Tascam 2488neo - Manual (Page 70)

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TASCAM 2488neo
8 − Mastering and CD recorder
Checking the master
To check the recorded master track, use the master
check mode.
After ending mixdown mode, press the MIXDOWN/
MASTERING key again to enter the master check mode
and open the MASTER CHECK screen. The MASTER
CHECK screen shows the song title and the total time.
All monitoring is now from the STEREO selection
only. The master track playback sound is not affected
by fader movements or other mixer operations, includ-
ing new assignments.
No faders or other mixer controls (including assignment)
have any effect. The only possible control of the monitor
volume is through the
MONITOR LEVEL controls.
The transport controls work in the following way:
PLAY • plays back from the current position to the end of
the master track.
REW • and F FWD keys rewind and fast-forward as
normal, but the speed does not appear on the screen.
Press the
• STOP key to stop playback
Recording is disabled. •
All location functions are disabled. •
Jog, varispeed, SSA, repeat, etc. are disabled. •
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When playing the master track, the playback signal
is output from not only the MONITOR and PHONES
jacks, but also from the STEREO (and DIGITAL
OUTPUT) jacks. Thus, during a master check, the
mixdown signal can be recorded to an external MD,
cassette or other media.
Exiting master check mode
Press the HOME key or the NO/EXIT key to end the mas-
ter check and return to the usual Home screen.
Press the HOME key or the NO/EXIT key to return to the
Home screen.
Mastering procedures
Mastering is conducted using the following process.
Step 1: Start mastering mode
When the MASTER CHECK screen is open and the transport
is stopped, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING key while
holding down the SHIFT key to start mastering mode. The
MASTERING TOOL screen opens and the MIXDOWN/
MASTERING key blinks.
Ending mixdown mode
Finishing the master track
This unit has mastering tools specifically for the master
track. The overall sound pressure and sound quality can
be adjusted using the compressor, EQ and noise shaper. By putting this unit in mastering mode, you can use its
mastering tools to finish (“master”) the master track.