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1 - Introduction Overview Conventions used in this manual The Sonicview 16 has 2 touchscreens and 16 channels of mic In this manual, we use the following conventions: preamps while the Sonicview 24 has 3 touchscreens and 24 mic o This unit has two types of buttons that can be operated: preamps.
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4 internal effects, 4 effect send buses, and 4 stereo effect o 32-in/32-out USB audio interface port return channels Internal processing Input and output ports o 96kHz/54-bit floating-point arithmetic o 16 or 24 mic/line inputs o 2 stereo RCA inputs TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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By turning an LCD knob while pressing the MENU key, the contrast of the channel screen that corresponds to that knob can be adjusted. (See “12 – List of shortcut operations” on page 168.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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COMP/DUCKER gain reduction meter e Module icon* f Fader level value g Module meter (shows signal level of set metering point) * See “MODULE NAME screen” on page 122 for details about setting user module names and module icons. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MENU key. (See “Making monitor output and solo function settings” on page 50.) (See “12 – List of shortcut operations” on page 168.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(See “USER DEFINED CONTROLS screen” on page 38.) o Press one of these keys while pressing the MENU key to open the screen that corresponds to its assigned function. (See “12 – List of shortcut operations” on page 168.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Failure to do so might cause sudden loud noises, which could harm your hearing or result in other ; Headphone jack (stereo mini) trouble. Use this 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini jack to connect stereo headphones. Rear panel Sonicview 16 Sonicview 24 TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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, Analog output jacks Use this to connect to a network, primarily for the purpose These analog outputs are XLR jacks. of remote control of this unit using the dedicated TASCAM Sonicview Control application. o XLR (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) Make network settings on the Network Setup Screen.
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Operates with low signal input of 50 msec or longer OUT: For command and tally output i Internal circuit is open collector (10Ω output impedance) i 20V dielectric strength, 35mA maximum current +5V: 50mA maximum supplied current TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The parameters of this unit have unified image colors, making identification of parameter types easy by color. i GAIN/Level: Red i GATE: Yellow-green i EQ: Blue i COMP: Green i FX: Yellow-green i AUX mode bus: Orange i GROUP mode bus: Purple i PAN: Yellow i FADER: Light blue TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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LCD knobs can be used to adjust the parameters shown. o When the selection frame is shown, tap this area to open the MODULE (INPUT) Screen for the selected module. (See “MODULE (INPUT) Screen” on page 87.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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FX 1–4 buses. 8 SEND/PAN button No indicator Set to POST Tap this button to open the MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen. Set to PRE (See “MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen” on page 102.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(C). (See “12 – List of shortcut operations” on page 168.) o When the selection frame is shown, tap this area to open the MODULE (SEND/ PAN) Screen. (See “MODULE (SEND/ PAN) Screen” on page 102.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Input area display when the input source is “ANALOG” or “SB-16D connected by built-in Dante” a This shows the input source name. b These indicators appear to light as shown below depending on the input level. Red: −3 dBFS, Green: −40 dBFS TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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¦b, c and d are not shown in the FX 1–4 area of the FX RTN module. o Tap a SEND level to show the selection frame. When the selection frame is shown, corresponding LCD knobs can be used to adjust the SEND level shown. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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See “Changing set module colors” on DUCKER) Screen” on page 99.) page 125 to change set module colors. o Tap this area to open the MODULE (OVERVIEW) Screen. (See “ST IN 1–2 MODULE (OVERVIEW) Screens” on page 82.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to open the MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen. (See “MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen” on page 102.) d Purple rounded buttons are shown when GROUP mode MIX 1–22 buses are ON. These appear but cannot be turned on/off on the Home Screen. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(C). (See “12 – List of shortcut operations” on page 168.) o When the selection frame is shown, tap this area to open the MODULE (SEND/ PAN) Screen. (See “MODULE (SEND/ PAN) Screen” on page 102.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This shows the names and-user module names of modules that have been assigned to the corresponding DCAs. o Tap this area to open the DCA/Mute Group SETUP Screen DCA Assign page. (See “DCA Assign page” on page 120.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap a submenu item to open a settings screen. button Tap this button to close the Menu Screen. Tap “Front Panel Setup” in the menu item area to show its submenu items. Tap “Talkback Setup” to open the MONITOR SETUP screen TALKBACK/OSCILLATOR page. