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Tascam 2488neo User Manual

Tascam 2488neo
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2488neo
D01044520A
OWNER'S MANUAL

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Tascam 2488neo Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Multitrack Recorder
Number of Tracks24
Simultaneous Recording Tracks8
Simultaneous Playback Tracks24
A/D Resolution24-bit
Sampling Rate44.1kHz, 48kHz
Sampling Frequency44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Bit Depth24-bit
Input Channels8
Input TypesXLR, 1/4" TRS
Inputs8
Output Channels2
Outputs2
EQ Bands per Channel3
Built-in EffectsYes
Hard Disk Capacity80 GB
Phantom PowerYes
MIDIYes
USBUSB 2.0
DisplayLCD
Built-in CD BurnerYes
EQ3-band
EffectsReverb, Delay
Storage80 GB
Output Types1/4" TRS

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Safety Information

Details regarding FDA regulations and Class 1 laser product safety.

2 – Setting up and basic knowledge

Setting up the 2488neo

Instructions for physical setup and initial connection.

Shutdown

Procedure for safely powering down the unit to protect data.

4 – Recording

Setting up your first song

Guide to preparing for your first recording session.

Making the first recording

Step-by-step guide to recording your first track.

Recording the guitar

Specific instructions for recording a guitar input.

5 – Mixer

Inputs and assignments

How to assign input signals to tracks or the sub mixer.

Monitoring

How to monitor signals during recording and playback.

Record source monitoring

Monitoring the raw input signal without FX or mixer EQ.

6 – Effects

Settings insert effect modes

Selecting between MIC X4 and MIC X8 effect modes.

Multi-effect

Using chained effects for guitar processing.

7 – Recorder

First steps in recording (song management)

Initial procedures for managing songs and recordings.

Creating a song

Steps to start a new recording project.

Loading a song

How to load existing song data from disk.

Saving a song

Procedure for saving the current song data.

Transport controls

Using transport keys for recording and playback operations.

Jog positioning

Precise positioning using jog mode and waveform display.

Recording

Basic steps for starting a recording.

PUNCH recording

Dropping into record mode during playback.

IN, OUT, TO and FROM points

Setting specific points for editing and punch operations.

Direct location

Navigating to specific time positions using various modes.

Repeat

Setting up repeat playback sections.

Auto punch operations

Automating punch-in and punch-out recording.

Checking the punch points

Verifying punch-in/out point settings.

Rehearsing the punch

Practicing punch operations before actual recording.

Setting the punch points

Defining the start and end points for auto punch.

Recording the punch

Performing the auto punch recording.

Bouncing tracks

Combining multiple tracks into fewer tracks.

About track editing

Overview of the non-destructive track editing capabilities.

Entering the edit mode

Steps to access the track editing functions.

Track editing functions

Detailed explanation of various editing operations.

COPY ® PASTE

Copying a track section to another point.

COPY FROM ® TO

Copying a specific section between points.

COPY ® INSERT

Inserting copied audio material into a track.

MOVE ® PASTE

Moving a track section to a new location.

MOVE ® INSERT

Inserting moved audio material into a track.

UNDO and REDO

Undoing and redoing operations to recover from mistakes.

Undoing and redoing actions

Using the UNDO/REDO history list.

Virtual tracks

Using multiple takes or parts within a single song.

Varispeed operations (pitch and SSA)

Adjusting playback speed and pitch.

8 – Mastering and CD recorder

Mixdown

Merging all tracks into a stereo signal for mastering.

Recording the master track

Creating the stereo master track.

Checking the master

Listening to the recorded master track.

Finishing the master track

Adjusting the master track with tools.

Using the mastering compressor

Applying compression to enhance sound quality.

Using the mastering EQ/noise shaper

Adjusting EQ and using noise shaping for the master track.

Trimming the master track

Removing unwanted time from the master track.

Creating an audio CD

Burning audio CDs from master tracks.

Creating an audio CD using TAO

Burning CDs using Track-At-Once method.

Creating an audio CD using DAO

Burning CDs using Disc-At-Once method.

Creating an audio CD using Live Writer

Creating CDs by splitting songs using marks.

Finalizing the disc

Completing the CD session for playback on other devices.

Playing CDs

Using the unit as a CD player.

9 – Reformatting

Reformatting the entire hard disk

Reformatting the entire internal hard disk.

10 – File import/export

USB mode

Connecting to a computer via USB for file transfer.

USB import (mono WAV files)

Importing mono WAV files from computer.

USB import (stereo WAV files)

Importing stereo WAV files from computer.

USB export (virtual tracks)

Exporting virtual tracks to computer.

11 – Backup and restoration

Backup

Backing up songs to CD-R/CD-RW media.

Restoring from CD

Restoring song data from backup CDs.

Using USB for backup and restore

Backing up and restoring songs via USB connection.

Backing up

Step-by-step guide for backing up songs to a computer.

Restoring

Restoring songs from computer backup files.

12 – Tempo and MIDI

Metronome

Using the built-in metronome for timing.

Tempo map

Creating tempo maps for song tempo changes.

MIDI synchronization

Synchronizing with external MIDI devices.

MIDI remote control

Controlling unit functions via MIDI messages.

13 – General preferences

Global preferences

Overall unit operation settings.

Mixer preferences

Settings affecting mixer operation.

14 – Specifications, etc.

Audio connections

Details of all audio input and output connectors.

15 – Appendix

Mic effects

MIDI parameters for mic effects.

Single effect

MIDI parameters for single effects.

Warning and status messages

List of common error messages and their solutions.

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