OWNER’S MANUALD01175820BDP-008EXDigital Multitrack Recorder
10 TASCAM DP-008EX1 – IntroductionAbout SD cardsThis unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.SD cards that meet SD/SDHC standards and are at le
TASCAM DP-008EX 112–Quick Start GuidesPlayback and mixingFirst, we will play the demo song on the included SD card. When the unit is purchased new, t
12 TASCAM DP-008EX2–Quick Start GuidesListening to the demo songBefore the unit is shipped, a demo song is stored on its SD card. We are now going to
TASCAM DP-008EX 132–Quick Start Guides8. Use the TRACK 1–8 PAN knobs to adjust the stereo positions of each track.TIP• Press the m [RTZ] button whil
14 TASCAM DP-008EX2–Quick Start GuidesConnecting and setting input sources1. Connect a guitar to the INPUT A jack on the rear panel.Guitar2. Set th
TASCAM DP-008EX 152–Quick Start Guides6. In order to use the built-in mic to record singing to track 3, use the DATA wheel to set the INPUT B input
16 TASCAM DP-008EX2–Quick Start Guides2. Press the TRACK 1 REC button to put the track into recording standby. The REC indicator blinks when in rec
TASCAM DP-008EX 172–Quick Start GuidesPlaying back the recording1. Press the m [RTZ] button while pressing and holding the Stop (8) button to use th
18 TASCAM DP-008EX2–Quick Start Guides5. Return to the beginning of the song (00h00m00s00f) and press the Play (7) button to begin playback of the r
TASCAM DP-008EX 192–Quick Start Guides4. Press the TRACK 3 REC button to put the track into recording standby. The REC indicator blinks when in rec
2 TASCAM DP-008EXIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of im
20 TASCAM DP-008EX2–Quick Start Guides9. Return to the beginning of the song (00h00m00s00f) and press the Play (7) button while pressing and holding
TASCAM DP-008EX 212–Quick Start Guides5. Press the F4 [OUT] button to set the OUT point at the point where you want to end the mix down for the ster
22 TASCAM DP-008EX2–Quick Start GuidesMastering the stereo master trackYou can adjust the stereo master track that you created to make it sound even
TASCAM DP-008EX 232–Quick Start Guides7. Press the F3 [EXEC] button to start automatic mastering.NOTEIf off-line peak detection has not yet been con
24 TASCAM DP-008EX3 – Names and functions of partsTop Panel1 button / indicator Press and hold this button to turn the unit ON and OFF. (See “Start
TASCAM DP-008EX 253 – Names and functions of parts6 INPUT A/B TRIM knobs and OL indicatorsUse the TRIM knobs to adjust the input levels for INPUT A/
26 TASCAM DP-008EX3 – Names and functions of partsd m [RTZ] button Press when stopped or playing back to search backward. Press it again to change t
TASCAM DP-008EX 273 – Names and functions of partsRear panelz FOOT SWITCH jackYou can use a foot switch to punch in and out (start and stop recordin
28 TASCAM DP-008EX3 – Names and functions of partsRight side panel. SD card slotInsert SD cards into this slot./ USB connectorConnect the unit to a
TASCAM DP-008EX 293 – Names and functions of partsHome Screen 1 Recorder modeShows the current recorder mode.Indication Recoder modeMULTI TRACKMulti
TASCAM DP-008EX 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5
30 TASCAM DP-008EX3 – Names and functions of partsMenu structurePress the MENU button to open the MENU screen.The menu items are as follows.Menu item
TASCAM DP-008EX 313 – Names and functions of partsScreen operationsAfter using the MENU button or a dedicated button to open a screen, use the screen
32 TASCAM DP-008EX4 – PreparationsInserting and removing SD cardsInserting an SD card1. Open the SD card slot cover on the right side of the unit.2.
