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- Page 1 D01438920A Model 2400 Multitrack Recording Console OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 - Introduction ................. 4 Loading songs created on different TASCAM Model series products ....................28 Features ...................... 4 Conventions used in this manual ............4 5 - Basic recording ..............29 Trademarks and copyrights ..............5 Selecting the input source ..............29 About SD cards.................. - Page 3 Inputs and outputs ................70 Analog audio input and output ratings ........70 Control input/output ..............71 Operating system and computer requirements ......71 Audio performance ................72 Recording times ..................72 Bluetooth ....................72 Other ......................72 Dimensional drawings .................73 Block diagram ..................74 Level diagram ..................75 TASCAM Model 2400...
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Page 4: Introduction
1 - Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the TASCAM Model 2400 o Audio playback and recording from devices connected by Multitrack Recording Console. Bluetooth® supported Before using this unit, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that o Audio delay for USB output can be adjusted (0–2000 ms) -
Page 5: Trademarks And Copyrights
About SD cards This unit uses SD cards for recording and playback. o TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation. This unit can use SD cards that are Class 10 or higher and o SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. -
Page 6: Bluetooth
This unit supports security functions during Bluetooth transmission in accordance with the Bluetooth standard specifications, but it does not guarantee the privacy of such transmissions. TEAC CORPORATION will bear no responsibility should an information leak occur during transmission by Bluetooth. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 7: Names And Functions Of Parts
10.) D MASTER BUS PROCESSOR section Select the signal that is output from the MAIN OUTPUT jacks and set the MASTER BUS PROCESSOR compressor and equalizer here. (see "MASTER BUS PROCESSOR functions" on page 49.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 8: Input Channel Mixing Section-1
The balanced XLR jacks are for XLR balanced mic input. These standard TRS jacks are for balanced line input. If only the L jack is connected, the same signal will be sent to both L and R channels. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 9: Input Channel Mixing Section-2
When compression is being applied, the COMP indicators light. e EQ knobs (1–12, 13/14–19/20) o Use these to boost and attenuate the HIGH, MID and LOW bands of each channel. Setting range: −15dB – +15 dB TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 10: Talkback / Headphone Output Jack / Sd Card Slot Section
Insert SD cards in this slot. (see "Inserting and removing SD h PAIRING button and indicator cards" on page 21.) Press and hold this button to activate Bluetooth pairing mode. Press when pairing to end pairing mode. (see "Connecting with Bluetooth devices" on page 21.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 11: Master Bus Processor Section
Button function o Press when the Home Screen is open to designate a locate point. (see "Locate function" on page 34.) o When a Menu Screen is open, press to confirm selections and settings (ENTER button function). TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 12: Monitoring Section
(see "Playing WAV files on SD cards (SD PLAY built-in effect. (see "Setting the built-in effect" on page mode)" on page 53.) 31.) R AUX 1–5 knobs Use these to adjust the output levels of the 1–5 AUX OUTPUT jacks. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 13: Analog Output Adjustment Section
MAIN MIX L/R bus o PFL/AFL L/R bus o AUX 1–4 buses o SUB buses K PFL switch and indicator When this switch is on, signals from the built-in effect are sent to the PFL/AFL L/R bus. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 14: Rear Panel
These standard TRS jacks are analog outputs. o TRS (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND) ? CLICK jack This outputs the metronome click sound. (see "Setting the click sound" on page 42.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 15: Home Screen
(see "Adding marks" on page 41.) o SHIFT + F4 button: This opens the METRONOME Screen where the metronome function can be set. NOTE The F3 button indicators appear when those operations are possible. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 16: Meters Screen
17–22 signals and channel signals on the Meter Screen. This shows the playback signal levels of songs recorded on SD cards. Channels that have recording data in the song Channels that do not have recording data in the song TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 17: Menu Structure
Set the OUTPUT DELAY function page 64 INITIALIZE Restore factory default settings page 52 MEDIA FORMAT Format the SD card page 52 NOTE The settings for all menu items are retained even when the unit is turned off. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 18: Basic Menu Screen Operations
Repeat steps 3 to 8 as necessary to set other items. Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen. Press the MENU button to open the MENU Screen. NOTE Press the F1 button to return to the Home Screen. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 19: Preparation
