D01159020D DP-24 Digital Portastudio OWNER'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ªª For European Customers CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Information ªª CAUTIONS ABOUT LASER RADIATION This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968,” and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the protective housings.
Table of Contents 1 – Introduction...............................................8 Features................................................................................... 8 Items included with the product................................... 8 Conventions used in this manual................................... 8 Intellectual property rights.............................................. 9 Precautions for placement and use............................... 9 Beware of condensation...............................
Table of Contents Multitrack recording.........................................................50 Setting the tracks for recording.............................50 Setting track pan and level......................................50 Input selection and assignment............................50 Setting input levels.....................................................50 Recording.......................................................................50 Undoing an operation..........................................
Table of Contents 11 - Various Other Functions.........................74 17 – Specifications.........................................97 Metronome..........................................................................74 MIDI Sync..............................................................................74 MIDI remote control..........................................................75 Tuner function.....................................................................75 Setup (PREFERENCE).............
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-24 Digital Portastudio. Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as the operation of its many useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download the Owner's Manual from the TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/).
1 – Introduction •• Additional information is introduced in the following styles when needed: TIP, NOTE, and CAUTION. TIP Useful hints when using the unit. NOTE Explanation of actions in special situations, supplementary explanations, etc. CAUTION Instructions that should be followed to avoid injury, damage to the unit or other equipment, and loss of data. Intellectual property rights •• TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
1 – Introduction Precautions for use SD cards are delicate media. In order to avoid damaging a card or the card slot, please take the following precautions when handling them. •• Do not leave them in extremely hot or cold places. •• Do not leave them in extremely humid places. •• Do not let them get wet. •• Do not put things on top of them or twist them. •• Do not hit them. •• Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power is ON.
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2 - Quick Guide Playback and mixing In this section, we will play back the demo song on the included SD card. When this unit is purchased new, the SD card with the demo song on it is already installed in the unit, but we will start by explaining how to insert an SD card using the procedures below. CAUTION Never use any AC adapter or power cord other than the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter and AC adapter power cord. Use of a different adapter could cause malfunction, fire or electric shock. 3.
2 - Quick Guide •• When the power is on, do not cut the power to the unit by, for example disconnecting the power cord. All settings made since the last time you saved will not be saved. If you cut the power while an SD card is being accessed, all recorded songs and data may be damaged and cannot be recovered. •• Before turning the power ON, minimize the headphones volume and the volume on any monitoring system connected to this unit.
2 - Quick Guide TIP •• Press the STOP (8) and REW (m) (TO ZERO) buttons at the same time to return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point) (TO ZERO function). •• If you press the wrong button and open a different screen, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen at any time. 3. Press the F4 (t) button to open the sub-menu and then use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select CREATE. Recording and mastering In this section we will practice multitrack recording.
2 - Quick Guide Connecting and setting the input sources Setting the guitar as the recording source for TRACK 1 1. Connect an electric guitar to the MIC/LINE INPUTS H jack on the rear panel. When you press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen, the default screen setting for the recording source is A (INPUT A) for TRACK 1, B (INPUT B) for TRACK 2, C (INPUT C) for TRACK 3, and so on for D to H (INPUT D to H) for TRACK 4 to 8. (See "Assigning inputs" on page 44.
2 - Quick Guide 3. Use the TRIM knob for INPUT H to adjust the guitar input level. Set the TRIM knob so that the OL indicator for INPUT H does not light even when the loudest sound to be recorded is input. If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the guitar signal itself is too loud. In this case, lower the output level on the guitar. OL indicator Playing back the recording 1.
2 - Quick Guide 3. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. Recording a vocal to TRACK 3 1. Press the ASSIGN button to open the Assign screen. 4. Press the REC button for TRACK 2. Its REC indicator blinks and the unit enters record standby. When you play the guitar, the input level is shown by the level meter for 2 (TRACK 2). 5. Return to the beginning of the song (ZERO point) and start playback of the recorded rhythm guitar to play the lead guitar part along with the recording.
2 - Quick Guide When you input a sound through an external microphone, the input level is shown by the 3 level meter. When you raise the fader for TRACK 3, the STEREO fader and the MONITOR LEVEL knob, you can hear the sound of the mic input through the headphones. NOTE If the OL indicator continues to light even when the TRIM knob is turned down, the mic signal itself is too loud. In this case, move the mic further away from the sound source or lower the volume of the sound source. 6.
