File names when recording in MONO/STEREO ....41 Resume function ................26 Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels Setting the date and time ..............26 (DUAL REC) ....................42 Inserting and removing SD cards............27 Enabling dual recording..............42 Inserting the SD card ..............27 TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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Setting mic input gain with the quick menu .........68 Screen navigation ..................54 8 – Mixer ................69 Icons on the BROWSE screen ...............55 Making mixer settings ................69 File operations ...................55 Using the MS decoder ................70 Folder operations ..................56 Decoding the input sound as you record ......70 TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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File name format ................78 Setting the WORD item ..............78 Resetting the number (COUNT) ..........78 11 – Using the REMOTE jack ........... 79 Footswitch (TASCAM RC-3F) ..............79 Setting footswitch operation ............79 Using the footswitch ..............80 Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) ............80 TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-60DMKII TRS mic/line inputs (1/L and 2/R) support +24dBU input when Linear PCM Recoder. Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully in set to LINE • order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features. We hope that Stereo mini jack input supports mics that require plug-in power, you will enjoy using this recorder for many years to come.
Mini-B type USB 2.0 port • and cautions. Operates on 4 AA batteries, an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U), external battery pack (sold separately: TASCAM BP-6AA)or USB bus power These are tips about how to use the unit. •...
3 DATA dial (ENTER/MARK) Turn to select items and change values on setting screens. Use also to change the playback position in a file. Push to confirm selections on setting screens and to answer “YES” to confirmation pop-up messages. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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Use to adjust the input level from the 3/4 connector on the left This blinks when in recording standby and lights red when side of the unit. recording. The 3-4 PEAK indicator lights when the 3-4 input level is about to cause distortion. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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Press this button while pressing and holding the DATA dial to move to the next mark. On the Screen, press this button to move down a level. BROWSE If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit returns to the Home Screen and stops. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for microphone h REMOTE connector (2.5mm TRS jack) and line level inputs. Connect a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch or TASCAM RC-10 wired XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) remote control (both sold separately) here to enable remote TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) starting and stopping of playback and other functions.
SD card slot Insert an SD card here. button Press and hold this button to turn the unit’s power ON or OFF(Standby). (See “Turning the power on and off (putting it in standby)” on page 25) TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
(See “9 – Connecting with a computer” on page 72.) Power can be supplied through the USB cable provided with the unit or an AC adaptor (sold separately: TASCAM PS-P515U). CAUTION Always connect the recorder directly to a computer. Do not use a USB hub.
Use to attach this unit to the bottom of a camera or a rack that supports camera mounting screws, for example. @ Video camera pin hole When using a tripod with a pin for video cameras, align this hole with the pin when attaching the unit to the tripod. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
5 Elapsed time Channel 1 sound input This shows the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the Left channel of dual recording mode main file current file. Left channel of dual recording mode sub file Channel 2 sound input TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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In these cases, it shows the project name. Skipping forward w Remaining time Skipping backward This shows the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the current file. 8 Level meter These show the levels of the input playback signals. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Left channel of dual recording mode main file Left channel of dual recording mode sub file Channel 2 sound input Right channel of dual recording mode main file Right channel of dual recording mode sub file Channel 3 sound input TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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This shows the number of recording channels in the file. ST or MONO 0 Recording level meters These show the levels of the input audio. The b mark at the –12dB position provides a guide when adjusting the input levels. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
SLATE button setting This shows the SLATE button setting (enable/disabled). (See “Adding slate tones” on page 52.) : SLATE button disabled : SLATE button enabled y Peak value in decibels (dB) Peak input level values are shown digitally. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
File name settings page 78 DATE/TIME Date and time settings page 26 Settings for the TASCAM RC-3F page 79, footswitch and TASCAM RC-10 Turn the DATA dial to select a menu item (highlighted), and REMOTE wired remote control (both sold...
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the right on the screen, and to open folders on the screen. BROWSE . button: Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on the screen, and to close folders on the screen. BROWSE TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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Record (0) button Opens the screen. REC MODE When the screen is open, returns to the Home Screen. REC MODE MIXER button Opens the screen. MIXER When the screen is open, returns to the Home Screen. MIXER TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Then, close the battery compartment cover. If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor or TASCAM BP-6AA external battery box (both sold separately) to power the unit.
