Tascam Mixcast 4 User manual

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Mixcast 4
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A Common Mode has been added to the voice effector
that enables it to be shared by multiple mic channels.
The effect mode can be set on the mic Effect Setting screen.
Mode
Options: Channel (individual mic) (default), Common (shared by all mics)
In Channel Mode, effects set individually for each mic can be switched
between and used. In this mode, multiple mic effects cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
In Common Mode, multiple mic effects can be enabled simultaneously.
In this mode, shared effect settings are applied to each mic.
In this mode, the effect is only applied to the stereo mix recorded on the
SD card or the stereo mix sent to a computer by USB.
NOTE
The effects mode cannot be changed while recording.
Reverb settings screen in Common Mode
Voice Changer settings screen in Common Mode
Effect settings can now be turned on/off for individ-
ual mics on the Home Screen.
Tap a channel icon to turn the effect on or off. Which mics are turned on
by tapping depends on the effect mode.
NOTE
Turning an effect on/off is done by assigning it to a sound pad.
The mic effect is on.
The mic effect is off.
A setting has been added to enable the ducking
effect to also be used with pad playback sounds.
Set this on the Mic 1 Voice Setting Screen.
Turn on the “with PAD” switch to also enable ducking of sound pad
sounds at the same time. (Default: off)
o A Common Mode has been added to the voice effector that enables
it to be shared by multiple mic channels.
o Effect settings can now be turned on/off for individual mics on the
Home Screen.
o A setting has been added to enable the ducking effect to also be
used with pad playback sounds.
o Gain adjustments have been added to achieve suitable volume levels
from USB, smartphone and Bluetooth inputs.
o The Feedback Prevention function has been changed.
o A function has been added to show decibel meters for monitoring
suitable levels.
o A shortcut function has been added that jumps to settings screens
by tapping channel numbers and input icons on the Home Screen.
The following functions have been added or changed since rmware version 1.20.

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Gain adjustments have been added to achieve
suitable volume levels from USB, smartphone and
Bluetooth inputs.
The USB channel screen is used as an example. The smartphone (LINE IN)
and Bluetooth channels are the same.
Make these settings on the Level Screen.
USB input level
Adjust the connected device so that the volume is not too high or low
and the peak stays in the orange range on the level meter.
If the connected device cannot be adjusted to a suitable range, use this
slider to adjust it.
The Feedback Prevention function has been changed.
Make this setting on the Audio Settings Screen.
Feedback Prevention
Options: ON, OFF (default)
When this function is on, if the fader is raised for a mic that is not muted
(mute button off), output from the MONITOR OUT and LINE OUT jacks
will be muted.
The mute icon will be shown on the Home Screen when this function is
muting output.
Mute icon
A function has been added to show decibel meters for
monitoring suitable levels.
Open the Advanced Settings Screen from the Hardware Settings Screen
to make this setting.
Advanced Settings Screen
Decibel Meter
Options: ON, OFF (default)
Turn this function on to show decibel values on the meter scales of the
Home Screen.
This function can also be turned on/off by tapping the meter area on the
Home Screen.
Home Screen with decibel values shown
A shortcut function has been added that jumps to
settings screens by tapping channel numbers and
input icons on the Home Screen.
Tapping an input channel will open its settings screen.
NOTE
When recording, sound pad settings screens cannot be opened.