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D01238020C
DR-44WL
Linear PCM Recorder
REFERENCE MANUAL

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  • Page 1 D01238020C DR-44WL Linear PCM Recorder REFERENCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set the low-cut filter ..............22 Dividing the selected file automatically (AUTO DIVIDE) . 43 Using the level control function ..........23 Deleting track input (MTR mode only) ........43 Record in 4 CH mode (4 CH mode only) ........23 TASCAM DR-44WL...
  • Page 3 Connecting the DR-44WL to a smart phone via Wi-Fi (from second time onward) ............52 Using a smart phone to remote control the DR-44WL ..53 File transfer from the DR-44WL to a smart phone ..... 53 Connecting this unit to a computer by Wi-Fi ......53 Downloading and installing the TASCAM DR FILE TRANSFER software ..............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    REPEAT • Simultaneous recording of up to four channels is possible • Highlighted area on the DR-44WL display is indicated as a • Built-in four-track MTR feature “cursor”. • SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”.

  • Page 5: About Sd Cards

    A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com) or contact the TASCAM customer support service. Precautions SD cards are delicate media. Please refer to the below when using memory cards to prevent memory and/or card damage: •...

  • Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts

    Press this button during recording to add a mark manually. track. (See “Manual cue marking during recording” on page 27.) Press and hold this button to search backwards. While pressing and holding this button during playback, press the . button to return to the previous mark or TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Blinks: Waiting to be connected EXT IN switch Lights up: Operable from the exclusive application Set the gain for the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack and whether (TASCAM DR CONTROL) phantom power is on or off. EXT MIC/LINE IN 1/L / 2/R jack (XLR/TRS) CAUTION These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for micro- •...

  • Page 8: Bottom Panel

    INPUT LEVEL this to adjust the input level. USB port Use the supplied USB cable to connect the DR-44WL with a computer. (See “11 – Connecting with a computer” on page 50.) Power can be supplied through the USB cable included within this unit package or the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with this unit.

  • Page 9: Recording Screen

    When a single file is recorded, its name is shown. When the MTR mode is selected, the name of an opened song is shown. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 10: Menu Item List

    Level meter Displays the input sound level. File status display The file state is displayed in different ways, depending on the type of a file to be recorded. : Stereo file status : Status of two mono files TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 11: Using Menus

    (highlighted). 7. Repeat the 3. to 6. steps to set each items, as necessary. 8. Press the MENU button to return to the screen. MENU Press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 12: Preparation

    USB port of the unit with the included USB cable as shown in the illustration. Power sources The DR-44WL operates on four AA batteries, the dedicated AC AC outlet adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or USB cable supplied with the unit (USB bus power).

  • Page 13: Using An External Battery Pack (Sold Separately)

    CAUTION The DR-44WL cannot detect the remaining battery charge of a BP-6AA. If you use a BP-6AA to operate the DR-44WL CAUTION without batteries in the recorder itself, the unit might stop • When you turn the power switch off while supplying power operating suddenly if the battery pack runs out of charge.

  • Page 14: Shutting Down (Standby Mode)

    2. Insert the SD card into the slot as shown in the following Setting the date/time illustration until it clicks into place. The DR-44WL uses its internal clock to record the date and time to the recorded files. 1. Press the MENU button to open the screen.

  • Page 15: Sd Card Write Protection Switches

    In a recording standby or recording mode, or when a headphone or a speaker system is connected to the DR-44WL, the built-in speaker will not emit sound even when the setting is...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Playback Volume

    • If the output level is set to or higher and the unit is restarted when headphones or another device are connected to the /LINE OUT jack, the upper level will be set to 12 after the unit restarts. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 17: Selecting Operation Mode

    Attach the included shoe mount adapter to the tripod mounting threads on the bottom of the unit to use this unit as an audio recorder with a digital SLR camera or video camera, for example. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 18: Recording

    6. Press the ENTER/MARK or . button to confirm the screen appears. setting and enable selection of other setting items. REC SETTING 7. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Input Level

    In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the following two level adjustment functions: peak reduction and limiter. Any of these can be used as required. (See “How to download and install the exclusive application (TASCAM DR CONTROL)” on page 51.) TIPS...

  • Page 20: Settings In The "Input Setting" Screen

    Tr1 display when in MTR mode INPUT SETTING NOTE When a channel (track) link is turned on, the link status shown at the bottom of the screen INPUT SETTING will change. screen Tr1 display when in 4CH mode INPUT SETTING TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 21: Setting Channel Links (4 Ch Mode Only)

    INPUT • The same input option cannot be shared by multiple tracks. If an input option that has already been assigned is selected, the track that was originally assigned will be set to TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 22: Delay Setting

    6. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME 6. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. button to return to the Home screen. NOTE can be set or changed even during recording LOW CUT standby. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 23: Using The Level Control Function

    3/4) Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large input signals come in even if the LIMITER function is activated. If this occurs, reduce the input level manually or move the unit farther away from the sound source. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 24: Record In Mtr Mode (Mtr Mode Only)

    • When the name of a new file to be created already exists, the number will be incremented further. Automatic track increment at specified time During recording, the DR-44WL will automatically switch recording from the current file to a new file when it reaches a certain time specified in the...