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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44 GPIO Output Setup Assign functions to the GPIO output connector page 45 Set the brightness of the lamp connected to the LAMP jack LAMP Dimmer Setup page 30 on the back of the unit TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Update the firmware page 152 Recorder / Player Recorder / Player Use built-in recorder/player page 154 Save current mixer settings in built-in memory Save Current Settings page 63 (We recommend doing this before turning the unit off ) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Menu Screen before turning the unit off. screws might not be tightened securely. Insert the (See “Saving the current settings” on page 63.) expansion card securely into the unit again. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Moreover, disconnecting during a firmware update could result in the unit becoming unable to start up or operate properly. i Recording (SD cards only) i Playing back i During IMPORT/EXPORT of snapshot data TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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IN connector termination resistance (75Ω) on. This sets the signal output from the WORD/THRU OUT connector to THRU output of the signal THRU OUT/TERM-OFF from the WORD IN connector and turns WORD IN connector termination resistance (75Ω) off. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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WORD IN connector. Synchronize with the clock of a connected Dante Dante system. Synchronize with the digital signal clock SLOT1 received through SLOT 1. Synchronize with the digital signal clock SLOT2 received through SLOT 2. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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1 USB KEYBOARD TYPE buttons Set the type of USB keyboard connected to the USB port on the top of the unit. The selected button will be highlighted. Button Meaning US English keyboard JPN (default) Japanese keyboard TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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-16dBFS — – — Level -18dBFS — – – -20dBFS — – – at the top right of the SHORTCUT HELP OPERATION –: Selectable —: Not selectable window or the Close Help button to close it. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to open the METER SETUP Screen. (See “METER SETUP screen” on page 34.) NOTE Using the User Defined Control function, this screen can also be opened with a USER KEY, footswitch or the GPIO-IN. (See “USER DEFINED CONTROLS screen” on page 38.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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8 Page selection buttons o The button for the currently selected page is highlighted and corresponding level meters are shown in the meter area (9). o Tap one of these buttons to switch to showing the corresponding level meters. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Swipe the options up and down to select the point where colors METERING POINT page change. Set the metering points for each module type on this page. icons to set metering points. When a metering point is selected, that icon will appear highlighted ( ). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The following controls and operations will not be locked. i Headphone volume i MONITOR OUT volume i TALKBACK volume i POWER switch i Pressing HOME and MENU keys simultaneously i Touchscreen operations on the LOCK SETUP Screen TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap these buttons to turn the stereo link setting on and off (default) for the CH 1–40 modules. Tap the OK button to change the insert points for all CH 1–40 When the stereo link is on, the button will appear modules at the same time. highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This shows the number of modules set to AUX in the BUS MODE area. o “ST” shows the number of AUX mode module pairs that have the stereo link setting on. o “MONO” shows the number of AUX mode modules that have the stereo link setting off. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Switch the number of the Snapshot available Recall for RECALL shown at the top of the Menu Next Screen to the Snapshot that is one later, and then recall it. (See “Snapshot functions” on page 126.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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LAST TAB USER KEY will close it. Show the RECORDER PLAYER Screen on the right touchscreen and light the corresponding RECORDER/PLAYER USER KEY. When this screen is open, pressing the corresponding USER KEY will close it. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Snapshots stored with this function are named “USER KEY” followed by a three-digit slot number (for example, “USER KEY 018”). i When the Function is set to Snapshot and Parameter 2 is set to No, if Parameter 3 matches the current Snapshot number, the corresponding USER KEY will light. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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When MUTE is off for the specified module and the FADER Fader Start/Stop FX RTN 1-4 level is above the fader start level setting value, LOW level signal output will be latched. MIX 1-22 MAIN L/R TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The colors that USER KEY light when their functions are activated can be set. Tap these buttons to open a color palette window. Tap a color in the color palette to close the window and change the control name display color. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Orange Sends On Fader Mix7 top USER DEFINED CONTROLS Screen. USER KEY 12 Orange Sends On Fader Mix8 w Scroll knob icon This icon shows that LCD knob 8 (lit light blue) can be used to scroll. