Tascam DP-32 Digital Portastudio Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-32 436 - Basic RecordingPeak hold displayUsing the peak hold function , you can set how long peaklevels are shown on the level meters on the Home Screenand other screens.1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENUbutton to open the MENU screen.2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select PREFERENCE, and then pressthe F4 (t) button.3. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select thePeak Hold item, and then use the JOG/DATA dialto change the setting.Option FunctionOFF (default) Peak value is not shown.1 Sec Peak value is shown for about onesecond.KEEPIn mastering mode, the peak value iscleared when you locate a new time.In all other modes, press the F3 [PEAKCLEAR] button to clear the peak value.4. After making the settings, press the HOME buttonto return to the Home screen.TIPWhen you are unable to monitor the meters continuously(when playing, for example), use the KEEP setting to checkthe highest level so far.Mixer screen settingsPress the SOURCE button for an input or press theSELECT button for a track to adjust its EQ and othersettings.Using the input equalizerINPUTS A to H and tracks 1 to 31/32 have independent3-band EQs (equalizers).CAUTIONThe effect of the input equalizer will be recorded. If youplan to make EQ adjustments during mixdown, turninput equalizers OFF and turn track equalizers ON.Adjust the equalizer settings on the Mixer screen.1. Press the MIXER button to open the Mixer screen.2. Press the SOURCE button of an INPUT (A to H) orthe SELECT button of a track to open the Mixerscreen with the corresponding equalizer.3. Press the EQUALIZER ON/OFF button to the right ofthe LOW FREQ knob to turn the equalizer on/off.The equalizer parameters are as follows.GAIN FREQHIGH Setting range: ±12dB(Default: 0 dB)Setting range: 1.7 kHz to18 kHz(Default: 10 kHz)MID Setting range: ±12dB(Default: 0 dB)Setting range: 32 Hz to18 kHz(Default: 1.0 kHz)LOW Setting range: ±12dB(Default: 0 dB)Setting range: 32 Hz to1.6 kHz(Default: 100 Hz)Use track SELECT buttons to select desired tracks.Use INPUT SOURCE buttons to select desired inputs.Use HIGH, MID and LOW GAIN knobs to adjust thegain of each band.Use the HIGH, MID and LOW FREQ knobs to adjust thecenter frequency of each band.Use the MID Q knob to set the resonance (width) of theMID FREQ band.Setting range: 0.25 to 16 (Default: 0.5)NOTE• The "Q" value is the center frequency of the equalizerdivided by the bandwidth. A high Q value reduces therange of the cut or boost applied to the frequencies.Depending on the equalizer setting, the graph at the topof the screen changes.• If you press the F1 (EQ FLAT) button, all the settingsshown on the open Mixer screen will be restored to theirdefault values.3. After making the settings, press the HOME buttonto return to the Home screen.