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  • Page 1 D01159020D DP-24 Digital Portastudio OWNER'S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    CAUTION Model number ______________________________ Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could Serial number ______________________________ void the user's authority to operate this equipment. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR • PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR • NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4 – Preparation ..........34 Muting tracks ..............48 Inserting and removing SD cards ........34 Rehearsing the recording ..........49 Inserting an SD card ..........34 Making the first recording ..........49 Removing the card ............34 About write-protected SD cards ......34 Powering the unit .............34 TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 6 Checking a take ............59 Using the noise shaper (Noise Shaped Virtual tracks ...............59 Dithering) ..............73 8 - Track Editing ..........60 Exiting Mastering mode ..........73 Overview of track editing ..........60 Editing points ..............60 Basic editing procedures .........60 Explanation of items ..........60 TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 7 Using LIVE WRITER .............89 Finalizing a CD .............90 Importing songs from an Audio CD ......90 Erasing a CD-RW ..............91 Media Compatibility Table ..........91 15 – Troubleshooting........92 16 – Messages ..........93 General messages .............93 CD mode messages ............95 CD-related error messages ..........96 TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1 – Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM DP-24 Tuner and metronome functions • Digital Portastudio. Audio CDs can be created from mixed down master • Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to files, and tracks on Audio CDs can be played back and...

  • Page 9: Intellectual Property Rights

    Intellectual property rights Near heaters or other extremely hot places • Extremely cold places • TASCAM is a trademark of TEAC Corporation, registered • Places with bad ventilation or high humidity • in the U.S. and other countries. Very dusty locations SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

  • Page 10: Precautions For Use

    Do not use any record spray, anti-static solutions, • benzine, paint thinner or other chemical agents to clean CDs. This could damage the delicate playing surface and cause CDs to become unplayable. TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 11 1 – Introduction TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Playback and mixing Never use any AC adapter or power cord other than the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter and AC adapter power cord. Use of a different adapter could cause In this section, we will play back the demo song on the included SD card.

  • Page 13: Listening To The Demo Song

    10. Press the SOURCE button to select INPUT A to H, or press the SELECT button to select a track to be set, and then use the PAN knob to set the stereo signal position of each track. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 14: Recording And Mastering

    2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) , and then SONG press the F4 (t) button. screen appears. SONG LIST 8. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 15: Connecting And Setting The Input Sources

    LINE-GUITAR switch to LINE on the rear panel. 2. Press the REC button for TRACK 1. The REC button flashes and the unit enters recording standby. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 16: Recording A Guitar To Track 1

    2. After you finish your performance, press the STOP (8) button to stop recording. The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently loaded song. 3. Press the REC button for TRACK 1 so the REC button becomes unlit. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 17: Recording A Vocal To Track 3

    The recorded file is saved in the folder of the currently the OL indicator for INPUT B does not light even loaded song. when the loudest sound to be recorded is input. 9. Press the REC button for TRACK 2 so the REC button OL indicator becomes unlit. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 18: Mixing The Tracks

    1. Use the faders for TRACK 1 to 3 to adjust their balance of levels. Use the STEREO fader to adjust 6. Press the RECORD (0) button. the overall level. The master file recording starts. Recording stops automatically when the OUT point is reached. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 19: Mastering A Recording

    , the sound heard will be affected by the equalizer and/or compressor. (See "Using the mastering EQ (equalizer)" on page 71 and "Using mastering compression" on page 72.) mode, the STEREO fader cannot be • Mastering used to adjust the level. TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 20 Mastering the F4 ( ) button to open the NORM NORMALIZE screen. 2. Press the F2 ( ) button to perform the normalization. 3. Once the process is completed, the display returns to the Mastering screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 21: Creating An Audio Cd With The Master File

    3. Hold the edge of the disc with the label side up and put it into the tray so that its central hole is on the round protrusion in the center of the tray, and then press the disc gently near the center to mount it on the tray. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 22: Writing To A Cd-R/Cd-Rw

