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TASCAM DR-680
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4 – Recording
Recording a stereo mix
With this unit, in addition to recording up to 6 discrete
tracks from the 6 inputs, these inputs can also be mixed
internally and recorded as a stereo track.
Before starting the following procedures, input selection
and level adjustment for each track should be completed,
and the Home Screen should be open.
1. Press the MIX LEVEL button to open the
LEVEL
screen.
2. On this screen you can adjust the mix levels of each
input channel and the recording level of the stereo
track. Use the channel number (1–6) and MIX [LOCK]
buttons to select the channels that you want to adjust.
NOTE
Multiple channels can be linked and controlled at the
same time. (See “GANG function” on page 48.)
3. Use the VALUE/MARK knob to adjust each to a
suitable recording level in a range from 0–100 (default
value: 100).
NOTE
Adjust the levels so that overload indicators do not
appear at the tops of the meters.
4. Next, press the MIX PAN button to open the
PAN
screen.
5. On this screen you can adjust the pan (stereo position)
of each channel. Use the channel number (1–6)
buttons to select the channel that you want to adjust.
NOTE
Multiple channels can be linked and controlled at the
same time. (See “GANG function” on page 48.)
6. Use the VALUE/MARK knob to adjust each to a
suitable stereo position using values ranging from L10–
L1 (left) to C (center) and R1–R10 (right).
(Odd number channels are set to L10 and even number
channels are set to R10 by default.)
NOTE
Adjust the pan settings of the channels so that the mix
is balanced as desired. You can check the balance with
the MIX meters at the far right.
7. When you have finished making the settings, press the
HOME/DISP button to return to the Home Screen.
Simultaneously recording two files
at different input levels (DUAL REC)
This recorder can simultaneously record a second
recording at a different input level along with the regular
recording. For example, when recording with microphones,
you can make an ordinary recording with the input level
set as high as possible and simultaneously record at a −12
dB lower input level for security.
Two recorded takes will be saved: one at the ordinary
recording input level and another with a −12dB input level.
MIC/LINE INPUTS 1/3/5 are the three input jacks that can
be used for dual recording with this unit.
The audio recorded at the ordinary level will use mixer
channels 1/3/5 and be recorded to tracks 1/3/5.
The audio recorded at the reduced level will use mixer
channels 2/4/6 and be recorded to tracks 1/3/5 of a
different take.
NOTE
•
Files recorded when Dual Rec mode is selected will be
Mono files.
•
Make the input level setting for the ordinary recording
in the usual manner. (See “Adjusting the input levels”
on page 29.)
Enabling dual recording
1. Press the MENU button to open the
REC
page of the
MENU
screen.
2. Use the DATA wheel to select the
DUAL REC
item, and
press the ENTER/MARK button.
3. Use the DATA wheel to select one of the following
settings.
Options: OFF, ON (default)
4. Press the MARK (.) button to return to item
selection on the
MENU
screen.
5. Press the HOME/DISP button to return to the Home
Screen.
NOTE
•
Stereo file and 6ch file modes cannot be selected.
•
MS mode will be canceled.
•
GANG settings will be canceled.
•
When recording starts, soloing of channels 2/4/6 will
be canceled.