Teac DR-44WL Reference Manual
DR-44WL
Linear PCM Recorder
REFERENCE MANUAL
D01238020A
Contents
1 – Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Features .....................................................................................................4
Conventions used in this manual .....................................................4
About SD cards........................................................................................5
Precautions .........................................................................................5
2 – Names and functions of parts ........................................... 6
Top panel ...................................................................................................6
Front panel ...............................................................................................7
Left side panel .........................................................................................7
Right side panel ...................................................................................... 7
Bottom panel ...........................................................................................8
Home Screen ............................................................................................8
Recording Screen ...................................................................................9
Menu item list ....................................................................................... 10
Using menus ......................................................................................... 11
Basic operations ................................................................................... 11
3 – Preparation .......................................................................12
Powering the unit................................................................................ 12
Power sources.................................................................................12
Using AA size batteries ................................................................ 12
Using an AC adapter .................................................................... 12
Using an external battery pack (sold separately) .............. 12
Using USB bus power .................................................................. 13
Turning the power on and off (standby mode) ........................13
Starting up the unit ...................................................................... 13
Shutting down (standby mode) .............................................. 13
Resume function ........................................................................... 14
Setting the date/time ........................................................................ 14
Inserting and removing SD cards .................................................. 14
Inserting the SD card ................................................................... 14
Removing the card ....................................................................... 14
SD card write protection switches .......................................... 15
Preparing an SD card for use ........................................................... 15
Turning the built-in speaker on/off .............................................. 15
Connecting a monitor device ......................................................... 15
Adjusting the playback volume ..................................................... 15
Input settings ........................................................................................ 16
Recording with the built-in microphone .............................. 16
Recording with an external microphone (EXT MIC IN) .... 16
Recording from an external device (LINE IN) ...................... 16
Selecting Operation Mode............................................................... 16
Setting a mode ............................................................................... 16
Checking mode .............................................................................. 16
4 – Recording .........................................................................17
Overview of recording modes ........................................................ 17
Set where to save the file ................................................................. 17
Select the file format and sampling frequency
(4CH mode only) .................................................................................. 17
Adjusting the input level .................................................................. 18
Set the input gain ................................................................................ 18
Using phantom power ................................................................ 18
Settings in the “INPUT SETTING” screen ...................................... 19
Set track linkage (4 CH mode only) ........................................ 20
Set the track input (MTR mode only) ..................................... 20
DELAY setting ................................................................................. 21
Set the low-cut filter ..................................................................... 21
Using the level control function .............................................. 22
Record in 4 CH mode ......................................................................... 22
Record 4 channels ......................................................................... 22
File names when recording in 4-channel ............................. 22
Record in MTR mode .......................................................................... 23
Switch files during recording
(track increment, available in 4 CH mode only) ....................... 23
Manual track increment during recording ........................... 23
Automatic track increment at specified time...................... 23
Recording automatically (AUTO REC) .......................................... 24
Start recording a moment before pressing RECORD
(PRE REC, 4CH mode only) ............................................................... 24
Self-timer function .............................................................................. 25
Simultaneously recording two files at different input levels
(DUAL REC, 4CH only) ........................................................................ 25
Enabling dual recording ............................................................. 25
Starting dual recording ............................................................... 26
Dual recording file names .......................................................... 26
Create cue marks during recording .............................................. 26
Manual cue marking during recording ................................. 26
Add cue marks automatically during recording ................ 27
Moving to the cue mark position ............................................ 27
Use MS microphone ........................................................................... 28
Recording duration............................................................................. 29
5 – Operating Files and Folders (4 CH Mode Only) .............. 30
Screen navigation ............................................................................... 30
Icons on the BROWSE screen .......................................................... 30
File operations ...................................................................................... 30
Folder operations ................................................................................ 31
Creating a new folder ........................................................................ 31
6- Managing Songs (MTR Mode only) .................................. 32
Song Operation .................................................................................... 32
Loading Songs ...................................................................................... 32
Creating a New Song ......................................................................... 33
Changing the Song Name (V1.10 supported) .......................... 33
Deleting songs ..................................................................................... 34
7 – Playback ...........................................................................35
Playback .................................................................................................. 35
Pausing.............................................................................................. 35
Stopping ........................................................................................... 35
Fast-rewinding and fast-forwarding (search) ...................... 35
Moving the playback position .................................................. 35
Selecting a playback file (skip) ....................................................... 35
Special Playback Control Functions ..............................................35
