Tascam Model 24 - Digital Mixer, Recorder, and USB Audio Interface - Manual (Page 36)

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TASCAM Model 24
5 – Basic recording
Selecting the input source
This unit has 22 inputs (22 line/16 mic inputs) with separate MIC
and standard jacks.
The
LINE/INST (BAL) input jacks on channels 1–2 support high
impedance input, including direct guitar input.
Turn the
INST switch on (pushed in) when connecting an guitar
or similar instrument directly.
ATTENTION
Do not connect to both the MIC jack and the standard input
jack ( LINE/INST (BAL) , LINE (BAL) , L/MONO (BAL) or R
(BAL) ) on a channel at the same time.
TIP
Set the INST switch to off (not pushed in) when connecting
an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in preamp or an active
electric guitar, as well as when an effect is connected be-
tween an guitar and this unit.
Setting the MODE switch
Using the MODE switch settings of each channel to select their
input sources individually.
LIVE : Use the signal from the input jack as the input source.
PC : Use a signal from a computer connected to the USB
port as the input source.
MTR : Use a playback signal from the SD card as an input
source.
When a MODE switch is set to “ MTR ”, the signal from the input
jack on that channel will be recorded.
This function is useful when recording and playing back repeat-
edly because the monitored sound is automatically switched
according to the recording or playback status.
Sounds on channels when in MTR mode
Transport status REC button off REC button on
Stop Muted
Sound from input
jack
Playing back
Playback sound
only
Playback sound
only + sound from
input jack
Recording
Playback sound
only
Sound from input
jack
Setting phantom power
When connecting a condenser mic that requires phantom
power, press the PHANTOM +48V switch when the recorder is
stopped to turn phantom power on/off.
When phantom power is on, the
PHANTOM +48V indicator
lights, and phantom power is supplied to the MIC input jacks
( 1-12 , 13/14 - 19/20 ).
V CAUTION
Set the following knobs and faders to their minimum values
before changing the PHANTOM +48V switch on/off setting.
Depending on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from
monitoring equipment could occur, and this could damage
the equipment or harm hearing.
• GAIN knobs
• Channel faders
•
SUB fader
• MON 1 / MON 2 faders
• MAIN fader
• CONTROL ROOM knob
• PHONES knob
ATTENTION
i Before connecting condenser mics, turn this unit and all
equipment to be connected off (standby).
i The PHANTOM +48V switch turns it on/off for the input
channels ( 1-12 , 13/14 - 19/20 ) simultaneously. Do not turn
the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) when connecting
a mic that does not require phantom power.
i Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM
+48V switch is on (pushed in). Doing so could cause a loud
noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment.
i Turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) only when
using a condenser microphone that requires phantom power.
Turning the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) when a
dynamic mic or other mic that does not require it is connect-
ed could damage this unit and connected equipment.
i When using condenser mics that require phantom power
and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced dynamic
mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phan-
tom power is enabled.
i Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.
Monitoring
Monitoring is important when recording and mastering.
With this unit, monitoring is possible using an external monitor-
ing system (powered monitor speakers or an amp and speakers)
or using stereo headphones.
Use the
CONTROL ROOM and PHONES knobs to adjust the
level of the monitoring system.