Tascam 24 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM Model 24 375 – Basic recordingSIG indicators and level metersThe channel 1-12, 13/14-19/20 SIG indicators and level metersshown on the Meter Screen can be used to check the levels ofthis unit’s audio signals.The level meters are for visually checking signal levels and canalso be used to check whether or not signals are being inputto this unit. For example, even if nothing can be heard whenmonitoring, if the Meter Screen level meters are moving, signalsare being input to this unit.The SIG indicators light green when signals (of at least −56 dB)are input through their channels.If a SIG indicator lights red, the input source signal is too loud orthe GAIN knob is turned up too far.If the SIG indicator lights red even when the GAIN knob isturned all the way to the left, the input source signal is to loud.Lower its volume.Track level meters (1-12, 13/14-21/22)These show track playback signal or track input signal levels.Channels for which the MODE switch is set to “MTR” will showthe following signal levels according to the operation status.REC button Transportstatus Level meter displayUnlit PLAY Track playback signalBlinking(recording standby)PLAYPlayback signalTrack input + playbacksignalStop Track input signalBlinking(recording) Record Track input signalNOTEWhen the playback signal is shown, the level of the recordedsignal on the track is being shown, so the levels of the levelmeters cannot be changed.When the input signal is shown, adjusting channel 1-12,13/14-19/20 GAIN knobs will change the levels of the levelmeters.TIPPlease see “Meter Screen details” on page 26 for detailsabout the Meter Screen.MAIN MIX L/R level meters (MAIN)These show the MAIN MIX L/R bus levels.RecordingThis unit can simultaneously record up to 24 tracks, including 22channel inputs and the MAIN MIX L/R bus.The following recording operations assume that mics, guitarsand other things to record have been connected to the unit,input signals have been assigned as track recording sources,monitoring equipment has been connected and a song hasbeen loaded.1. Press the REC buttons for channel to record.Press the REC button to start recording standby. It will blinkred.When a MODE switch is set to “MTR”, the signal from theinput jack on that channel will be recorded. (See “Settingthe MODE switch” on page 36.)NOTEi The MAIN MIX L/R bus does not have a REC button, but it isalways in recording standby. The signals of the MAIN MIX L/Rbus will always be recorded if the 0 button is pressed.i When the REC buttons of tracks that already have recordingsis blinking, press them to make them unlit.2. Set the recording levels.Use the GAIN knobs of each channel to adjust their inputlevels.Watch the SIG indicators above and to the right of theGAIN knobs, and set the levels suitably.At the same time, check that the sound heard throughheadphones or a monitoring system is not distorted andthat an unintended effect has not been set.NOTEIf an input is too loud, the SIG indicator will light red.If the SIG indicator lights red even when its GAIN knob isturned all the way to the left, lower the volume of the inputsource.3. Press the 0 button.Recording will start and the 0 and 7/9 buttons willlight.The REC buttons for tracks to record will stop blinking andstay lit.4. When recording has completed, press the 8 button.5. Use the m/, buttons and 8 button, for example tolocate to a position you want to check.TIPFor details about the locate function, see “Locate function” onpage 40.6. Press the 7/9 button to play the recorded tracks.Use the channel and MAIN faders to adjust the playbacklevels.Use the volume of the monitoring system to adjust the finalmonitoring level.Use the PAN knobs of each channel to set the position ofeach track signal between left and right speakers.NOTEi The channel PAN knobs and channel faders control the play-back output signals of already recorded tracks or the moni-toring volume of input signals. They do not control signals tobe recorded.i If you are not satisfied with a recording, repeat the aboveprocedure from the beginning.