Tascam DP-004 - Manual (Page 64)

64 TASCAM DP-004
6–Basic Recording
Recording the master track
Set the OUT point before you start mastering.
1 Press the REC MODE key to open the
RECORDER MODE
screen.
2 Turn the DATA wheel to select
MASTER REC
.
3 Press the F4 (
EXEC
) key to put the unit into master
recording mode and return to the Home Screen.
In this mode, the track mix signal (which will be
recorded) is heard through headphones or a moni-
toring system during playback and recording.
NOTE
When this unit is in master recording mode, some play-
back functions and other functions do not work. If you
try to use these functions, the “In Master Mode” pop-up
message appears.
4 Press the playback (Á) key while pressing
and holding the record (–) key to start master
recording.
The record (–) key indicator lights. Regardless of
the prior recorder position, recording starts from
the 00:00:00:00 point (start of song).
Use the LEVEL and PAN knobs as necessary to
control the mix. These adjustments do affect the
sound of the recorded stereo master.
Recording automatically ends when the recorder
position reaches the OUT point.
After it ends, do the following to listen to the
master track that you created.
5 Press the REC MODE key to open the
RECORDER MODE
screen.