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Check batteries.  Configure the TASCAM PORTACAPTURE 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:

    • MENU > LAUNCHER > MANUAL
    • MENU > INPUT SELECT
    • Set TRACK 1-2 to INPUT 3-4
    • Back to HOME window.  Select INPUT window
    • Select MIC ICON 3 > INPUT SETTINGS.
    • Disable STEREO LINK. Set INPUT GAIN. Set PHANTOM power. Disable AUTO GAIN. Disable LOW CUT
    • Back to INPUT window. Select MIXER window.  Select MASTER. Set to MONO.
    • Press REC once to enter pause mode.
    • POSITION THE MIC as close as the frame edge allows, PICK-UP PATTERN HOT SIDE facing actor(s).  Rehearse with actors.  Monitor DX levels from the MIXER window, targeting between -20 and -12dB. Select FADER 3. Use WHEEL to make fine adjustments of mixer fader and input level settings.  Press REC a second time to record.  
    • Record one minute of ROOM TONE.  LOG file number.  
    • MENU > BROWSE to PLAYBACK each recording, monitoring for quality
Input Gain Setting
Portacapture Mixer Window

Each take:

  • Director yells “Roll ’em”; PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER responds “SPEED.”
  • Director CLAPS to sync sound and picture.
  • Stop recording only after the director yells “Cut.”
  • LOG file number
  • MENU > BROWSE to PLAYBACK each recording, monitoring for quality.

After the shoot:

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