Recording; Selecting The Recording Mode; Scene Recording Mode; Selecting A Folder To Store Files - Tascam DR-22WL Reference Manual

In addition to the built-in microphone, an external microphone
or external audio devices (i.e. CD player) can also be used for
recordings.
Recordings can be made in MP3 (32k -320kbps, 44.1k/48kHz)
and WAV/BWF (44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24-bit) audio formats.
Cue marks in WAV file that supports BWF (Broadcast Wave
Format) can be used in BWF compatible softwares.
In addition, the DR-22WL can mix input signals while playing an
audio file and record a new file (overdubbing function).

Selecting the recording mode

( )
8 SCENE:EASY
Select the scene dial to
.
The simple recording mode allows users to quickly start
recording by pressing the RECORD button just once; it
automatically adjusts the recording level. This feature is useful
for beginners and others wanting to make a quick-recording.
( )
8 SCENE:MANUAL
Select the scene dial to .
The manual mode allows to adjust the recording level manually,
suited for a higher-quality recording. This feature is especially
useful for those who wants to make fine-tuned recording.

Recording

1. Press the RECORD button to set the recording standby
mode.
The indicator around the RECORD button flashes and the
recording screen opens.
The bottom of the recording screen displays the recording
file name, the recording audio file type, and the sampling
rate. Users can confirm these information before starting
recording.
NOTE
When the scene dial is set at "
you press the RECORD button once.
2. Press the RECORD button again to start recording.
When recording starts, the RECORD indicator lights, and
displays the elapsed recording time and the remaining
recording time.
To pause, press the RECORD button while recording.
Press the RECORD button again to resume recording.
If you press the /MENU/8 button while in pause mode,
the recorded audio file up to the pause point will be created.
", recording begins when
4 – Recording
/MENU/8 button to stop recording.
3. Press the
The recording stops and returns to the beginning of the file.
NOTE
• In recording standby mode, the speaker will not emit sound.
Use a headphone to listen to the input sound and make level
adjustments. In recording mode, operating the OUTPUT
LEVEL (+/−) button to adjust sound will not affect the
recording level.
• To avoid recording the RECORD button operation sound,
the DR-22WL begins recording about 0.3 seconds (fixed
time) after pressing the RECORD button.
CAUTION
Noise may occur during microphone recording when the
unit and AC adapter are in close proximity. If noise occurs,
move the AC adapter away from the unit.

Scene recording mode

The DR-22WL offers pre-set scenes that adjusts recording to the
most-suited level. Turn the scene dial and to set the following
scene:
( )
8 SCENE:LOUD
Suited for recording band performance and other scenes with
large sound volume.
( )
8
SCENE:MUSIC
Suited for recording voices, such as concert or group sining.
( )
8
SCENE:INSTRUMENT
Suited for recording near musical instruments, such as an
acoustic guitar and wind instruments.
( )
8 SCENE:INTERVIEW
Suited for recording an interview or take voice memos during
meetings.
NOTE
Recording level, low-cut filter, or level control are still
adjustable in scene recording mode.
However, level control cannot be adjusted in scene mode.
Settings are not stored and will be removed when scene
mode is changed.

Selecting a folder to store files

Recorded files will be saved in the current folder. If no setting is
made, they will be saved in the MUSIC folder. To change to the
folder that you want, follow the instructions in "5 – Using files
and folders (browse screen)" on page 25 to designate it.
When an SD card is initialized, the MUSIC folder will be set as the
current folder.
15
TASCAM DR-22WL