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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USER DEFINED CONTROLS Screen to open a settings window. Talkback ON/OFF Tap Tempo FX3 Delay1 Tap Tempo FX4 Delay1 Tap the Foot Switch Polarity slider in the window to set the footswitch polarity. Options: Normal (default), Invert TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the CANCEL button to close the window and return to normal display. Fader Start Level setting This sets the trigger level of the fader start/stop function (default: -60 dB). Tap the button on the USER DEFINED CONTROLS Screen to open a settings window. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to open a color palette window. Layer Key SETUP layer key setting screen Tap a color in the color palette to change the layer key name display color and close the palette window. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to confirm setting changes and close to the layer settings screen. 0 Scroll knob icon This icon shows that LCD knob 8 (lit light blue) can be used to scroll. 1 Page selection buttons Tap these buttons to switch the page shown. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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5 Custom layer slot buttons In sets of 8, this shows the names of modules assigned to the custom layer that is being edited. Modules that are not assigned will appear blank ( TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the CANCEL button to cancel setting changes. NOTE In either procedure, multiple buttons can be selected in step 1 and assigned consecutively at one time. Tap the APPLY button to confirm setting changes. Tap the CANCEL button to cancel setting changes. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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SOLO key pressed Tap this icon to open the MONITOR SOURCE ASSIGN Screen. last is used for solo monitoring. (See “MONITOR SOURCE ASSIGN screen” on page 51.) The selected button will be highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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SLOT 2. USB IN Select USB audio interface inputs. 3 Monitoring source assignment buttons Tap these buttons to select monitor sources to assign to the selected MONITOR SELECT button. Assigned buttons will be highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This shows the output level of the built-in oscillator. 0 OSC LEVEL knob Use this to adjust the output level of the built-in oscillator. Range: -36 dB - 0 dB (default: -20 dB) Turn LCD knob 6 (lit red) to adjust it. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This appears if the signal type is set to “SINE WAVE”. Use this to adjust the output frequency of the built-in oscillator. Options: 100 Hz, 440 Hz, 1 kHz (default), 10 kHz Turn LCD knob 8 (lit blue) to adjust it. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this area to open a window where Switch Redundant or Switched mode can be selected. This shows the IP address setting mode. Addressing Tap this area to open a window where AUTO (DHCP) or STATIC can be selected. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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If the number of connected devices increases, raising the latency setting will be necessary. Redundant connection For recording situations where retakes are not possible, including live performances, a connection set up like the following uses two completely independent primary and secondary networks. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Settings made using Dante Controller are stored in the built- in memory of each Dante device. Unless settings are modified, connections will not change even if Dante Controller is quit or the computer is disconnected from the Dante network. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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NOTE The Dante module in this unit and IF-DA64 Dante cards (sold separately) have built-in switching hubs. For this reason, when counting Dante devices, count this unit and IF-DA64 cards as two devices each. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Sync to External: ON Preferred Leader: ON Preferred Leader: OFF 1 STATUS This shows the operation status of the installed IF-DA64. STATUS Meaning The installed IF-DA64 is operating Available normally. The installed IF-DA64 is not operating Unavailable normally. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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LCD knobs to adjust the values. i Left of /: 1×Fs channel mode NOTE i Right of /: 2×Fs channel mode The IF-AN16/OUT will always operate at 96 kHz even when synchronized to a master clock that is 48 kHz. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the Change button to open the Change password screen. purpose of remote control of this unit using the dedicated TASCAM Sonicview Control application. For details about the TASCAM Sonicview Control application, see its manual. You can download the application manual from TEAC Global Site (http://teac-global.com/).
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The following symbols and punctuation marks cannot be input. ¥ / : * ? " < > | NOTE A USB keyboard that is connected to the top panel USB port can also be used to input and edit characters. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap “ . ” to move the cursor to the next field. To change a setting, tap it to move the cursor to that field. Repeat steps 2–3 as necessary to input setting values in each field. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the SAVE button to save the unit’s settings to its internal memory. o The message shown below will appear while saving. o “Saved. ” will momentarily appear after saving completes and then this message will disappear. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(See “INPUT SOURCE the confirmation message will close it and maintain the SELECT screen” on page 70.) locked state. o Tap this button when set to “UNLOCK” to switch it to “LOCK”. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MODULE (INPUT) Screen When the LOCK/UNLOCK button (1) is set to “UNLOCK”, tap i MODULE (OUTPUT) Screen the 8ch BLOCK, 16ch BLOCK (Sonicview 16) or 24ch BLOCK (Sonicview 24) button on the MODULE (INPUT) Screen to i INPUT SOURCE SELECT Screen...
