Using The Mixer - Tascam Portacapture X8 Reference Manual

6 - Recording apps
3.
While watching the level meters, adjust the GAIN so that they aver-
age around −12 dB and the PEAK indicators do not light.
NOTE
o If an input level is too low the recorded sound will be quiet, but if it is
too high the sound will be distorted (or break up).
o If the input level exceeds –2 dB, the PEAK indicator on the unit will
light.
o The recording sound might distort when the PEAK indicator lights.
o After tapping the GAIN, the wheel can be turned to adjust it precisely.

Using the mixer

1.
Tap MIXER at the bottom of the screen to open the MIXER screen.
2.
Slide the faders of each track to adjust the balance of levels sent to
the MASTER.
MASTER level
setting
PAN settings
Faders
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Faders
Use these to adjust the output levels of each track.
Pan settings
Use these to adjust the left-right volume balance.
MASTER level setting
Use this to adjust the level of the mix of all tracks.
After adjusting the balance of the individual track levels, use this when
you want to adjust the overall level.
Change the setting below the fader to MONO if you want to make the
mix of all the tracks mono.
Tap the MASTER level setting
NOTE
MASTER
The unit mix balance settings are saved when the current project is
level
changed and when the unit is turned off.
The master file stereo/mono setting, however, is not retained by this
unit.
Always make this setting when recording.
To INPUT
screen
MIXER screen
e
Tap a pan setting Slide the slider left and right to
adjust the balance.
MIXER screen
e
Slide the fader left and right to
adjust the level.