The DR-60DMKII cannot detect the remaining battery charge of a • BP-6AA. If you use a BP-6AA to operate the DR-60DMKII without Never use any adaptor other than the designated TASCAM batteries in the recorder itself, the unit might stop operating PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately).
Connect the unit to a PC using the attached USB cable as shown in this unit might not function when connected to the computer by the illustration. USB cable. In this case, use a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately) or batteries. •...
(See “Setting the date and time” on page 26.) • The unit goes in standby mode if shut down when the unit is operating on AC power supplied through the TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately), or bus power supplied from a USB port of a PC.
The required data are stored in the SD card. The resume function does not work if the card is exchanged or formatted. Turn the DATA dial to select , and press the DATA dial or OTHERS / button to open the screen. OTHERS screen opens. OTHERS TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few minutes if the battery power becomes low and the unit is not powered by a TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately) or USB cable. When using batteries, replace them before they completely lose power.
SD cards that meet SD or SDHC standards can be used with this unit. • A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
If you want to record audio from this unit with a camera, screw on the top of the unit. connect the CAMERA OUT (LOW) jack on the left side of this unit with the external mic input on the camera. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Turn the DATA dial to turn monitoring of the input signal on or Powerd monitor speakers off. or amplifer and speakers Options: (default value) When finished, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Monitor the dual recording mode main file left CH1 Main channel. Monitor the dual recording mode sub file left CH1 Sub channel. Monitor the channel 2 input sound. Monitor the dual recording mode main file CH2 Main right channel. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
, and press the DATA dial or REC SETTING SAMPLE / button. Set the sampling frequency with the DATA dial to one of the following options. Options: (default value), 44 . 1k Press the DATA dial or . button to show settings. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
The amount of recording time is Stereo Microphone shown on the right of the setting value (in parentheses). When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
(See “Using phantom power” on page 35. ) Use the screen to set the voltage to +24V or +48V. (See SYSTEM “Setting the phantom power voltage” on page 76. ) TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
In this case, use a to turn phantom power on for the 1/L connector or 2/R connector TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately). and supply phantom power (+24V or +48V) to the connected mic.
If you use speakers for monitoring, the sound output from the speakers could be picked up by the mic, resulting in its unwanted Ch1 INPUT SETTING screen recording or feedback noise. Turn the DATA dial to set the mic input gain. Options: (default value), MUTE HIGH HI +PLUS TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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PHONES jack. Use the PHONES jack volume control to adjust the monitoring level. Changing the monitoring volume does not affect the recorded sound. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to exit recording standby. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
When set to , the limiter affects both LINK channels in the pair when either has excessive input. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Two mono files will INPUT SETTING speakers may also be recorded, causing a poor recording and be recorded. even feedback. DUAL ST mode NOTE The low-cut function can be set and changed even during recording standby and when recording. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
, and press the DATA dial or Use this also when playing back mid-side files that SOURCE were recorded without decoding. / button. 11. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
(0) button or play (7) button again to restart recording in the same file. If you press the stop (8) [HOME] button after pausing a recorded audio file up to the moment that you paused recording is created. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
DUAL ST Range: (default value: – 12dB -6dB Dual mono recording Dual stereo recording 11. Press the DATA dial or . button to select the other item. Press the DATA dial or . button to select the other item. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
, and press the DATA dial or DELAY / button. 17. Turn the DATA dial to set this value according to the distance of the mic connected to the channel. Range: (default value) to ± (in 1ms increments) 150ms TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
CH2 MUTE Press the DATA dial or . button to select the other item. When using mid-side mics, turn the DATA dial to select , and press the DATA dial or / MODE 1 /2 MS MODE 3/4 button. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
, and press the DATA dial or DELAY / button. Press the record (0) button again to start recording. 13. Turn the DATA dial to set the value according to the distance between mics. Range: (default value) to ± (in 1ms increments) 150ms TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
– 12dB – 24dB –48dB Press the DATA dial or . button to confirm the setting and return to item selection. Turn the DATA dial to select , and press the DATA END LEVEL dial or / button. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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TRK INC: The unit pauses recording (resumes recording standby) when the input signal level falls below the for more than the time. END LEVEL END DELAY When the input signal level becomes higher than again, it starts recording to a START LEVEL new file. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
A new file cannot be created if the total number of files and has a unique name. folders would exceed 5000. NOTE Depending on the file format, the same maximum file size will have different recording lengths. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Press the . or / button while pressing and holding the playing back the file using software or equipment that supports DATA dial during playback or when stopped. the BWF format. NOTE You cannot move to a mark in a different file. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