2 - Quick Guide 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 cannot switch to Mixdown mode . •• During recording, you can use the track faders to adjust the levels of the tracks and the overall level. •• You can also use the equalizer or reverb effect while recording a master file. (See "TRACK EQ (equalizer)" on page 68 and "Send effects" on page 69.
2 - Quick Guide 2. Press the F3 (LIBRARY) button to open the library list. 3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select (blue highlight) an item from the list and then press the F4 (t) button to load the appropriate setting from the library. Load the appropriate setting from the library. COMP MULTI is displayed. TIP On the COMP MULTI screen, you can also change the parameters. 4. Press the F4 (ON) button to turn the compressor on. The indication OFF changes to ON. 5.
2 - Quick Guide Creating an audio CD with the master file You can use a master file that you have created to create an audio CD that can be played on an ordinary CD player, for example. Inserting a CD 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. NOTE The disc will click into place and be level with the tray. 4. Push the tray to close it. The tray will click when shut.
2 - Quick Guide Writing to a CD-R/CD-RW When writing to a CD-R/CD-RW, the procedure differs between when you are choosing multiple master files and when you are choosing only one file. In this example, we will select multiple master files to create a CD that can be played in ordinary CD players. For details about writing to a CD-R/CD-RW, see "Creating an Audio CD" on page 87. 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. 2.
2 - Quick Guide Ejecting a CD 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. CAUTION Shutting down Turn the unit off when you are done using it. 1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen. The disc tray will not open when the Home screen or MENU screen is shown. Open the disc tray when the CD menu screen or CD PLAYER screen is shown. 2.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Top panel 1 GUITAR indicator This indicator lights when the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel is set to GUITAR. 2 Display Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/ t) buttons to return to the Home screen, to open the MENU screen, to assign input signals to tracks, to change parameters for each input or track, and to perform many other operations.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts track is in Mute mode. When the SOLO button is lit, it indicates the track is in Solo mode. 8 REC buttons/indicators Use these buttons to turn recording on/off for each track. To monitor a track's input sound through headphones or a monitoring system, press the REC button for the corresponding track. When the REC button is turned on, the REC button flashes when the recorder is stopped, and lights during recording.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts l EFFECT button/indicator Pressing this button opens a screen to make adjustments in the effects. ; MENU button Press this button to open the MENU screen. z HOME button Press this button to open the Home screen. x F1 to F4 (Function) buttons The functions of these buttons depend on the screen currently displayed. The functions currently assigned to the F1 to F4 buttons are shown at the bottom of the screen. p Color display 3.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts ! VIRTUAL TRACK button/indicator The VIRTUAL TRACK screen appears. (See "Virtual tracks" on page 59.) @ BOUNCE button/indicator Press this button to switch to the Bounce mode (the button lights). # MIXDOWN/MASTERING button/indicator Press this button to switch the Recorder mode among Multi Track, Mixdown and Mastering modes. •• In Multi Track mode, press this button to switch to the Mixdown mode.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Front panel Y PHONES jack Use this stereo standard jack to connect stereo headphones. Use the MONITOR LEVEL knob on the top panel to adjust the volume. CAUTION Before connecting headphones, use the MONITOR LEVEL knob on the top panel to set to the volume to minimum. A loud noise could occur, resulting in damages to equipment and people's hearing. U REMOTE jack (2.5mm dia. TRS jack) Connect the TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold separately).
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Rear panel S STANDBY/ON button When the power is OFF (standby), press and hold this button to turn the power on. When power is ON, press and hold this button to turn the power off (standby). (See "Start-up & Shutdown" on page 35.) D SD card slot Insert the SD card into this slot. F USB port Use the included USB cable to connect with a computer USB port. (See "Connecting to a computer" on page 80.) CAUTION Always connect the unit directly to a computer.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Home screen w TIMELINE/METER display When the level meter is displayed on the recorder track section of the Home screen, press the F1 (TIMELINE) button to change from level meter display to time line display. When the time line is displayed on the recorder track section of the Home screen, press the F1 (METER) to change from time line display to level meter display.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts Press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. The menu contains the following items. Menu structure Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. The menu contains the following items. Menu item SONG AUDIO DEPOT INFORMATION MIDI TUNER Function Performs song loading, saving and creation, and other song-related operations. Performs import and export of WAV files. Provides information about a song, file, and system. Performs MIDI settings.
