Tascam DM-24 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Tascam DM-24. We have 12 Tascam DM-24 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Service Manual, Automation Manual, Effects Manual, Release Notes, Basic Manual, Quick Start Manual, User Manual, Installation Information, Supplementary Manual, Features Manual

Tascam DM-24 Owner's Manual

Tascam DM-24 Owner's Manual (146 pages)

Digital Mixing Console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 6.11 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Table of Contents
4
1 Introduction

8
- Features
  
  8
- Supplied Accessories
  
  9
- About this Manual
  
  9
  - How this Manual Is Arranged
    9
- Word Clock Issues
  
  11
2 User Interface

12
- Scope of Controls
  
  12
  - Global Screens
    12
  - Module Screens
    12
  - Pods
    13
  - Fine Value Settings Using the Pods
    13
  - Other Ways of Changing Values
    14
  - Using the Faders to Change Values
    14
  - Soft Keys
    15
  - Soft Key Pull-Up Menus
    15
- Rotary Encoders (Ring Leds)
  
  15
- Fader Layers
  
  18
- Machine Control Keys
  
  18
- Automation Keys
  
  18
  - Automation Status
    19
3 System-Wide Options

20
- OPTION Screen
  
  20
  - Setup
    20
    
    Upper Bar Display
    20
    
    Locate Display Mode
    20
    
    Encoder Operation Mode
    20
    
    Library Direct Key Operation
    20
    
    Ol/Status Led Type
    20
    
    Fader Sensitivity
    21
    
    Meter Calibration
    21
  - Preferences
    21
    
    Fader Auto MODULE Select
    21
    
    Select MODULE Return
    21
    
    ST Link by SEL Key
    21
    
    Balance Level CENTER: 0Db
    21
    
    SEL Key Follows Fader Layer Status
    21
    
    Meter Follows SEL Key
    22
    
    Automation Fader off
    22
    
    Cursor Follows EQ Band Key
    22
    
    FLASH Info
    22
    
    Version Info
    22
    
    Battery Check
    22
  - Solo
    22
    
    Mode Select
    22
    
    Solo Link
    22
    
    Solo Type
    23
    
    Inplace solo Defeat
    23
  - Sync/Tc
    23
    
    DTRS Remote Timecode
    23
    
    RS-422 in Timecode
    23
    
    TRA Target Link
    23
    
    Automation Synchronization Source
    23
    
    Tc in
    23
    
    MIDI in Mtc
    24
    
    Int
    24
    
    Int. Start Time
    24
  - Tascam DM-
    24
    
    FLY WHEEL (Frames)
    24
- DIGITAL Screens
  
  24
  - CLOCK Settings
    24
    
    High Sampling Frequency
    25
    
    Fs Status
    25
    
    D-In Manual Setup
    25
    
    Word Sync in
    25
    
    TDIF Interfaces
    25
    
    Adat
    25
    
    Aes3
    25
    
    Cascade Master
    25
    
    Word Phase
    25
  - Checking the Clock Sources
    25
  - Out of Range Clock Signals
    26
  - The FORMAT Screen
    26
    
    Type of DIGITAL in Connection
    26
    
    Other Digital Input Parameters
    26
    
    Digital Output
    26
    
    Multi I/O Settings
    26
    
    Stereo out Setup
    26
  - SLOT Screen
    27
4 Parts of the DM-24 Top Surface

28
- Analog Module Inputs
  29
- Other Analog I/O
  29
- Module Control Section
  30
- Library Section
  30
- Parameter Control Section
  31
- Shift Key and Indicator
  31
- Automation Undo Key
  31
- Monitoring Section
  32
- Module Faders and Selection, Etc
  33
- Transport and Automation Control
  33
- Rear Panel
  
  34
5 Setting up the I/O

36
- Signal Sources
  
  36
  - Sixteen MIC/Line Analog Inputs
    36
  - Three TDIF Connectors
    36
  - ADAT Connector
    36
  - Digital in 1 & 2
    36
  - Card Slots
    36
  - Assignable Returns
    36
  - Internal Effectors
    36
- Output Signals
  
  37
  - Eight Output Busses
    37
  - Six Aux Busses
    37
  - Stereo Master Outputs
    37
  - Direct Outputs
    37
  - Physical Outputs
    37
    
    TDIF-1 Connectors
    37
    
    ADAT out Connector
    37
    
    Slot Cards
    37
    
    Assignable Sends
    37
- Assigning Inputs to Channels
  
  38
  - Input Sources
    38
  - Return Modules
    39
  - Digital Inputs
    39
- Channel-To-Buss Assignments (Global)
  
  40
  - Master Settings
    40
  - Aux 1-2
    40
  - Channel-To-Buss Assignments by Channel
    41
  - Other Module Parameters
    41
- Output Assignments
  
  42
  - Digital Outputs
    42
- Assignable Sends and Returns
  
  43
- Master Compressors
  
  43
6 Hookup

44
- Analog Connections
  
  44
- Digital Connections
  
  46
  - DTRS Recorder Connections
    46
  - ADAT Connections
    47
  - Digital Inputs and Outputs
    47
- Synchronization and Control Connections
  
