Tascam DR-22WL Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-22WL 154 – RecordingIn addition to the built-in microphone, an external microphoneor external audio devices (i.e. CD player) can also be used forrecordings.Recordings can be made in MP3 (32k -320kbps, 44.1k/48kHz)and WAV/BWF (44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24-bit) audio formats.Cue marks in WAV file that supports BWF (Broadcast WaveFormat) can be used in BWF compatible softwares.In addition, the DR-22WL can mix input signals while playing anaudio file and record a new file (overdubbing function).Selecting the recording mode8 (EASY recording mode)Select the scene dial to .The simple recording mode allows users to quickly startrecording by pressing the RECORD button just once; itautomatically adjusts the recording level. This feature is usefulfor beginners and others wanting to make a quick-recording.8 (MANUAL recording mode)Select the scene dial to .The manual mode allows to adjust the recording level manually,suited for a higher-quality recording. This feature is especiallyuseful for those who wants to make fine-tuned recording.Recording1. Press the RECORD button to set the recording standbymode.The indicator around the RECORD button flashes and therecording screen opens.The bottom of the recording screen displays the recordingfile name, the recording audio file type, and the samplingrate. Users can confirm these information before startingrecording.NOTEWhen the scene dial is set at “ ", recording begins whenyou press the RECORD button once.2. Press the RECORD button again to start recording.When recording starts, the RECORD indicator lights, anddisplays the elapsed recording time and the remainingrecording time.To pause, press the RECORD button while recording.Press the RECORD button again to resume recording.If you press the /MENU/8 button while in pause mode,the recorded audio file up to the pause point will be created.3. Press the /MENU/8 button to stop recording.The recording stops and returns to the beginning of the file.NOTE• In recording standby mode, the speaker will not emit sound.Use a headphone to listen to the input sound and make leveladjustments. In recording mode, operating the OUTPUTLEVEL (+/−) button to adjust sound will not affect therecording level.• To avoid recording the RECORD button operation sound,the DR-22WL begins recording about 0.3 seconds (fixedtime) after pressing the RECORD button. (REC DELAY)CAUTIONNoise may occur during microphone recording when theunit and AC adapter are in close proximity. If noise occurs,move the AC adapter away from the unit.Scene recording modeThe DR-22WL offers pre-set scenes that adjusts recording to themost-suited level. Turn the scene dial and to set the followingscene:8 (LOUD)Suited for recording band performance and other scenes withlarge sound volume.8 (MUSIC)Suited for recording voices, such as concert or group sining.8 (INSTRUMENT)Suited for recording near musical instruments, such as anacoustic guitar and wind instruments.8 (INTERVIEW)Suited for recording an interview or take voice memos duringmeetings.NOTERecording level, low-cut filter, or level control are stilladjustable in scene recording mode.However, level control cannot be adjusted in scene mode.Settings are not stored and will be removed when scenemode is changed.