How to operate the Tascam CD-RW900SL CD recorder
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- A step by step guide to how to operate our CD recorder.
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Dear GLB Productions: I bought one of these several years ago. So far, it's been a great machine! Thanx for the video! You have done a great job, Pal!
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you for being clear and concise . Most try to impress with the speed they can get through the operating procedure or explanation on what ever the topic may be. Well done Sir . May you have a blessed day !
You're welcome Sux, you have a blessed day too!
Dude, this is the 4th time in my 2 years as a church Music Director that I have referred to this vid... you saved me hours of time and frustration. Thanks. God Bless you!
That's great Robert, glad the video continues to be helpful! Happy New Year and all the best for 2021!
@@GLBProductions Thanks!
Thank you very much indeed. Is now recording with the signal from the mixer showing on the recorder. God bless you and keep the good work
Mfm Leytonstone You're welcome, what was the problem? The level controls on the recorder not turned up enough?
- You're welcome, glad the video was helpful. In your case, I would use the AB out on the rear panel as your recording feed - this output in its default configuration is a copy of the main LR output and will include all the effects. Start with the level knob at the 0dB setting (about 2 o'clock) and adjust the tascam input levels to avoid clipping. The AB output was designed with this in mind and is a better solution than using the AUX sends.
Many thanks for this Bruno. As with all your videos, you manage an idiot-proof explanation, without talking to people like they are idiots. A great skill indeed.
This is a pretty old video, glad it has stood the test of time :)
OMG, your video was so helpful. We have new equipment at Church and we are just learning it all, THANK YOU!
- That's great news! God Bless you too brother, and all the best with your music!
I followed your advice GLB Productions & it's working beautifully! Thanks for help guiding me with this problem......and God Bless! :-)
- Thanks for the question. You would connect the 'tape out' or 'record out' of your sounds board to the input of the cd recorder. The output of the recorder can either be connected to the 'tape in' of your board or to a stereo input channel as you would connect any other stereo source.
- Thanks for your comment. To record one track, simply do not press stop or pause during the recording process, because doing so will create new tracks.
You're most welcome, glad the video was helpful!
Thanks for PROviding this NEEDed information.
Hello Bruno..GREAT VIDEO!!! I just purchase this unit n yours is the only video on youtube on this product . it is very informative and very detailed, thank you sir ...
I am using my Philips FW-R7 as the source so I can use the Tascam for recording the CDs and LPs. Thanks for responding to my question GLB Productions.
I've started taking over the IT requirements at church using equipment that was installed years before I got here. Thanks so much for explaining to me how to make sermon CD's with this equipment! You rock!
You're welcome Pat, glad the video was helpful!
- Thanks for the question. In this case I'd use the record button to create a new track as described around 7:45.
I have 2 Tascam....Tascam CC 222 MK2&Tascam CD RW 402 Professional recorder....amazing machines.
Thank you! A very clear explanation
thanks for this video I never could figure out how to use this device and this video helped for our church at our soundboard.
You're welcome Kaleb.
- You're welcome, glad to help. Regards, Bruno.
- You're absolutely right, thanks for pointing that out :)
- You're most welcome, glad the video was helpful :)
Thank you for showing me how to finalize CDs!
+stafford777 You're welcome, that's rather important ;)
- It's for you to plug in a PS/2 computer keyboard to make it easier to enter data for track names and so forth. Thanks for the question. Regards, Bruno.
Thanks. This video was very helpful to me!
+Felipe Bagattini You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thanks again for the information, very helpful!
Bill
- You're welcome, hope it helps you improve your recordings.
great video... you explained everything clear n simple... thanks. :)
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you for the help! God bless
austynhernandez You're welcome, God bless you too :)
De nada my friend, you are most welcome.
- You're welcome, glad the video was helpful. Let me know if you need help connecting the two together.
- Could you please describe the setup you're using the do the duplication? Thank you.
thank you glbpro my old recorder use to be able to switch but it no longer works.
It was an old panasonic. I just didn't want to use the space on my lap top but I guess I'll have too. thanks again
- Where do you see a skip control on the unit?