NOTE • If recording is started less than two seconds after entering record standby, the sound since entering recording standby will be recorded. • If you turn the pre-recording function on, turn the recording delay function off. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
This function cannot be used when recording is paused in the middle of recording. • Self-timer function is not possible when using the AUTO REC function. When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Turn the DATA dial to enable the SLATE button. Turn the DATA dial to select (highlight) the item for TONE VOL Options: (default value), D ISABLE ENABLE the channel you want to mute, and press the DATA dial or / button. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the SD/ SDHC card. If recorded in mono in WAV files, the maximum recording time will be double the figures above. For dual and 4-channel recording in WAV/BWF format, the recording times are about half those shown above. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
When a file or folder is selected, press the QUICK button to If you connect the DR-60DMKII with a computer by USB, or mount open the quick menu pop-up window. the SD card on a computer using a card reader or other input,...
Press the DATA dial again or press the stop (8) [HOME] button This icon shows folders that do not contain subfolders. to return to the screen. BROWSE Open folder The contents of the folder marked with this icon currently appear on this screen. New folder Create a new folder. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Press the DATA dial to erase the files or press the stop (8) [HOME] button to cancel. NOTE You cannot erase read-only files and files that are not recognized by this unit. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
NEW FOLDER does not exist in the second-level folders. A newly created folder becomes the current one, and new recorded files are saved in this folder. If the playback area has been set to FOLDER, this folder becomes the playback area. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Turn the DATA dial to set the playback area. ALL FILES Set the playback area as all files in the Music Folder on the SD card. (default value) FOLDER Set the playback area as all the files in the currently selected folder. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Screen is displayed. Use the . or / button to select a folder level, and turn the DATA dial to select a folder. For an explanation of how to use the Screen, see “Screen BROWSE navigation” on page 54. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
The 8 icon appears on the display when playback is stopped at the beginning of a file, and the 9 icon appears when playback is stopped in the middle of a file (paused). • To change files, press the . or / button as many times as necessary. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
The selected file is played once without repeating. The icon NOTE appears on the Home Screen. Press and hold the . or / button to accelerate the search 1 REPEAT: speed. The current file is played repeatedly. The icon appears on the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
/ button. Turn the DATA dial to set the jumpback time in seconds. Options: – (default value: 1sec 10sec 20sec 30sec 3sec When finished making the setting, press the stop (8) [HOME] button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
EQ and mic input gain Pause Quick menu during playback on the Home Screen Level align, playback EQ and mic input Home Playback gain Screen Recording Standby/ Mic input gain Recording screen Operations for the selected file of folder BROWSE TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
(See “Setting mic input gain with the quick menu” (Quick Delete)” on page 65.) on page 68.) DIVIDE: The current file can be divided. (See “Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE)” on page 65.) Quick menu when recording or in recording standby TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Screen. Push the stop (8) [HOME] button to cancel deletion and return to the Home Screen. NOTE If the currently selected file was recorded using dual-recording or four-channel recording, both files recorded at that time will be deleted. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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TASCAM_0003aS12.wav (part before division point) TASCAM_0003aS34.wav (part before division point) TASCAM_0003bS12.wav (part after division point) TASCAM_0003bS34.wav (part after division point) • If the currently selected file was made using dual-recording or four-channel recording, both files recorded at that time will be divided. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Turn the DATA dial to select LEVEL ALIGN When stopped During playback Press the DATA dial to open a pop-up menu where you can turn the level align function on or off. When stopped TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
DATA dial to turn the equalizer on and return to the home screen (default value: When on, the icon appears on the Home Screen during playback. When off, the icon appears on the Home Screen during playback. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Use this MODE mode to monitor when recording with a mid-side mic. Use this also when playing back mid-side files that were recorded without decoding. 4-channel mode Turn the DATA dial to select the item you want to change. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
CH1 /2 NOTE is selected on the screen, the item will REC MODE SOURCE not be shown and does not need to be set. MS MODE Is selected on the screen, set REC MODE MS MODE 1 /2 TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
MIXER MS MODE Item Setting range Operation details WIDE 0–100 Adjusts the width of the sound Start playback to decode during playback. , mid is 100%. As the number increases, the amount of side signal increases. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
NOTE Make sure that the SD card is inserted properly. • Instead of using USB to connect the DR-60DMKII and a computer, you can also conduct the same operations by removing the NOTE SD card from the DR-60DMKII and connecting it directly to a...
