TASCAM DR-680 (02) PDF MANUAL

TASCAM DR-680 (02) PDF SUMMARY:

What is the procedure to set the MS decoding mode?

Select the MS MODE item on the SYSTEM menu to open the MS MODE screen, then set the decoding mode to use when connecting mid-side microphones. Channel pairs 1-2, 3-4 and 5-6 can each be set separately.

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What are the options for MS decoding mode and what do they do?

OFF (default value): Recording and playback use the ordinary mode (no mid-side decoding). INPUT: Use this mode to decode while recording. Playback uses the ordinary mode. MONITOR: Use to monitor the output of mid-side microphones with decoding while recording without decoding. Also use this with a take that was recorded without decoding to decode it during playback. In that case, A.OUT SEL should be set to MIX in the I/O menu.

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Can the MS MODE screen settings be changed during recording or playback?

No, the MS MODE screen settings cannot be changed during recording or playback. Always stop the unit before changing the settings.

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How should a mid-side microphone be connected when using the unit’s mid-side decoding function?

Connect the mid signal to the odd channel and the side signal to the even channel in the pair. If you connect them in reverse, correct decoding is not possible. For example, connect the mid signal to channel 3 and the side signal to channel 4.

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How do you record with mid-side decoding?

1. On the MS MODE screen, set the decoding mode to INPUT.
2. Press the MIX PAN key on the front panel to open the PAN screen. Use the MS width control to adjust the width of the mid-side signal pair.
3. Press one of the number (1-6) keys on the front panel that corresponds to one of the mid-side channels that was set to INPUT on the MS MODE screen.
4. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the width of the signal suitably in a 0–100 range. At 0, only the mid channel is included in the stereo decoding. As the value is increased, more of the side channel is included in the stereo decoding. At 100, only the side channel is included. (The default value is 0).
5. Press the MIX LEVEL key on the front panel to open the LEVEL screen, and adjust the decoder output.
6. Press one of the number (1-6) keys on the front panel that corresponds to one of the mid-side channels that was set to INPUT on the MS MODE screen.
7. Use the VALUE dial to adjust the signal level suitably in a 0–100 range. The lower the number is, the lower the output level becomes (default value: 100).

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Can a take that was recorded without decoding be decoded during playback?

Yes, a take that was recorded without decoding (mid and side channels recorded as is) can also be decoded during playback by setting MS MODE to MONITOR. When decoding during playback, output will be of the stereo mix.

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How do you record without decoding?

To record without decoding, set the MS MODE to OFF or MONITOR. If set to MONITOR, you can monitor the decoded signal during recording.

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What is the GANG function?

The GANG function allows you to adjust multiple channels at the same time on the TRIM, PAN and LEVEL screens.

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How do you set the range of channels to be ganged?

Set the range of channels to be ganged by pressing the number keys for the channels at both ends of the range at the same time. For example, to gang channels 3–5, press the 3 and 5 keys at the same time.

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Can multiple gangs of channels be created?

Yes, you can create multiple gangs of channels by setting each gang separately. However, no channel can be part of more than one gang.

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How do you adjust parameters for ganged channels?

When ganged, you can adjust parameters for the ganged channels at the same time.

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What happens if the parameter setting for any of the ganged channels reaches its maximum or minimum value?

If the parameter setting for any of the ganged channels reaches its maximum or minimum value, turning the VALUE dial in the same direction will not further increase or decrease the other channel parameters.

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How do you set the parameter values for all of the ganged channels to the lowest value of the channels?

If you press and hold the VALUE dial while multiple channels are selected, the parameter values for all of the ganged channels will be set to the lowest value of the channels.

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What actions deactivate the GANG function?

Any of the following actions will deactivate the GANG function:

• Press any key that corresponds to a channel that is currently ganged.
• Put the unit power in standby.
• Activate or Deactivate MS decoding.
• Use the INITIALIZE function.

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When using the GANG function, are the ganged channels the same on the TRIM, PAN and LEVEL screens?

Yes, when using the GANG function, the ganged channels are the same on the TRIM, PAN and LEVEL screens.

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Can a channel pair that is set to MS decoding be activated or deactivated with the GANG function at the PAN screen and the LEVEL screen?

No, at the PAN screen and the LEVEL screen, a channel pair that is set to MS decoding cannot be activated or deactivated with the GANG function.

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Can channels that are set to use MS decoding be ganged with channels that are not?

No, you cannot gang channels that are set to use MS decoding with channels that are not. However, you can gang such channels separately.

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Can channels that are set to use different types of MS decoding be ganged?

No, you cannot gang channels that are set to use different types of MS decoding.

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When designating a range that includes multiple channel pairs set to use MS decoding, which channels are ganged?

Only the channels in the pair with the lowest number is ganged.

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If only one of the channels in a pair set to use MS decoding is included in the range, will any of the channels be ganged together?

No, if only one of the channels in a pair set to use MS decoding is included in the range, none of the channels will be ganged together.