Tascam DP-02 - Manual (Page 32)

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

TASCAM DP-02/DP-02CF
2 – Advanced techniques
As mentioned in “Punch recording” on page 25, the unit
provides two manual ways of changing between playback
and recording modes: using the
PLAY ( ¥ ) and RECORD (
– ) keys, and using the foot switch. There is also an auto-
mated punch mode, described here.
Punching
The auto-punch mode allows you to rehearse your playing
before actually making a recording.
T I P
The RHSL key indicates you are in “rehearsal” mode, as
long as AUTO PUNCH is not lit. Your rehearsal take(s)
is not actually recorded.
1. First, set the IN and OUT points (“IN and OUT
marks” on page 30) so that they correspond to the
points where you want recording to start, and where
you want it to finish.
2. Assign an input or inputs to a track or tracks
(“Assigning inputs” on page 23), and arm those
track(s) for recording (press the track’s
REC key so
that it flashes).
T I P
If you’re replacing a mistake, make sure that the sound
you are recording matches the sound you’re replacing
(same effect settings, etc.).
3. Press the AUTO PUNCH key so that it lights.
4. Press the RHSL (rehearsal) key so that it lights.
5. Press the PLAY ( ¥ ) key.
Playback starts from before the IN point (the PLAY
( ¥ ) indicator is lit).
At the IN point, the playback of the armed track(s) stops.
The
RECORD indicator starts to flash, indicating this
the point where recording would start were you actually
punching in.
T I P
If the IN and OUT points are not where they should be
for your punch recording operation, you can turn off
AUTO PUNCH and edit their position (See “IN and OUT
marks” on page 30).
At the OUT point, the signal you hear returns to what you
recorded earlier. The
RECORD ( – ) indicator stops flash-
ing.
When playback reaches the post-roll point, it stops. When
you do your next rehearsal or punch, playback will start
from the pre-roll point.
6. Repeat the rehearsal as many times as you need
until you are happy with your performance.
T I P
You can rehearse by looping between the pre-roll and
post-roll points using the REPEAT key.
Rehearsal
Post-roll
IN point
OUT point
What you hear
Playback from previously
recorded track starts at
pre-roll position, up to IN
Recorded signals are cut
flashes in rehearsal,
lights when recording)
Return to track playback
out) and playback stops
at post-roll point
You can always hear the input signal
Pre-roll
point (PLAY indicator lights).
(RECORD indicator
(RECORD indicator goes