    ) button. To finish the procedure, press the F1 ( ) button. NOTE To remove the check mark 4 from a check box, press the F2 (4) button again while the song with 4 is selected (blue highlight). TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 23: Ejecting A Cd

    All settings made since the last time you saved will not be saved. If you cut the power while an SD card is being accessed, all recorded songs and data may be damaged and cannot be recovered. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 24: Names And Functions Of Parts

    MUTE/SOLO indicators hearing. These indicators light when a track is muted or in Solo Do not connect or disconnect a microphone when mode. When the SOLO button is not lit, it indicates the • phantom power is turned on. TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 25 Press and hold the STOP (8) button and press this button to locate the beginning of the song = ZERO point). (See "Returning 00:00:00:00 to zero (TO ZERO) and returning to last recording position (TO LAST REC)" on page 55.) TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 26 DYNAMICS button/indicator Press this button to open the screen. TRACK EDIT Pressing this button opens a screen to adjust the (See "Track Editing" on page 60.) settings for the effects applied to the inputs (INPUT A to H). TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 27 AUTO PUNCH button/indicator Press this button to turn the auto punch mode on and off. When auto punch mode is turned on, Auto Punch is displayed on the Home screen. (See "Auto punch in/ out" on page 57.) TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 28: Front Panel

    REMOTE jack (2.5mm dia. TRS jack) CAUTION Connect the TASCAM RC-3F foot switch (sold Do not use this button at any time other than an separately). This allows you to remotely control a emergency. Before doing this, turn the power off (standby) variety of operations, including punch in/out (start and disconnect the AC adapter.

  • Page 29: Rear Panel

    Kensington lock attachment hole DC IN 12V jack Connect the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter. Cord holder Wrap the cord of the supplied TASCAM PS-1225L AC adapter around this holder to prevent the plug from becoming disconnected accidentally. MIDI OUT jack This is a standard 5-pin DIN MIDI output jack.

  • Page 30: Home Screen

    IN/OUT point time display Press and hold the MARK SET button and press the IN or OUT button to display the set IN or OUT point. Stereo level meter Displays the signal level output from the STEREO OUT jacks. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 31: Menu Structure

    Page 64 makes parameters settings. Assigns each type EFFECT of effect and makes Page 64 parameter settings. Performs track BOUNCE Page 53 bouncing. Creates and adjusts MIXDOWN/ Page 68 MASTERING master files. METRONOME Sets the metronome. Page 74 TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 32: Screen Operations

    " is assigned to the F3 button, and "t" In this way, " INFO is assigned to the F4 button. When an item has a sub-menu, " t" appears on its right • side, and the F4 (t) button is used to open it. TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 33 3 – Names and Functions of Parts TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 34: Preparation

    A list of SD cards that have been confirmed to work • adapter to supply power to this unit. Power cannot be with this unit can be found on TASCAM website (http:// supplied to this unit via USB. tascam.com/). About write-protected SD cards SD cards have write-protect (lock) switches.

  • Page 35: Start-Up & Shutdown

    If the unit is connected to a computer, disconnect the • USB cable after performing the necessary procedure on the computer to disconnect the unit. screen appears. DATE/TIME After making these preparations, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button on the rear panel until the following screen appears. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 36: Preparing An Sd Card For Use

    3. You can also reformat a card in this unit at any time. (See "Quick formatting an SD card" on page 78 and "Full formatting an SD card" on page 79.) Foot switch TASCAM RC-3F To clear the pop-up message, press the F1 button. (Optional)

  • Page 37: Rear Panel

    When connecting an electric-acoustic guitar with a built- in preamp or an active-type electric guitar, or when using an effects pedal, for example, between the guitar and this unit, set in the LINE-GUITAR switch on the rear panel to LINE. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 38: Song Management

    F4 (t) button. button to open the screen. MENU screen appears. SONG LIST 2. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to select (green highlight) , and then SONG press the F4 (t) button. screen appears. SONG LIST TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 39: Saving A Song

    F2 ( SAVE 9. Once the song is created, the pop-up window button on the Home screen. disappears and the display returns to the SONG screen. LIST 10. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 40: Viewing Song Information

