Tascam 2488 MKII Demonstration Tutorial Help

This shows the differences between the Tascam 2488 MKI version and the MKII.

This is an excerpt from a full length DVD available at http://www.ProAudioDVDs.com.

Host David Wills has toured with major artists such as Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Chicago and Diana Ross and provides you with a professional's perspective but always demonstrated in an informal, easy to understand way.

Here's a complete listing of the subjects that are covered...

RECORDING SCHOOL
"What is Multitrack Recording?"
The signal path
Channels vs. Tracks
Recording levels
Setting levels on the 2488
Microphone placement
Types of Microphones
Phantom power

RECORDING ON THE 2488
Creating a Song
Naming a Song
Connecting a Microphone
Routing Inputs to Channels
Setting Levels
Arming Tracks
Recording 1st Track
Importance of good Monitors
Using the front Guitar (H) input
Overdubbing
Linking stereo Channels
Virtual Tracks
Mic Effects
Naming Tracks (User Words)
Punching in
Repeat function
Setting Location points
Bouncing Tracks

EDITING ON THE 2488
Using the Jog function
Setting In and Out points
Copy and Paste
Setting To point
Edits
Front panel shortcuts
Undo

BUILT IN TONE GENERATOR
Settings
Benefits of using drum guide
Setting time/measures display
Builtin Metronome
Rhythm guide setup
Selecting from the 20 drum kits
SMF playback
GM Specifications
Loading SMFs
Adjusting the Tone Generator Parts
Playing SMFs

MIXING
Mute function
Solo function
Pan
EQ
Compression (Mic Effects)
Stereo L/R Dynamics Processor
Loop effect
Effect sends
External Effect returns
8 Inputs available at Mixdown
Pre/Post send settings
Multi Effects
Mixing down your Song (Pre-master)

MASTERING AND BURNING
Playing Pre-master
Trimming Pre-master
Burning to CD-R (Track at once)
Burning to CD-R (Disc at once)

TRANSFERRING TRACKS
"Opening" the USB connection
Connecting a Computer
Transferring files
"Closing" the USB connection
USB Import
USB Export
CD-R Import/Export
CD-R Backup

GRADUATION

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[LilTight90000]

i have one dont know how to work it

[HeIsLegend14]

Hey, I've had the 2488 for a year and am still learning about it all. I was just recording a bass track, took a break, and my cat probably walked on it like she often does when I'm not looking. Now my piano track is only coming through right speaker and my bass only through left speaker. Luckily my vocals and drums are still coming through left and right. Do you have any clue what I can do to fix that?

[BGUCrossroads]

Can anyone tell me how to remove the plastic covers on the xlr connections A-D. There is nothing in the manual and it looks like it uses a special key to get them off. Tascam support is ou till Tuesday and I need to record vocals. .Thanks in advance.

[Hollyhoodproductions]

i have the mk 2 in brand new condition..if anyones interested i will sell it for 800 dollars..

[72WATTSTAX]

I have the neo 2488 it is amazing...

[oethegod]

great vid just got mines saved me thanxxxxxxx

[LiveToLoveTv]

is this good for vocal recording?

[12Daze]

I'm having a hard time assigning different effects to different tracks. Example, reverb to the snare.. and pitch change to the bass drum. Any ideas?

[DavinaFaerie]

I this easy to use?

[GuitarMaster268]

@ProAudioDVDsHey, When im done recording and i hit the mixdown/mastering button (i have the neo) i hit (correct me if im wrong) the record and play buttons at the same time, then i mixdown (I dont bother to master it) the song untill the song ends. Then what do I do to get out of mixing and have it save? If i hit the Mixdown/mastering button again it wants a master or a play back. I can listen to my mix playing back there but if i exit out of that any way it wont play the mixed version. HELP!!!!