5 − mixer, Inputs and assignments, Assignment to a stereo track – Tascam 2488MKII User Manual
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TASCAM 2488MKII
The 2488MKII mixer is equipped with 8 inputs (
A
–
H
), 24
playback tracks, and 2 effect returns for a total of 34 chan-
nels. 4 of the 8 inputs (
A
–
D
) have combined
MIC/LINE
inputs
that can accept both XLR jacks and standard 1/4
” TRS jacks.
These can also supply +48 V phantom power. Inputs
E
–
H
are
standard balanced 1/4
” jack
MIC/LINE
inputs.
WARNING
Never connect microphones to inputs A through D, or
disconnect microphones from these inputs with phan-
tom power turned on.
Never use unbalanced dynamic microphones with
microphone inputs A through D with phantom power
turned on. If you are in any doubt, consult your local
audio expert.
Always turn this switch OFF when connecting devices
that do not need + 48 V external power to the XLR jacks.
An unbalanced “mirror” of
H
, with an impedance suitable
for electric guitars and basses, is provided at the front of
the unit.
It is possible to record up to eight tracks at one time, with
the inputs being freely assignable to the tracks.
Assigning inputs is carried out by pressing and holding
the appropriate input key below the
TRIM
controls (the
key flashes), and then pressing the appropriate channel
SELECT
key(s) which will also flash. It is also possible to
reverse the order (press and hold a channel’s
SELECT
key
and press the appropriate input key).
This shows an instrument (guitar or bass) plugged into
input
H
being assigned to channel 1.
Assignment to a stereo track
Tracks 13–24 form six stereo tracks (13-14, 15-16, 17-18,
19-20, 21-22, 23-24) with each stereo track being controlled
by a single fader. Stereo tracks are always recorded as a pair.
Recording on only one channel of the pair is impossible.
When assigning a linked input channel pair to a stereo
track each input is assigned to a separate track.
Example: assignment of inputs
A
and
B
to tracks 13 and 14
A
œ
13,
B
œ
14
When assigning a single input channel to a stereo track,
the same input is assigned to both tracks.
Example: assignment of input
A
to tracks 13 and 14
A
œ
13, 14
After a single input channel has been assigned to a
stereo track, if a separate input channel is assigned to
the same stereo track, the new channel is assigned to the
second track of the pair, resulting in each channel being
assigned to a separate track.
Example: Input
A
is assigned to tracks 13 and 14 (
A
œ
13,
14), then, input
C
is assigned to the same pair of tracks.
A
œ
13,
C
œ
14
NOTE
By pressing multiple SELECT keys while pressing and
holding the INPUT key, a single input can be assigned
to multiple tracks.
Multiple inputs cannot be assigned to the same track.
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Inputs and assignments
Digital input assignment
The stereo digital signal input through the
DIGITAL IN
jack on the rear panel can be set as the source for any input
channel pair (
A
–
B
,
C
–
D
,
E
–
F
or
G
–
H
), replacing an analog
MIC/LINE
input pair. This setting is made on the MIXER
screen of the PREFERENCE menu (see
5 − Mixer