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5 - Input and output settings
Adjusting input gain (GAIN)
Slide the GAIN fader to adjust the input level.
o While watching the level meter, adjust the GAIN so that the level
averages around −12 dB and the PEAK indicator does not light.
o The recording sound might distort when the PEAK indicator lights.
NOTE
If the input level exceeds –2 dB, the PEAK indicator on the unit will
light.
NOTE
o If an overload occurs with an analog circuit, the entire level meter will
become red.
Since this could cause the recorded audio to become distorted, make
the following adjustments.
• Change the INPUT GAIN to LOW.
• Distance the mic from the sound source.
• Lower the volume of the sound source.
o After tapping the GAIN, the wheel can be turned to adjust it precise-
ly.
Changing the input gain (GAIN)
The two INPUT GAIN options are LOW and HIGH.
Tap the INPUT GAIN LOW/HIGH button to switch to the other option.
NOTE
o Adjust the INPUT GAIN using the LOW setting first. If the gain is insuf-
ficient, switch to HIGH and adjust the gain.
o The INPUT GAIN switches of stereo-linked inputs are also linked.
o The INPUT GAIN switches of inputs 1–2 stay linked even when the
inputs are not stereo-linked.
5 - 3 Adding reverb to inputs (REVERB)
Set this with the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > I/O SETTINGS page >
REVERB item.
When this is on, reverb will be applied to the selected tracks (1/2, 3/4,
MIX).
NOTE
Reverb cannot be used if the sampling frequency setting is 96 kHz.
TYPE
This sets the type of reverb.
TYPE
Effect
LARGE HALL
This reverb is modeled on a large hall space.
(default)
SMALL HALL
This reverb is modeled on a small hall space.
ROOM
This reverb is modeled on a small indoor space.
STUDIO
This reverb is modeled on a studio-like space.
PLATE1
This emulates a plate reverb with a large plate.
PLATE2
This emulates a plate reverb with a small plate.
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SOURCE
Use this to select the tracks affected by the reverb.
When MIX is selected, reverb is applied to the mixer output.
LEVEL
This sets the reverb level.
5 - 4 Setting the phantom power voltage
Set the phantom power voltage with the GENERAL SETTINGS screen > I/
O SETTINGS page > PHANTOM voltage item.
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Tap the PHANTOM voltage item
NOTE
o Turn phantom power output on/off on the INPUT SETTINGS screen.
(page 20)
o The default value is 48V.
o Battery power will be consumed faster when set to 48V than when
set to 24V.
CAUTION
o Do not connect or disconnect mics with the MIC/LINE IN jacks when
phantom power is on. Doing so could cause a loud noise and might
damage this unit and connected equipment.
o Turn phantom power on only when using a condenser microphone
that requires phantom power. Turning phantom power on when a
dynamic mic or other external device, for example, that does not
require it is connected could damage this unit and the connected
equipment.
o When using condenser mics that require phantom power and
dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced dynamic mics.
Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom power is
enabled.
o Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break them. If
you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic.
o Some condenser microphones will not operate when phantom pow-
er is set to +24V.
o Battery operation time will change according to the mics being used.
For details, refer to the operation manual of the mic, for example.
o When using phantom power while running on batteries, the oper-
ation time might be reduced greatly depending on the mics being
used. We recommend using a TASCAM PS-P520U AC adapter (sold
separately).
Furthermore, when using an adapter that does not meet the recom-
mended specifications, supplying phantom power to multiple inputs
could cause the power to turn off automatically.
o Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter when using phantom
power. The unit could turn off even when batteries are installed,
resulting in recorded data becoming damaged or lost.
o When using USB bus power, the unit might not be able to supply
phantom power depending on the computer. In this case, set the
unit to use battery power.
Tap the desired voltage.
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