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When the LOCK/UNLOCK button is set to “LOCK”, the BATCH SETUP button is disabled. i If routing operation is set to “LOCK” on another touchscreen while a multiple setting window is open, it will close automatically. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to open the INSERT RETURN PORT SELECT Screen where INSERT RETURN signal input ports can be selected. (See “INSERT RETURN PORT SELECT screen” on page 74.) CH 1–40 modules MIX 1–22 modules MAIN L/R Master module TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to open the OUTPUT PORT SELECT Screen where output ports can be selected. (See “OUTPUT PORT SELECT screen” on page 74.) o Tap this button when set to “UNLOCK” to switch it to “LOCK”. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Output ports for multiple channels can also be set at the same time. (See “Setting output ports for multiple channels at the same time” on page 69.) (See “Setting output ports for multiple channels at the same time in batches” on page 70.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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SETUP button is disabled. i If routing operation is set to “LOCK” on another touchscreen o Tap this button when set to “UNLOCK” to switch it to while a multiple setting window is open, it will close “LOCK”. automatically. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the UNLOCK button to close the message and set it to “UNLOCK”. Tapping the CANCEL button on the confirmation message will close it and maintain the locked state. o Tap this button when set to “UNLOCK” to switch it to “LOCK”. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the OK button to change the setting and close the window. Tap the CANCEL button to close the window without changing the setting. NOTE The signal from a single module can be assigned to multiple output ports. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MODULE (INPUT) Screen i MODULE (OUTPUT) Screen i INPUT SOURCE SELECT Screen i OUTPUT PORT SELECT Screen i DIRECT OUT PORT SELECT Screen i INSERT SEND PORT SELECT Screen i INSERT RETURN PORT SELECT Screen TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MODULE (INPUT) Screen i MODULE (OUTPUT) Screen i INPUT SOURCE SELECT Screen i OUTPUT PORT SELECT Screen i DIRECT OUT PORT SELECT Screen i INSERT SEND PORT SELECT Screen i INSERT RETURN PORT SELECT Screen TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Select the output ports of the SLOT 1 expansion card installed in SLOT 1. Select the output ports of the SLOT 2 expansion card installed in SLOT 2. Select USB audio interface output USB OUT ports. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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If the selected module is stereo, a stereo level meter will be module. shown. i When a level overload occurs, the entire bar meter will light red. Tap menu items to, for example, change parameter settings for the selected module. (See “MODULE menu” on page 108.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Master modules. i The COMP and DUCKER buttons are only shown for CH 1–40, MIX 1–22 and MAIN L/R master modules. i The OUTPUT button is only shown for MIX 1–22 and MAIN L/R master modules. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(Default: off ) When this is on, the button will appear highlighted. NOTE This can also be set on the MODULE SAFE page of the SNAPSHOT RECALL SAFE Screen. (See “MODULE SAFE page” on page 134.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Same value Digital Reference Level (−9 dBFS, −14 dBFS, −16 dBFS, −18 PAD ON/Analog GAIN: −17 – +2 dBFS, −20 dBFS) at the digital stage is shown as “0”. PAD OFF/Analog GAIN: +38 – +57 +37 TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The knob used for this operation depends on DIRECT OUT POINT and DELAY POINT settings (“CH 1-40 CONFIG page” on The knob used for this operation depends on DIRECT OUT page 36). POINT and DELAY POINT settings (“CH 1-40 CONFIG page” on page 36). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this area to open the MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen for the selected module. (See “MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen” on page 102.) NOTE Tap this area while pressing the HOME key on the top panel to set panning/balance to center (C). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Assigned buttons will be highlighted. PAD ON/Analog GAIN: −12 – +7 6 DCA 1–8 buttons PAD OFF/Analog GAIN: +43 – +62 +42 Tap these buttons to change DCA assignment states. (Default: off ) Assigned buttons will be highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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102.) Tap these buttons to reverse the phases of the selected module signals. NOTE Tap this area while pressing the HOME key on the top panel Normal to set the balance to center (C). Reversed TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(Default: off ) the selected module. (See “MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen” Assigned buttons will be highlighted. on page 102.) NOTE Tap this area while pressing the HOME key on the top panel to set the balance to center (C). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap these buttons to change Mute Group assignment states. (Default: off ) Assigned buttons will be highlighted. 7 DCA 1–8 buttons Tap these buttons to change DCA assignment states. (Default: off ) Assigned buttons will be highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this area to open the MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen for the selected module. (See “MODULE (SEND/PAN) Screen” on page 102.) NOTE Tap this area while pressing the HOME key on the top panel to set panning/balance to center (C). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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INPUT SOURCE SELECT Screen i OUTPUT PORT SELECT Screen i DIRECT OUT PORT SELECT Screen i INSERT SEND PORT SELECT Screen ST IN 1–2 modules with input source set to ANALOG i INSERT RETURN PORT SELECT Screen TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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“LOCK”. dBFS, −20 dBFS) at the digital stage is shown as “0”. i If routing operation is set to “LOCK” on another touchscreen while a multiple setting window is open, it will close automatically. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this area to open a window where the digital trim 16 (Sonicview 16) or 24 (Sonicview 24) channels can be set value of a range of channels can be set at the same time.