  • Page 25: Recording Automatically (Auto Rec) (4 Ch Mode Only)

    • When the name of a new file to be created already exists, the number will be incremented further. TIPS By using this in combination with the PRE REC function, you can record events without losing the beginnings of sounds. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 26: Self-Timer Function

    Self-timer function Simultaneously recording two files with different input levels/formats Similar to a camera, the DR-44WL has a SELF TIMER function to (DUAL REC, 4CH only) begin recording after a set period of time. 1. Press the MENU button to open the screen.

  • Page 27: Starting Dual Recording

    128k MP3 96k MP3 64k In recording or recording standby mode, the DR-44WL can 9. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting and create cue marks to a file to quickly locate the marked position enable selection of other setting items.

  • Page 28: Add Cue Marks Automatically During Recording

    3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) MODE AUTO and press the ENTER/MARK or / button. MARK 4. Use the wheel to set the automatic cue mark mode to TIME 5. Press the ENTER/MARK button to finalize the set mode. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 29: Use Ms Microphone

    EXT MIC/LINE IN jack and when this unit is playing back an external file recorded using a mid-side mic • In MTR mode, when a mid-side mic is input through the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack (channel can be changed using INPUT) TASCAM DR-44WL...
  • Page 30 10. Press the RECORD button to start playback. Recording will start when the IN (starting) point set in step 1 is reached. Recording will stop when the OUT (ending) point set in step 1 is reached. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 31: Recording Duration

    • Recording automatically stops if recording time exceeds 24 hours. • Mono recording in WAV format will double the maximum recording times specified above. • For DUAL REC recording in the WAV/BWF format and 4-channel recording, the maximum recording time will be half the figures above. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 32: Operating Files And Folders (4 Ch Mode Only)

    Folders and music files are displayed in a layered-tree type in the screen. BROWSE The DR-44WL can create up to two layers in each folder. • Use the wheel to select (highlight) a file or folder. • When a folder is selected (highlighted), press the / button to show the contents of that folder.

  • Page 33: Folder Operations

    2. Press the ENTER/MARK button to create a new folder. Press the 8/HOME button to cancel creation of a new folder. NOTE The DR-44WL is not designed to handle folders with three or more layers, and therefore the does not NEW FOLDER Use the wheel to select (highlight) an item, and press the exist in a folder with two layers.

  • Page 34: Managing Songs (Mtr Mode Only)

    Creates a new song. INFORMATION Information about the selected song (date/time, size) will pop 6. Press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. RENAME ( V1.10 supported) Edits the name of the selected song. DELETE Deletes the selected song. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 35: Creating A New Song

    9. Press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. NOTE The “MTR” folder must always contain at least one song. For this reason, when you insert or format an SD card, for example, a new song will be created. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 36: Deleting Songs

    8. Press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. NOTE The “MTR” folder must always contain at least one song. For this reason, when you insert or format an SD card, for example, a new song will be created. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 37: Playback

    39.) 4. Use the wheel to select a Quick menu item and press the ENTER/MARK button. 5. After you finish making settings on this screen, press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 38: Repeated Playback Of Selection (Loop Playback)

    ENTER/MARK button at the start point of the section that you want to start loop playback. Changing the playback speed (VSA) The DR-44WL has a built-in VSA (Variable Speed Audition) function to change the playback speed without changing its pitch.

  • Page 39: Key Control Playback

    7 – Playback Key control playback The DR-44WL can change the playback key (pitch) using its key control function. In the key control function, the item and FINE TUNE item are available. The item can adjust in ±6 half-tone, and item can move the key up or down in ±50...

  • Page 40: Quick Button Operation

    QUICK menu display while playback is stopped or paused when in 4CH mode Quick menu display on the screen when in 4CH BROWSE mode NOTE When the screen or the screen MENU REC SETTING is open for various settings, the QUICK button is disabled. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 41: Closing The Quick Menu

    The master track created can be loaded. (See “Loading master tracks (MTR mode only)” on page 45.) • During playback on the Home screen, the following functions can be selected. QUICK menu display during playback on the Home screen when in 4CH mode TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 42: Deleting The Selected File (Quick Delete, Only When In 4Ch Mode)

    2. While the Home screen is open when stopped, press QUICK want to divide. (See “Create cue marks during recording” on to open the QUICK pop-up menu. page 27.) 3. Use the wheel to select and press the ENTER/ DIVIDE MARK button. screen shown below will appear. DIVIDE TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 43: Dividing The Selected File Automatically (Auto Divide)

    140826_0001.wav File names after division 140826_0001_01.wav 140826_0001_02.wav 140826_0001_03.wav • When used together with the automatic marking function, long recordings can automatically be divided into files with individual songs. (See “Add cue marks automatically during recording” on page 28.) TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 44: Track Bounce (Mtr Mode Only)

    Adjust the overall level with the master level knob. 5. When the Mixer screen is open, press MIXER to return to the Home screen. 6. When playback is stopped or paused or when playing back, press QUICK to open the QUICK pop-up menu. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 45: Mixing Down