Playback Control Screen ............................................................. 35
Repeated Playback of Selection (Loop Playback) .............. 36
Clearing IN and OUT points only ............................................. 36
Changing the playback speed (VSA) ...................................... 36
Key control playback .................................................................... 37
8- QUICK Button Operation ..................................................38
QUICK button overview .................................................................... 38
Quick menu operation ...................................................................... 38
Closing the Quick menu ............................................................. 39
Deleting the selected file
(Quick Delete, only when in 4CH mode) ..................................... 40
Dividing the selected file (DIVIDE) ................................................ 40
Clearing track input (MTR mode only) ......................................... 41
Track bounce ......................................................................................... 41
Bouncing tracks ............................................................................. 41
Confirming the results of bouncing ....................................... 42
Mixing down ......................................................................................... 42
9-Mixer ...................................................................................43
Setting the mixer ................................................................................. 43
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10– Useful functions .............................................................. 44
Tuner function (compatible with V1.10) ..................................... 44
Chromatic tuner............................................................................. 44
Oscillator mode .............................................................................. 44
Metronome function (compatible with V1.10) ......................... 45
Reverb function ................................................................................... 46
Setting the reverb function ....................................................... 46
Reverb type pre-set list ............................................................... 46
11 – Connecting with a computer ........................................47
Transferring files to a computer ..................................................... 47
Transferring files from a computer ............................................... 47
Disconnecting the unit from a computer ................................... 47
12 – Using Wi-Fi ...................................................................... 48
Connect the unit and smart phone via Wi-Fi ............................ 48
How to download and install the exclusive application
(DR CONTROL) ................................................................................ 48
Connecting the DR-44WL to a smart phone
via Wi-Fi for the first time ............................................................ 48
Connecting the DR-44WL to a smart phone via Wi-Fi
(from second time onward) ....................................................... 49
Using a smart phone to remote control the DR-44WL .... 50
File transfer from the DR-44WL to a smart phone ............. 50
Changing password ........................................................................... 50
Contents
13 – Settings and Information .............................................. 51
View information (INFORMATION) ................................................ 51
File information page (PROJECT) ............................................ 51
Card and system information page (CARD/SYSTEM) ....... 51
Configuration (SYSTEM) .................................................................... 52
Setting the file name type ......................................................... 52
Restoring the DR-44WL to factory settings ......................... 52
Completely format a SD card .................................................... 52
Power and display settings (POWER/DISPLAY) ........................ 53
Auto power save function setting ........................................... 53
Battery type settings .................................................................... 53
Set the voltage value of the phantom power supply ...... 53
Backlight setting ............................................................................ 53
Adjusting the display contrast ................................................. 53
Set the peak hold .......................................................................... 53
14 – Messages ........................................................................ 54
15 – Troubleshooting ............................................................55
16 – Specifications ................................................................. 56
Rating ...................................................................................................... 56
Input/output ratings .......................................................................... 56
Analog audio input and output ratings ................................ 56
Control input/output ratings .................................................... 56
Audio performance ............................................................................ 56
Requirements for connected computers ................................... 56
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................... 56
General .................................................................................................... 57
Dimensional drawings ....................................................................... 57
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1 – Introduction
Features
•
Compact audio recorder that uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards as
recording media
•
Built-in with high performance directional stereo
microphones in XY positions
•
Mid-side decoding function can be used with MS
microphones
•
Simultaneous recording of up to four channels is possible
•
Built-in four-track MTR feature
•
Built-in Wi-Fi feature to use smartphone as remote control,
transfer files from the PCM recorder, and play back audio
•
44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, linear PCM (WAV format)
recording possible
•
Compatible with the BWF format
•
32–320 kbps MP3 format recording possible (compatible
with ID3 tag v2.4)
•
The dual recording feature allows two files to be recorded
simultaneously at different levels
•
Supports dual format recording (WAV/MP3)
•
Built-in 0.3 W monaural output monitor speaker
•
Built-in effector (reverb) function can be used during
recording and playback
•
Auto-record function starts recording automatically when a
set sound input level is detected
•
Track incrementing function allows you to update a file at
a preset time or at desired position without interrupting
recording
•
Pre-recording (PRE REC) function allows the unit to record
the 2 seconds of sound before recording is activated
•
Peak reduction function is available to reduce the level
automatically in case of excessively large input
•
Limiter function is available to reduce the level
automatically in case of excessively large input
•
Low-cut filter conveniently reduces low-frequency noise
•
VSA function can change the playback speed in the range
from 0.5 to 2.0 times (in 0.1 increments) the normal speed
without changing pitch
•
Repeat playback and IN-OUT loop playback functions
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, we use the following conventions:
•
When we refer to buttons, connectors and other parts of
this unit and other equipment, we use a bold font like this:
MENU button.
•
When we show messages, for example, that appears on the
unit’s display, the typeface looks like this: REPEAT.
•
Highlighted area on the DR-44WL display is indicated as a
“cursor”.
•
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”.
•
Words that appear on the computer display are shown in
quotation marks like this: “DR-44WL”
•
The selected folder is indicated as the “current folder”.
•
A computer or a smartphone that is connected with the
DR-44WL via Wi-Fi is referred to as the “Wi-Fi device”.
•
Additional information is provided as “tips", “notes", and
“caution” as required.
TIPS
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe special
cases.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury,
damage to equipment or lost recording data, for example.
This product has a Blackfin® 16/32-bit embedded processor
made by Analog Devices, Inc. This processor controls digital
signal processing.
Inclusion of this Blackfin® processor in the product increases
its performance and reduces its power consumption.
