Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-24 Owner's Manual

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TASCAM DP-24 45Checking the assignmentYou can check the current assignment on the Assignscreen.The assigned input source name (A to H) is displayed onthe level meter display area of each track on the Homescreen.NOTEWhen power is turned off (except when the songprotection function is enabled), the current song is savedand all song-related settings are stored.The next time you turn the power on, all stored settingswill be restored.Canceling an assignmentWhen the Assign screen is displayed, pressing the F1(DEFAULT) button restores the initial settings. Likewise,pressing the F2 (ALL CLEAR) button clears allassignment settings.Using phantom powerWhen connecting a condenser microphone that requiresphantom power, press the PHANTOM (+48V) for INPUTA to D or INPUT E to H when the recorder is stopped toturn the phantom power on or off.When you turn the phantom power on, PHANTOM (+48V)button becomes lit and phantom power is supplied to theXLR jacks of INPUT A to D and/or INPUT E to H.When the GUITAR indicator is lit, however, INPUT H willnot receive phantom power even if phantom (+48V)power is ON (indicator lit) for E-H.CAUTIONTurn the• STEREO fader down before turning phantompower on or off. Depending on the microphone, aloud noise could occur, resulting in damages to theequipment and people's hearing.Do not connect or disconnect a microphone when•phantom power is on. This could cause a loud noiseand damage the equipment.Turn phantom power on only when using a condenser•microphone that requires phantom power.Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced•dynamic microphone. Doing so could cause amalfunction.Supplying phantom power to some types of ribbon•microphones could cause a malfunction. Do not supply6 - Basic Recordingphantom power to a ribbon microphone if you are indoubt.MonitoringMonitoring is an important element of the recording andmastering process. You can use an external monitoringsystem (self-powered monitor speakers, amplifierequipped with speakers, etc.) or headphones to monitorthe sound of this unit.Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob to adjust the level of themonitoring system.Monitor selectionBesides the stereo bus, this unit allows you to monitor thebounce bus (see "Bouncing tracks" on page 53) or EffectSends 1/2.In the Effect Sends monitoring, you can monitor thesignals being sent to the effects.1. When the Home screen is displayed, press theMONITOR SELECT button to open the MONITORSELECT pop-up window.2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b)buttons to select the monitor destination.STEREO (default)Select this to monitor the stereo signal of the stereobus.BOUNCESelect this to monitor the stereo signal of thebounce bus.EFFECT SEND 1Select this to monitor the mono signal of the EffectSend 1.EFFECT SEND 2Select this to monitor the mono signal of the EffectSend 2.3. After selecting the monitor destination, press theMONITOR SELECT button to return to the Homescreen.