- Thanks for asking - did you remember to finalize the CD before playing it back?
- Did you finalize the disc before attempting to play it back?
@yonsei83 Thanks for the comment and question. The recorder creates one track at a time, so as long as you do not press pause or stop during the recording all your material will be on one track. Regards, Bruno.
What if your putting a live tape to cd and you want to manually press a button to put a track mark between songs without pausing anything? My old pioneer does that. Im trying to buy a new recorder and cds that don't rot away 10 years later.
- Thanks for the question. Are you using the Philips as your source or destination? In other words is the signal going from the tascam into the Philips or the other way around?
- You're most welcome!
CD-R's & CD-RW's as well. I read at the amazon.com website as I just recently ordered & purchased my own Tascam CD-RW900SL recorder of this make & model & that this recorder accepts CD-R & CD-RW formatted recordable discs.
This was a life saver!!!!
Glad to hear that!
Great tutorial. Thanks.
You're welcome!
- Yes, once you press stop you can listen back to the recordings as you would on a normal CD player, but only on this recorder - if you try to play the disc back somewhere else without finalising it it will appear blank. Thanks for the question.
- Which mixer are you planning to buy?
- I'm sorry but we do not use the text function at our church - it's easier to just write directly onto the CDs themselves. I suggest you consult the user manual which is available online at the Tascam website. Thank you for the question, and Merry Christmas!
- Yes that must be pretty stressful... What do you mean by 'in between' service? Did you actually mean to say in the middle of the service, during the sermon? Is the unit recording when this happens, or is it in record pause mode? What happens if you try and reload the disc that has been ejected and resume the recording?
- This error message indicates that the digital input has been selected, but that no signal or an incorrect signal is present at that input. If you normally use the analog inputs (ie the red and white RCA connectors on the back) the input selection probably got changed by mistake, and you should change it back by pressing the input select key.
GRACIAS AMIGO GOOD VIDEO, QUE DIOS TE VENDIGUA, !!! GOOD HELP..,,!!
Thanks for posting this! I'm still unsure how to pause then resume without the tracks changing. I've replayed this section numerous times but my brain just will not comprehend! Would you be able to give me the written instructions? Pretty please? Again, thanks!
Hi there is the difference of functions between Tascam cd-rw901mk2 and
Tascam cd-rw900mk2 excluding the inputs and outputs from the back of the
recorder thank you
- That suggest that your problem may be upstream of the recorder, ie signal from your mixer is not getting to the inputs. Also check to see that the level knobs on the right side of the unit are turned up to at least 12 o'clock.
- What do you mean by 'skip'? Do you mean create a new track? Thanks.
- Yes that's right. However to simplify things you may wish to consider using your mixer's tape/record out so that you don't have to turn up all the individual channel knobs.
sweet your a life savor ty soo much
- You're welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you very much u help me with this video thank you one more time
Thank you for replying. :)
- If it will not accept any discs and is not showing any messages on the display I suggest you take the unit for servicing. The one we own has never needed cleaning.
- I suggest you consult the manual for the unit which is avaiable in PDF form online - just search for "tascam cd-rw900sl manual."
can you do a video of how to use the sync recorder
Do you know how to go about using the CD Text function? I could never seem to get it right. Thanks and god bless!
- Yes, that mixer has plenty of 1/4" inputs - four mono and two stereo. BTW if you are buying that mixer you can record directly to a computer so you may wish to consider that as an alternative to buying the CD recorder. All the best with your music!
- If you do not press anything during record it should just create one long track. Are you saying that it creates tracks by itself during the recording? If so your unit may be faulty...
You were very kind to help solve my feedback problem, I am learning but have another question. How can I balance the input to the recorder, some mic's are louder on the recording than others but the recorder doesn't have it's own channel on the board. Thanks Bill.
- That will always be an issue with live recordings - what you hear on the CD is just the output of the mixer but what you hear with your ears is that plus the live acoustic sound of the source that you are recording.