3 - Preparation Connecting the power supply and other equipment This is an example of Model 2400 connections. Precautions before making connections o Carefully read the operation manuals of the devices to be connected and then connect them correctly. o Before making connections, turn this unit and all equipment to be connected off (standby). -
Page 20: Connecting Microphones
3 - Preparation Examples of connections to a Model 2400 Connecting microphones Connecting monitor speakers Connect monitor speakers (powered speakers or an amplifier Dynamic mics and speaker system) to the CONTROL ROOM L/R jacks. Connect them to the MIC/LINE/INST and MIC/LINE input jacks Depending on the PFL switch and AFL switch settings, signals on the top of the unit. -
Page 21: Connecting With Ios Devices
If 2 minutes pass in pairing mode, it will end. Press this button to reactivate pairing mode when it is disabled. Select “Model 2400” (this unit) on the other Bluetooth device. If you slide the write-protection switch to the “LOCK” position, When pairing succeeds, the PAIRING indicator will stop writing will not be possible. -
Page 22: Turning The Power On And Off
When setting the time, the time display will be stopped. i By setting the TYPE item to “DATE” on the SONG NAME Screen, the date and time set here can be used for song names. (see "Setting the song name format" on page 51.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 23: Adjusting The Display
Press the MULTI JOG dial to move the cursor to the DIMMER item. Adjust the display brightness. Options: HIGH (default), LOW Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. Press the F1 button to return to the SYSTEM Screen. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 24: Managing Songs
Press the F3 button to show the size on the SONG Screen. o Press the F4 button to open the NEW Screen where you can create a new song. (see "Creating a New Song" on page 25.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 25: Creating A New Song
Songs are created in the “MTR” folder on the SD card. i When new songs are created, the tempo is set to 120 and the time signature is set to 4/4. (see "Making metronome settings" on page 43.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 26: Viewing Song Information
Select CLR ALL MARKS, and press the MULTI JOG dial. The CLR ALL MARKS Screen will open. Press the F4 button to confirm deletion of marks. When mark deletion completes, the SONG Screen reopens. ATTENTION Deleted marks cannot be restored. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 27: Protecting/Unprotecting Songs
Leaving a single space open: Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a blank space at the left end of any row, and press the MULTI JOG dial. Canceling edits: Press the F1 button. Confirming the changes: Press the F4 button. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 28: Loading Songs Created On Different Tascam Model Series Products
Use the following procedure to load the song you want. Open the SONG Screen when the recorder is stopped. (see Example: Loading a song from a Model 12 to a Model 2400 "Menu operation procedures" on page 18.) Source song Song after loading Tracks 1–10... -
Page 29: Basic Recording
Monitoring is important when recording and mastering. With this unit, monitoring is possible using an external monitoring system (powered monitor speakers or an amp and speakers) or using stereo headphones. Use the CONTROL ROOM and PHONES knobs to adjust monitoring system levels. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 30: Sig Indicators And Level Meters
They do not control signals to be recorded. i If you are not satisfied with a recording, repeat the above procedure from the beginning. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 31: Undoing Operations
Press the MULTI JOG dial to select the PARAMETER item. The parameter item is dependent on the selected effect. Press the F4 button to restore the previous operation and return to the state before undoing. NOTE To cancel redoing, press the F1 button. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 32: Using The Library
(see "Setting up the footswitch" on page 47.) Press the F1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the library number with button to return to the Home Screen. the saved effect setting you want to use. This applies the saved effect setting. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 33: Making Additional Effect Adjustments
Parameter name Range TIME 1 – 1000 ms LEVEL −INF – −2.2 dB 11. CHORUS Parameter name Range RATE 0.100 – 0.300 ms DEPTH 5.5 – 33.0 ms DELAY 0 – 99 ms LEVEL −INF – −10.1 ms TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 34: Recorder Functions
A footswitch can be used to punch in/out if the recommended the recorder counter. TASCAM RC-1F footswitch (sold separately) is connected to the FOOTSWITCH jack on the rear panel. To use a footswitch to punch in/out, you must set the foot switch function assignment to “PUNCH I/O”... -
Page 35: Automatic Punch In/Out Function
When the punch out point is reached, both track playback and input source signals will be monitored. The 0 button will become unlit. i Playback will automatically stop two seconds after the punch out point. The 7/9 button will blink. Rehearsal can be repeated. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 36: Using Automatic Punching In And Out
When the punch out point is reached, both track playback and input source signals will be monitored. The 0 button will become unlit. i Playback will automatically stop two seconds after the punch out point. The 7/9 button will blink. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 37: Track Editing