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About SD cards
This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback.
You can use 64 MB to 2 GB SD cards, 4 GB to 32 GB SDHC cards,
and 64 GB to 128 GB SDXC cards with this unit.
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit
can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com)
or contact the TASCAM customer support service.
Precautions
SD cards are delicate media. Please refer to the below when
using memory cards to prevent memory and/or card damage:
•
Do not leave a memory card in extremely hot or cold places
•
Do not leave a memory card in extremely humid places
•
Do not spill any liquids on the memory card
•
Do not bend the card or subject it to any excessive force
•
Do not subject the card to any physical shock
•
Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data, or
recording, playing, or making data transfer
•
Always store the memory card in a case
1 – Introduction
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2 – Names and functions of parts
Top panel
1 Built-in stereo microphone
This is a directional stereo and electret condenser microphone.
2 PEAK indicator
Lights (red) when the input volume is too high (−2 dB).
3 Display
Displays a variety of information.
4 TRACK/INPUT button
During recording standby (4 CH mode) or when stopped
(MTR mode), press this button to select the channel (track)
to record.
When the INPUT LEVEL setting screen pops up, press
this button to select the channel (track) for adjusting the
input level.
When the INPUT SETTING screen is displayed, press
this button to show the track for setting.
5 8/HOME button
If you want to pause, press the button again.
Press this button during pause time to return to the
beginning of the file.
Press this button during recording or recording standby to
cause the recording to stop.
To return to the Home screen, press this button in any screen
display. Use this button to select “NO” to a confirmation
message.
6 . button
During playback or when stopped in the middle of a file,
press to return to the beginning of the file.
When the IN and OUT points are set between the current
position and the end of the playback file, pressing this
button skips to those points.
If you press this button when a track is stopped at its
beginning, the unit will skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
Press and hold this button to search backwards.
Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/
MARK button to return to the previous mark.
On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor
left.
On the BROWSE screen, press this button to move up a
level.
7 7/9 button
To start playback in the Home screen, press this button while
in stop mode.
If you want to pause, press the button again.
When a file or folder is selected on the BROWSE screen,
press this button to return to the Home screen and play the
file or the first file in the folder from the beginning.
8 MENU button
When the Home screen is displayed, press this button to
open the MENU screen.
Press this button to return to the MENU screen from the
various setting screens.
9 MTR indicator
Lights up when the operation mode is in MTR mode.
0 MIXER button
Press this button to open the MIXER screen.
When the MIXER screen is open, press this button to
return to the Home screen.
q RECORD button/REC indicator
When you press this button during stop mode, the REC
indicator flashes and the DR-44WL will go into recording
standby mode.
When you press this button during the recording standby
mode, the REC indicator lights and the DR-44WL starts
recording.
When you press this button during recording, the REC
indicator flashes.
When in MTR mode, stopped or playing back, press this
button to start recording.
w / Fast forward button
Press this button in playback or stop mode to skip to the
next track.
When the IN and OUT points are set between the current
position and the end of the playback file, pressing this
button skips to those points.
Press and hold this button for fast forward search.
On the setting screens, use this button to move the cursor
right.
Press this button while pressing and holding the ENTER/
MARK button to move forward to the next mark.
On the BROWSE screen, press this button to move down
a level. If a file is selected, the file is loaded and the unit
returns to the Home screen.
e INPUT button
Press this button to open the INPUT SETTING screen.
When the INPUT SETTING screen is open, press this
button to return to the Home screen.
r ENTER/MARK button
Use this button to confirm selections or select “YES” to a
confirmation message.
Press this button during recording to add a mark manually.
(see “Manual cue marking during recording” on page 26)
While pressing and holding this button during playback,
press the . button to return to the previous mark or
press the / button to move forward to the next mark.
(see “Moving to the cue mark position” on page 27)
When the PLAY FUNCTION screen is open, use this
button to set the IN (start) and OUT (end) points of the
interval that you want to set for loop playback. When the IN
(start) and OUT (end) points are already set, press this button
to clear the IN and OUT points.
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t QUICK button
When the Home screen, PLAY FUNCTION screen,
BROWSE screen or SONG screen is open, press this
button to pop up the quick menu. (see “QUICK button
overview” on page 38)
y Wheel
This is used to select items or change value on setting
screens. Also used to change the playback position in a file.
Front panel
u Wi-Fi indicator
Indicates the status of wireless LAN.
Lights out: OFF
Blinks: Waiting to be connected
Lights up: Operable from the exclusive application (DR
CONTROL)
i EXT MIC/LINE IN 1/L / 2/R jack (XLR/TRS)
These are balanced analog XLR/TRS combo jacks for microphone and line level inputs.
XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
CAUTION
•
Confirm that phantom power is OFF before connecting
a line level device to these EXT MIC/LINE IN jacks. If you
connect a line level device while phantom power is being
supplied, that device and this unit could be damaged.
