Tascam DP-004 - Manual (Page 24)

24 TASCAM DP-004
2–Quick Start Guides
Raise the MASTER LEVEL knob and VOLUME dial as
necessary to hear the mic input through the vocals.
CAUTION
Always monitor through headphones when using a
mic. If you monitor through speakers, feedback could
occur and the recorded sound might not be right.
NOTE
When the input source is one of the built-in mics, the
input cannot be heard when the REC indicator is not lit.
7 Press the Ô key while pressing and holding the
stop ( ª ) key to return to the beginning of the song.
Press the playback ( Á ) key to play the recorded
guitar tracks while you practice the vocal part.
Both guitar parts and your singing can be heard
through the headphones.
8 Use the track LEVEL knobs, MASTER LEVEL knob and
VOLUME dial to adjust the output volume and the
balance between the tracks.
9 Return to the start of the track again and press the
playback ( Á ) key while pressing and holding the
record ( – ) key to start recording. The TRACK 3 REC
key stops blinking and stays lit constantly.
You are recording again. Sing!
10 When you are finished, press the stop (
ª ) key to
stop recording.
11 Press the TRACK 3 REC key again. Its light turns off.
Mixing the tracks
After you finish recording, the next step is to make
a stereo mix. This unit allows you to make a stereo
mix for every song.
1 Use the LEVEL knobs for tracks 1, 2 and 3, to adjust
the levels of the tracks and the balance between
them. Use the MASTER LEVEL knob to adjust the
overall level.