Press the F4 button to clear the track(s). After clearing tracks completes, the TRACK CLEAR Screen will reopen. NOTE i To cancel clearing tracks, press the F1 button. i Undoing is possible only for the last cleared track. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 38: Swapping Tracks
When importing completes, the TRACK IMPORT Screen reopens. NOTE i Press the F1 button to cancel importing. i The part of the track imported before canceling will remain; it will not be deleted. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 39: Normalization Function
Turning the MULTI JOG dial to change the track or level will restore the screen to its state in step To continue normalizing other tracks, repeat the procedures from step TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 40: Mixing Down
For details about loading songs, see “Loading Songs” on page 25. When the recorder is stopped, select STEREO MIX EXPORT on the MENU Screen, and open the STEREO MIX EXPORT Screen. (see "Menu operation procedures" on page 18.) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 41: Mark Functions
Moving between marks When stopped, paused or playing back, press the m or , button to move (skip) to the previous or next mark. When skipping, the mark name appears in a pull-up at the bottom of the display. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 42: Other Functions
Click is output during count in and COUNT IN+REC recording Click is output during recording Click is output during recording REC&PLAY and playback Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The CLICK OUT Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 43: Making Metronome Settings
When the footswitch function is “TAP”, the footswitch can also be used for input. (see "Setting up the footswitch" on page 47.) NOTE Press the F4 button to turn the click sound on/off during tempo setting. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 44: Setting The Count In Function
No beat is accented. Regardless of the signature setting, 4 BEAT (default) four quarter notes are output. No beat is accented. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The CLICK Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 45: Midi Functions
MIDI time code is not transmitted. MIDI time code is transmitted. NOTE The MIDI time code frame type sent by this unit is 30 frames per second (non-drop). Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The MIDI Screen reopens. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 46: Mixer Functions
During recording, setting the INPUT SEL switch to MTR and turning the REC OUT switch on (POST-EQ) on a channel being recorded could cause a loud noise to be output. Do not set it this way during recording. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 47: Footswitch Functions
SYSTEM Screen, and open the FOOTSW Screen. (see "Menu The FOOTSW screen reopens. operation procedures" on page 18.) Select FOOTSW1 or FOOTSW2 from the list, and open the corresponding footswitch settings screen. Select the MODE item, and open the MODE Screen. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 48: Setting The Footswitch Polarity
Options: NORMALLY OPEN (default), NORMALLY CLOSED currently loaded song. NOTE When using a TASCAM RC-1F, set the POLARITY switch to “N.OPEN”. NOTE If a song is created using the quick song creation function when... -
Page 49: Master Bus Processor Functions
L: LOW F: Central frequency ML: MID LOW Q: Band width MH: MID HIGH LIB: Library number H: HIGH B Library number The setting values of the band framed by the rectangle are shown in the left area. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 50: Setting The Master Bus Processor Compressor (Master Section Compressor)
ATTENTION Be aware that when this switch is on (pushed in), the sound of the MAIN MIX L/R bus is not output. NOTE The SD MAIN MIX RETURN function cannot be used when in SD PLAY mode. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 51: 10 - Settings And Information
The SONG Screen shows the use status of the “MTR” folder. For details about how to set characters, see “Editing text” on page 27. TOTAL SONG This shows the total number of songs in the “MTR” folder. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 52: Restoring Factory Default Settings
When the recorder is stopped, select MEDIA FORMAT on the SYSTEM Screen, and open the MEDIA FORMAT Screen. (see "Menu operation procedures" on page 18.) QUICK: Execute quick formatting. ERASE (Recommendation): Erase and format the card. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 53: Playing Wav Files On Sd Cards (Sd Play Mode)
Press the F1 button to return to the MENU Screen. i Press the F2 button to move up one level. NOTE Only WAV files can be played back. Unsupported files will not be shown. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 54: 11 - Using A Computer To Transfer Data
Backed up data can be restored to other Model 2400 units. Since this allows you to freely move files between Model 2400 units, you can easily conduct additional recording or mixing at different locations. -
Page 55: Loading Wav Files From A Computer
Use a USB cable to connect USB ports on the computer and this unit. (see "Connecting with a Computer" on page 54.) Click the “Model 2400” drive on the computer to show the “MTR”, “MUSIC” and “UTILITY” folders. Drag and drop files on the computer that you want to transfer to the unit to the “MUSIC”... -
Page 56: 12 - Usb Audio Interface Functions
“Extract All”, for example, to computer display, and click “Skip obtaining driver software decompress it and then try again. from Windows Update” to stop the search. When a “Security Warning” or “User Account Control” screen appears, click the “Yes” button. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 57: Installing The Mac Dedicated Software