The DR-60DMKII cannot recognize subfolders and audio files on the third level or below. • Since you can set the DR-60DMKII to only play the contents of a specific folder, you can organize files into genres, artists or other categories as you like.
Use the Screen to view various types of information INFORMATION FILE pages. about your DR-60DMKII. Press the MENU button to open the screen. MENU Turn the DATA dial to select...
CARD (2/3) SYSTEM (3/3) SD card. DR-60DMKII’s system settings and firmware version. TOTAL MUSIC AUTO PWR SAVE Shows the number of playable files contained by the Music This shows the time set for the automatic power saving function.
Options: (factory setting) +24V +48V Options: (automatic power saving is disabled), 3min NOTE (default value) 5min 10min 30min Battery power will be consumed faster when set to +48V than when set to +24V. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
“MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders as well as the “dr-1. Press the DATA dial again to open a confirmation pop-up sys” file that is necessary to use the SD card with the DR-60DMKII. window. Turn the DATA dial to select...
! # $ % & ' ( ) + , - . ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ Resetting the number (COUNT) , and press the DATA dial to execute it. The Select COUNT INIT next file created after this will have the number “0001” after the characters set using the item. WORD TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
11 – Using the REMOTE jack This unit has a REMOTE jack to which you can connect a TASCAM Turn the DATA dial to select , and press the DATA CONTROLLER RC-3F footswitch-type remote control or TASCAM RC-10 wired dial or / button.
Press a pedal on the footswitch to operate the unit. The function of each pedal corresponds to the assignment shown on the REMOTE screen. Remote control (TASCAM RC-10) When finished making the setting, press the Stop (8) [HOME] Wired remote control button to return to the Home Screen.
12 – Messages The following is a list of the popup messages that might appear on the DR-60DMKII under certain conditions. Refer to this list if one of these popup messages appears and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response.
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There is no file that can be played back. The file might be damaged. No Audio File DIVIDE cannot be executed because there is no audio file. Switched To Internal The power supply has switched from USB bus power to the batteries inside the unit. Battery TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
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Remote Rx batteries, disconnect the TASCAM PS-P515U AC adaptor (sold separately), and/or disconnect the USB cable for bus power supply. If the error message continues to appear frequently, please contact a TASCAM Customer Support (see System Err 50 the back cover for details).
If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you bought the unit, an authorized distributor or a TASCAM Customer Support (see the back cover for details).
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8 This unit’s files do not appear on the computer. • Confirm that the unit is connected to the computer using its USB port. • Confirm that USB hubs are not used. • Confirm that the unit is not recording or in recording standby mode. TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Standard input level: −10 dBV Input impedance: 2kΩ Maximum input level: +6 dBV Phantom power: 48V±4V(10mA/CH) or 24V±4V(10mA/CH) CAMERA OUT (LOW) jack Maximum input level: 0dBu Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo mini jack Minimum input level: −72dBu Output impedance: 200 Ω TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
Connector: USB Mini-B Type the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/). Format: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class Windows REMOTE jack Pentium 300 MHz or faster Connector: 2.5mm TRS Jack 128 MB or more memory USB port (USB 2.0 recommended) Macintosh TASCAM DR-60DMKII...
MIC input selected Recording 2-channel AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately) About 5:00 (phantom power 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV files External battery pack designed for this unit (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold not used) separately) When using Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro) Power consumption Continuous 5.4W (maximum)
14 – Specifications Continuous operating time when using batteries and a NOTE TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately) When using phantom power, the continuous operating time will become shorter depending on the microphone used. When using Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA) and BP-6AA (EVOLTA)
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