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Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03 User Manual

Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03
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D01131020B
DP-03
Digital Portastudio
OWNER'S MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Tascam Digital Portastudio DP-03 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tracks8
Simultaneous Recording Tracks2
Simultaneous Playback Tracks8
Recording MediaSD/SDHC Card
A/D Resolution16-bit
Sampling Rate44.1kHz
Phantom PowerYes
EQ3-band EQ per track
Recording FormatWAV (16-bit/44.1kHz)
Inputs2 x XLR/TRS Combo
EffectsReverb
USBYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter (PS-P520)
Weight1.4 kg
DisplayLCD
Built-in MicrophonesStereo

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety guidelines for operating the unit to prevent hazards and damage.

2 - Quick Start Guides

Initial Setup and Demo Song Playback

Steps for preparing the unit, inserting SD card, powering on, and listening to the demo song.

Song Creation and Basic Recording

Guides on creating new songs and recording the first guitar and vocal tracks.

Multitrack Recording and Mixing Techniques

Recording multiple tracks, adjusting playback levels, panning, and basic mixing.

Stereo Master Track Creation and Mastering

Process for creating stereo master tracks and applying mastering effects.

4 - Preparations

Startup, Shutdown, and Formatting Procedures

Procedures for unit startup, shutdown, formatting SD cards, and understanding recorder modes.

6 - Basic Recording

Input Configuration and Signal Monitoring

Selecting input sources, using phantom power, and monitoring signals.

Track Assignment, EQ, and Level Adjustments

Assigning inputs, using EQ, and adjusting track levels and indicators.

Recording Process and Undo/Redo Functions

Steps for making recordings and using undo/redo to correct errors.

7 - Recorder Functions

Punch In/Out, Foot Switch, and Bouncing

Techniques for punch recording, bouncing tracks, and using a foot switch.

9 – Mixing down and mastering tracks

Track Mixing, EQ, and Reverb Adjustments

Adjusting track levels, panning, EQ, and reverb for optimal mixdown.

Stereo Master Track Creation and Mastering Effects

Creating stereo master tracks and applying mastering processes like EQ and compression.

Mastering Procedures and Settings

Detailed steps and parameters for mastering equalization, compression, and normalization.

12 - Exchanging Data with a Computer

14 - Mastering compressor settings list

15 - Troubleshooting

Common Operational and CD Issues

Solutions for frequent operational problems and issues related to CD functionality.

16 - Messages

General and CD Mode Message Explanations

Explanations for various general and CD mode messages and their remedies.

18 - Commonly-used Functions

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