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This will return to the MODULE (INPUT) Screen. 1 FX TYPE button Tap this button to open the effect type selection window for the selected module. Tap a button to select an effect type. Selecting will close the selection window. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Use this to adjust the output level from the effect. Range: - ∞ dB - +10 dB (default: 0.0 dB) When the selection frame is shown, use the corresponding LCD knob 8 to adjust the value. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This shows the signal level output from the GATE/EXPANDER/ DE-ESSER. 5 GATE/EXPANDER/DE-ESSER ON/OFF button o Tap this button to turn the dynamics effect on/off. (Default: OFF) o When on, this button, the dynamics input/output response graph and parameters will appear highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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THRESHOLD -60 dB - 0 dB -40 dB 1:1, 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 16:1, 32:1, RATIO 64:1 KNEE HARD, MID, SOFT ATTACK 0 ms - 125 ms 10 ms RELEASE 5 ms - 5.00 s 250 ms TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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In addition, by dragging left/right the ends of the bars extending from the for the selected band, the Q for that band can be adjusted. NOTE FX RTN 1–4 module HPF is only shown for CH 1–40 modules. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This shows the EQ LM band parameters and can be used to only will be gray and the response graph for GEQ only will adjust them. When the selection frame is shown, use the be shown highlighted. corresponding LCD knobs to adjust the values. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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When EQ is on and GEQ is off, the response graph for EQ only will be shown highlighted. i When EQ is off and GEQ is on, the response graph for GEQ only will be shown highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Options: HPF, BPF (default), LPF This adjusts the Q value when the KEY IN FILTER type is bandpass. Range: 0.1 - 17.31 (default: 1.04) When the selection frame is shown, turn LCD knob 8 (lit light blue) to adjust it. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The COMP/DUCKER KEY IN source can be selected with the following buttons. i SELF (default) i CH 1-40 i MIX 1-22 i MAIN L/R The selected button will be highlighted. NOTE All are Pre Comp/Pre Ducker signals. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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SEND/PAN button o PAN/BAL area with selection frame shown MIX 1–22 modules CH 1–40 modules MIX 1–22 modules with Stereo Link on CH 1–40 modules with Stereo Link on MAIN L/R Master module ST IN 1–2 modules TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the SEND PAN area while pressing the HOME key on the top panel to set the SEND level for that bus to 0 dB. top panel to set the SEND PAN for the tapped bus to center (C). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This is only shown when the selected module is a CH 1–40 module with the Stereo Link setting on, or a ST IN 1–2 or FX RTN 1–4 module. i If L-Mono or R-Mono is selected, the BAL setting will function as a PAN setting. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MAIN L bus and the right channel is sent to the MAIN R bus at 0 dB. i Tap this area while pressing the HOME key on the top panel to set the balance to center (C). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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“UNLOCK”. Tapping the CANCEL button on the confirmation message will close it and maintain the locked state. MAIN L/R Master module o Tap this button when set to “UNLOCK” to switch it to “LOCK”. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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(See “Setting output ports for multiple channels at the same time in batches” on page 70.) Change settings for multiple designated channels at the same time. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MODULE (INPUT) Screen of the selected module. This redoes pasting to the MODULE REDO Paste INPUT (INPUT) Screen of the selected module. Tap this area to open the LIBRARY MODULE Library Screen for the selected module. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MASTER faders, master section MUTE, SOLO and SEL keys and color bar, L/R SEND indicators and channel screens to their normal display states. NOTE This screen will not be shown for a MIX bus with BUS mode set to GROUP. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The SEND OVERVIEW button at the top of the MODULE Screen for a MIX 1–22 module can also be tapped to open this screen. PRE/POST (INPUT) page SEND LEVEL (INPUT) page SEND PAN (INPUT) page SEND LEVEL (BUS) page TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MIX 1–22 3 / buttons modules to the MIX 1–22 buses. Tap these buttons to move left and right in order between MIX 1–22, FX 1–4 and MAIN L/R buses to show and activate them for operation. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap these buttons to switch settings for send positions to MIX 1–22 buses. (See “15 - Block diagram” on page 175.) Display Explanation Pre-fader POST (default) Post-fader Tap the buttons to switch their send positions. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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1–4 module that corresponds to the FX 1–4 bus shown. 3 / buttons Tap these buttons to move left and right in order between MIX 1–22, FX 1–4 and MAIN L/R buses to show and activate them for operation. ON/OFF (BUS) page TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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FX 1–4 buses. FX 1–4 bus SEND PAN parameters are always linked to the PAN/BAL settings of the corresponding modules (PAN LINK setting is always on). They are shown dimly and cannot be operated on this screen. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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MAIN L/R Master module. 3 / buttons Tap these buttons to move left and right in order between ON/OFF (INPUT) page MIX 1–22, FX 1–4 and MAIN L/R buses to show and activate them for operation. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This shows a list of setting states for pan/balance from the MIX 1–22 modules to the MAIN L/R bus. o When a selection frame is shown, use corresponding LCD knobs (lit yellow) to adjust the pan/balance. Range: L100 – C – R100 (default: C) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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NOTE i When the selected bus is MAIN L/R, this will change the FADER level setting. i When the selected bus is MAIN L/R, the “Copy from Fader Level” menu item will not be shown. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This copies the MAIN L/R bus pan/balance settings to the Copy from MAIN L/R PAN selected bus pan/balance settings. NOTE When the selected bus is MAIN L/R, the “Copy from MAIN L/R PAN” menu item will not be shown. