Basic Recording; Selecting The Input Source; Setting The Mode Switch; Setting Phantom Power - Tascam 12 Owner's Manual

Selecting the input source

This unit has 10 input jacks (8 combo mic/line and 2 TRS line).
The MIC/LINE (BAL)/INST TRS input jacks support high
impedance input, including direct guitar input.
Turn the INST switch on (pushed in) when connecting an guitar
or similar instrument directly.
TIP
Set the INST switch to off, when connecting an electric-
acoustic guitar with a built-in preamp or an active electric
guitar, as well as when the signal passes through an effect
device between the guitar and this unit.

Setting the MODE switch

Using the MODE switch settings of each channel to select their
input sources individually.
LIVE: Use the signal from the input jack as the input source.
PC: Use a signal from a computer connected to the USB
port as the input source.
MTR: Use a playback signal from the SD card as an input
source.
When a MODE switch is set to "MTR", the signal from the input
jack on that channel will be recorded.
This function is useful when recording and playing back
repeatedly because the monitored sound is automatically
switched according to the recording or playback status.
Sounds on channels when in MTR mode
Transport status REC button off
Stop Muted
Playback sound
Playing back
only
Playback sound
Recording
only

Setting phantom power

When connecting a condenser mic that requires phantom
power, press the PHANTOM +48V switch when the recorder is
stopped to turn phantom power on/off.
When phantom power is turned on, the PHANTOM +48V
indicator lights and a pop-up message appears on the display to
confirm turning it on.
Press the MULTI JOG dial to provide phantom power to the MIC/
LINE (BAL)/INST (1-6, 7/8 and 9/10) XLR connectors.
REC button on
Sound from input
jack
Playback sound only
+ sound from input
jack
Sound from input
jack

5 - Basic recording

If you set the PHANTOM +48V switch to OFF while the
confirmation pop-up message is open, the message will close
and phantom power will not be enabled.
V CAUTION
Set the following knobs and faders to their minimum values
before changing the PHANTOM +48V switch on/off setting.
Depending on the connected mics, sudden loud noises from
monitoring equipment could occur, and this could damage
the equipment or harm hearing.
• GAIN knobs
• Channel faders
• SUB fader
• AUX1/AUX2 knobs
• MAIN fader
• PHONES knob (1/2)
ATTENTION
i Before connecting condenser mics, turn this unit and all
equipment to be connected off (standby).
i The PHANTOM +48V switch turns it on/off for the input
channels (1-6,7/8-9/10) simultaneously. Do not turn the
PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) when connecting a
mic that does not require phantom power.
i Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM
+48V switch is on (pushed in). Doing so could cause a loud
noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment.
i Turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) only
whenusing a condenser microphone that requires phantom
power. Turning the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in)
when a dynamic mic or other mic that does not require
it is connected could damage this unit and connected
equipment.
i 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.
i Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.

Monitoring

Monitoring is important when recording and mastering.
With this unit, monitoring is possible using an external
monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amp and
speakers) or using stereo headphones.
Use the SUB fader and PHONES knob to adjust the level of the
monitoring system.
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