•
When connecting to or disconnecting a condenser microphone from the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack, confirm that the
phantom power for that jack is OFF. If you connect or
disconnect a microphone while phantom power is being
supplied, that microphone and this unit could be damaged.
•
Do not connect an unbalanced dynamic microphone to
an XLR connector when phantom power is being supplied.
Doing so could damage that microphone and this unit.
Left side panel
p HOLD/ switch
To turn the power on/off, slide and hold the switch towards
the icon.
When you slide the switch towards the HOLD side, all the
functions of the buttons are locked.
a /LINE OUT jack
A headphone or a line input jack of an external device (via
stereo mini-jack cable) can be connected to this jack.
s OUTPUT LEVEL button
These buttons adjust the output sound level of the built-in
speaker or the /LINE OUT jack.
During adjustment, a volume indicator will be displayed in a
pull-up window.
d Wi-Fi button
Use this button to turn on/off the Wi-Fi function.
Right side panel
f EXT IN switch
Set the gain for the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack and whether
phantom power is on or off.
g INPUT LEVEL button
Press this button to show the INPUT LEVEL setting
screen on the display as a pull-down menu.
When the INPUT LEVEL setting screen is shown, press
this button to close the pull-down menu.
h INPUT LEVEL volume
When the INPUT LEVEL setting screen is shown, use
this to adjust the input level.
j USB port
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the DR-44WL with a
computer. (see “11 – Connecting with a computer” on page
47)
Power can be supplied through the USB cable included
within this unit package or the dedicated AC adapter
(GPE053B) supplied with this unit.
CAUTION
Connect the DR-44WL directly be connected directly with
the computer, not through a USB hub.
o SD card slot
Insert or remove a SD card.
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2 – Names and functions of parts
Bottom panel
k Built-in mono speaker
Use this built-in speaker to listen to recordings.
No sound will play when:
o In recording standby
o Headphone is connected
o In recording mode
o Speaker output setting is turned off
l Tripod attachment screw-hole (1/4 inch)
A tripod can be attached to the DR-44WL.
CAUTION
•
Ensure the tripod or microphone stand screws are securely
fastened to prevent the unit from falling off.
•
When attaching this unit to a tripod or microphone stand,
ensure to place it on a level surface.
•
Some tripods have different screw specifications that make
direct connection impossible. Use a commercially-available
adapter with such tripods.
; Battery compartment cover
z Strap holder
A strap can be attached to this holder.
x Battery compartment
Insert four AA batteries into the compartment to power the
unit. (see “Using AA size batteries” on page 12)
Home Screen
Home Screen in the 4 CH mode
Home Screen in the MTR mode
1 Playback speed status display
One of the following icons appears according to the
playback speed setting.
Icon Playback speed
Blank Playback speed not changed
×1.1 – ×2.0
×0.5 – ×0.9
When the playback speed cannot be
changed
2 Display of the key control function on/off status
This icon shows whether the key control function is on or off.
Icon On/off status
Blank Key control function off
Key control function on
Key control function on (setting disabled
state)
3 Reverb on/off status display
This icon shows the reverb on/off status.
Icon On/off status
Blank Reverb is off
Reverb is on (sound effects recording)
Reverb is on (SEND status)
4 Speaker output display
displayed: Speaker output on
Blank: Speaker output off
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5 Phantom power supply display
Blank: No phantom power supply
: 48V phantom power supplied
: 24V phantom power supplied
6 Power supply status message
When power is supplied from the batteries, the current
battery level is displayed in bars ( , , ).
When the battery level is low, the will flash and the power
will be switched off (standby mode).
When the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with
the product or USB bus power is used, appears.
NOTE
When attempting recording or other operations that
consume large amount of power, a warning message of
Battery Low may pop-up.
7 Recorder status message
The recording status is indicated in the following icons:
Indicator Detail
8
9
7
,
m
/
.
Stop
Pause
Playback
Fast-forwarding
Fast-rewinding
Skip forward to the beginning of the next
file
Skip backward to the beginning of either
the current or preceding file
8 Loop playback setting status display
During loop playback, the icon is displayed.
9 Filename/song name display
When the 4CH mode is selected, the name or tag information of a file being played back is shown.
The ID3 tag information is displayed instead when included
in the MP3 file.
When there are multiple files in the 4CH mode, only the
format portion of each of the file names and the basic
number of a recording file are displayed. When a single file is
recorded, its name is shown.
When the MTR mode is selected, the name of an opened
song is shown.
e Level meter
This meter displays the level of an input sound or that of a
playback sound.
r File status display
The file state is displayed in different ways, depending on
the type of a file to be played back.
: Stereo file status
: Status of two mono files
: No file
t Elapsed time display
Displays the elapsed time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current file.
y Remaining time display
Displays the remaining time (hours: minutes: seconds) of the
current file.
u Peak value displayed in decibel (dB)
Displays the maximum playback level in decibel reading per
set amount of time.
Recording Screen
The following recording screen is displayed in recording or
recording standby mode.
Recording screen in the 4 CH mode
NOTE
ID3 tag information contains titles and artist names, which
can be stored in MP3 files.
