Introduction; Features; Items Included With The Product; Conventions Used In This Manual - Tascam DP-32 Digital Portastudio Owner's Manual

1 – Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-32
Digital Multitrack Recorder.
Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to
read this manual thoroughly to ensure you understand
how to properly set up and connect the unit, as well as
the operation of its many useful and convenient functions.
After you have finished reading this manual, please keep
it in a safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner's Manual from the
TASCAM website (http://tascam.com/).

Features

This unit uses SD cards for multitrack recording of up to
8 tracks and playback of up to 32 tracks simultaneously.
Multiple tracks can be mixed down to a stereo master file
using the built-in mixer functions.
Master files can be written to CD-Rs and similar media,
as well as transferred to a computer that is connected
by USB. Moreover, since transferring data between the
unit and a computer is possible, you can copy tracks and
master files, and back up song files to a computer.
• 32-track Digital Multitrack Recorder uses SD cards as
recording media and includes a CD drive
• Supports SDHC standard for high-capacity SD cards of
up to 32GB
• Multitrack recorder functions include simultaneous
8-track recording and 32-track playback (44.1/48kHz,
16/24-bit)
• Stereo/mono track type selection function makes
changing track allocation easy
• 20 track faders and 1 master fader for level adjustment
(all 45 mm)
• Each track has independent SELECT and REC buttons
• +48V phantom power supported mic input
• 8 balanced mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo jacks)
• INPUT H supports high-impedance guitar input (6.3mm
(1/4") phone jack)
• Large TFT color display with excellent visibility (3.5-inch)
• Independent 3-band equalizers for each input and
playback track
• Mixing down to a dedicated master file possible
• Mastering effects that can be used during mix downs
of master files
• Reverb and various other effects that can be adjusted
independently for each playback track
• Automatic punch in/out
• Track bouncing
• COPY INSERT, COPY PASTE, MOVE INSERT, MOVE PASTE,
OPEN, CUT, SILENCE, CLONE TRACK and CLEAN OUT
track editing functions
• Undo and redo functions, including 10-level history
setting option
• Location to marks
• Tuner and metronome
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• Audio CDs can be created from mixed-down master
files, and tracks on audio CDs can be played back and
imported
• Song data and WAVE files can be copied and backed up
to a computer connected by USB 2.0
• Punch in/out and other functions can be assigned to
and controlled by a TASCAM RC-3F footswitch (sold
separately)

Items included with the product

The DP-32 package contains the following items.
Take care when opening the package not to damage the
items. Keep the package materials for transportation in
the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit
if any of these items are missing or have been damaged
during transportation.
• Main unit ........................................................................................ 1
• AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-1225L) ............................................ 1
• Power cord for AC adaptor ...................................................... 1
• SD memory card (inserted into the unit) ........................... 1
• USB cable (80cm) ........................................................................ 1
• Warranty card ............................................................................... 1
• Owner's Manual (this manual)................................................ 1
CAUTION
Never use any AC adaptor or power cord other than
the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adaptor and AC
adaptor power cord. Moreover, do not use the supplied
AC adaptor and AC adaptor power cord with other
equipment. Doing so could cause malfunction, fire or
electric shock.

Conventions used in this manual

Conventions used in this manual are as follows.
• Names of buttons, controls, etc. of this unit appear like
this: MENU.
• Text displayed on the LCD display appears like this:
.
MENU
• The four buttons beneath the LCD display (F1 to F4)
are function buttons. The functions displayed at the
bottom of each screen are sometimes shown after the
button names in parentheses.
Example: F1 (
TIMELINE
• "SD memory card" is abbreviated as "SD card".
• CD-DA format is sometimes called audio CD format.
Moreover, a CD recorded with audio CD format tracks is
sometimes called an audio CD.
• An unused CD-R/CD-RW or a completely erased CD-RW
may be mentioned as a blank CD.
• Text displayed on a computer monitor appears like this: OK.
) button, F4 (t) button.