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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These are buttons for selecting modules assigned to the DCA modules that cannot be assigned have frames around selected DCA. their module button areas (4). Tapping these buttons, highlighting them, will assign them to the DCA. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The selected Mute Group button will be highlighted. 2 Snapshot Recall Safe button Tap this button to enable the Snapshot Recall Safe function for the selected Mute Group. (Default: off ) When this is on, the button will appear highlighted. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The Mute Group MUTE function is assigned to the following by default on the User Key and GPIO-IN pages. DCA 1 MODULE NAME Screen i USER KEY 1-4 (Mute Group 1-4) i GPIO-IN 1-5 (Mute Group 1-5) Mute Group MODULE NAME Screen TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the Copy button to copy the characters shown in the keyboard input area to the copy buffer. o Tap the Paste button to paste the characters in the copy buffer to the keyboard input area. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The Shift button automatically deactivates after inputting one character. o Setting for inputting numbers and lowercase letters Caps lock button Shift button o Setting for inputting numbers and uppercase letters Caps lock button On (highlighted) Shift button TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The screen can also be scrolled by tapping the icon categories on the left side of the screen. i Tapping the keyboard input area on a NAME screen will reopen the keyboard. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This setting data is saved. the highest numbered preset, will switch to “001”. Moreover, when recalling snapshots, specified parameters can be protected so that they are not changed. (For example, routings can be kept the same when recalling snapshots.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tapping the CANCEL button on the confirmation message will close the message without storing. After storing completes, a storing completion message will appear for about two seconds. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Pressing the control when Parameter 2 is set to “Next” or “Prev” This recalls the settings stored in the data slot one before/ after (excluding presets) the snapshot shown by the number (1)/name (2) at the top of the Menu Screen. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Parameter 3 of that control. NOTE Limitations on recalling snapshot data from a different model (Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24) When recalling snapshot data from a different model, a confirmation message like the following will be shown. Message when recalling Sonicview 16 snapshot data on a Sonicview 24 This is Sonicview 16 data.
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Menu Screen. renamed. icon This has the same function as the icon on the Menu Screen. (EDIT) icon This has the same function as the icon on the Menu Screen. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this button to undo/redo snapshot recall. RECALL UNDO cancels the last snapshot recall and restores settings to their state before the recall. RECALL REDO cancels the undo operation and restores settings to their state before the undo. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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2 Copy button Tap this button to copy the settings data of the selected snapshot. NOTE The LIBRARY Screen for snapshots is the only one that has Copy and Paste functions. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Snapshot List Screen. i The icon is shown until new snapshot setting data is copied or until the unit power is turned off. The icon will also disappear if the copy source is deleted, overwritten or renamed. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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NOTE i Settings included in INPUT/OSC PARAMETERS Analog Gain Analog Gain GANG On/Off PAD On/Off Phantom On/Off Phase D.Trim HPF Freq HPF On/Off CH OSC INPUT OSC On/Off OSC Assign OSC Level OSC Type OSC Freq TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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This is a list of snapshots in the unit’s internal storage. 4 Snapshot List scroll knob and scrollbar Drag the scrollbar to scroll the screen. The Snapshot List (3) can also be scrolled by swiping up and down as well as by turning LCD knob 4. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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"Cannot Export. USB memory is full." Tap the EXPORT button. The exported snapshot data will be added to the exported data list (6), and an export complete message will appear at the top of the screen. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the REPLACE button to import and overwrite snapshot data with a different name and close the confirmation message. i The following message will be shown if the import destination slot is locked. "Cannot Import. Target Locked." TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The parameters included in module libraries are the same as the If setting data has not been saved in a slot, it will appear parameters used for Copy MODULE. (See “MODULE menu” on gray. page 108.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Module name_month day hour minute 0 Scroll knob and scrollbar Example: CH1_06091557, Vocal_06091558 Drag the scrollbar to scroll the screen. The LIBRARY List can also be scrolled by swiping up and down as well as by turning LCD knob 8. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tapping the DELETE button will delete the selected All System Data file from the internal storage and close the confirmation message. The selected All System Data file will be removed from the list of saved files (1). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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ATTENTION Use caution, because loading All System Data will replace all Snapshot and LIBRARY settings data with the loaded data. To keep the current data, save it before loading. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the CANCEL button to close the confirmation message. o Tapping the BACKUP button will back up (export) the All System Data file from the internal storage to the selected external media and close the confirmation message. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the media selection button to select the media that has the All System Data file to be restored. NOTE If either an SD card or a USB flash drive is connected, but not both, the media selection menu will not be shown. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this area to open the RECORDER/PLAYER Screen. (See “RECORDER/PLAYER Screen” on page 154.) 5 TEMPERATURE o These show the temperature states of the system, CPU and DSP. o Tap this area to open the PREFERENCES Screen. (See “PREFERENCES screen” on page 30.) TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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These appear when all errors/alerts cannot be shown on the display at the same time. When errors and alerts occur (“Sonicview 16/24 Error Screen SYSTEM error/alert message list” on page 148), they are listed Drag the scrollbar to scroll the screen. Errors can also be on this page.