The only solution to this is to create a separate mix to send to the recorder - this can be done by connecting the recorder to an aux send rather than to the LR output of the mixer. Monitor the aux send on headphones, and adjust the sends accordingly until you have a balanced mix going to the recorder. Typically in a live setting you will need a second person to do this while the primary engineer takes care of the live mix.
Hello, having a problem with an echo while talking in to the unit. Tried to shut of the monitor as per directions but after the echo is still there. Is there a step I'm missing . I am using headphones from the headphone out jack.I took out the disc and hit record. It showed monitor and when I hit stop it went back to No Disc. I reloaded the disc and it went to blank disc . when I hit record I got usual sound but with an echo. I am using the analog inputs fed from the main out of a XENYX 802 mixer. If I monitor through the mixer it is fine. I haven't recorded yet but will try it now.Any suggestions and thank you in advance.
John Hope I think the echo and the disc recognition are two separate issues. Are the outputs of your recorder connected to anything?
- I'm afraid I wouldn't know - I suggest you contact Tascam directly with your question :)
- It sounds like you may have a technical issue with the unit. If it is still under warranty I suggest you take it to your nearest Tascam dealer for them to evaluate.
Many thanks. Can you tell me how to have maximum volume in the recorded CD. Somehow the CD volume is always low and when I put the input on high volume I have a very unpleasant sound like a metallic sound. Thanks so much again.
I suggest using a compressor or limiter to reduce the dynamic range of the signal going to the compressor and prevent the input from distorting.
If I am using aux send 1 at my mixing board to send to the tascam, do I just need to make sure all my aux 1 knobs are turned up for each input and the master aux 1 knob is turned up to make sure signal is sent?
I currently work with this recorder and it's set up for analog recording. It was working fine. I'm now running into an issue with the recording signal. The right signal is no longer showing and when you hear the recording the sound is only coming out of the left speaker/side. I ran into this problem once, but figured out the cable needed to be replaced. Unfortunately I'm running into the same issue, but it's not the cable which I change out again and I changed out the adapter too. The input is set for 3 o'clock for left & right. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you in advance for any help!!
Coco B The first thing I would try is to use some contact cleaner on all of the connectors involved, both the cable as well as on your mixer and recorder. Use the type that evaporates completely after use and does not leave any residue. Let me know if this helps.
Hi GLB Productions. This video you produced was outstanding, but I'm hoping you can help me with something. A week ago I purchased the Tascam CDRW4U Recorder & in the back of it, there are the Digital (Coaxial In & out, both red) and the Analog In and Out, Left and Right-which are Red & White. Which option do I use to connect to my stereo recorder? The stereo recorder I have is a Philips FW-R7 and in the back of it has Aux IN Left & Right. It also has Line In Left & Right. And Digital In & Out.
how can I plug the back tascam cd-RW 900SL in to the main sound board? Also what area on main board do i plug the cords in to get to pick up the sounds ?
what is the keyboard input for below the input buttons? i have no clue!!
I'm very disappointed the loaded CR-RW disc cannot play to the other CD player only play for itself. I tried Panasonic and Verbatim CD-RW disc are also cannot UNFINALIZE and the other CD player (included Sony, Marantz and Accuphase).
Please help and show me the CD-RW disc rewrite procedure by video, thanks you very much!
Do You Solve your problem?
Hi Bruno - thanks for the response. I am not sure there is a way to reduce the input volume (gain) on the recorder. Here is the Model Sony ICD PX-720, if I remember correctly. Sorry I just took it to church to set up for Sunday's service. I do lower the default volume from 22 to 15 or so for my own montoring, but it does not change to input level as much as I can tell.
Dennis Neuhaus I had a look at the manual for your recorder online and yes it appears that it is designed to accept only microphone level external signals. What you need is some sort of line to mic level adapter, very much like the one reviewed in my latest video: ruclips.net/video/OEihXbJ5eeo/видео.html A passive alternative would be the Beachtek DXA-2T: beachtek.com/dxa-2t/ These adapters are useful to have around because they can be used on both audio recorders as well as video cameras, anywhere you need to reduce a balanced line level signal to an unbalanced mic level signal.