3 – Names and Functions of Parts •• On the sub-menu, you can press the F1 (g) button to return to the previous screen. Screen operations Use the MENU button and dedicated buttons to open screens, and then follow the guidelines below to use the functions on the screens. These examples show basic operation procedures, but the actual assignments of the function buttons (F1 to F4 buttons) vary depending on the screen.
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4 – Preparation Inserting and removing SD cards Powering the unit As shown in the illustration, connect the included TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter to the DC IN 12V jack. Inserting an SD card Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the rear panel as shown in the illustration until it clicks into place. TASCAM PS-1225L AC outlet DC plug NOTE An SD card is installed in the SD card slot when the unit is shipped from the factory.
4 – Preparation Start-up & Shutdown CAUTION •• Turn down the volume of the sound monitoring system connected to the unit before starting up or shutting down the unit. •• Do not use headphones when starting up or shutting down the unit. Otherwise, a large noise would cause damage to headphones or your ears. Starting up the unit Press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the rear panel for a few seconds. When the unit starts, the startup screen appears briefly followed by the Home screen.
4 – Preparation 4. Use the CURSOR (g/t) buttons to move the cursor (blue highlight) to the desire item, and then use the JOG/DATA dial to change the value. 5. After making the settings, press the F2 (YES) button to return to the Home screen. NOTE •• The time indication stops while time being set. •• You can automatically add the date you have set to file names by specifying Song Name Type on the PREFERENCE menu.
4 – Preparation Adjusting the contrast Rear panel TASCAM PS-1225L AC outlet DC plug Drum machine USB Computer Mini-B USB plug You can adjust the contrast of the display. Follow the procedure below to adjust the contrast. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) PREFERENCE, and then press the F4 (t) button. The PREFERENCE screen appears.
5 - Song Management This unit manages data in units called "songs". Ordinarily, each project should have its own "song" file. The first step is to load the song that you want to manage (load an existing song or create a new song). In a song, the audio data for the recorded multitrack (TRACK 1 to 24) and the master file are saved. This chapter covers basic operations, including procedures for loading songs and creating new songs, as well as explains various song management functions.
5 - Song Management 3. Press the F4 (t) button to open the corresponding sub-menu. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select CREATE from the sub-menu, and then press the F4 (t) button. 4. Press the F4 (t) button to open the SONG CREATE pop-up window. The created song is given the name depending on the setting of Song Name Type on the PREFERENCE menu. 5. Change the song name in the Name item if you want. (See "Editing names" on page 38.
5 - Song Management Viewing song information Copying songs You can check the song file format, song name (title), time/date, and song size. 1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. You can copy songs. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2.
5 - Song Management Erasing songs Protecting songs You can erase songs. You can also erase multiple songs at once. You might want to erase unneeded songs if the SD card starts to run out of space. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. 3.
5 - Song Management Deleting unnecessary audio data from a song In addition to audio data for a track, a song may also contain "unused" audio data. When a track is overwritten in this unit, the overwritten audio data is not erased, but remains on the SD card. Audio data that has been completely overwritten is "unused" audio data. You can delete such "unused" audio data by following the procedure below.
5 - Song Management Changing a song name 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) SONG, and then press the F4 (t) button. The SONG LIST screen appears. 3. Select (blue highlight) a song you want to change the name. 4. Next, press the F4 (t) button to open the corresponding sub-menu.
6 - Basic Recording Selecting the input sources This unit is equipped with eight inputs (INPUT A to H), and each of them has a standard XLR/TRS combo jack. In addition to mic and line signals, you can connect a guitar to the INPUT H standard jack. When connecting a guitar, set the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to GUITAR.
6 - Basic Recording Checking the assignment You can check the current assignment on the Assign screen. The assigned input source name (A to H) is displayed on the level meter display area of each track on the Home screen. NOTE When power is turned off (except when the song protection function is enabled), the current song is saved and all song-related settings are stored. The next time you turn the power on, all stored settings will be restored.