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(3) if it has been closed. o When an alert occurs, a message window like the following will appear on the right touchscreen (“Sonicview 16/24 Error Screen SYSTEM error/alert message list” on page 148). Error/alert messages open on the Home Screen i Tap the CLOSE button to close the message.
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This appears when the entire license document cannot be shown on the display at the same time. Drag the display to scroll the screen. The list can also be scrolled by swiping up and down as well as by turning LCD knob 8. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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9 – Various information displays Sonicview 16/24 Error Screen SYSTEM error/alert message list Error/alert type Message Meaning Note “Master clock name” clock has no There is no signal from the master signal. Switched to Internal. clock. “Master clock name” clock is Master clock name: The master clock is unlocked.
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SD card was removed. recording. Playback stopped because a Play error. Buffer underrun. buffer underrun occurred during playback. Play Alert Media name: Playback stopped because the Play error. media was disconnected during SD card [Media name] was removed. playback. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Always use this unit to format medias to be used with it. Operation of this unit might be affected when using an SD card or USB flash drive that has been formatted by a computer or other device. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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On this screen, information is shown about the system firmware versions and build numbers, as well as cards installed in SLOT 1 and SLOT 2. Tap Menu Screen > System Setup > Version Information to open the Version Information Screen. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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If the power is interrupted during the update, the unit might i The screen shown above is an example. The actual become unstartable. appearance will differ. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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11. After the unit restarts, confirm that the latest firmware is being used (see “Version Information Screen” on page 151). This completes updating the unit. 12. Delete the firmware update file from the USB flash drive. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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The total number of tracks that can be recorded to one folder is 999. If a folder already has 999 tracks, “Rec Limit” will appear in the recording folder name area. Switch to a different folder to record. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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5 Playback output level meters This shows the levels output from the player. 6 Time Bar This shows the current playback position relative to the length of the take. Drag the knob on the bar to change the playback position. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Range: −∞dB (default) – +10.0 dB NOTE If player output is assigned to multiple pairs of input modules, the fader value of the channel selected using the FADER LEVEL target selection button (r) to the right will be shown and controlled. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Button for input module that already has a different input signal assigned o Tap these buttons to select input modules for player output assignment. Multiple input modules can be selected at the same time. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Recording to USB flash drives is not possible. Only SD cards can be used as recording media. i If the total number of files and subfolders in the folder exceeds 999, files and folders might not be shown correctly. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap this area to enter the tapped folder. w File list This shows the names and lengths of playable files on the current level in name order. o SD card volume name o Various SD card capacity data TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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LCD Example of mixer Root directory for selecting media knob 8. NOTE If the total number of files and subfolders in the folder exceeds 999, files and folders might not be shown correctly. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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File list This shows the names and lengths of playable files on the current level in name order. Tap this area to select audio files and make them subject to playback by adding check marks (4). TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Drag the scrollbar to scroll the screen. The file list can also be scrolled by swiping it up and down as well as by turning LCD knob 8. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Tap the Set REC FOLDER button (9). Tap the Set PLAY FOLDER button (9). This sets it as the recording folder, and “REC FOLDER” appears. This sets it as the playback folder, and “PLAY FOLDER” appears. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Uncompress the saved software (zip file) on the computer desktop or another location. Double-click the “TASCAM Sonicview USB.exe” file in the folder that appears after uncompression to launch the installation software. ATTENTION...
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(Windows Double-click “Sound” in the Control Panel. 11/Windows 10). NOTE Select “TASCAM Sonicview USB ” from the list, and double- click it. If the Control Panel is set to be viewed as icons, a “Sound” icon will appear.