GLB Productions Thanks Bruno, the video was very informative. I am not sure this product works with the Peavey 20USB board ( I should say as a novice I don't the connections). The Mixer has RCA L/R outputs for recording (which runs to our tape deck). I usually use RCA to 3.5 mm (1/8") for my recorder. I know what I need, I am having a problem finding an Attenuation box to decrease each [channel] for the input to the digital recorder. I thought you were on to something with your suggestion. Is there a solution to the RCA connector with the product you suggested?
Dennis Neuhaus I think I missed something in the video as I watched it again as well as the other link, I see that the Mixer would be plugged into the "AUX" in [mono], but then would become stereo [kinda]. This looks like it would work for my situation and answer another question I had as well. I really love your channel and the thoroughness of your productions in view and narration. You have a true gift for this work. Thank you!
Dennis Neuhaus The DXA-HDV is designed for use with XLR connectors - if you are using the mixer's RCA output and plugging into the AUX in connector the signal would become either mono or dual mono, depending on the adapter's mono-stereo switch setting. So this is not an ideal solution for you as any stereo information would be lost.
Have you ever considered using the USB output feature on your mixer to record with? It would eliminate the current level matching issues that you are having, as well as the need to manually transfer the file from your recorder onto a computer.
Thanks
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
- Ah yes, that happens sometimes. Is the output of your CD recorder connected to your mixer? If so make sure that channel to which it is connected is turned down all the way or muted, otherwise you have a feedback loop between the mixer and recorder.
On this recorder, how do you make it automatically switch to another section (I'm drawing a blank on what it's called). You got it up to a 5 on the video. Every time the recording is stopped or paused and restarted, it goes up a number. It talks about it in the owners manual but I don't understand it.
Page 26 of the owner's manual under automatic track division. Personally I never use this because I always want to control where the track divisions are. The machine also creates a new track when you press pause during recording.
A little too much information for those of us who are familiar with CD recorders , but I guess perfect for the beginner users of this product.
im having trouble with my cdrw901 not showing the display...but there is power in the unit. what can i do?
Is is possible to hear what I just recorded through playback without finalizing the recording?
HEY CAN SOMEONE TELL OR SHOW ME THE SET UP FROM THE BACK OF THE CD-RECORDER
Yes sir what u need
- Sorry you'll need to read the manual for the answer to that one - we do all our track editing on computer so don't erase tracks before finalising.
O want hook up a cassette deck to it so I can get a complete sermon sometimes it maybe longer than the usual recording time on cd I figure if can record from cassette I can copy the complete sermon onto the cd any suggestion
Craig Miller You can but if the sermon is more than 80 mins it will still not fit on a single CD. If your sermons are that long I suggest going to a computer-based system that records in MP3 or WAV rather than cassettes. That way you can either burn CDs or distribute the recording online.
Question...Is this for your final mixes after everything is recorded and ready to finalize your final disc?
+Yung Gunzman It can be used for that purpose, although most people would just use their computer to create the master CD.
when I am copying a cd with lets say 12 tracks onto my cd 900 all the tracks go on track one instead of automatically switching to track 2 and so on . I have to sit and
anualy load each track to make a duplicate..can you help me with this sincerly glen
So u have press record each time u switching to play a new song?
i been having a problem with the one im using it's been stop and start the pma writing on it's own what should i do cause i can't make recordings of the cd when it dose that
Rodney Austin Have you tried changing the brand of blank CDs that you are using?
Hi Bruno after I recorded the cd on the Tascam RW900SL why I can`t play the cd in the car? the cd that I use is CD- RW thanks.
The reason probably is that you didn't finalise the CD ;)
am usings another cd player with 1/4 inch standard audio cords into the back of the 900. I play the cd from deck one . When the first track is over and switches to track two the 900 doesnt
reconize the space and just continues to record all the tracks onto one ..I have to manually copy one track at a time onto the 900 to make an exact duplicate cd..I've had cd players before thatchange automatically. I dont want to fill my lap top with all this cd material just to make copies.
If am recording a mix, how do I skip for song to song?