6 - Basic Recording OL indicators and level meters Lit (recording) Recording Track input signal You can check the audio signal levels of this unit through the OL indicators for INPUT A to H and the level meters shown on the display. The level meters allow the signal levels to be monitored, and they can also be used to confirm whether signals are being input into the unit.
6 - Basic Recording Use the SELECT button of each track to select the desired track. Press the SOURCE button of each INPUT to change the input. Use the HIGH, MID, and LOW GAIN knobs to adjust the gain. Use the HIGH, MID, and LOW FREQ knobs to adjust the frequency. Use the MID Q knob to set the MID FREQ bandwidth. Setting range: 0.25 to 16 (Default: 0.5) Press the EQUALIZER ON/OFF button to turn the equalizer on or off. NOTE •• "Q" refers to the center frequency of the equalizer divided by the bandwidth.
6 - Basic Recording Setting the stereo position Use the PAN parameter to set the stereo position. The full left value is L63, and the full right value is R63. The center position is shown by C . 2. Turn the JOG/DATA dial to adjust the level. Setting range: inf to +6.
6 - Basic Recording Rehearsing the recording This unit has a recording rehearsal function, so you can rehearse without actually recording. The rehearsal function is specially useful for the auto punch recording and other recording operations. (See "Auto punch in/out" on page 57.) In a rehearsal, monitoring and other recording operations are the same as for the actual recording, but the input signal is not recorded. To rehearse, press the REHEARSE button so that the button becomes lit.
6 - Basic Recording Multitrack recording Undoing an operation You can record new sounds to different tracks while playing back already recorded tracks. This unit allows you to undo an operation or recording that was not successful or satisfactory. Many ordinary operations, including editing and recording, can be canceled (undone). This unit has two types of undo functions.
6 - Basic Recording 4. Set canceling (undo) operations. LEVEL 1 (Default) HISTORY LIST is not displayed when you press the UNDO/REDO button. In other words, this returns the unit to the state before the last operation (single operation). (To cancel the undo, perform REDO.) LEVEL 10 When you press the UNDO/REDO button, HISTORY LIST appears and you can return to the state before up to 10 past operations. NOTE Even when you change from LEVEL10 to LEVEL1, the history for a maximum of 10 actions remains stored.
7 - Recorder Functions Punching in and out Punching in/out is a technique to replace a part of an already recorded track. Start playback and when you reach the part that you want to replace, switch to record (punch in), then switch back to playback (or stop) when you finish the part that you want to replace (punch out). 1. Decide what part of the track you plan to replace. Choose a point to begin where the new recording can sit well with the existing recording. 2.
7 - Recorder Functions Bouncing tracks Like many multitrack recorders, this unit allows you to bounce tracks (ping-pong recording technique). Track bouncing allows you to collect signals of multiple tracks and use them to perform new mono or stereo recording. In this way, you can virtually record more than 24 tracks. Note, however, that the original tracks cannot be separated again.
7 - Recorder Functions Direct Location Function You can specify a time or measure/beat to be located without using marks. On the Home screen, use the JOG/ DATA dial to specify the location point. The Home screen counter has two display types: ABS (absolute time) and BAR (bar/beat). The BAR display is based on the metronome setting. In BAR mode, you can locate a position in beat units. The current position of the recorder is shown as a time (measure-beat) at the top of the Home screen.
7 - Recorder Functions Skipping to location marks Viewing the track's waveform Press the F FWD (,) (TO LAST REC) button or the REW (m) (TO ZERO) button to skip to the next or previous mark. 1. Use the transport button or location function to move the playback position near a position where you want to cue. 2. Press the JOG PLAY button to enter the search mode. You can switch between the timeline display and waveform display by pressing the F1 key. Select the waveform display screen.
7 - Recorder Functions Now, jog sounds can be heard. (Jog sound refers to a repeat playback sound of a short period.) 4. Use the JOG/DATA dial to find a cue point while changing the jog sound playback position. 5. When the cue point is determined, press the JOG PLAY button to return to the Home screen. NOTE The transport button is available even in search mode.
7 - Recorder Functions 3. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select (blue highlight) Jump Back, then use the JOG/DATA dial to set the value for the jump back playback. Options: 1 Sec to 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec (Default: 3 Sec) current time by the preview time, returns, and then stops. While playback is stopped, holding the PREVIEW button and pressing the IN button plays from the time returned by the preview time to the current time, and then stops. Auto punch in/out 4.