    To cancel the song copy operation, press the F1 ( button instead of the F2 ( ) button. 6. When the song copy operation is completed, the pop-up window disappears and the display returns to the screen. SONG LIST TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 41: Erasing Songs

    SONG LIST NOTE The MUSIC folder must always have at least one song stored. Therefore, one song will be automatically created when you insert or format a card. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 42: Deleting Unnecessary Audio Data From A Song

    4. Next, press the F4 (t) button to open the corresponding sub-menu. Use the JOG/DATA dial or the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select the item from the sub-menu, and then DELETE UNUSED press the F4 (t) button. A confirmation message appears. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 43: Changing A Song Name

    To cancel the song name change, press the F1 ( button instead of the F2 ( ) button. 6. Once the song name is changed, the pop-up window disappears and the display returns to the screen. SONG LIST TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 44: Basic Recording

    (5/b/g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the mono track you want to assign a recording source. 3. Press the SOURCE button of the desired input (INPUT A to H) or turn the JOG/DATA dial to set the input source of each mono track. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 45: Checking The Assignment

    Do not supply phantom power to an unbalanced • dynamic microphone. Doing so could cause a malfunction. Supplying phantom power to some types of ribbon • microphones could cause a malfunction. Do not supply TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 46: Ol Indicators And Level Meters

    (Default: 0dB) (Default: 1.0kHz) (recording Playback Track input signal Low gain Low frequency standby) + playback signal Setting range: Setting range: 32Hz to (Auto Monitor OFF) ±12dB 1.6kHz (Default: 0dB) (Default: 100Hz) Flashing (recording Stopped Track input signal standby) TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 47: Digital Trim Setting (Track Only)

    You can adjust send levels for each track. For details about the built-in send effects, see "Send effects" on page 65. 1. Use the CURSOR (5/b/g/t) buttons to move the cursor to the EFFECT item on the SEND EFF 1/ display area. EFF 2 TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 48: Setting The Stereo Position

    Press the REC button of a muted track to cancel muting (its MUTE/SOLO indicator goes off ). When solo is activated during muting, you can hear the Fader level indication sound, but this does not mean that muting was canceled. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 49: Rehearsing The Recording

    3. Press the REHEARSE button to select the Rehearsal mode. In Rehearsal mode, appears on the Rehearsal upper left corner of the Home screen. 4. Press the RECORD (0) button. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 50: Multitrack Recording

    F4 (t) button. Press the RECORD (0) button. Now you can start recording to another track while monitoring the playback signal. menu screen appears. PREFERENCE 3. Use the CURSOR (5/b) buttons to select (blue highlight) Undo History TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 51: Undoing The Last Operation (Single Undo)

    If you perform an operation that is added to the history • when the UNDO/REDO button is lit after a multi-undo operation has been performed, the history after the 2. When the Home screen is displayed, press the multi-undo will be erased. UNDO/REDO button to display HISTORY LIST TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 52: Recorder Functions

    , and for the pedal L Using a foot switch to punch in/out Foot SW Center (left) in Foot SW Left You can connect the dedicated foot switch (TASCAM RC- Options: PLAY STOP PUNCH IN/ 3F) to the REMOTE jack on the front panel and use it to...

  • Page 53: Bouncing Tracks

    CAUTION for the bounce destination track to 0 dB. To monitor the original sound recorded on the bounce track, set the monitor destination to so that you BOUNCE can monitor the bounce bus. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 54: Direct Location Function

    1. Press the HOME button to open the Home screen. song. Therefore, can appear before MARK 05 MARK 01 is displayed on the left side of the counter of in a song. the Home screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 55: Skipping To Location Marks

    Press the CURSOR (g) button to scale down horizontally sounds. (time), or the CURSOR (t) button to scale up. Scaling up makes it easier to cue the position precisely. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 56: Repeat Playback

