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TASCAM DR-44WL

11 – Connecting with a computer

By connecting this unit with a computer using the USB cable,

you can transfer audio files on the SD card in the unit to a

computer, as well as transfer audio files on the computer to the

SD card in the unit.
This unit can handle audio files of the following formats.

WAV : 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24 bit
BWF : 44.1k/48k/96kHz, 16/24 bit
MP3 : 44.1k/48kHz, 32k/64k/96k/128k/192k/256k/320kbps

micro-B USB plug

Computer

USB

NOTE

• Instead of connecting the DR-44WL a computer via USB, you

can remove the SD card from the unit and insert directly (or

with a card adapter) to the computer and make the same

operation.

• Both WAV and BWF files will have the ”.wav” extension.

CAUTION

• The DR-44WL will not operate when

STORAGE

selected (highlighted) under USB connection.

• Please make a direct connection with the computer without

using a hub.

When you connect a USB cable while the unit power is on,

or turn on the power after making a connection, the

USB

SELECT

screen will pop up, prompting the user to select

either to operate the unit with USB bus power or make a USB

connection with the computer.

Use the wheel to select (highlight)

STORAGE

, and press

ENTER/MARK button to connect the unit with the computer.

The message of

USB

connected

appears.

Make sure that an SD card has been inserted properly into the

DR-44WL.

NOTE

Power is supplied from the USB port if the USB cable is

connected to the unit that contains batteries (USB bus

power prioritized).

If an SD card is not properly inserted before making the USB

connection, a

Can't Save Data

pop-up message will

appear.
When you open “computer”, DR-44WL appears on the computer

screen as an external drive with a volume label of “DR-44WL”.

Transferring files to a computer

1. Click the “DR-44WL” drive on the computer screen to show

the “MTR”, “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders.

2. Open the “MTR” or “MUSIC” folder and drag and drop the

files that you want to transfer to the destinations of your

choice on the computer.

Transferring files from a computer

1. Click the “DR-44WL” drive on the computer screen to show

the “MTR”, “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders.

2. Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to

transfer to the unit to the “MTR” or “MUSIC” folder.

TIPS

• You can manage the “MTR” or “MUSIC” folder from the

computer.

• You can create a sub-folder in the “MUSIC” folder. The

DR-44WL can create up to two layers. The DR-44WL cannot

recognize sub-folders and files located at the third layer

level or below.

• If you name sub-folders and music tracks, these names will

appear on the Home screen or

BROWSE

screen of this

unit.

NOTE

• The “UTILITY” folder is used when updating the unit system,

for example.

• Do not change names, delete or otherwise alter individual

files inside the “MTR” folder.

Disconnecting the unit from a

computer

When disconnecting the DR-44WL from the computer, make

sure to follow the correct steps and remove the USB cable.
The power turns off after the unit completes its shutdown

(standby) process.
See the computer’s operation manual for instructions on how to

unmount an external volume.