Overview Of Recording Modes - Tascam DR-40 Reference Manual

LIMITER:
This prevents distortion of sounds when excessively large
input signals come in suddenly.
This mode is also suited for recording of live performances
with large volume changes.
In this mode, the input level can be changed manually during
recording.
NOTE
• Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large
input signals come in even if the LIMITER function is
activated. In such a case, lower the input level or keep
proper distance between the unit and the source.
• When using LINE input, the level controls have no effect.

Overview of recording modes

This recorder has five recording modes.
Use the REC MODE item on the REC MODE screen to set the
recording mode.
The settings available are different for each recording mode.
MONO mode
This is a mode for mono recording.
STEREO mode (default)
This is a mode for stereo recording of two independent left
and right channels.
DUAL mode
This mode uses one input source (mono or stereo pair) to create
two files with different input level settings (LEVEL CTRL setting
screen). Either two mono or two stereo recording files are created.
4CH mode
This mode uses both the built-in mics and the external inputs
to record two pairs of inputs as two files.
Two stereo recording files are created.
OVERDUB mode
This recording mode add new sounds to the playback file.
There are two types of OVERDUB mode: MIX and SEPARATE.
The MIX OVERDUB mode mixes the playback sound and input
sound to create a new file. The SEPARATE OVERDUB mode
creates a new recording file with only the input sound.
This mode can be selected from the parameters.
Recording (MONO/STEREO recording)
Make recording settings
1 Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODE
screen.
2 Use the + or − button to select REC MODE, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
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