7 - Recorder Functions Setting punch in/out points Checking punch in/out points There are two methods to set the punch in/out points. LAST REC: This option sets the start and end points of the last recording (or recording rehearsal) as the punch in/out points. The display returns to the Home screen, and Auto Punch appears on the top of the screen. IN - OUT: This option sets the IN point and the OUT point as the punch in/out points.
7 - Recorder Functions Performing auto punch in/out After finishing your rehearsal, perform the auto punch in/ out. 1. Press the REHEARSE button to turn off the REHEARSE button. 2. Press the RECORD (0) button. •• Playback starts from the pre-roll point. You can monitor both the track playback signal and the input source signal. •• When the punch in point is reached, the monitoring changes to input source signal only, and the RECORD (0) button lights.
8 - Track Editing Editing on a conventional tape recorder in the past required advanced techniques, but with this unit editing tracks is easy and accurate. Moreover, with a tape recorder, an editing error could not be undone, but this unit uses non-destructive editing, allowing you to edit without altering the original data. This means that the undo function can be used to correct an edit easily. (See "Undoing an operation" on page 50.) Basic editing procedures 1.
8 - Track Editing ªª IN/OUT/TO To set the IN/OUT/TO points again, exit the TRACK EDIT screen, and set them again from the beginning. ªª TARGET Track This is the target editing track. In the case of OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, and CLEAN OUT, it becomes the target track itself. The choices depend on what you have already chosen for the SOURCE Track. When a single track is specified as the SOURCE Track, the TARGET Track options are 1 to 12 (single tracks). When a stereo track (e.g.
8 - Track Editing MOVE/PASTE OPEN (Insert Silence) IN OUT TO IN OUT IN OUT TO IN OUT The audio data between the IN and OUT points on the MOVE source track is removed and pasted on the MOVE destination track starting from the TO point. This operation leaves a silence between the IN and OUT points on the MOVE source track. This operation overwrites recorded data on the MOVE destination track. Therefore, the length of the MOVE destination track is not changed.
8 - Track Editing SILENCE (Erase Part) IN OUT IN OUT This function cuts (deletes) the audio data between the IN and OUT points on the selected track. This is the same as leaving silence between the IN and OUT points, as though there had been no recording. This operation does not change the length of the track. The following parameters are used in this operation. •• TARGET Track (1 to 12, 13/14 to 23/24, ALL) •• IN/OUT CLEAN OUT (Delete Track) Use this function to completely erase the selected track.
9 - Using Built-In Effects This chapter explains the dynamic effects, guitar effects, and send effects that can be applied to individual mic and guitar inputs. You can select one of the four types of dynamic effects (COMPRESSOR, NOISE SUPPRESSOR, DE-ESSER, EXCITER) to apply to all inputs (INPUT A to H). For details about the editing parameters for each type of effect, see "18 - Appendix" (page 102). The library data can also be used for other songs.
9 - Using Built-In Effects Editing guitar effects You can edit the parameters of the selected guitar effect. The editing parameters differ depending on the effect type. Press the F3 (SELECT) button to select the effect that you want to edit. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select the parameter that you want to change, and then use the JOG/DATA dial to select the value. Select whether you apply the effect during recording or during playback with the POSITION parameter on the Guitar Effect screen.
9 - Using Built-In Effects Calling the send effect library 1. On the Send Effect screen, press the F2 (LIBRARY) button to display the library list. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select the effect setting that you want to call, and then press the F4 (t) button. 3. The setting is called and the display returns to the Send Effect screen. Press the F1 (g) button to return to the Send Effect screen without changing the parameter.
