Basic Recording; Selecting The Input Source; Setting The Mode Switch; Setting Phantom Power - Tascam 16 Owner's Manual

5 - Basic recording

Selecting the input source

This unit has 14 inputs (14 line/10 mic inputs) with separate MIC
and standard jacks.
The LINE/INST (BAL) input jacks on channels 1-2 support high
impedance input, including direct guitar input.
Turn the INST switch on (pushed in) when connecting an guitar
or similar instrument directly.
ATTENTION
Do not connect to both the MIC jack and the standard input
jack (LINE/INST (BAL), LINE (BAL), L/MONO (BAL) or R (BAL))
on a channel at the same time.
TIP
Set the INST switch to off (not pushed in) when connecting
an electric-acoustic guitar with a built-in preamp or an
active electric guitar, as well as when an effect is connected
between an 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
Playing back Playback sound only
Recording Playback sound only
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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 on, the PHANTOM +48V indicator
lights, and phantom power is supplied to the MIC input jacks
(1-8, 9/10-11/12).
V CAUTION
ATTENTION
i Before connecting condenser mics, turn this unit and all
i The PHANTOM +48V switch turns it on/off for the input
i Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM
i Turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) only when
i When using condenser mics that require phantom power
REC button on
Sound from input
i Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break
jack
Playback sound
only + sound from
input jack

Monitoring

Sound from input
jack
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 CR fader and PHONES knob to adjust the level of the
monitoring system.
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
• MON 1/MON 2 knobs
• MAIN fader
• CR fader
• PHONES knob
equipment to be connected off (standby).
channels (1-8, 9/10-11/12) simultaneously. Do not turn the
PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) when connecting a
mic that does not require phantom power.
+48V switch is on (pushed in). Doing so could cause a loud
noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment.
using 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.
and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced dynamic
mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when
phantom power is enabled.
them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a
ribbon mic.