Tascam DR-40X Reference Manual

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TASCAM DR-40X 334 – RecordingRecording playback and input soundstogether (overdubbing)The overdubbing function has two modes. You can mix inputsignals with an already recorded file as it plays back andrecord either the combined signals or just the input signal asa new file, keeping the original recording as is.NOTEi The prerecording and automatic recording functions aredisabled in overdubbing mode.i In overdubbing mode, you cannot start new files manuallyby incrementing.i Pausing is not possible in overdubbing mode (theRECORD [0] button is disabled).i In overdubbing mode, the format and sampling frequencyof the playback file will be used regardless of therecording format and sampling frequency settings.i In overdubbing mode, you cannot use the MS decoder.i If the playback file is a mono file, the recording file will alsobe mono.CAUTIONRecording in MIX mode is not possible if the playback fileformat is 96kHz WAV/BWF or MP3 and there are two files (×appears before the beginning of the file name). Mix themdown to one file before overdubbing.(see "Mixdown" onpage 59)If the playback file is mono, recording in SEPARATE Mode isnot possible. Use MIX mode.Setting the overdubbing mode1. Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODEscreen.2. Use the + or − button to select REC MODE, and press theENTER/MARK or / button.3. Use the + and – buttons to set it to OVERDUB.4. Press the . button to return to setting item selection.5. Use the + and – buttons to select DUB MODE, and pressthe ENTER/MARK or / button.6. Use the + and – buttons to set the overdubbing mode.DUB MODE(options) ExplanationSEPARATE(default )The file on channels 1/2 is played backand a new file is recorded on channels3/4.The playback signals of channels 1/2 arenot recorded.The playback file will not be overwritten.MIXThe playback signals of the files onchannels 1/2 and 3/4 and the inputsignals are mixed and recorded as anew file.The playback file will not be overwritten.NOTEWhen a file is recorded using SEPARATE mode, theplayback signal is not included in the recording, so youcan record as many times you like with the same playback.Since a recording made in SEPARATE mode does notinclude the playback signal, you can record again withthe same playback file as many times as you want. Youcan then listen to and select the best one from multiplerecordings afterward.7. Press the . button to return to setting item selection.8. Use the + and – buttons to select (highlight) SOURCE, andpress the ENTER/MARK or / button.9. Use the + and – buttons to set the input source.SOURCE(options) ExplanationINT MIC(default) Record using built-in mics.EXT IN 1/2Record using external inputs.When overdubbing a mono file (MIXmode), the input sound from the Lexternal input is recorded.EXT INDEP. Use two external input channels withindependent level settingEXT IN 1Record using external inputs.When overdubbing a stereo file (MIXmode), the same input sound isadded to both 1/2 channels.10. Press the . button to enable selection of settings.11. After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]button to return to the Home Screen.