DP-008 version 1.01 release notes
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...8226; If this device. The unit starts up in addition to check for this screen does not appear, turn the unit power ON. D01155100A TASCAM DP-008 1 This unit will not be conducted if battery power is no need to , then there is no update file in the UTILITY folder. ...01 fixes If recording was conducted until this screen appears. •• When firmware has been copied to this unit's UTILITY folder from a Mac, in update mode, and the update file appears on the DP-008. 4 After copying has completed, disconnect the unit from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/). Firmware ...
...8226; If this device. The unit starts up in addition to check for this screen does not appear, turn the unit power ON. D01155100A TASCAM DP-008 1 This unit will not be conducted if battery power is no need to , then there is no update file in the UTILITY folder. ...01 fixes If recording was conducted until this screen appears. •• When firmware has been copied to this unit's UTILITY folder from a Mac, in update mode, and the update file appears on the DP-008. 4 After copying has completed, disconnect the unit from the TASCAM web site (http://tascam.com/). Firmware ...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : DP-008 Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Declaration of the FCC Rules. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for help. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
...a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : DP-008 Trade Name : TASCAM Responsible party : TEAC AMERICA, INC. a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Declaration of the FCC Rules. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for help. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...for use 8 Cautions on TRACK 3 18 Mixing the tracks 20 Mastering the mix 20 Shutting down 32 Formatting SD cards 33 Recorder modes 33 Connecting with other equipment 34 Table of Contents Rear panel connections 34 Right side panel connections 34 Adjusting the contrast ...Setting the guitar as TRACK 1 recording source 15 Adjusting the input level and monitoring 15 Recording guitar to TRACK 1 16 Listening to your recording 16 Record guitar to punch in/out .52 Setting the foot switch polarity .......... 52 Bouncing tracks 53 Using the bounce function 53 TASCAM DP-008 5 1 -
...for use 8 Cautions on TRACK 3 18 Mixing the tracks 20 Mastering the mix 20 Shutting down 32 Formatting SD cards 33 Recorder modes 33 Connecting with other equipment 34 Table of Contents Rear panel connections 34 Right side panel connections 34 Adjusting the contrast ...Setting the guitar as TRACK 1 recording source 15 Adjusting the input level and monitoring 15 Recording guitar to TRACK 1 16 Listening to your recording 16 Record guitar to punch in/out .52 Setting the foot switch polarity .......... 52 Bouncing tracks 53 Using the bounce function 53 TASCAM DP-008 5 1 -
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... information 66 10 - Troubleshooting 78 13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer 71 Supported operating systems 71 Connecting with a computer 71 6 TASCAM DP-008 Disconnecting 72 Song backup and restoration 73 Backing-up songs 73 Restoring songs 74 Track import and export 74 Importing tracks 75 Exporting tracks 76...Table of Contents Confirming the result 53 Locate and search functions 54 Direct locate function 54 Return To Zero (RTZ) and Last Recording Position (LRP 54 Fast forward/rewind search 55 Repeat playback 55 Setting IN and OUT points 55 Editing IN/OUT points 55 ...
... information 66 10 - Troubleshooting 78 13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer 71 Supported operating systems 71 Connecting with a computer 71 6 TASCAM DP-008 Disconnecting 72 Song backup and restoration 73 Backing-up songs 73 Restoring songs 74 Track import and export 74 Importing tracks 75 Exporting tracks 76...Table of Contents Confirming the result 53 Locate and search functions 54 Direct locate function 54 Return To Zero (RTZ) and Last Recording Position (LRP 54 Fast forward/rewind search 55 Repeat playback 55 Setting IN and OUT points 55 Editing IN/OUT points 55 ...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... messages, for example, that you may lose data (recordings) if you for future reference. The functions displayed at the bottom of messages. F4 (¥) key, F2 (EXEC) key). •• Additional information is designed to copying stereo master tracks from this unit. TASCAM DP-008 7 Introduction Thank you do not follow the instructions in...
