TASCAM Model 16 Owners Manual - Page 38
Basic recording, Selecting the input source, Setting the MODE switch, Setting phantom power
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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 Stop Playing back Recording REC button off REC button on Muted Sound from input jack Playback sound Playback sound only only + sound from input jack Playback sound only Sound from input jack 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). VCAUTION 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 ATTENTION ii Before connecting condenser mics, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby). ii The PHANTOM +48V switch turns it on/off for the input 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. ii Do not connect or disconnect mics when the PHANTOM +48V switch is on (pushed in). Doing so could cause a loud noise and might damage this unit and connected equipment. ii Turn the PHANTOM +48V switch on (pushed in) only when 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. ii When using condenser mics that require phantom power and dynamic mics together, be sure to use balanced dynamic mics. Unbalanced dynamic mics cannot be used when phantom power is enabled. ii Supplying phantom power to some ribbon mics could break them. If you are unsure, do not supply phantom power to a ribbon mic. Monitoring 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. 38 TASCAM Model 16