TASCAM DP-008EX 334 – PreparationsUsing an AC adaptor (sold separately)Connect a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor (sold separately) to the DC IN 5V connecto
34 TASCAM DP-008EX4 – PreparationsPreparing SD cards for useTo use a new SD card with this unit, it is necessary to format it first. SD cards formatt
TASCAM DP-008EX 354 – PreparationsConnecting with other equipmentThis section shows examples of connections that can be made with this unit. 8Precaut
36 TASCAM DP-008EX4 – PreparationsAdjusting the contrastYou can adjust the contrast of the display.Follow these steps to adjust the contrast.1. When
TASCAM DP-008EX 375 – Song ManagementThis unit manages data in units called “songs”. Ordinarily, each real song is one “song” unit. The first step wh
38 TASCAM DP-008EX5 – Song ManagementEditing namesYou can edit names (titles) on the following screens.When saving, creating or editing the name of a
TASCAM DP-008EX 395 – Song ManagementCreating a new songFollow these steps to create a new song in the active partition.1. When the recorder is stop
4 TASCAM DP-008EXSafety Information 8For European CustomersDisposal of electrical and electronic equipment(a) All electrical and electronic equipmen
40 TASCAM DP-008EX5 – Song ManagementCopying songsSongs in the currently active partition can be copied to the same and different MTR partitions. Mul
TASCAM DP-008EX 415 – Song Management6. After selecting all songs that you want to erase (adding ✔ to their checkboxes), press the F2 [EXEC] button.
42 TASCAM DP-008EX6 – Basic RecordingSelecting the input sourceThis unit has two inputs (INPUT A/B) that can be selected separately as input sources.
TASCAM DP-008EX 436 – Basic RecordingMonitoring input signalsTo monitor an input signal press the REC button for the TRACK set to record that signal.
44 TASCAM DP-008EX6 – Basic RecordingAssigning inputsWhen using this unit, “assigning inputs” means setting the recording source for each track to ei
TASCAM DP-008EX 456 – Basic RecordingUsing input dynamics effectsThis unit has three dynamics effects: a compressor, an exciter and a de-esser. One c
46 TASCAM DP-008EX6 – Basic RecordingPRESETThis effect has 13 presets.Options ApplicationVOCAL1 (default) VocalsVOCAL2 VocalsA_GUITARAcoustic guitarE
TASCAM DP-008EX 476 – Basic RecordingUsing the de-esserSet the TYPE on the INPUT DYNAMICS screen to DE-ESSER to use the de-esser.1. When the INPUT D
48 TASCAM DP-008EX6 – Basic Recording5. Use m [RTZ] button, for example, to locate to a point that you want to check.TIPUse the RTZ and LRP Functions
TASCAM DP-008EX 496 – Basic RecordingUndoing operations (undo)This unit allows you to undo, for example, unwanted operations and recordings that were
TASCAM DP-008EX 5Safety InformationCAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIESThis product uses batteries. Misuse of batteries could cause a leak, rupture or other trou
50 TASCAM DP-008EX6 – Basic RecordingCAUTION• When undo has been used and there are one or more undone operations, the UN/REDO [HISTORY] indicator li
TASCAM DP-008EX 517 – Recorder FunctionsBouncing tracksUse this unit’s bounce function to mix already recorded tracks (1–8) down to one or two tracks
52 TASCAM DP-008EX7 – Recorder FunctionsConfirming the resultRaise the bounce destination TRACK LEVEL knob (turn other TRACK LEVEL knobs all the way
TASCAM DP-008EX 537 – Recorder FunctionsRepeat playbackUse the repeat playback function to play the same part again and again. The repeated passage i
54 TASCAM DP-008EX7 – Recorder Functions3. Press the REPEAT button again to stop repeat playback. The icon on the Home Screen disappears. The nex
TASCAM DP-008EX 557 – Recorder FunctionsSetting the foot switch polaritySet the foot switch polarity on the PREFERENCE screen.Connect the foot switch
56 TASCAM DP-008EX8 – Editing TracksEditing on a conventional tape recorder in the past required advanced techniques, but with this unit editing trac
TASCAM DP-008EX 578 – Editing TracksTrack editing function setting items In this section, we explain the setting items that appear on the various tra
58 TASCAM DP-008EX8 – Editing TracksCOPY/PASTEIN OUT TOIN OUT TOThis function copies the audio data from between the IN and OUT points on the copy so
TASCAM DP-008EX 598 – Editing TracksMOVE/PASTEIN OUT TOIN OUT TOThe audio data between the IN and OUT points on the move source track is removed and
