Tascam DP-32SD Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-32SD 152 - Quick Guide6. Press the RECORD (0) button.Master file recording starts.Recording stops automatically when the OUT point isreached.NOTE• The IN and OUT points must be at least 4 seconds apart.If the interval is shorter than 4 seconds, the message I/O Too Short will appear and the Recorder mode cannotswitch to Mixdown mode.• During recording, you can use the track faders to adjust thelevels of the tracks and the overall level.• You can also use the equalizer or reverb effect while recordinga master file. (See “Send effects” on page 53 and “Trackequalizer” on page 54.)• You can mute unwanted tracks so that they are not recorded tothe master file. (See “Muting tracks” on page 37.)Mastering a recordingYou can adjust the sound or the master file to your liking. Thisprocess is called mastering.ª Checking the master file1. When in Mixdown mode, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to open the Mastering screen.The recorder switches to Mastering mode and thedisplay returns to the Home screen.NOTE• When in Mastering mode, Mastering appears on the upperleft corner of the Home screen.• If a master file does not exist, the recorder mode cannot switchto Mastering mode.• If the recorder is in Multi Track mode, press theMIXDOWN/MASTERING button to switch to Mixdown mode,and then press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button again toswitch to Mastering mode.2. In this mode, press the PLAY (t) button to listen to themaster file that you have created.NOTE• Confirm that both the EQ and COMP items are set to OFF.If either is set to ON, the sound heard will be affected by theequalizer and/or compressor. (See “Using the masteringequalizer” on page 57 and “Using mastering compression” onpage 57.)• In Mastering mode, the STEREO fader cannot be used toadjust the level.ª Applying equalizationIn this example, we will use the equalizer on the master file toreduce high frequencies and increase low frequencies slightly.1. When in Mastering mode, press the F1 (EQ) button toopen the EQUALIZER screen.2. Turn the EQ HIGH GAIN knob left to lower the HIGH GAINknob on the screen to "-2dB". This reduces the highfrequencies.3. Next turn the EQ MID GAIN knob left to lower theMID GAIN to "-2dB". This reduces the mid frequencies.4. Next, turn the EQ LOW GAIN knob right to raise theLOW GAIN knob on the screen to "+6dB". This increase thelow frequencies.5. Press the ON/OFF button to the right of the LOW knobs toturn the equalizer ON.6. Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Masteringscreen.7. Press the PLAY (t) button to listen to the master file withequalization.ª Applying compressionUse the compressor on the master file to adjust the dynamicsand loudness of the entire song.1. When in Mastering mode, press the F2 (COMP) button toopen the COMP MULTI screen.2. Press the F3 (LIBRARY) button to open the library list.