0 Loop playback IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points
setting status
The IN (starting) and OUT (ending) points-setting state of
the loop playback is shown.
When the IN (starting) point is set, the icon appears at the
set position on the playback position-displaying bar.
The icon appears at the playback position on the bar
when the OUT (ending) point is set.
q Playback position display
The current playback position is shown by a bar. As playback
progresses, the bar extends to the right.
w Level meter guide display
This is a level meter guide for adjusting the input and output
levels. It is displayed at the “−12 dB” position of the scale.
Recording screen in the MTR mode
1 Display of the dual recording function on/off status (4CH
mode only)
Blank: dual recording function off
: dual recording function on
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2 Reverb on/off status display
This icon shows the reverb on/off status.
Icon Detail
Blank Reverb is off
Reverb is on (sound effects recording)
Reverb is on (SEND status)
3 Phantom power supply display
Blank: No phantom power supply
: 48V phantom power supplied
: 24V phantom power supplied
4 Recording status message
The recording status is indicated in the following icons:
Indicator Detail
09
0
Recording standby or recording pause
mode
In recording mode
Self-timer recording activated
5 Display of the setting status of the PRE REC or Auto REC
function (4CH mode only)
When the PRE REC function is ON, the icon appears.
When the AUTO REC function is ON, the icon appears.
6 Filename/song name display
Displays the file name automatically assigned to the
recording file.
When there are multiple files in the 4CH mode, only the
format portion of each of the file names and the basic
number of a recording file are displayed. When a single file is
recorded, its name is shown.
When the MTR mode is selected, the name of an opened
song is shown.
7 Level meter guide display
This is a level meter guide for adjusting the input and output
levels. It is displayed at the “-12 dB” position of the scale.
8 Level meter
Displays the input sound level.
The tg mark is given at the “-12 dB” position on the scale
as a guide mark for input level adjustment.
9 File status display
The file state is displayed in different ways, depending on
the type of a file to be recorded.
: Stereo file status
: Status of two mono files
0 Elapsed recording time
Displays the elapsed recording time of a recorded file (hours:
minutes: seconds).
q Remaining recording time
The remaining time left on the SD card is shown in hours:
minutes: seconds.
w Peak decibel (dB) message
Displays the peak input level in decibel reading.
Menu item list
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen. Menu items
are as follows:
Menu item Function Ref. page
MODE
REC SETTING
AUTO FUNCTION
BROWSE
(4CH mode only)
SONG
(MTR mode only)
TOOLS
REVERB
POWER/DISPLAY
SYSTEM
Switch the operation
mode of this unit.
Make recording
settings
Set different recording
functions.
SD card file and folder
operations
Operate songs on the
card.
Configure settings for
different functions
Configure reverb
settings.
Set the power and the
display
Various system
settings
see page 16
see page 17
see page 24
see page 25
see page 28
see page 23
see page 24
see page 27
see page 30
see page 32
see page 15
see page 44
see page 45
see page 50
see page 46
see page 53
see page 51
see page 52
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2 – Names and functions of parts
Using menus
The following explains the menus, using the display contrast
setting as an example.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Use the wheel to select a menu item (highlighted), and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button to move to various
settings screens.
SYSTEM is selected
3. Use the wheel to select an item to set (highlighted).
Basic operations
Use the following buttons to operate the various screens.
MENU button
Opens the MENU screen.
8/HOME button
To return to the Home screen, press the 8/HOME button in any
screen display.
Use this to answer “NO” to a confirmation message.
ENTER/MARK button
Use this button to confirm selection of a setting item or to select
“YES” to a confirmation message.
/ button
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the right on
the screen or to open folders on the BROWSE screen.
. button
Use this to move the cursor (the highlighted area) to the left on
the screen, and to close folders on the BROWSE screen.
Wheel
Use this to select (highlight) each item or to change value.
MIXER button
Open the mixer screen.
INPUT button
Open the INPUT SETTING screen.
QUICK button
This opens the quick menu pop-up. (see “QUICK button
overview” on page 38)
CONTRAST is selected
4. Press the ENTER/MARK or / button to move the cursor
to highlight the setting.
5. Use the wheel to change the setting.
6. Press the ENTER/MARK or . button to set a different
item in the same menu.
This enables you to select a new item. Use the wheel to
select an item to be set (highlighted).
7. Repeat the 3. to 6. steps to set each items, as necessary.
8. Press the MENU button to return to the MENU screen.
Press the 8/HOME button to return to the Home screen.
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3 – Preparation
Powering the unit
Power sources
The DR-44WL operates on four AA batteries, the dedicated AC
adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or USB cable supplied
with the unit (USB bus power).
Use either alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries.
Using AA size batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the unit,
insert four AA batteries into the battery compartment, aligning
to the ¥ and ^ markings inside the battery compartment, and
close the cover.
Using an AC adapter
Connect the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied with the
unit and the USB port of the unit with the included USB cable as
shown in the illustration.