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10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Mixing down tracks Mixing down tracks is the process of adjusting the volumes and stereo positions of each recorded track and mixing them into a well-balanced stereo track. Including recorded tracks (24 maximum) and inputs (8 maximum), you can mix down up to 32 tracks in total. Levels and balance Use the TRACK 1 to 23/24 faders to adjust the relative balance of the tracks. Then use the STEREO fader to adjust the overall level.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Use the HIGH, MID, and LOW GAIN knobs to adjust the gain. Use the HIGH, MID, and LOW FREQ knobs to adjust the center frequency. Use the MID Q knob to set the MID FREQ bandwidth. Setting range: 0.25 to 16 (Default: 0.5) Press the ON/OFF button under the Q knob to turn the equalizer on or off. Press the SOURCE buttons of INPUT A to H to set the INPUT EQ (equalizer). (See "Using EQ (equalizer)" on page 46.) 3.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks Creating a master file After setting the IN and OUT points, you are ready to create the master file. 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button. The Recorder mode switches to Mixdown mode and the display returns to the Home screen. If you play or record, you can hear the signal of the mixed tracks (the signal to be recorded) through headphones or monitoring system.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks NOTE To listen to a master file recorded in a saved song, load the song, change the Recorder mode to Mastering mode, and then press the PLAY (7) button to start playback. Ending master file checking After checking the master file, press the MIXDOWN/ MASTERING button to return to the Multi Track mode of the Recorder mode. Finishing up a master file (mastering) This unit has specialized tools for mastering the master file.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks 2. Set the mastering equalization on this screen. The equalizer parameters are as follows. GAIN FREQ High gain High frequency HIGH Setting range: ±12dB Setting range: 1.7kHz to (Default: 0dB) 18kHz (Default: 10kHz) Mid gain Mid frequency MID Setting range: ±12dB Setting range: 32Hz to (Default: 0dB) 18kHz (Default: 1.0kHz) Low gain Low frequency LOW Setting range: ±12dB Setting range: 32Hz to (Default: 0dB) 1.
10 - Mixing Down and Mastering Tracks At this time, the selected band is shown in the upper left corner. 5. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select the item whose value you to change, and then use the JOG/DATA dial to change it. THRESHOLD Set the threshold value that determines when the compressor begins to operate. RATIO Set the compression ratio. KNEE Select the transition curve. GAIN Adjust the output level. ATTACK Adjust the attack time. RELEASE Adjust the release time.
11 - Various Other Functions NOTE Metronome This unit has a built-in metronome. The metronome works during the Recorder operation. You can set it to work during both playback and recording or only during recording. 1. When the Recorder is stopped, press the METRONOME button to open the METRONOME screen. 2. Set the following items. Use the CURSOR (5 /b) buttons to select the desired item, and then use the JOG/DATA dial to change its value. MODE You can select from the following modes.
11 - Various Other Functions MIDI remote control Tuner function The mixer, effects and recorder of this unit can be remotely controlled by external devices through MIDI messages. For more information about the MIDI messages that control this unit, see "18 - Appendix" on page 101. When the transport is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen, select (blue highlight) the MIDI menu item, and then press the F4 (t) button. The MIDI screen appears.
11 - Various Other Functions 7. After tuning the instrument, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. NOTE The following buttons can be controlled in the Tuner mode. INPUT TRIM (Analog) JOG/DATA dial (Calibration) Monitor level Setup (PREFERENCE) You can use the PREFERENCE screen to change various settings to optimize the unit for your use environment and other requirements, as well as to restore the factory settings. The PREFERENCE menu allows you to customize the unit to your preference.
11 - Various Other Functions Restoring the initial preference settings You can restore the PREFERENCE screen settings to the initial adjustments (factory default settings). This operation is called initialization. 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) PREFERENCE, and then press the F4 (t) button. The PREFERENCE screen appears. 3.
12 - SD Card Management The recording files are stored on the SD cards. Depending on the SD card capacity, the card is formatted with the FAT16 or FAT32 file system. SD card capacity File system 512MB to 2GB FAT16 Above 2GB FAT32 Moreover, this unit is compatible with SD card write protect function, so you can write-protect your cards to prevent accidental deletions by formatting them. (See "About write-protected SD cards" on page 34.
