Tascam 208i Series Reference Manual page 14

5 - Using the Settings Panel
2 COMPRESSOR area
When the input volume exceeds the THRESHOLD level,
the input volume is compressed, reducing output volume
variation.
For example, by reducing the levels of sounds that are high
level, lower level sounds become relatively louder, creating
a more even volume level throughout and a more sustained
sound. (see "COMPRESSOR display area overview" on page
15)
Activate the Select button of a channel to make compressor
settings for it.
Compressor settings are shown here for the channel
activated using its Select button.
NOTE
i If the input is a stereo signal (stereo-linked channel or
master), compression will start and be applied to both
channels when either the left or right input channel exceeds
the threshold level.
i When the compressor is off, the compressor curve will appear
but the meters will not be active.
3 REVERB area
This effect adds reverberations to the original sound. Multiple
sounds are delayed at various times with damping over time
that is as natural as possible to produce reverberations like
those of a hall, live-music club or studio, for example. (see
"REVERB display area overview" on page 15)
4 Channel Mixer
Check and make settings for each channel. (see "Channel
Mixer details" on page 16)
NOTE
All channels are available when a SERIES 208i is connected.
When a SERIES 102i is connected, the INPUT 3, INPUT 4
and OPT B1 – B8 channels cannot be used and will appear
dimmed.
5 Output adjustment section
Make REVERB, AUX MASTER and STEREO MASTER settings
here. (see "Output adjustment section" on page 18)
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This can be selected when set to
BROADCAST, but it will always function as
MONO.
Use this to increase or decrease the levels of specific frequency
ranges.
This can be used, for example, to enhance the sound of
individual instruments, to adjust the balance of a wide
frequency range and to cut specific unwanted frequencies.
The equalizer has a high-shelf HIGH band, a low-shelf LOW band
and peaking (bell-shaped) HIGH MID and LOW MID bands.
1 EQ graph
This shows the frequency response with the current equalizer
settings.
The graph is shown even when the equalizer is off.
2 GAIN (HIGH/HIGH MID/LOW MID/LOW) knobs
Set the amount the levels are increased or decreased for the
HIGH, HIGH MID, LOW MID and LOW bands.
Range: ±12 dB (default: 0 dB)
3 FREQ (HIGH/HIGH MID/LOW MID/LOW) knobs
Set the cutoff frequencies of the HIGH, HIGH MID, LOW MID
and LOW bands.
Ranges
HIGH: 1.7 kHz - 18.0 kHz (default: 5 kHz)
HIGH MID: 32 Hz - 18.0 kHz (default: 1.2 kHz)
LOW MID: 32 Hz - 18.0 kHz (default: 300 Hz)
LOW: 32 Hz - 1.6 kHz (default: 80 Hz)
4 Q (HIGH MID/LOW MID) knobs
Set the acutenesses of the peaks of the HIGH MID and LOW
MID bands.
The higher the value the more acute it becomes, making it
affect a narrower frequency band. The lower the value, the
less acute it becomes, making it affect a broader frequency
band.
Ranges
HIGH MID: 0.25 - 16.00 (default: 1.00)
LOW MID: 0.25 - 16.00 (default: 1.00)
5 LCF button
Click the LCF button to enable a low cut filter that cuts noise
and other sounds at low frequencies. The LCF button lights
when enabled. (Default: off )