    • When files created in 4CH mode are mixed down, a file is created with "MIX" added to the end of the file name. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 46: Mixer

    8/HOME button to pause the playback. Stereo Link is set MS decoder is used 2. Use the wheel to select (highlight) an item you want to change). 3. Press ENTER/MARK button to pop up setting items and settings on the left. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 47: 10 - Useful Functions

    8. Use the wheel and ENTER/MARK button to set NOTE 14. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the setting and LEVEL enable selection of other setting items. 9. Use the wheel and ENTER/MARK button to set SOUND so that reference sound is output. TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 48: Metronome Function (Compatible With V1.10)

    See the reverb type from the pre-set items. See (See SOUND “How to download and install the exclusive application You can set the metronome sound to CLICK STICK (TASCAM DR CONTROL)” on page 51.) for more details . (default value: BELL CLICK on reverb types. LEVEL...

  • Page 49: Reverb Type Pre-Set List

    Effect HALL 1 (default A bright effect, like a spacious hall value) HALL 2 A warm effect, like a spacious hall ROOM Small room effect STUDIO Studio effect PLATE 1 Bright plate reverb PLATE 2 Warm plate reverb TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 50: 11 - Connecting With A Computer

    When you open “computer”, DR-44WL appears on the computer MP3 : 44.1k/48kHz, 32k/64k/96k/128k/192k/256k/320kbps screen as an external drive with a volume label of “DR-44WL”. Computer Transferring files to a computer 1. Click the “DR-44WL” drive on the computer screen to show the “MTR”, “MUSIC”...

  • Page 51: 12 - Using Wi-Fi

    We recommend using either the AC adapter or USB bus power during Wi-Fi use. The DR-44WL is designed for remote control with the use of an exclusive application (TASCAM DR CONTROL), free of charge. Transport control such as playback and stop, as well as input level adjustment and file transfer can be made via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 52: Connecting The Dr-44Wl To A Smart Phone Via Wi-Fi (From Second Time Onward)

    When using an Android device 7. Wi-Fi connection is established between the DR-44WL and your smart phone, and the Wi-Fi indicator of the unit will 1. Press the Wi-Fi button of the DR-44WL; the Wi-Fi indicator light. will start to flash.

  • Page 53: Using A Smart Phone To Remote Control The Dr-44Wl

    NOTE screen. The “SSID” is the name of the wireless LAN access point 2. The “Browse” screen displays a list of files from the DR-44WL; (wireless LAN device). select the file you want to transfer. 4. Click the wireless connection icon in the computer taskbar/ 3.

  • Page 54: Connecting This Unit To A Computer By Wi-Fi After The First Time

    Transferring files from the unit to a computer For details about the software download the TASCAM DR FILE TRANSFER Owner's Manual from the TEAC Global Site (http:// teac-global.com/). Windows Changing password When the password input screen appears on the computer, input the password shown on the display of the unit.

  • Page 55: 13 - Settings And Information

    For MP3 files, the bit rate (kbps), CBR (constant bit rate) or VBR (variable bit rate) type, and sampling frequency (Hz) also appear. (CBR: Constant Bit Rate, VBR: Variable Bit Rate) DATE Date of file creation TIME Time of file creation TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 56: Configuration (System)

    0001 unit and format the SD card. Follow the below steps to display the screen: SYSTEM Restoring the DR-44WL to factory settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU 2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) and press the...

  • Page 57: Power And Display Settings (Power/Display)

    PHANTOM VOLT the phantom power supply to connect an external microphone that requires phantom power. Options: (default value) +24 V +48 V NOTE Battery power will be consumed faster when set to +48V than when set to +24V TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 58: 14 - Messages

    System Error 4 unformatted card is inserted to the unit. Format Error Always use the DR-44WL to format cards to System Error 5 Format CARD be used with it. Replace the SD card with...

  • Page 59: 15 - Troubleshooting

    When the unit does not operate properly, check the followings before making a repair request. If you still have a problem, contact either the store you purchased the DR-44WL or the TEAC repair center (see the back cover for contact details).

  • Page 60: 16 - Specifications

    32 Ω load) Wireless communication mode Built-in speaker Simple access point (Limited AP) 0. 3 W (mono) Security WPA2-PSK (WPS2.0 compatible) Control input/output ratings USB port Connector: Micro-B type Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class TASCAM DR-44WL...

  • Page 61: General

    About 5 hours Dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B provided withe unit) 44.1 kHz, 16 bit with phantom Dedicated AC adapter (TASCAM PS-P515U; sold separately) power on Power consumption Built-in stereo mic Recording in 4ch WAV, About 5.5 hours and line inputs 2.5W (maximum)
  • Page 62 TEAC CORPORATION http://tascam.jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 1834 Gage Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC MEXICO, S.A. de C.V. http://teacmexico.net/ Phone: +52-55-5010-6000 Río Churubusco 364, Colonia Del Carmen, Delegación Coyoacán, CP 04100, México DF, México TEAC UK Ltd.

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