Tascam dr-44wl Reference Manual

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24 TASCAM DR-44WL4 – RecordingRecord in MTR mode (MTR mode only)You can use this device as a multitrack recorder (MTR) to recordindividual tracks and overdub them.A maximum of four channels can be recorded simultaneouslyfrom the built-in mics and external input jacks (input jack assign-ments can be selected). These can also be recorded into alreadyrecorded files (overdubbing).Recorded files are saved as mono x 4.1. Set the mode to MTR mode. (See “Selecting OperationMode” on page 17.)2. Select the track you want to record by using the TRACK/INPUT button.The track selected here goes into recording standby mode.3. Press the RECORD button to start recording.4. Press the 8/HOME button to stop recording.NOTEIn MTR mode, you can punch in and out as well as bouncetracks. (See “Punching in/out (MTR mode only)” on page29.) (See “Track bounce (MTR mode only)” on page 44.)Switch files during recording (trackincrement, available in 4 CH modeonly)During recording, you can stop recording to the current fileeither manually or automatically at a set time, and continue torecord to a new file (the track increment function).Manual track increment during recordingDuring recording, you can easily update a file manually andcontinue to make recording.1. Press the / button during recording.NOTENumbers at the end of file name will increment each timewhen a new file is created.CAUTION• The maximum total number of folders and files you cancreate is 5,000.• Files with a recording time of less than two seconds cannotbe created. Moreover, if the sampling frequency is 96 kHz,files shorter than four seconds cannot be created.• When the name of a new file to be created already exists,the number will be incremented further.Automatic track increment at specified timeDuring recording, the DR-44WL will automatically switchrecording from the current file to a new file when it reachesa certain time specified in the TRACK INC of the AUTOFUNCTION screen.Follow the below steps to set the maximum time for automaticincrement:1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) AUTO FUNCTIONand press the ENTER/MARK or / button.AUTO FUNCTION screen is displayed.3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) TRACK INC andpress the ENTER/MARK or / button.4. Use the wheel to select the automatic track increment time.Options: OFF (default value), 5min, 10min, 15min,30min, 60min5. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting andenable selection of other setting items.6. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOMEbutton to return to the Home screen.CAUTIONThe maximum total number of folders and files you cancreate is 5,000.