12 - SD Card Management Full formatting an SD card Use the FULL FORMAT item to full format an SD card. Using FULL FORMAT erases all files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC, UTILITY, and AudioDepot folders, as well as the dp-24.sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with this unit. With Full Format, memory errors are checked during the formatting. The full format takes longer than the quick format. This operation will execute the Full Format of an SD card. 5.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer By connecting this unit to a computer using the included USB cable, you can backup song data from an SD card in the unit to a computer and restore backed-up song information. In addition, you can export track files and stereo master files from songs to the computer, as well as import audio files from the computer to the unit. Backed up data can be restored to a different DP-24 unit than the one that created it.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer •• Do not disconnect the AC adapter or otherwise cut the power to the unit during data transfer. Doing so will cause all the data to be lost. This lost data cannot be restored. •• Do not change the folder names inside the DP-24. NOTE The UTILITY folder is used to, for example, update the system software used by the unit. In addition, do not change the names or delete individual files contained in the Song folder inside the MUSIC folder.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer Track import and export You can import and export individual tracks between a computer and this unit's by using the AudioDepot folder. Files that can be imported/exported as tracks must be WAV files (with the ".WAV" extension). You can import both mono and stereo files, and export mono files. If you want to import audio into this unit that is of a different format, you must convert it to a WAV file first. Importing tracks 1. Connect the unit to a computer.
13 - Exchanging Data with a Computer Exporting tracks 1. When the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) AUDIO DEPOT, and then press the F4 (t) button. 3. Press the F2 (EXPORT) button. The EXPORT screen appears showing a list of tracks that contain stored audio. NOTE Song tracks that do not have audio recordings are not displayed in the file list. 4.
14 - Using CDs Using the CD drive This unit has a CD drive that supports writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs. In addition to playing back Audio CDs (CDDA), the unit's CD drive can also be used for the following purposes. •• Create an Audio CD from the master file. •• Import tracks from Audio CDs into the current song. CAUTION When creating a CD from a master file, set to 44.1kHz, 16bit to create a song.
14 - Using CDs Loading and ejecting CDs Loading a CD Place the disc on the disk tray on the front panel. 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. 1. As shown in the illustration, hold the edge of the disc with the label side up and put it into the tray so that its central hole is on the round protrusion in the center of the tray. 2. Press the F3 (-) button or the disc tray eject button on the front panel to open the tray slightly.
14 - Using CDs Ejecting a CD 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. The CD PLAYER screen appears and the CD drive works as a CD player. 2. Press the F3 (-) button or the disc tray eject button on the front panel to open the tray slightly, and then pull the tray out until it opens completely. Hold the disc by its edges and lift it out. CAUTION Do not lift the disc forcibly. Doing so could damage the unit or the disc.
14 - Using CDs NOTE During playback, selecting a track does not affect playback. Stop playback and start again to play the selected track. 2. Place a blank CD (unused CD-R/CD-RW disc or a completely erased CD-RW) on the disc tray. 3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select (blue highlight) MASTER WRITE and then press the F4 (t) button.
14 - Using CDs 7. To change the song order, press the F2 (ORDER) button to open the WRITE SONG ORDER screen (song order change screen). 8. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select (blue highlight) the song whose order you want to change, and then press the F2 (MOVE) button. 4 appears before the song name. 9. Use the JOG/DATA dial to shift the song position. Press the F2 (SELECT) button to confirm. To change the order of multiple songs, repeat the steps 8 and 9 above. 10.
14 - Using CDs 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. 2. Place a blank CD (unused CD-R/CD-RW disc or a completely erased CD-RW) on the disc tray. NOTE If you put a CD-R/CD-RW that has been used previously to write tracks using Track At Once and has not been finalized, you can add another track to it. In this case, the pop-up window for erasing a CD-RW disc does not appear. 3.
14 - Using CDs 4. The column for TRACK 1 shows the song name, the columns for TRACK 2 and after show the mark name. Press the F4 (t) button and the following confirmation message will appear. Importing songs from an Audio CD You can import tracks (songs) from an Audio CD to the AudioDepot folder. 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. 2. Load the Audio CD on the disc tray. 3.
14 - Using CDs Erasing a CD-RW Follow the procedure below to erase the songs recorded on a CD-RW disc. 1. When Recorder mode is Multi Track mode, press the CD button to open the CD menu screen. 2. Load the CD-RW which you want to erase. 3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select ERASE and then press the F4 (t) button. The confirmation message appears. 4. Press the F2 (YES) button to begin erasing the CDRW. After the disc is erased, the display returns to the CD menu screen.
15 – Troubleshooting When working with this unit, if something is not going the way you want, or if you experience any difficulties, etc., first refer to this troubleshooting section. It contains the most common troubles, the probable causes, and the corrective measures. Also, see the "Messages" section on page 93 for the meaning of messages that may pop up on the display. Consult this table when a message appears when an operation cannot be completed by the unit. The SD card is not recognized.