AC outlet
Connect the
supplied USB cable
GPE053B
micro-B USB plug
NOTE
When both batteries and the AC adapter are attached to the
unit, power will be supplied from the AC adapter.
CAUTION
•
Use only the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) supplied
with the unit. The use of another adapter may cause
malfunction, fire or electric shock.
•
Noise may occur during microphone recording when the
unit and AC adapter are in close proximity. If noise occurs,
move the AC adapter away from the unit.
Select the same type of batteries to get an accurate reading of
the remaining battery power and required minimum power for
operation. (see “Battery type settings” on page 53)
CAUTION
•
Do not use Manganese dry cell batteries.
•
Ni-MH batteries will not be recharged with this unit; use a
separate battery recharger instead.
•
The supplied alkaline batteries are for testing and may not
last long.
NOTE
A large amount of power is consumed to provide phantom
power to a condenser microphone. If you use a condenser
microphone while running the unit on AA batteries (NiMH
rechargeable or alkaline), the operating time will be
extremely shortened.
If you need to operate the unit for a long time, use the
dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) included with the unit or
TASCAM
BP-6AA external battery box (sold separately) to power the
unit.
Using an external battery pack (sold separately)
Connect a TASCAM BP-6AA external battery pack (designed for
use with this unit and sold separately) to the recorder with the
included USB cable as shown in the illustration. For details, see
the BP-6AA Owner’s Manual.
TASCAM BP-6AA (sold separately)
Connect the
supplied USB cable
micro-B USB plug
CAUTION
The DR-44WL cannot detect the remaining battery charge
of a BP-6AA. If you use a BP-6AA to operate the DR-44WL
without batteries in the recorder itself, the unit might stop
operating suddenly if the battery pack runs out of charge.
In order to avoid problems, put batteries with sufficient
charge into the DR-44WL before connecting and using a
BP-6AA.
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3 – Preparation
Using USB bus power
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit and the
computer as illustrated below.
Computer
USB
micro-B USB plug
When you connect a USB cable while the unit power is on,
or turn on the power after making a connection, the USB
SELECT screen will pop up, prompting the user to select
either to operate the unit with USB bus power or make a USB
connection with the computer.
Turning the power on and off (standby mode)
CAUTION
•
When you turn the power switch off while supplying power
from the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) included with the
unit or the USB bus power connected to a computer, the unit
will go into standby mode.
•
Before turning the power switch on and off, turn the volume
down for the sound system connected to the unit.
•
Do not wear headphones when turning the power switch
on and off (standby mode); the noise may cause damage to
your ears and/or headphones.
Starting up the unit
When the unit is turned off, slide the HOLD/ switch of the
left side panel in the direction, and when the TASCAM
DR-44WL (start-up screen) appears, release the switch.
The DR-44WL starts up and the Home screen is displayed.
Use the wheel to select BUS POWER (highlighted) and press
the ENTER/MARK button to select power supply from the USB
port. The Home screen will appear.
NOTE
Power is supplied from the USB port when USB cable is
connected to the unit inserted with batteries (USB bus
power prioritized).
CAUTION
•
Depending on the USB bus power specifications of the
computer, the DR-44WL may not operate with a USB
connection. If this occurs, use the dedicated AC adapter
(GPE053B) supplied with the unit instead.
•
This unit is not compatible with the computer's power-save
mode or sleep-mode. Please turn off these modes when
operating the unit from the computer's USB bus power.
Start-up screen Home screen
CAUTION
When turn the power on for the first time (or when the
built-in clock is reset due to no battery power), the DATE/
TIME screen will appear before the Home screen to set
date/time.
(see “Setting the date/time” on page 14)
Shutting down (standby mode)
When the unit is turned on, slide the HOLD/ switch of the
left side panel in the direction, and when the TASCAM
DR-44WL shutting down appears, release the switch.
The power turns off after the unit completes its shutdown
process.
CAUTION
Always use the HOLD/ switch to turn the power off.
Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the power cable
(AC adapter GPE053B included with the unit or USB cable)
accidentally while the unit is operating. If you do so, the unit
cannot shut down properly and all recordings, settings and
other data will be lost. Any lost data and/or settings cannot
be restored.
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3 – Preparation
Resume function
The DR-44WL is equipped with a resume function to locate the
previous position (or time) when the power was turned off.
Turn the power on and press the 7/9 button to play back
from the previous file position (time) when the power was
turned off.
NOTE
The position is recorded in the SD card. The resume function
does not work if the SD card is replaced or formatted.
Setting the date/time
The DR-44WL uses its internal clock to record the date and time
to the recorded files.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) SYSTEM menu item
and press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The SYSTEM screen is displayed.
3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) DATE/TIME and
press ENTER/MARK button.
4. Press the ENTER/MARK button again to display the
DATE/TIME screen.
Inserting and removing SD cards
Inserting the SD card
NOTE
When the product is purchased, the SD card slot has an SD
card already installed. If you want to use this SD card to
record and play tracks, there is no need to reinstall it.