... messages, for example, that you may lose data (recordings) if you for future reference. The functions displayed at the bottom of messages. F4 (¥) key, F2 (EXEC) key). •• Additional information is designed to copying stereo master tracks from this unit. TASCAM DP-008 7 Introduction Thank you do not follow the instructions in...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...8226; Other company names, product names and logos in size can be responsible for such data and/or information. Precautions for recording and playback. 1 - If you record and reproduce sound works to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them. ... of TEAC Corporation. •• SDHC logo is designed to help you are delicate media. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be found on top of such data and/or information and not as illustrations of them or twist them. •• Do not hit them. 8 TASCAM DP-008
...8226; Other company names, product names and logos in size can be responsible for such data and/or information. Precautions for recording and playback. 1 - If you record and reproduce sound works to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them. ... of TEAC Corporation. •• SDHC logo is designed to help you are delicate media. Under no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be found on top of such data and/or information and not as illustrations of them or twist them. •• Do not hit them. 8 TASCAM DP-008
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... wheel to select LOAD, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the SONG LOAD screen that shows a list of songs. TASCAM DP-008 11 TIP • This unit can monitor recordings using speakers by connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the unit. If you remove or insert the SD card when the...
... wheel to select LOAD, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the SONG LOAD screen that shows a list of songs. TASCAM DP-008 11 TIP • This unit can monitor recordings using speakers by connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the unit. If you remove or insert the SD card when the...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... guitar to connect monitoring equipment and install the SD card. Finally, we assume that you could also connect an external mic to record a voice on the rear panel and record it is given the name "SONG***" (where *** is created. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select the SONG menu, and press the F4..., we will try multitrack recording. When a new song is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 3 Use the DATA wheel to select CREATE, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the SONG menu screen. 6 Press the HOME key to return to open the SONG CREATE screen. TASCAM DP-008 13
... guitar to connect monitoring equipment and install the SD card. Finally, we assume that you could also connect an external mic to record a voice on the rear panel and record it is given the name "SONG***" (where *** is created. 2 Use the DATA wheel to select the SONG menu, and press the F4..., we will try multitrack recording. When a new song is stopped, press the MENU key to open the MENU screen. 3 Use the DATA wheel to select CREATE, and press the F4 (¥) key to open the SONG menu screen. 6 Press the HOME key to return to open the SONG CREATE screen. TASCAM DP-008 13
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... 3, 5 and 7 and for TRACK 2, 4, 6 and 8. If the input level is too low after adjusting it according to be recorded is too loud. Therefore, the guitar is already set to record to TRACK 1, 3, 5 and 7 and MIC B is in mic on the guitar. The key blinks showing that the INPUT A OL ... recording source for the INPUT B to the loudness of the front panel as TRACK 1 recording source The default settings are not sure which is no need to change the sensitivity of the built-in this case, lower the output level on the right side of the subject being recorded. TASCAM DP-008 15...
... 3, 5 and 7 and for TRACK 2, 4, 6 and 8. If the input level is too low after adjusting it according to be recorded is too loud. Therefore, the guitar is already set to record to TRACK 1, 3, 5 and 7 and MIC B is in mic on the guitar. The key blinks showing that the INPUT A OL ... recording source for the INPUT B to the loudness of the front panel as TRACK 1 recording source The default settings are not sure which is no need to change the sensitivity of the built-in this case, lower the output level on the right side of the subject being recorded. TASCAM DP-008 15...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...(TRACK 1) meters on the right side of the TRACK 1 that it is assigned to start recording. Turn up the TRACK 1 LEVEL and MASTER LEVEL knobs and the VOLUME dial to adjust the final monitoring volume. 16 TASCAM DP-008 2 - When doing so, the L and R meters on the display. Listening to your ...guitar! 2 When you play the recorded track. 3 Use the TRACK 1 LEVEL knob and the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust ...
...(TRACK 1) meters on the right side of the TRACK 1 that it is assigned to start recording. Turn up the TRACK 1 LEVEL and MASTER LEVEL knobs and the VOLUME dial to adjust the final monitoring volume. 16 TASCAM DP-008 2 - When doing so, the L and R meters on the display. Listening to your ...guitar! 2 When you play the recorded track. 3 Use the TRACK 1 LEVEL knob and the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust ...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... screen. 3 Press the HOME key to return to set the stereo position of the track signal. In the initial setting, INPUT A (A) is assigned as the recording source for tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7, and INPUT B (B) is shown by the A (INPUT A) and 2 (TRACK 2) meters on TRACK 1. Use the following procedures... Screen. 4 Press the TRACK 2 REC key. Quick Start Guides Set which input (INPUT A or INPUT B) is in record standby. TIP Use the TRACK 1 PAN knob to set the TRACK 2 SOURCE to the rhythm guitar on the display. When you will record lead guitar on TRACK 2 while listening to A. 2 - TASCAM DP-008 17
... screen. 3 Press the HOME key to return to set the stereo position of the track signal. In the initial setting, INPUT A (A) is assigned as the recording source for tracks 1, 3, 5 and 7, and INPUT B (B) is shown by the A (INPUT A) and 2 (TRACK 2) meters on TRACK 1. Use the following procedures... Screen. 4 Press the TRACK 2 REC key. Quick Start Guides Set which input (INPUT A or INPUT B) is in record standby. TIP Use the TRACK 1 PAN knob to set the TRACK 2 SOURCE to the rhythm guitar on the display. When you will record lead guitar on TRACK 2 while listening to A. 2 - TASCAM DP-008 17
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... along with the TRACK 1 playback sound through the headphones. 7 Return to the start of the song and begin playback. Record vocals on TRACK 3 1 Press ASSIGN to open the INPUT ASSIGN screen. 6 Use the TRACK 1 and 2 LEVEL and...record (-) key to stop recording. 9 Press the TRACK 2 REC key again. 2 - You are finished, press the stop (ª) key to start recording. Play your guitar! 8 When you are recording again. Its light turns off. Play the lead guitar part along with the already recorded rhythm guitar. Quick Start Guides TRACK 2 REC indicator 5 Return to B. 18 TASCAM DP-008...
