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Check batteries.  Configure the TASCAM PORTCAPTURE 6X RECORDER

POWER > MENU > LAUNCHER > MANUAL

MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS >

REC SETTINGS 

  • file format: WAV
  • sample: 48kHz
  • bit depth: 32bit float
  • rec pause: on
  • auto rec: off
  • dual rec: off

I/O SETTINGS

  • phantom: +48V
  • plug in power: off
  • mic trim: 0dB
  • speaker: off
  • ms decode: off
  • reverb: off

SYSTEM

  • date/time: (file names include the date)
  • media format > erase format (clears the MicroSD card of all data)

Before the first take:

    • Connect Boom MIC → XLR CABLE → RECORDER → HEADPHONES.
    • POSITION THE MIC as close as the frame edge allows, PICK-UP PATTERN HOT SIDE facing actor(s).
    • To minimize BOOM SHADOWS position the mic on the fill side of the actor.
    • Rehearse with actors.  Monitor DX levels from the MIXER window, targeting between -20 and -12dB.
      Set GAIN to HIGH in the mic’s INPUT window if necessary.        
    • Record one minute of ROOM TONE.
Input Gain Setting
Portacapture Mixer Window

Each take:

    • Director yells “Roll ’em”; PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER responds “SPEED.”
    • Stop recording only after the director yells “Cut.”
    • LOG file numbers
    • PLAYBACK each recording, monitoring for quality.

After the shoot:

  • BACKUP files to laptop.
  • Surrender media for SERVER transfer.