1. Open the SD card slot cover on the left side panel.
2. Insert the SD card into the slot as shown in the following
illustration until it clicks into place.
Removing the card
1. Open the SD card slot cover.
2. Press the SD card in gently and then release it to allow it to
come out.
5. Press the . button or / button to move the cursor
(highlighted area), and use the wheel to change values.
6. Press the ENTER/MARK button to confirm the change and
return to the SYSTEM screen.
NOTE
The file name will include the set date/time. (see “Setting the
file name type” on page 52)
CAUTION
The date and time setting can only be maintained for a few
minutes if the battery power becomes low or the unit is not
powered by the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) included
with the unit or USB cable.
When using batteries, we recommend to replace them
before they are completely drained.
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CAUTION
•
Do not remove the SD card from the unit during recording,
playback or at other times when it is being accessed.
•
Do not remove the SD card from the unit when it is
connected to a computer via USB.
•
SD cards that meet SD, SDHC or SDXC standards can be used
with this unit.
•
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work with
this unit can be found on the TEAC Global Site (http://
teac-global.com).
3 – Preparation
SD card write protection switches
An SD card comes equipped with a write protect switch.
Unprotected Protected
If you slide the protect switch to the LOCK position, file
recording and editing is not possible. Move the switch to the
unlocked position in order to record, erase and otherwise edit
data on the card.
Preparing an SD card for use
In order to use an SD card in this unit, you must format it first.
1. Confirm that an SD card is installed and turn the power ON.
2. The following message appears when a new card or a card
formatted by another device is inserted into the unit.
4. Using the wheel, turn on or off and press the ENTER/MARK
button.
Options: OFF, ON (default setting)
5. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME
button to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
In a recording standby or recording mode, or when a
headphone or a speaker system is connected to the
DR-44WL, the built-in speaker will not emit sound even
when the SPEAKER setting is ON.
Connecting a monitor device
To listen with a headphone, connect it to the /LINE OUT jack.
External monitor system (powered monitor speaker or an
amplifier and speaker): connect the external monitor system to
the /LINE OUT jack.
Powered speakers
Headphone
or
Amplifier and speaker
3. Press the ENTER/MARK button to start formatting.
CAUTION
Formatting will delete all data from the card.
4. When formatting is complete, it will return to the Home
screen. You may format the card whenever required.
CAUTION
When formatting the SD card, make sure the unit is
connected to the dedicated AC adapter (GPE053B) included
with the unit, a computer via USB bus power, or fullycharged batteries.
Turning the built-in speaker on/off
The factory setting for the built-in speaker output is selected as
ON. To turn it off, open the TOOLS screen and select ON for
the SPEAKER setting.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) TOOLS menu item and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
TOOLS screen appears.
3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) SPEAKER and press
the ENTER/MARK or / button.
Adjusting the playback volume
When the Home screen is being displayed, use the OUTPUT
LEVEL (+/−) button on the left side panel to adjust the volume
of output through the built-in speaker or the /LINE OUT jack.
A volume level indicator will pull up at the bottom of the display.
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3 – Preparation
Input settings
Recording with the built-in microphone
Point the built-in microphone toward the sound source and
place the unit on a stable surface with minimum vibration.
Recording with an external microphone (EXT MIC IN)
Connect an external microphone to the EXT MIC/LINE IN jack of
this unit.
Point the external microphone toward the sound source and
place the unit on a stable surface with minimum vibration.
Microphones
Recording from an external device (LINE IN)
Use stereo plug cables to connect to the output of an external
audio device.
Selecting Operation Mode
Two operation modes are available in this unit: 4CH and MTR
modes.
Setting a mode
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) MODE menu item and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The MODE screen is displayed.
3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) MODE and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
4. Use the wheel to select operation mode.
Options: 4CH (default value), MTR
5. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME
button to return to the Home screen.
NOTE
The selected mode is stored and started in the selected
mode when the power is turned on next time.
Checking mode
When the operation mode is set to MTR, the MTR indicator on
the top of the display lights up.
Audio device
or
external device
CAUTION
•
If the input sound is still distorted after adjusting the input
level of the unit, reduce the playback sound of the external
device.
•
When an external audio device with a fixed output line level
is connected, it would be impossible to control the gain level
appropriately because of excessively large input signals. In
such cases, use the headphone jack or other level-controllable output for connection to the unit.
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4 – Recording
In addition to the built-in microphone, an external microphone
or external audio devices (i.e. CD player) can also be used for
recordings.
Recordings can be made in MP3 (32k -320kbps, 44.1k/48kHz)
and WAV/BWF (44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24-bit) audio formats.
Cue marks in WAV file that supports BWF (Broadcast Wave
Format) can be used in BWF compatible softwares.
Overview of recording modes
This recorder can record sounds in two modes: 4CH and MTR
modes.
4CH mode
Up to four tracks can be recorded simultaneously from the
built-in microphones and the external input terminal (the
assignment of the input terminal is fixed).
