Audio Cable Considerations; Wiring Rules; Connecting Back Up Devices - Tascam MX-2424 Operational Tutorial

Audio Cable Considerations

Always use high quality TASCAM Cable Up audio cables for wiring your studio. This
ensures that the audio connections between your mixing board, outboard processors,
and your MX-2424 are of the highest possible caliber. TASCAM also has a full selection
of digital cables, including ADAT Optical and TDIF in a variety of convenient lengths.
Visit us online to see our full Cable Up product line and ask you local TASCAM dealer
which Cable Up cables are right for your setup.

Wiring Rules

Even though modern cables are rugged and well shielded, there are still several good
wiring and cable upkeep rules you should observe. Following these simple rules will
help you create and maintain clean signal paths. Below is a list of these rules.
• Keep your audio and AC power cables separate.
• When audio and power cables cross, run them at right angles to each other.
• Never bundle audio cables with AC power cords.
• Keep audio cables away from sources of EMF – Electromagnetic Interference
(transformers, monitors, amps, etc.).
• Avoid stepping on your audio cables.
• Don't twist or knot your audio cables.
• Always unplug by grabbing the plug's body—don't tug on the cable itself.
• HOT TIP! — Check the MX-2424 Downloads section of and
http://www.tascam.com
for setup instructions with various mixers.
http://www.mx2424.com

Connecting Back Up Devices

Backing up your projects after each session is very important. In order to get into the
habit of backing up regularly, you should connect a back up device to your MX-2424
before your first session. This will make backing up convenient, encouraging you to do
it frequently.
Though your MX-2424 can back up projects to a variety of SCSI devices, one of the
most convenient and cost effective is DVD RAM. This is a removable media that comes
in very large sizes (up to 9.4 GB per disk), is inexpensive, and robust. To take the
guesswork out of finding a good DVD RAM drive with all the right cables, TASCAM
offers DVD-RAM drive kits for the front bay as well as external use. Ask your authorized
TASCAM dealer about pricing and availability.
To learn more about backing up, hard drives, and SCSI, see Chapter 7, "Hard Drive &
SCSI Basics."
• HOT TIP! — To learn more about backing up, hard drives, and SCSI, see Chapter 7,
"Hard Drive & SCSI Basics" as well as the separate SCSI Instructions and be sure to
check http://www.tascam.com and http://www.mx2424.com for updated documentation.
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