What kind of blank cd-r does it use
Try using them and see they're for? I'm thinking about buying this unit
Thanks for the video. I am researching a recorder for my church. There appears to be not editing of the CD is that correct? I have recorded some services via my Sony personal portable recorder which came with some editing software so I can put tracks together for burning to a CD. Does this recorder have "Minute Track"? Overall, how easy is it to use?
Dennis Neuhaus Correct, this is a relatively simple unit and the user interface is not designed for editing - if you need to do that you should record into some sort of computer-based system.
It's very easy to use once you know how - starting recording is a matter of loading the disc and pressing two buttons.
What do you mean by 'minute track'? A way of keeping track of how many minutes you have left?
GLB Productions I came across a program or software which offered Minute Track. For what I understand it some how encodes the CD so, instead of Tracks, it encodes a Minute notation which allows for jumping within the CD to specific locations. There is no track breaks as normal CD's have, the recording is continual. I am not sure if this was ever a popular feature. Speaking of recording to an external device, you appear to be very Tech Savvy, I was using my Sony Digital Recorder to record the service which I edited at home on my computer; I have a problem with too hot of a signal from the Peavey 20USB mixer to the recorder, there is no way to adjust this on the mixer because the output is controlled by the Main Volume Level (FOH), do you know of a product that would work as an Attenuator (Gain Controller)? the Jack out is RCA L-R from the mixer and 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo input to the Recorder.
Dennis Neuhaus The easiest solution in your case would be to simply reduce the input level on your Sony Digital recorder. Do you know how to do this? If not please let me know the model number of the recorder and I will try to find out for you.
Thank you very much for your video explaining how to operate the Tascam CD recorder. The operating manual was next to worthless as it was written for design engineers not average Joes. Thanks again and may God bless you...
You're welcome Gary, glad the video was helpful :)
- If there is nothing at all on the display it has either failed or somehow become disconnected internally. I suggest you take the unit to your closest Tascam dealer for inspection and repair if possible.
I use this unit to record services at our church, we purchased it a couple of years ago and used it for successfully. During our recent remodel, we replaced our cable system and moved the amps up front and away from the board. I believe the unit is hooked up identically to the way it was when it worked and is typical of the way you have yours but it now feeds back when I try to increase the recording level to the previous point. Would you have any suggestions for troubleshooting?
Thanks,
Bill.
- Hi Bill, it sounds like you have an electronic feedback loop. Trace the wiring from the output of the recorder and see where it plugs into the mixer. Make sure that particular channel is muted or turned all the way down when the recorder is in record or record pause mode, because otherwise you are creating a feedback loop between the recorder and mixer. Let me know if this solves your problem :)
I'm guessing you are correct, I didn't check the obvious, someone may have helped me out and adjusted the settings! Thanks!
- You're welcome, hope it turns out to be correct. Ideally, a CD recorder should not be used for live CD playback because of the possibility of this issue occurring. CD playback should be handled by a separate, dedicated machine and the content on the CD recorder checked using headphones.
Can the recorder be connected directly to a Avid pro tools interface for finalizing a full length album and is it use for cd burning to the public or only master copies? Thanks
Yung Gunzman This recorder has both analog and digital inputs (SPDIF) so yes you could connect it to a ProTools interface if you wanted to. However I'm not sure what advantage you would gain from this additional step, as opposed to burning and finalising the disc on your computer.
We use this unit to record the master copy only - we have a separate CD duplicator to produce sale copies.
That's helpful, Thanks alot
Yung Gunzman You're most welcome, all the best with your music!
Hi I saw The Video On The Tascam CD-RW900SL Professional. It was very helpful. but I need to know how to enter the TEXT On The CD Please Thanks
+Mro. Ian Mallia I'm afraid you're going to have to consult the owner's manual, we don't use that feature.
Hello there, I want to erase only one track on a cd recorded disk of 10 tracks. How do I erase track nr. 6 without to erase 7-8-9-and 10+?
I'm sorry Rodny I have no idea how to do this you'll need to consult the owner's manual.
Ok thank you if just in case if that doesn't work what can I do next ???
You'll need to work out what the digital incompatibility is.