Recorded files are created as follows according to the track
setting.
o Stereo x 2
o Stereo x 1 + mono x 2
o Mono x 4
MTR mode
In addition to simultaneous recordings of up to four tracks from
the built-in microphones and the external input terminal (the
assignment of the input terminal is selectable), sounds, etc. can
be recorded over an already recorded file.
Recorded files are created as follows according to the track
setting.
o Mono x 4
3. Using the wheel, select (highlight) FORMAT and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
Set the file format.
Using the wheel, select one of the following options.
Options: BWF 24bit, BWF 16bit (default value),
WAV 24bit, WAV 16bit, MP3 320k,
MP3 256k, MP3 192k, MP3 128k, MP3
96k, MP3 64k, MP3 32k
NOTE
•
BWF is a format created for broadcasting that has the same
sound quality as the standard WAV format. It also uses the
same .wav file extension as WAV files. In this manual, we
distinguish these file types by using the terms BWF and WAV.
•
The WAV and BWF formats offer higher quality recording
than MP3 files.
•
The MP3 format can record for longer hours compared to
the WAV and BWF formats.
•
With MP3 format, recording with higher values offers better
quality.
4. Press the . button to highlight the item.
5. Using the wheel, select (highlight) SAMPLE and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
Set the sampling frequency.
Set where to save the file
Set the folder where recorded files are saved.
The recorded file will be saved in the current (currently selected)
folder. For details, see the SELECT quick menu item under
(see “Folder operations” on page 31).
If no folder is specified, the file will be stored in the “MUSIC”
folder.
Select the file format and sampling frequency (4CH mode only)
Select the desired audio file type before you start recording.
1. Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2. Using the wheel, select (highlight) REC SETTING and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
The REC SETTING screen appears.
Using the wheel, select one of the following options.
Options: 44.1k (default value), 48k, 96k
NOTE
96k cannot be selected for a MP3 format file.
6. Once the setting has been completed, press the 8/HOME
button to return to the Home screen.
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4 – Recording
Adjusting the input level
Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted to
prevent the recorded sounds or signals from being distorted
due to excessively large input signals or from being inaudible
due to excessively low input signals compared to noise.
In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the following
two level adjustment functions: peak reduction and limiter. Any
of these can be used as required. (see “Using the level control
function” on page 22)
TIPS
In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the
distance and angle between the microphone and the sound
source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also
change the sound quality.
1. In the Home screen mode, press the INPUT LEVEL button at
the right side panel to make the INPUT LEVEL setting
screen pop up.
All the TRACK/INPUT indicators start flashing.
2. Press the TRACK/INPUT button at the top panel to select a
channel for adjusting the input level.
The selected TRACK/INPUT indicator starts flashing.
3. Use the INPUT LEVEL volume of the right side panel to
adjust the input level.
Set the input gain
When an external input is selected for the input source, select
the option for the EXT IN switch at the right side panel to suit
the connected external device.
MIC+PHANTOM:
Use this setting when connecting condenser microphones
that require phantom power (+24V or +48V) to the recorder.
MIC:
Use this setting when connecting microphones to the
recorder.
LINE:
Use this setting when connecting line output jacks of
external devices to the analog inputs of this recorder.
When you set it to MIC+PHANTOM, a pop-up message
appears confirming that you want to turn phantom power
on. (see “Using phantom power” on page 18)
Use the POWER/DISPLAY screen to set the voltage
to +24V or +48V. (see “Set the voltage value of the
phantom power supply” on page 53)
CAUTION
Depending on this setting, the input level setting range
changes. For this reason, the input level might change
greatly when this setting is changed. Before changing it, you
should turn the power OFF or turn the output level all the
way down.
When the input sound is too loud, the PEAK indicator of the
top panel is lit in red.
A tg mark is provided at the “−12 dB” position on the
level meters.
Set the input level so that the level changes near this mark
without causing the PEAK indicator to light in red.
4. Press the INPUT LEVEL button at the right side panel or the
8/HOME button at the top panel to return to the HOME
screen.
NOTE
When in recording standby or during recording, the speaker
does not output sound even if the SPEAKER setting is
enabled.
If you need to monitor sound to adjust the input level and
make recordings, connect the headphone to the /LINE
OUT jack.
To adjust monitor sound, go to the Home screen and use the
OUTPUT LEVEL button at the left side panel. Adjusting the
monitor sound will not affect the recording quality.
Using phantom power
In stop mode, if you change the EXT IN switch at the right
side panel to MIC+PHANTOM, a pop-up message appears
confirming that you want to turn phantom power on.
When the confirmation pop-up message opens, press the
ENTER/MARK button to turn phantom power on for the EXT
MIC/LINE IN jack and supply phantom power (+24V or +48V) to
the connected microphone.
While the confirmation pop-up message is displayed, change
the input switch to either MIC or LINE to close the confirmation
pop-up message and turn phantom power off.
Use the POWER/DISPLAY screen to set the voltage to
+24V or +48V. (see “Set the voltage value of the phantom
power supply” on page 53)
NOTE
Battery power will be consumed faster when set to +48V
than when set to +24V.
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