16 – Messages General messages The following list shows the messages that may pop up during the use of the unit. These messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the unit. Consult the table below if you see something you do not understand or if you want to know how to solve a problem.
16 – Messages Master file could not be found. This message appears if you try to enter Mastering mode, but you have not made any mixdown recording yet. First perform a mixdown recording. The master file is too large. You tried to create a master file that is larger than the remaining available space on the SD Master Track Too card.
16 – Messages The work memory is full. Even if the SD card has enough remaining space, this error may occur when you perform many Work Memory Full editing operations. You may be able to continue the work if execute the DELETE UNUSED item of the SONG menu to increase the available space in the work memory. (See "Undoing an operation" on page 50.
16 – Messages An invalid CD-R/CD-RW has been inserted. Insert a CD-RW. A CD-R has been set with the ERASE item of the CD menu screen. Insert a CD-RW to be erased. Invalid CD An invalid CD-R/CD-RW has been inserted. Insert a non-finalized CD-R/CD-RW. Insert Opened CD A CD-R/CD-RW that cannot be finalized has been inserted with the FINALIZE item of the CD menu screen. Insert the CD-R/CD-RW that you want to finalize. No disc There is no CD-R/CD-RW inserted. Insert a blank CD.
17 – Specifications Ratings Recording media SD card (512 MB to 2 GB) SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) File system SD card (512 MB to 2 GB) : FAT16 SDHC card (4 GB to 32 GB) : FAT32 Input/output ratings Analog audio input/output ratings INPUT A to H jack •• XLR type (Balanced) Connector: XLR-3-31 (1 : GND, 2 : HOT, 3 : COLD) Input impedance: 2.4 kΩ Rated input level: –14 dBu Maximum input level: +2 dBu •• Standard jack type (Balanced) Connector: 6.
17 – Specifications General Power supply AC adapter (TASCAM PS-1225L) Power consumption 12 W (Phantom power ON) Dimensions 514 x 104 x 340 mm (Width x Height x Depth, excluding projections) Weight 6.2 kg/13.67 lb Operating temperature range 5 to 35ºC/41 to 95ºF 340mm Dimensional drawings 514mm * Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. * In order to improve the product, specifications and appearance could be changed without prior notice.
17 – Specifications Block diagram TASCAM DP-24 99
17 – Specifications Level diagram 100 TASCAM DP-24
18 – Appendix MIDI Control Change message When this unit receives MIDI Control Change messages from an external device (such as a sequencer), it can control the mixer parameters and effect parameters. Mixer control change parameters Select a channel group of 8 track/input channels beforehand. The Bank Select message is used with the MIDI channel 14 to select a channel group.
18 – Appendix MIDI Program Change message Preset libraries of the send effects Program Change 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 When this unit receives MIDI Program Change messages, it can call settings from the effect libraries. The Bank Select message of MIDI Control Change is used to select presets and users of the effect libraries. Different MIDI Channels are applied for each item.
18 – Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart Function Basic Channel Mode Note Number Velocity Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Pitch Bend Transmitted 1 - 16 × × × ******* 0 - 127 ******* × × × 0, 32 Control Change 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode 3 × 0 - 127 0 - 127 × × × *1 *2 System Real Time Others Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO EFF Bank, CH Bank Mix Level, Pan, DigitalTrim 16-22 Mix Eq 23-28 Mix Send 80,
18 – Appendix Bit-map array of MMC commands c0 Byte Bit7 –0 c1 –0 c2 c3 c4 c5 c6 c7 c8 c9 c10 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 c11 –0 (4D) ADD (0C) COMMAND ERROR RESET (13) (1A) –0 (25) (2C) (33) (3A) –0 (45) VARIABLE PLAY (4C) MOVE c12 –0 c13 –0 (54) DEFERRED VARI, PLAY (5B) (53) COMMAND SEGMENT (5A) c14 c15 c16 c17 c18 c19 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 –0 (66) (6D) (74) (7B) –0 –0 (65) (6C) (73) (7A) –0 104 TASCAM DP-24 Bit6 (40H) (06) RECORD STROBE (0D) MMC RESET (14) (1B) –0 (26) (2D) (34) (3B) –0 (
Note TASCAM DP-24 105
Note 106 TASCAM DP-24
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