Reference Guide

TASCAM DR-40X
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10 – Mixer
Using the MS decoder
When using MS mics to record, you have two decoding
options. You can decode the input sound as you record or
you can record as is and decode during playback.
Decoding the input sound as you record
1.
Connect MS mics to the external input connectors.
Connect the mid mic to the EXT MIC L connector and
the side mic to the EXT MIC R connector.
Decoding cannot be conducted properly if the mid and
side mics are connected in reverse.
2.
On the REC MODE screen, set the REC MODE item to
STEREO, DUAL or 4CH, and set the SOURCE item to EXT IN
1/2 (no selection in 4CH mode).
3.
Set MS DECODE to ON.
4.
Start recording to record a decoded MS signal.
Decoding the playback sound
1.
Select a file that was recorded by MS mics with MS
DECODE set to OFF.
2.
When the Home screen is open, press the MIXER button
to open the Mixer Screen.
3.
Press the QUICK button to select the CH to be used by
the MS decoder.
4.
Start playback to decode during playback.
MS decoder settings
Use the WIDE parameter on the Mixer Screen to adjust the
width of the sound.
To decode while recording, open the Mixer Screen while in
recording standby.
MS INPUT will appear on the Mixer Screen when using the
decoder on input. MS MONITOR will appear when using it on
playback.
Item
Setting
range
Operation details
WIDE 0–100 This adjusts the width of the sound.
At “0”, mid is 100%. As the number increases, the amount of
side signal increases.
CAUTION
If MS DECODE is set to ON on the REC MODE screen, it cannot
be selected on the Mixer Screen (a “Using by Input”
message appears).
To use the MS decoder during playback, set MS DECODE to
OFF on the REC MODE screen.