    OUT button. The position where you pressed the IN/OUT button is set and the time is displayed on the Home screen. Locating IN/OUT points ª When stopped or during playback, press the IN or OUT button. screen appears. PREFERENCE TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 57: Checking Cueing Points (Preview)

    4. After making the settings, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. 5. Perform preview playback using either of the following methods: While playback is stopped, holding the PREVIEW button and pressing the OUT button plays from the TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 58: Setting Punch In/Out Points

    STOP (8) button. POSTROLL 9.9 sec After setting , and MODE PREROLL POSTROLL press the F4 (t) button. You can press the AUTO PUNCH button to return to the Home screen without entering Auto Punch In/Out mode. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 59: Performing Auto Punch In/Out

    You can assign an unused virtual track. The track To exit from Auto Punch mode too, press the AUTO • becomes an empty track. PUNCH button. If you are not satisfied with the result, press the RECORD (0) button again and record another take. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 60: Track Editing

    Press and hold the MARK SET button and press the OUT : 1 to 24 tracks button to set the OUT point at the current position. • TO point ª The TO point is the current position (current point). • COPY PASTE screen TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 61: Copy/Paste

    In other words, you can overwrite the COPY destination track from the TO point with a designated number of repetitions of the COPY data. The following parameters are used in this operation. SOURCE Track • 13/14 23/24 IN/OUT/TO • TARGET Track • TIMES • TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 62: Move/Paste

    This operation inserts recorded data into the MOVE destination track starting from the TO point. Therefore, the MOVE destination track becomes longer. The following parameters are used in this operation. SOURCE Track • 13/14 23/24 IN/OUT/TO • TARGET Track • TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 63: Silence (Erase Part)

    The following parameters are used in this operation. SOURCE Track • 13/14 23/24 TARGET Track • NOTE If you choose the same track for both SOURCE Track appears and the TARGET Track Same Track operation cannot be executed. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 64: Using Built-In Effects

    Example: assigning H/H to 13/14 tracks Editing a dynamic effect You can edit the parameters of the selected dynamic effect. The editing parameters differ depending on the effect type. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 65: Editing Guitar Effects

    F3 ( ) button. SAVE NOTE The library list contains a PRESET area and a USER area. PRESET area data cannot be overwritten. 2. Enter a name, if necessary. Names of the PRESET library cannot be changed. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 66: Calling The Send Effect Library

    F3 ( ) button. SAVE NOTE The library list contains a PRESET area and a USER area. PRESET area data cannot be overwritten. 2. Enter a name if necessary. Names of the PRESET library cannot be changed. TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 67 9 - Using Built-In Effects TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 68: 10 - Mixing Down And Mastering Tracks

    Setting range: 32Hz to If another fader is operated, the SELECT button of the Setting range: ±12dB 1.6kHz master fader blinks during operation. (Default: 0dB) (Default: 100Hz) Use the SELECT button of each track to select the desired track. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 69: Send Effects

    When using an external effect, connect the output of the external effect (return) to INPUT A to H. By assigning the connected input to the stereo bus, you can return the effect sound to the stereo bus. (See "Assigning to a stereo bus" on page 44.) TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 70: Creating A Master File

    STEREO OUT jack, you can record the output to an Exiting Mixdown mode external stereo recorder. Press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button twice to return If you are not satisfied with the created master file, you mode of the Recorder mode. can perform a new mixdown. Multi Track TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 71: Ending Master File Checking

    You can use the following functions as mastering tools: EQUALIZER function (F1 ( ) button), COMPRESSOR function (F2 ( ) button), NOISE SHAPED DITHERING COMP function (F3 ( ) button), and NORMALIZE function (F4 ) button). NORM Mastering equalization is set on this screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 72: Using Mastering Compression

    JOG/DATA 4. The item state of the screen is dial to switch among the bands, and then set the Mastering shown as parameter for each band as desired. Multiband type Single band type TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 73: Using Normalize

    Exiting Mastering mode This function detects the highest volume level and raises the overall volume until the highest level reaches the To exit mode and return to Mastering Multi maximum limit. mode, press the MIXDOWN/MASTERING button. Track TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 74: 11 - Various Other Functions

    To set this unit to MIDI Clock Master, select flashes according to the metronome tempo. • CLOCK When you do not want to output a sync signal from the The metronome signal is not recorded even if set to • unit, select work during recording. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 75: Midi Remote Control

    MIDI sequencer or A bar appears on the left or right of the center if the another DP-24 unit. sound is lower or higher than the target pitch. The bar MMC Device ID ª...

