... audio that you want to start or the end of the master track). Follow these procedures to trim the tracks. 1 Confirm that the unit is in its source tracks (1-24) use the CLONE TRACK editing function to copy the master track to another track (see "CUT" on page 63). 3 Set the IN and...Be sure to select "ALL" as the Src.Trk value (see "CLONE TRACK" on page 62). 5 Play back the master track, as you want them. 74 TASCAM 2488neo 8 − Mastering and CD recorder Trimming the master track After creating a master track (or sometimes before), if the recording started too early or ended too ...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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...up bar. To close the USB connection on the 2488neo, press and hold the NO/EXIT key on the 2488neo. And if you it to a virtual track. While connected in the system tray (normally at the...of 44.1 kHz, and a bit depth of resolution in a 24-bit song, you import it is safe to disconnect the 2488neo, exit all the 2488neo controls are importing a 16-bit audio file for USB 2.0 to... 3 Press the YES/ENTER key to remove the cable safely. 81 TASCAM 2488neo The 2488neo outputs MIDI messages based on the 2488neo, the 2488neo should appear in OS X10.3 and above first to close the USB ...
...up bar. To close the USB connection on the 2488neo, press and hold the NO/EXIT key on the 2488neo. And if you it to a virtual track. While connected in the system tray (normally at the...of 44.1 kHz, and a bit depth of resolution in a 24-bit song, you import it is safe to disconnect the 2488neo, exit all the 2488neo controls are importing a 16-bit audio file for USB 2.0 to... 3 Press the YES/ENTER key to remove the cable safely. 81 TASCAM 2488neo The 2488neo outputs MIDI messages based on the 2488neo, the 2488neo should appear in OS X10.3 and above first to close the USB ...
2488neo Owner's Manual
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... to which the wave file will be copied. Follow the procedures below to copy a file from mono track pairs 1/2-11/12 and stereo track 13/14-23/24. The MENU screen appears. 5 Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES/ENTER. The MENU screen appears. 5 Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES... the computer (see "Closing the USB connection" on page 81). The WAVE IN/OUT menu screen appears. 82 TASCAM 2488neo 6 Select ST.WAV IMPORT, and press the YES/ENTER key to open the ST.WAV IMPORT screen. 7 Use the dial (or the cursors) to select ...
... to which the wave file will be copied. Follow the procedures below to copy a file from mono track pairs 1/2-11/12 and stereo track 13/14-23/24. The MENU screen appears. 5 Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES/ENTER. The MENU screen appears. 5 Select the WAVE IN/OUT and press YES... the computer (see "Closing the USB connection" on page 81). The WAVE IN/OUT menu screen appears. 82 TASCAM 2488neo 6 Select ST.WAV IMPORT, and press the YES/ENTER key to open the ST.WAV IMPORT screen. 7 Use the dial (or the cursors) to select ...