6 TASCAM DP-008EXContents1 – Introduction ... 8Features...
60 TASCAM DP-008EX8 – Editing TracksSILENCE (part erase)IN OUTIN OUTThis erases the selected track between the IN and OUT points. This has the same e
TASCAM DP-008EX 619 – Mixdown and masteringMixdownAdjusting the volumes and stereo positions of the recorded tracks to create a well-balance stereo m
62 TASCAM DP-008EX9 – Mixdown and mastering2. Adjust the reverb settings for the following parameters.Parameters SettingsTYPEReverb characterHall 1
TASCAM DP-008EX 639 – Mixdown and masteringSetting the starting and ending pointsBefore you start creating a stereo master track, you must set the st
64 TASCAM DP-008EX9 – Mixdown and masteringChecking stereo master tracksAfter creating a stereo master track, you can listen to it by following these
TASCAM DP-008EX 659 – Mixdown and masteringUsing automatic mastering1. When the recorder is stopped, press the BOUNCE/MIXDOWN/MASTERING button to op
66 TASCAM DP-008EX9 – Mixdown and masteringUsing manual masteringFollow these procedures to master a track manually1. Activate manual mastering mode
TASCAM DP-008EX 679 – Mixdown and mastering3. After making the settings, press the F1 [BACK] button to return to the MASTERING screen.4. The EQ item
68 TASCAM DP-008EX9 – Mixdown and mastering7. After making the settings, press the F1 [BACK] button to return to the MASTERING COMP screen.8. Press
TASCAM DP-008EX 6910 – Miscellaneous FunctionsMetronomeThis unit has a built-in metronome function that can be used when the recorder is operating. Y
TASCAM DP-008EX 7ContentsOverview of track editing ... 56Track editing points ...
70 TASCAM DP-008EX10 – Miscellaneous Functions3. When the recorder is stopped, press the TUNER button to open the TUNER screen. The CALIB item (stan
TASCAM DP-008EX 7110 – Miscellaneous FunctionsRestoring preferences to default valuesYou can restore PREFERENCE screen settings and backup memory ite
72 TASCAM DP-008EX11 – SD Card ManagementOverview of partitionsAs described in “Partitions and songs” (page 37), SD cards formatted by this unit are
TASCAM DP-008EX 7311 – SD Card Management4. If the capacity of the SD card is less than 8 GB, press the F2 [EXEC] button. If the capacity of the S
74 TASCAM DP-008EX11 – SD Card ManagementReformatting FAT partitionsYou can also reformat just the FAT partition. The size of the FAT partition canno
TASCAM DP-008EX 7512 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerBy connecting this unit with a computer using the included USB cable you can backup song data o
76 TASCAM DP-008EX12 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerCAUTION• This unit receives power from batteries or a TASCAM PS-P520 AC adaptor. It cannot be p
TASCAM DP-008EX 7712 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerSong backup and restorationSong backup saves not only audio tracks, but also backs up editing d
78 TASCAM DP-008EX12 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerRestoring songsBasically, restoring is the reverse of backing up. In short, transfer a backup f
TASCAM DP-008EX 7912 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerTrack import and exportYou can import and export individual tracks between a computer and this
8 TASCAM DP-008EX1 – IntroductionThank you for your purchase of the TASCAM DP-008EX Digital Multitrack Recorder. Before connecting and using the unit
80 TASCAM DP-008EX12 – Exchanging Data with a ComputerExporting tracksYou can export the tracks that you want as 16-bit, 44.1kHz mono and stereo WAV
TASCAM DP-008EX 8112 – Exchanging Data with a Computer10. After exporting track files to the computer, remove the USB cable using the proper proce-d
82 TASCAM DP-008EX13 – Mastering compressor settings Mastering compressor preset libraryThe mastering compressor preset library contains the followin
TASCAM DP-008EX 8314 – TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs while using this unit, refer to this troubleshooting guide and try to resolve it. If an err
84 TASCAM DP-008EX15 – Message ListsThe following popup messages alert you to conditions that may arise while you are using the unit. Consult this ta
TASCAM DP-008EX 8515 – Message ListsMessages Meaning and remedyIt’s too LargeThe song file is too large.You are trying to backup a song file that is
86 TASCAM DP-008EX15 – Message ListsMessages Meaning and remedySong ProtectedThe song is protected.This message appears when you try to record to, ed
TASCAM DP-008EX 8716 – SpecificationsMedia and file systemsRecording media SD card (512 MB–2 GB) SDHC card (4 GB–32 GB)File system MTR partition:
88 TASCAM DP-008EX16 – SpecificationsContinuous battery operation time (continuous use)• When using alkaline batteries (EVOLTA)Continuous operationN
TASCAM DP-008EX 8916 – SpecificationsBlock diagram
TASCAM DP-008EX 91 – IntroductionConventions used in this manualIn this manual, we use the following conventions:• When we refer to buttons, connecto
90 TASCAM DP-008EX17 – Commonly-used FunctionsThis section is a brief guide to some operations on the DP-008EX which may not be immediately obvious f
TASCAM DP-008EX 9117 – Commonly-used FunctionsHow to Execution method (buttons used) For details seeCut and close up part a track TRACK EDITeCUT “CUT
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