  • Page 76: Setup (Preference)

    Foot SW Right (Foot switch R assignment) • Foot SW Center (Foot switch C assignment) • Foot SW Left (Foot switch L assignment) • Undo History (Switch over between level 1 and level • Jump Back (Jump time setting) • TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 77: Restoring The Initial Preference Settings

    5. Once the initialization is completed, the display returns to the screen. PREFERENCE NOTE If you want to cancel the initialization, press the F1 ( button. 6. After making the settings, press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 78: 12 - Sd Card Management

    QUICK FORMAT card. Using QUICK FORMAT erases all files on the card and automatically creates new MUSIC, UTILITY, and AudioDepot folders, as well as the dp-24.sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with this unit. CAUTION This operation erases all the data from the SD card. This operation cannot be undone.

  • Page 79: Full Formatting An Sd Card

    Using FULL FORMAT erases all files on the card and in the MUSIC folder. automatically creates new MUSIC, UTILITY, and AudioDepot folders, as well as the dp-24.sys file that is necessary to use the SD card with this unit. With Full Format, memory errors are checked during the formatting.

  • Page 80: 13 - Exchanging Data With A Computer

    Windows ª Backed up data can be restored to a different DP-24 unit than the one that created it. In other words, files can be Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7...

  • Page 81: Disconnecting

    Depending on the OS version or OS settings you might NOTE also be able to eject the DP-24 icon by clicking on an eject The UTILITY folder is used to, for example, update the icon next to it in the Finder window or by using a control system software used by the unit.

  • Page 82: Track Import And Export

    To import a stereo WAV file, an empty stereo track is • necessary. 9. Once the import is completed and a pop-up window is displayed, the display returns to the screen. Audio Depot 10. Press the HOME button to return to the Home screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 83: Exporting Tracks

    F2 (4) button again while the track is selected (blue highlight). 5. When you finish putting checks (4) next to the tracks that you want to export, press the F4 (t) button. A confirmation message appears. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 84: 14 - Using Cds

    CD cannot be loaded or ejected after being mounted. (Except for menu screen) Since CD mounting is canceled in screens other than menu screen, load or eject a CD in the menu screen or screen. CD PLAYER TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 85: Loading And Ejecting Cds

    When a disc is not properly loaded ª Pull the tray out completely once, reload the disc properly and push the tray closed again. (If you force the disc in, the unit or the disc could be damaged.) TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 86: Ejecting A Cd

    3. Use the JOG/DATA dial to select (blue highlight) Selects the track to be and then press the F4 (t) button. F2 (4) PLAY/IMPORT imported. Stops the playback and opens F3 (-) the disc tray. F4 (t) Executes the import. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 87: Creating An Audio Cd

    When using Disc At Once, you can also make multiple discs with the same contents. When doing so, use identical discs (same manufacturer, type and capacity). 1. When Recorder mode is mode, Multi Track press the CD button to open the menu screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 88: Using Track At Once

    JOG/DATA dial to set the Using Track At Once gap. The song gap can be set between 0.0 to 9.9 seconds, When using Track At Once, after one track is written, a 2 in 0.1 units. second gap is added after it. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 89: Using Live Writer

    A pop-up window asking whether you want to perform the finalize process appears when the writing is completed. At this time, if there is no master file created or if no mark has been set, the messages appear. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 90: Finalizing A Cd

    Note that an unfinalized CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played in an ordinary CD player. You cannot add tracks to a disc that has been finalized. The import from the Audio CD is carried out and when it is completed, the display returns to the menu screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 91: Erasing A Cd-Rw