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11 – USB audio interface functions Open the Recording tab, and select “Sonicview 16/24”. Simultaneous ASIO/WDM playback The driver for this unit can simultaneously play ASIO output from a DAW and WDM output from Windows Media Player, for example. The sample rates of both sources must be set to the same value for simultaneous playback to be possible.
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11 – USB audio interface functions Open the Playback tab, and select “Speakers (Sonicview 16/24)”. Click “Properties” for “Speakers (Sonicview 16/24)” to open the Speakers Properties Screen. 10. Open the Advanced tab, and set the Default Format. Set the sample rate and bit depth for the Default Device on the Play tab to the same values set on the Record tab.
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MODULE (SEND/ PAN) Screen for module where Parameter 1 is set Turn an LCD knob while pressing the This adjusts the contrast of the channel screen that corresponds to that knob. MENU key on the top panel TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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If you are having trouble with the operation of this unit, please try the following before seeking repair. If these measures do not solve the problem, please contact the store where you purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support service.
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Channel Screen, and press and hold the HOME and MENU keys for at least five seconds to restart the system. Note that while restarting audio output will stop. Since restarting will take some time to complete, conduct it when it will not cause trouble. TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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48kHz: 256 ports maximum (Sonicview 24), Signal processing 248 ports maximum (Sonicview 16) o Mixer engine: 96kHz/54-bit floating-point arithmetic i MIC/LINE: 24 (Sonicview 24), 16 (Sonicview 16) o ADC: 96 kHz/32-bit i ST IN (RCA): 4 (2 stereo) o DAC: 96 kHz/24-bit...
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Please access to a product Control input/output ratings page of this product from the TEAC Global Site (https://teac- global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service. FOOTSWITCH jack File System Connector: 6.3mm (1/4”) TS phone jacks (Tip: HOT, Sleeve:...
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Windows 11 64-bit Windows 10 64-bit 472.0mm Computer hardware requirements Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port* * Operation is not guaranteed using the TASCAM driver with ARM64 CPUs. Sonicview 24 Supported operating systems macOS Monterey (12) macOS Big Sur (11) macOS Catalina (10.15)
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Do not connect both the XLR and 1/4" Line input on the same channel. Comp Key-in Trigger Source : SELF, CH1-40 Pre Comp, MIX1-22 Pre Comp, MAIN L/R Pre Comp Ducker Key-in Trigger Source : SELF, CH1-40 Post Fader/Mute, MIX1-22 Post Fader/Mute, MAIN L/R Post Fader/Mute TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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16 – Parameter tables Sonicview 16/24 Mixer Basic Parameters Libraries Name User Preset Snapshot MODULE INPUT MODULE FX RTN MODULE OUTPUT GATE/EXP/DE-ESSER COMP/DUCKER Input Modules Fine Step Coarse Steps (when LCD knob (when LCD knob Function Parameter steps turned without being...
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0.0 meter - 117.3 meter 0.1 meter/click 2.0 meter/click Delay Time 0.0 feet - 384.8 feet 0.1 feet/click 5.0 feet/click DELAY 0.00 msec - 341.32 msec 0.02 msec/click 5.00 msec/click Delay Point INPUT/PRE FADER Delay Edit Unit meter/feet/msec TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Key In Filter Switch OFF/ON COMP/DUCKER Key In Filter Type HPF/BPF/LPF 1 point/click 6 point/click Key In Filter Freq 20 Hz - 20.0 kHz 1/12 oct/click 1/2 oct/click Key In Filter Q 0.10 - 17.31 1 point/click 3 point/click TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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16 – Parameter tables Sonicview 16/24 Mixer Basic Parameters (FX) FX common Fine Step Coarse Steps Function Parameter steps (when LCD knob turned (when LCD knob turned without being pressed) while being pressed) 1 point/click 40 point/click FX Input Level -∞...
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16 – Parameter tables Sonicview 16/24 Preset List Gate Library Preset List TYPE NAME Parameters Threshold Range Attack Hold Decay P001 GATE Floor Tom -20 dB -40 dB 0 msec 60 msec 320 msec Threshold Range Attack Hold Decay P002...
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4.76 kHz Gain Gain -4.0 dB Gain Gain +6.0 dB Low Mid Hi Mid 1.41 1.04 P012 Rack Tom 2 Freq Freq 397 Hz Freq Freq 4.24 kHz Gain Gain -4.0 dB Gain Gain +4.0 dB TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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Knee Attack Release Output Gain P010 Vocal Cho -28 dB 3.33:1 30 msec 150 msec +1 dB Threshold Ratio Knee Attack Release Output Gain P011 Vocal Female -25 dB 2.50:1 25 msec 150 msec +3 dB TASCAM Sonicview 16/Sonicview 24...
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