Reference Guide

TASCAM DR-40X
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4 – Recording
Recording playback and input sounds
together (overdubbing)
The overdubbing function has two modes. You can mix input
signals with an already recorded file as it plays back and
record either the combined signals or just the input signal as
a new file, keeping the original recording as is.
NOTE
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The prerecording and automatic recording functions are
disabled in overdubbing mode.
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In overdubbing mode, you cannot start new files manually
by incrementing.
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Pausing is not possible in overdubbing mode (the
RECORD [0] button is disabled).
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In overdubbing mode, the format and sampling frequency
of the playback file will be used regardless of the
recording format and sampling frequency settings.
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In overdubbing mode, you cannot use the MS decoder.
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If the playback file is a mono file, the recording file will also
be mono.
CAUTION
Recording in MIX mode is not possible if the playback file
format is 96kHz WAV/BWF or MP3 and there are two files (×
appears before the beginning of the file name). Mix them
down to one file before overdubbing. (See "Mixdown" on
page 59)
If the playback file is mono, recording in SEPARATE Mode is
not possible. Use MIX mode.
Setting the overdubbing mode
1.
Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODE
screen.
2.
Use the + or − button to select REC MODE, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
3.
Use the + and – buttons to set it to OVERDUB.
4.
Press the . button to return to setting item selection.
5.
Use the + and – buttons to select DUB MODE, and press
the ENTER/MARK or / button.
6.
Use the + and – buttons to set the overdubbing mode.
DUB MODE
(options)
Explanation
SEPARATE
(default )
The file on channels 1/2 is played back
and a new file is recorded on channels
3/4.
The playback signals of channels 1/2 are
not recorded.
The playback file will not be overwritten.
MIX
The playback signals of the files on
channels 1/2 and 3/4 and the input
signals are mixed and recorded as a
new file.
The playback file will not be overwritten.
NOTE
When a file is recorded using SEPARATE mode, the
playback signal is not included in the recording, so you
can record as many times you like with the same playback.
Since a recording made in SEPARATE mode does not
include the playback signal, you can record again with
the same playback file as many times as you want. You
can then listen to and select the best one from multiple
recordings afterward.
7.
Press the . button to return to setting item selection.
8.
Use the + and – buttons to select (highlight) SOURCE, and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
9.
Use the + and – buttons to set the input source.
SOURCE
(options)
Explanation
INT MIC
(default)
Record using built-in mics.
EXT IN 1/2
Record using external inputs.
When overdubbing a mono file (MIX
mode), the input sound from the L
external input is recorded.
EXT INDEP.
Use two external input channels with
independent level setting
EXT IN 1
Record using external inputs.
When overdubbing a stereo file (MIX
mode), the same input sound is
added to both 1/2 channels.
10.
Press the . button to enable selection of settings.
11.
After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]
button to return to the Home Screen.