... along with the TRACK 1 playback sound through the headphones. 7 Return to the start of the song and begin playback. Record vocals on TRACK 3 1 Press ASSIGN to open the INPUT ASSIGN screen. 6 Use the TRACK 1 and 2 LEVEL and...record (-) key to stop recording. 9 Press the TRACK 2 REC key again. 2 - You are finished, press the stop (ª) key to start recording. Play your guitar! 8 When you are recording again. Its light turns off. Play the lead guitar part along with the already recorded rhythm guitar. Quick Start Guides TRACK 2 REC indicator 5 Return to B. 18 TASCAM DP-008...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... indicator 5 Use the INPUT B TRIM knob to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is input. Quick Start Guides recorded is too loud. In this case, TASCAM DP-008 19 The input level of built-in...
... indicator 5 Use the INPUT B TRIM knob to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is input. Quick Start Guides recorded is too loud. In this case, TASCAM DP-008 19 The input level of built-in...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...away from the mic or lower the volume at the right side of the display as the stereo master track. So, first we will be recorded as you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur. 6 Return to Internal MIC / Low. Watch the L and R meters at the sound ...recording. CAUTION Always monitor through the headphones. 7 Use the TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 LEVEL and PAN knobs, MASTER LEVEL knob and VOLUME dial to stop (ª) key to adjust the output volume and the balance between the tracks. If you adjust levels and panning. 8 Return to open the I/O SETTING screen. 20 TASCAM DP-008...
...away from the mic or lower the volume at the right side of the display as the stereo master track. So, first we will be recorded as you monitor through speakers, feedback could occur. 6 Return to Internal MIC / Low. Watch the L and R meters at the sound ...recording. CAUTION Always monitor through the headphones. 7 Use the TRACK 1 and TRACK 2 LEVEL and PAN knobs, MASTER LEVEL knob and VOLUME dial to stop (ª) key to adjust the output volume and the balance between the tracks. If you adjust levels and panning. 8 Return to open the I/O SETTING screen. 20 TASCAM DP-008...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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.... 3 Press the F1 (EXIT) key (or HOME key) to return to the Home Screen. 6 Press the F4 (EXEC) key to put the unit into master recording mode and return to the Home Screen. TIP You can also set as the OUT point, which will be the end point of the master.... 5 Turn the DATA wheel to open the RECORDER MODE screen. 2 Play the song back, and press the F4 (OUT) key at the position where you want the stereo master track end point. Quick Start Guides 4 Press the REC MODE key to select MASTER REC. TASCAM DP-008 21 2 - "SET OUT !"
.... 3 Press the F1 (EXIT) key (or HOME key) to return to the Home Screen. 6 Press the F4 (EXEC) key to put the unit into master recording mode and return to the Home Screen. TIP You can also set as the OUT point, which will be the end point of the master.... 5 Turn the DATA wheel to open the RECORDER MODE screen. 2 Play the song back, and press the F4 (OUT) key at the position where you want the stereo master track end point. Quick Start Guides 4 Press the REC MODE key to select MASTER REC. TASCAM DP-008 21 2 - "SET OUT !"
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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NOTE You can use the LEVEL knobs to adjust the track and overall levels as you record. 8 Press the REC MODE key to open the RECORDER MODE screen. 10 Press the F4 (EXEC) key to put this unit into master playback mode and return to the Home Screen. 9...start master recording. Quick Start Guides 7 Press the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (-) key to play the stereo master track that you cannot adjust the level with the MASTER LEVEL knob. 22 TASCAM DP-008 NOTE In MASTER PLAY mode, you created. 2 - Recording automatically ends when the recorder position reaches...
