Tascam BB-800 - Manual (Page 17)

TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
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3 – Preparation
Connecting microphones
To record with external mics or use the unit as an amplifier,
connect microphones to the
EXT MIC A (L) and EXT MIC
B (R) jacks (XLR jacks) on the left side panel. Use micro-
phones with XLR connectors.
Microphones
CAUTION
Do not connect or disconnect microphones when the •
PHANTOM switch is ON.
Some microphones might be damaged if phantom •
power is turned ON when they are connected. Refer
to the microphone manuals and other documentation
for details.
Turn the PHANTOM switch ON after connecting •
condenser microphones and other microphones that
require power from the unit.
Turn the switch OFF when using dynamic microphones •
and other types that do not require power.
Connecting external audio devices
Connecting headphones, amplifiers and
powered speakers
You can connect headphones to the PHONES jack (stereo
mini jack) and powered speakers, audio systems and other
monitoring systems to the
LINE OUT jacks (RCA) using
commercially-available RCA cables.
Powered speakers
or audio system
Headphones
Connecting external audio devices to the unit’s
input
Connect the outputs of external audio equipment to the
LINE IN jacks (RCA) on the left side panel using RCA
cables.
Audio device or
external sound
source
Using SD cards
SD card write protection
SD cards have write protection switches that prevent new
data from being written. If you try to record to a protected
card, a “Protected Card” error message appears.