    A: Compatible, B: Operation not assured, This operation erases the entire CD-RW. The erased data cannot be restored. N: Not compatible Confirm that you will not lose important data before erasing a disc. NOTE CD-R discs cannot be erased. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 92: 15 - Troubleshooting

    You might also be able to reduce the noise if you use • this unit's GROUND connector to ground the unit. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 93: 16 - Messages

    FAT format using a computer connected via USB and if an unformatted card is inserted in the unit. Format Error Always use the DP-24 to format cards to be used with it. Replace the card or format the card Format CARD using the menu.
  • Page 94 While using a guitar effect, the use of dynamic effects is limited to only 1–2 channels. To use Guitar Effect or dynamic effects on 3 or more channels, turn the guitar effect OFF. use two or less Dynamic Effects. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 95: Cd Mode Messages

    MASTER WRITE CD BACKUP item of the menu screen, but inserted a CD-R/CD-RW that is not a blank CD. (When writing with Track At Once, this message appears if a finalized CD-R/CD-RW is set.) Insert a blank CD. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 96: Cd-Related Error Messages

    Import Error CD-DA IMPORT An error occurred in the execution process of the menu screen. Media Error CD PLAYER An error occurred in the CD-R/CD-RW writing process with the item of the Writing Failed MASTER WRITE menu screen. TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 97: 17 - Specifications

    GUITAR) Rated input level: +4 dBu Operating requirements Maximum input level: +20 dBu STEREO OUT jack See the TASCAM website (http://www.tascam.com/) for Connector: RCA pin jack updated information about OS compatibility. Rated output level: –10 dBV Windows Maximum output level: +6 dBV Pentium 300 MHz or faster Output impedance: 200 Ω...

  • Page 98: Dimensional Drawings

    17 – Specifications General Power supply AC adapter (TASCAM PS-1225L) Power consumption 12 W (Phantom power ON) Dimensions 514 x 104 x 340 mm (Width x Height x Depth, excluding projections) Weight 6.2 kg/13.67 lb Operating temperature range 5 to 35ºC/41 to 95ºF Dimensional drawings * Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.

  • Page 99: Block Diagram

    17 – Specifications Block diagram TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 100: Level Diagram

    17 – Specifications Level diagram TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 101: 18 - Appendix

    EFFECT1 Level 0 - 127 (0=–∞dB, 127=0dB) EFFECT1 Level EFFECT2 Level 0 - 127 (0=–∞dB, 127=0dB) EFFECT2 Level EQ SW 0, 1=OFF, ON EFFECT1 Position 0, 1, 2=OFF, PRE, POST — EFFECT2 Position 0, 1, 2=OFF, PRE, POST TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 102: Midi Program Change Message

    NOISE SUPRESSOR AMP: Amplifier DE-ESSER • CMP: Compressor EXCITER • FLG: Flanger • CMP: Compressor • PHA: Phaser • DSR: De-Esser • CHO: Chorus • EXC: Exciter • WAH: Wah • NSP: Noise Suppressor • DLY: Delay • TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 103: Midi Implementation Chart

    When MMC is set to MASTER or SLAVE, RP version 1.00 (T, R): MIDI full time code message is T when GENERATOR is set to MTC. : YES / ×: NO Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO TASCAM DP-24...

  • Page 104: Bit-Map Array Of Mmc Commands

    (6C) (6B) (6A) (69) (68) (67) – 0 (74) (73) (72) (71) (70) (6F) (6E) – 0 (7B) (7A) (79) (78) (77) (76) (75) – 0 – 0 – 0 – 0 (7F) (7E) (7D) (7C) RESUME WAIT TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 105 Note TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 106 Note TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 107 Note TASCAM DP-24...
  • Page 108 DP-24 TEAC CORPORATION http://tascam.jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 7733 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California 90640 USA TEAC CANADA LTD. http://tascam.com/ Phone: +1905-890-8008 Facsimile: +1905-890-9888 5939 Wallace Street, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1Z8, Canada TEAC MEXICO, S.A.

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