Tascam BB-800 - Manual (Page 21)

TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
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5 Use the CURSOR [ § / ¶ ] keys to select the EXT > SP
item.
6 Set it to ON to output the external microphone
sounds from the speakers. Set it to OFF to disable
the speakers.
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When the speakers are set to output sounds input from
the external microphones, feedback could occur. When
recording with external microphones, we recommend
that you disable the speakers and use headphones to
monitor the input from external microphones.
Recording with line inputs
1 Press the INPUT key to open the INPUT screen.
2 Use the CURSOR [ § / ¶ ] keys to select the SOURCE
item.
3 Use the DATA wheel to select FRNT/LINE or EXT/
LINE.
When set to FRNT/LINE, the line inputs and the
unit’s front microphones can be used simultane-
ously.
When set to EXT/LINE, signals from the line inputs
and external microphones can be used simultane-
ously.
4 Use the REAR MIC/LINE knob to adjust the line input
recording level.
To record signals input through the front micro-
phones or external microphones at the same time,
use the
FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob to adjust the
front microphone or external microphone record-
ing level. Turn the
FRONT MIC/EXT MIC knob all the
way to the left ( MIN ) to record sounds only from the
line inputs.
Setting the recording file format
Recording to an SD card
The four recording file formats that can be selected are MP3
(low), MP3 (normal), MP3 (high) and WAV, with the sound
quality increasing in that order. As sound quality increases,
however, so does file size, reducing the amount of time that
can be recorded. (See the following section for details.)
1 Press the STOP key to stop the unit.
2 Press the HOME key to open the Home screen.
3 Press the MENU key to open the MENU screen.
4 Use the DATA wheel or CURSOR [ § / ¶ ] keys to select
REC SETTING, and press the ENTER key.
4 – Recording