“‘ModelMixer_Installer.pkg’ can’t be opened because it was not downloadedfrom the Mac App Store. ” In this case, click the “OK” button to close the message. Then, control-click (or right-click) the file and click “Open” in the menu. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 58: Uninstalling The Dedicated Software
Windows you want to open it?” might appear as a security warning message. In this case, click the “Open” button. o From the “Start” menu select “TASCAM Model Mixer” under “TASCAM” o On the Launchpad, click “TASCAM Model Mixer”. Changing the Gatekeeper setting o Using the Finder, open the Applications folder and click “TASCAM Model Mixer”... -
Page 59: Settings Panel Overview
Device (“No Device” is shown when no device is connected.) This shows the sampling frequency of the current song. Sample Rate If an SD card is not loaded, this shows the sampling frequency set by the computer. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 60: Notification Function
These show the MAIN MIX L/R bus signal levels (pre-fader). icon will appear. Level values are shown at the bottom of the level meters. The On the “Playback” page, right-click “Model 2400”, and click unit is dBFS. “Set as Default Device” in the pop-up menu that appears. -
Page 61: Simultaneous Asio/Wdm Playback
L/R bus are input to USB channels 1–24. The output of the MAIN MIX L/R bus is STEREO MIX input to USB channels 1–2. Press the MULTI JOG dial to confirm the setting. The USB AUDIO Screen will reopen. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 62: Setting The Usb Return Channel Function
Model 2400 unit settings Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select the assignment for the Set the MODEL 2400 USB audio mode to STEREO MIX. (see audio sent from computer USB channels 1–2. "Setting the USB audio mode" on page 61.) - Page 63 12 - USB audio interface functions Set the output device to “Speakers (Model 2400)”. Open the Playback tab, and select “Speakers (Model 2400)”. Set the input device to “Microphone (Model 2400)”. Click “Sound Control Panel” to open the Sound window.
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Page 64: 13 - Usb Output Delay Function
If the video is behind the audio, an offset delay can be added When the recorder is stopped, select OUTPUT DELAY on the intentionally to audio from the Model 2400 USB output to correct SYSTEM Screen, and open the OUTPUT DELAY Screen. -
Page 65: 14 - Midi Implementation Chart
*1 MTC full message when MIDI TIMECODE is ON *2 When MIDI TIMECODE is ON *3 When MIDI CLOCK/SPP is ON Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO –: YES Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO —: NO TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 66: 15 - Messages
15 - Messages The following is a list of messages that appear in pop-up windows. Refer to this list if one of these pop-up messages appears on the Model 2400 and you want to check the meaning or determine a proper response. - Page 67 If any of these errors occurs, turn the unit off and restart it. Player Error If these error messages continue to appear frequently, please contact the store where you UNDO not available purchased this unit or TASCAM customer support. Writing Failed Sys Rom Err System Err XX (XX is a number.)
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Page 68: 16 - Troubleshooting
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 bought the unit or TASCAM customer support service. - Page 69 In addition, please use “computer’s power option“ as ”high performance setting“. o Use the shortest USB cable possible. o Use a USB port built into the computer because the computer USB port affects the USB connection. TASCAM Model 2400...
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Page 70: 17 - Specifications
Maximum input level: +22 dBu Maximum output level: +16 dBu Nominal input level: +4 dBu Nominal output level: -2 dBu Gain adjustment range: −10 – +40 dB Output impedance: 200 Ω Input impedance: 22 kΩ or higher TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 71: Control Input/Output
Control input/output Computer hardware requirements Windows computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port USB port i Using the TASCAM driver Connector: USB Type-B i Operation not guaranteed with ARM64 CPUs Protocol: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbps) CLICK jack... -
Page 72: Audio Performance
Without side panels 638.5 × 132.5 × 568.0mm (W x H x D, including protrusions) Weight 14 kg Guaranteed operating temperature range 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) Guaranteed operating humidity range 5 – 85% (without condensation) TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 73: Dimensional Drawings
17 - Specifications Dimensional drawings 79.1mm 680.5mm o Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product. o Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product. TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 74: Block Diagram
17 - Specifications Block diagram TASCAM Model 2400... -
Page 75: Level Diagram
17 - Specifications Level diagram TASCAM Model 2400... - Page 78 TEAC CORPORATION https://tascam.jp/jp/ Phone: +81-42-356-9143 1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC. https://tascam.com/us/ Phone: +1-323-726-0303 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #3, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, U.S.A TEAC UK Ltd. https://www.tascam.eu/en/ Phone: +44-1923-797205 Luminous House, 300 South Row, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2FR, UK...
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