Tascam DM-24 Release Notes

Digital mixing console version 2.0
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DM-24
Digital Mixing Console
Version 2.0 — RELEASE NOTES

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  • Page 1 9101446901 DM-24 Digital Mixing Console Version 2.0 — RELEASE NOTES...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Circle and square patterns (using the dial) .. 14 Block diagram (high-speed) ....... 26 Using the cursor keys........14 Jumping using the keypad ......14 Level diagram..........27 Effects (TC Works reverb) ......15 Acknowledgements........28 Effects (tap delay) .......... 15 TASCAM DM-24 Reference Manual...
  • Page 3: Important Note On Upgrading

    IMPORTANT NOTE on upgrading Please see the detailed upgrade note obtainable from NOTE the TASCAM Web site for full details of how to install If you want to upgrade your DM-24 firmware, and you and configure the software and to update your DM-24.
  • Page 4: New Mixing (Snapshot 001)

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—I/O-OUTPUT selection New mixing (snapshot 001) • TDIF 1, TDIF 2, and TDIF 3 assigned to chan- • Aux 1-2 sent to the stereo buss, stereo linked, nels 1 through 24 (return). with all pans at center.
  • Page 5: Module Screens

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Module screens Module screens The following items refer to the basic module set- tings (see “Module operations” on page 51 of the main manual). On-screen fader adjustment It is now possible to move the cursor to the on-screen...
  • Page 6: Channel Selection Following Solo

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Module screens Channel selection following solo In the page, it is now possible to set a When this option is set, soloing a channel will auto- PREFERENCES new option ( matically select that channel as well. CH SOLO Key Auto MODULE Select...
  • Page 7: I/O Setup Changes

    Buss 1-8 AUX1-6 taneously. To set up the DM-24 for 24-track simulta- sends in analog format through an optional IF-AN/ neous recording, the following output assignments DM analog I/O slot card. This leaves the assignable should be made, as shown in the illustration above: I/O free for insert purposes.
  • Page 8: Stereo Mix Output Via Tdif

    NOTE these as the TDIF input source, using the DM-24 in When a DTRS unit is connected to the DM-24 in this effect as a digital patch bay. way, it may sometimes happen that the DM-24’s display...
  • Page 9: Mtr Return Metering

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—I/O setup changes When using cascaded DM-24s for recording 24 simultaneous tracks, you now have access to full-fea- tured EQ and dynamic channels for 24 track sends, the same for all 24 track returns, and many other channels for effects returns, cue mixes, etc.
  • Page 10: Direct Out Post-Adc

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—I/O setup changes Navigate to the bottom line of the screen, and Next, use POD 4 to select the button, and select the appropriate effect return or assign- then press ENTER able return. Direct out post-ADC This new option allows the direct output signal to be appropriately).
  • Page 11: No Assignment To A Channel

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—I/O setup changes No assignment to a channel When you are making assignments to the DM-24, as This is a null assignment, indicated by four dashes on described in “Assigning inputs to channels” on screen ; in other words, no input is assigned to the ---- page 40, a new “source”...
  • Page 12: Digital Outputs And Aux Sends

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—I/O setup changes If an optional IF-AN/DM analog card is fitted, (see At the bottom of this screen is a section which SETUP “New output assignment options” on page 7), busses allows you to make a “master” assignment setting.
  • Page 13: Assignable Inserts

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Surround mode It is now possible to select individual (mono) Aux send busses for output in this way. In this case, the left channel of the digital output is used for the Aux send. Assignable inserts The assignable inserts can now be used with the L-R It also allows you to send a compressed stereo signal stereo buss.This allows any effect you are inserting...
  • Page 14: Circle And Square Patterns (Using The Dial)

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Surround mode Circle and square patterns (using the dial) Note that you can now use the dial to set the position Select either a square or circle type pattern and a size. of the pan cursor in the surround screen, allowing for Now moving the dial will act as a surround pan con- very easy 360-degree panning.
  • Page 15: Effects (Tc Works Reverb)

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Effects (TC Works reverb) Effects (TC Works reverb) A new setting has been added to the previous three This new setting is , changing the on-screen view- settings ( ) for the decay range for the ing of the decay time settings.
  • Page 16: Snapshot Recall

    DAWs, etc. which do not respond to MMC MACHINE section ( commands. By slaving them to MTC from the DM- CONTROL RecFn 24, you can use the transport keys of the DM-24 to Set this to either . Previ- TRUE(40h) MASKED(41h) control these DAWs.
  • Page 17: Gpi Functionality

    GPI outputs can be switched either using keys and The ports provide switching (either a high-to-low or faders on the DM-24, or they can be time events, trig- a low-to-high transition, or a momentary high or gered when the timecode source reaches a preset momentary low pulse).
  • Page 18: Faders

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—GPI functionality • (pressing the transport key will trigger types (the 32 channel faders, the Faders PLAY PLAY FADER the event) aux and buss faders, and the master fader may also be used to trigger events) are slightly more complex.
  • Page 19: Midi Fader Layer

    NOTE The following MIDI controllers may not be assigned to DM-24 controls: 0, 6, 32, 38, and 96 through 127. Warn- ing messages are shown if duplicate assignments are attempted. TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes...
  • Page 20: Hui Emulation

    In and Out for both types of Control Change message. HUI emulation The DM-24 is now able to emulate the Mackie The HUI “device” is a closed loop MIDI device, and HUI™ device, and can therefore act as a controller...
  • Page 21 “flipping” the faders and PODs. Note that the DAW’s track naming capabilities are echoed through to the DM-24, so you can see the first four characters of the names on the DM-24 display. Note that this may produce some problems if you are...
  • Page 22: Automation

    While moving the con- screen. UNDO (static) key now can be used to undo adjustments UNDO made to a static control during a mix pass, as well as its previous “undo all mix moves” function. TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes...
  • Page 23: Keep Operations

    If the timecode is running when the Keep operation into an empty memory bank, if available. If there is is performed, the DM-24 waits until the timecode not enough space (all banks are filled) the top unpro- stops before performing the data storage, otherwise tected bank is erased, all other banks “slide up”...
  • Page 24: Miscellaneous Changes

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Miscellaneous changes Miscellaneous changes High-speed digital format restored On the screen, in high sampling Note that in the 1.60 software release, this mode was DIGITAL FORMAT mode (“Constraints on other devices” on page 142), not supported. mode is supported once more together...
  • Page 25: Block Diagram (Normal)

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Block diagram (normal) Block diagram (normal) TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes...
  • Page 26: Block Diagram (High-Speed)

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Block diagram (high-speed) Block diagram (high-speed) TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes...
  • Page 27: Level Diagram

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Level diagram Level diagram TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes...
  • Page 28: Acknowledgements

    DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—Acknowledgements Acknowledgements HUI™ is a trademark of Mackie Designs Inc. All other brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. DM-24 TEAC CORPORATION Phone: (0422) 52-5082 3-7-3, Nakacho, Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-8550, Japan TEAC AMERICA, INC.

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