Tascam DP-004/DP-006/DP-008 Tutorial
The Tascam DP-004, DP-006 and DP008 DVD Tutorial is designed to be more than just a complete guide to using the DP-004, DP-006 and DP-008: it teaches basic recording techniques to musicians getting their first start in recording. Since the production of this DVD, Tascam also came out with the new models DP-006 and DP-008. Because the DP-006 it is basically the DP-004 and DP-008 with a few added features, this DVD serves the Tascam DP-006 and DP-008 models too.
This DVD is suited for learning all models of Tascam's smaller Digital Portastudios. The DP-004, DP-006, DP-008 and DP-008EX.
It begins with a section called "Recording School" that teaches beginners the basics about microphones, multitrack recording and mixing. It goes on for the next 40 minutes to cover every aspect of recording, editing and mixing on the DP-004 and DP-008 Digital Pocketstudios.
If you've invested in Tascam's new DP series Pocketstudio, this DVD goes into great detail helping you get the most out of your recordings, as well as creative ways to use your DP-004 and 008 with your PC or Mac.
Take your DP-004 and DP-008 skills to the next level and pick up the official Tascam DVD Tutorial today!
PLEASE NOTE! This DVD cover the operation of both models: DP-004 and DP-008
INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Front Panel Overview
Rear Panel Overview
RECORDING SCHOOL
"What is multitrack recording?"
The signal path
Recoding levels
Setting levels on the DP-004
Microphone placement
Types of Microphones
RECORDING ON THE DP-004
Creating a Song
Naming a Song
Connecting a microphone
Routing Inputs to tracks
Setting levels
Arming Tracks
Recording 1st track
Importance of good monitors
Using the Guitar (Hi-z) input
Overdubbing
Recording a vocal part
Punching in
Bouncing Tracks
EDITING ON THE DP-004
MIXDOWN/MASTERING
TRANSFERRING TRACKS(USB)
GRADUATION