Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1–Introduction
- 2–Names and Functions of Parts
- 3–Preparation
- 4–Recording
- Selecting file format/sampling frequency, and maximum file size
- Set where to save the file
- Setting the input functions
- Placing the unit and making connections
- Adjusting the input level
- Recording
- Recording playback and input sounds together (overdubbing)
- Recording two files with different levels at the same time (DUAL REC)
- Automatic recording and pausing (AUTO REC)
- Creating new files (track incrementing)
- Mark function
- Recording the moment before pushing RECORD (PRE REC)
- Delaying the start of recording (REC DELAY)
- Dividing a file manually (DIVIDE)
- Recording duration
- 5–Working with Files and Folders (BROWSE screen)
- 6–Playback
- 7–Using the Effects
- 8–Using the Metronome
- 9–Connecting with a Computer
- 10–Settings and Information
- 11–Messages
- 12–Troubleshooting
- 13–Specifications
TASCAM DR-2d 9
Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DR-2d
Linear PCM Recorder. Please read this Owner’s Manual
carefully in order to maximize your use of all the unit’s features.
We hope that you will enjoy using this recorder for many years
to come.
After you have nished reading this manual, please keep it in a
safe place for future reference.
You can also download the Owner’s Manual from the TASCAM
web site (http://www.tascam.com).
Features
Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC cards as record-
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ing media
Directional microphones allow high-quality stereo recording
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44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format) record-
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ing possible
32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible
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with ID3 tag v2.4)
Dual recording function allows two stereo files to be record-
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ed with different levels simultaneously using either the built-
in stereo microphone or an external stereo mic
Overdubbing allows playback and input signals to be mixed
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and recorded together as a new file
Built-in 0.6-W monaural output speaker
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Built-in effect (reverb) can be used during recording and
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playback
Auto-record function starts recording automatically when a
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set sound input level is detected
Can start recording a new file automatically when a maxi-
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mum file size set in advance is reached without interrupting
recording
Track incrementing function allows a recording to be split by
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creating a new file when desired
Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record
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the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated
Auto gain control function automatically make the input
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level as even as possible
Limiter function automatically reduces the level suitably
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when the input level is too high
Low cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise
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VSA function allows playback speed to be altered in a range
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from half-speed to double-speed without changing pitch
Key control function allows changing the pitch in semitones
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(â6 - #6) without changing the speed.
Part cancel function allows reducing the selected part of the
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sound.
Metronome function
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REC DELAY function can be used to avoid recording the
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sound of pushing the RECORD key
1–Introduction