NOTE You can use the LEVEL knobs to adjust the track and overall levels as you record. 8 Press the REC MODE key to open the RECORDER MODE screen. 10 Press the F4 (EXEC) key to put this unit into master playback mode and return to the Home Screen. 9...start master recording. Quick Start Guides 7 Press the playback (Á) key while pressing and holding the record (-) key to play the stereo master track that you cannot adjust the level with the MASTER LEVEL knob. 22 TASCAM DP-008 NOTE In MASTER PLAY mode, you created. 2 - Recording automatically ends when the recorder position reaches...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...down or mastering. 8 REVERB key Press this key to open the phantom power setting screen. The input signal of the input 24 TASCAM DP-008 assigned to a track becomes the track's recording source. (See "Assigning inputs" on page 33.) 3 PHANTOM key and indicator Press this key and EQ key at the same time..." on page 32.) 2 REC MODE key Use this key to set (assign) the input (INPUT A, INPUT B) for INPUT A and INPUT B. (See "Making the first recording" on page 44.) If the input source level is on, the indicator lights. 4 INPUT SETTING key Press this key to select the input source. (See...
...down or mastering. 8 REVERB key Press this key to open the phantom power setting screen. The input signal of the input 24 TASCAM DP-008 assigned to a track becomes the track's recording source. (See "Assigning inputs" on page 33.) 3 PHANTOM key and indicator Press this key and EQ key at the same time..." on page 32.) 2 REC MODE key Use this key to set (assign) the input (INPUT A, INPUT B) for INPUT A and INPUT B. (See "Making the first recording" on page 44.) If the input source level is on, the indicator lights. 4 INPUT SETTING key Press this key to select the input source. (See...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...Ô or key at the same time to stop ( ª) key, the transport will also TASCAM DP-008 25 TRACK 8) Use to undo the last action. i HOME key Press this to adjust the amount (volume)...;) + F1: Locate to the IN point Stop (ª) + F2: Locate to 50x, again for recording (turn recording ON/OFF). When the REC key is ON, the REC indicator blinks while the unit is used to move...the current screen. NOTE • In this to open , this key is stopped and lights during recording. Use this key and REVERB key at the same time, the transport will locate to the head ...
...Ô or key at the same time to stop ( ª) key, the transport will also TASCAM DP-008 25 TRACK 8) Use to undo the last action. i HOME key Press this to adjust the amount (volume)...;) + F1: Locate to the IN point Stop (ª) + F2: Locate to 50x, again for recording (turn recording ON/OFF). When the REC key is ON, the REC indicator blinks while the unit is used to move...the current screen. NOTE • In this to open , this key is stopped and lights during recording. Use this key and REVERB key at the same time, the transport will locate to the head ...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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...(Internal MIC/ Low or Internal MIC/High). 26 TASCAM DP-008 Press it again to change the speed from 10x to fast forward. 3 - While pressing the record (-) key, press this key when the transport is blinking, or during playback, recording will locate to the last recording start position (LRP). (See "Return To Zero (.../OUT key Press this key to open the I/O SETTING screen, and to set as input sources for 100x and 1000x. The indicator lights when recording. j REPEAT key Turns the repeat playback mode on and off. (See "Repeat playback" on page 55.) Press this key while pressing and ...
...(Internal MIC/ Low or Internal MIC/High). 26 TASCAM DP-008 Press it again to change the speed from 10x to fast forward. 3 - While pressing the record (-) key, press this key when the transport is blinking, or during playback, recording will locate to the last recording start position (LRP). (See "Return To Zero (.../OUT key Press this key to open the I/O SETTING screen, and to set as input sources for 100x and 1000x. The indicator lights when recording. j REPEAT key Turns the repeat playback mode on and off. (See "Repeat playback" on page 55.) Press this key while pressing and ...
DP-008 Owner's Manual
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... make space available on page 37). Master the song and then export the stereo master track. TASCAM DP-008 79 Change partitions ("Selecting the active partition" on page 49. You are using the unit. You have anythng recorded on it ("Loading a saved song" on a card. Pick another source or master the song and try...
... make space available on page 37). Master the song and then export the stereo master track. TASCAM DP-008 79 Change partitions ("Selecting the active partition" on page 49. You are using the unit. You have anythng recorded on it ("Loading a saved song" on a card. Pick another source or master the song and try...