Category Desired action
Record with both the built-in mic
and an external input at the same
time
Use phantom power
Handle mid-side mic recording
Recording
Simultaneously record a backup
at a lower level
Add reverb to the input signal
and record it
Create a new file manually while
recording
Set automatic file division
Other
Start recording a moment before
recording
pressing RECORD
features
Use the self-timer to record
Automatically start recording at a
set level
Enable repeat playback
Other
Repeat playback between two
playback
points in a file
features
Change playback speed
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TASCAM DR-40
Function name
Procedures, buttons used and explanation
Home Screen w REC MODE w REC MODE w 4CH
The built-in mic will be recorded to tracks 1-2 and the external inputs will be recorded to tracks 3-4.
Left side of unit w EXT IN w MIC + PHANTOM
Phantom power necessary for condenser mics can be supplied.
Mid-side decoding Home Screen w REC MODE w MS DECODE
This unit has a mid-side decoding function. This function is available when external input is selected
in STEREO, DUAL and 4CH modes.
Home Screen w REC MODE w REC MODE w DUAL
Dual recording
You can simultaneously record a backup in case the main recording becomes distorted.
Home Screen w MENU w OTHERS w EFFECT
Reverb effect
You can record a signal after adding the reverb effect.
Manual track incre-
Recording Screen w /
mentation
Use this function to create a new file without interrupting recording when, for example, the song
changes.
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w TRACK INC
Automatic track
incrementation
This function can be used to automatically create new files at set intervals and continue recording
without interruption.
Pre-recording
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w PRE REC
When the unit is in recording standby, this function allows the unit to record a few seconds before
the RECORD button is pressed.
Home Screen w RECORD w PB CONT
Self-timer
This self-timer function is convenient when you want to record your own performance.
Home Screen w MENU w REC SETTING w AUTO REC
Automatic
recording
Recording will start automatically when an input signal is detected.
Home Screen w MENU w PLAY SETTING w REPEAT
Repeat playback
This function allows you to repeat playback of a specific file.
Playback Control screen w PB CONT w ENTER/MARK
Loop playback
This function allows you to repeat playback of a specific interval in a single file.
Playback Control screen w PB CONT w +/−
VSA
This function allows you to change the speed of playback.