  47
  - Word Sync Clock Connections
    48
  - MIDI Connections
    48
  - SMPTE/EBU Timecode Connections
    48
  - Meter Unit
    48
  - P2 Connections
    48
7 Module Operations

49
- Selecting Modules
  
  49
- Common Area Indicators and Controls
  
  50
  - Dynamics Controls
    50
    
    Gate/Expander
    50
    
    Compressor
    50
    
    Compressor Insert Point
    50
    
    Dynamics Meter
    50
  - Other Common Controls and Displays
    51
    
    Digital Trim and Pan
    51
    
    Phase Switch
    51
    
    Assignable Inserts
    51
    
    Input/Return Assignments
    51
    
    Meter
    51
    
    EQ and Buss Assignments
    51
    
    Fader Section
    51
    
    Mute and Fader Groups
    51
  - Digital Trim Control
    51
  - Balance Controls for Stereo Linked Pair
    52
  - Global Pan
    52
    
    Ganging
    52
    
    Setup
    52
- Dynamics Screen
  
  53
  - Noise Gate (GATE)
    53
  - Compressor
    53
  - Expander
    53
    
    On/Off (All Bands)
    54
    
    Gain (All Bands)
    54
    
    Frequency Range (All Bands)
    54
    
    Q (All Bands)
    54
    
    EQ Band Type
    54
    
    High Band
    54
    
    High-MID Band
    54
    
    Low-MID Band
    55
    
    Low Band
    55
  - EQ Library
    55
- Aux Sends
  
  55
  - Aux Sends (Global)
    55
    
    Fader Control
    56
    
    Setup
    56
    
    Copy
    56
    
    Source (Pre/Post and SOURCE) Settings
    56
    
    Linked Aux Sends
    56
- Setup Screen
  
  57
- Digital Trim and Delay (Global)
  
  59
  - Global Digital Trim
    59
    
    Fader Control
    59
    
    Setup
    59
  - Global Digital Delay
    59
    
    Unit
    60
    
    Fader Control
    60
    
    Setup
    60
    
    Pre/Post
    60
- Linked Modules
  
  60
  - Channels
    60
  - Master Modules
    60
  - Linking and Unlinking Modules
    60
  - Stereo Linking (Global)
    61
  - Screens for Linked Modules
    61
    
    Phase
    61
    
    Pan
    61
    
    Mono Switch (MONO SW)
    61
- UTILITY Copying
  
  62
8 Dynamics Processors

63
- Turning the Processors on and off
  63
- DYNAMICS (Input Channels 1-16)
  
  63
  - Selecting a Gate or an Expander
    63
  - Master" Settings
    64
    
    Gate/Expand
    64
    
    Link L->R
    64
    
    Trigger Source
    64
    
    Compressor
    64
    
    Insert Point
    64
  - Soft Keys (Library)
    64
- DYNAMICS (Channels 17-32)
  
  64
- DYNAMICS (Master Channels)
  
  65
  - No Expander or Gate
    65
  - Insert Point
    65
  - Linking
    65
  - Assigning Processors to Master Channels
    65
- Dynamics Diagram
  
  66
- Gates/Expanders
  
  66
  - Gate
    66
    
    Threshold
    66
    
    Range
    66
    
    Hysteresis
    66
    
    Gate Attack Time
    66
    
    Gate Hold Time
    66
    
    Gate Decay Time
    66
  - Expander
    66
- Compressors
  
  67
  - Threshold
    67
  - Compression Ratio
    67
  - Attack Time
    67
  - Release Time
    67
  - Auto Make-Up
    67
  - Output Gain
    67
- Preset Library Entries
  
  67
  - Gates/Expanders
    68
9 Grouping

69
- Mute Groups
  
  69
  - Turning Groups on and off
    70
  - Copying Mute Settings to the Faders
    70
- Fader Groups
  
  70
  - Fader Groups to Mute Groups
    71
  - Turning Groups on and off
    71
- Grouping Layers
  
  71
10 - Monitoring

73
- Control Room Monitoring
  
  73
  - Control Room Outputs
    73
  - Control Room Signal Selection
    73
  - 2-Track Input
    74
- Studio Monitoring
  
  74
  - Studio Monitoring Volume
    75
- Soloing
  
  75
  - Mode Select
    75
  - Solo Link
    75
  - Solo Type
    75
    
    Pfl
    75
    
    Afl
    75
    
    Inplace solo
    75
  - Inplace solo Defeat
    76
  - SOLO Level
    76
  - Turning Soloing on and off
    76
- Dimming and Talkback
  
  76
- Slate Settings
  
  77
  - Lineup Oscillator
    77
- Meters and Faders
  
  77
  - Master Meters
    78
  - Channel Faders
    79
  - Meter and Fader Setup
    79
    
    Fader Level
    79
    
    Meter Ballistics (METER SETUP)
    79
11 Machine Control/Location Selecting Devices for Control

80
- Deleting Devices from the List
  81
- Auto-Detection of Devices
  81
- Selecting the Control Type for the Devices
  81
  - State
    81
  - Device
    81
  - Chase
    81
  - Tra
    82
  - Rec
    82
  - Machine Control Mapping Memories
    82
  - To Use a Machine Control Mapping
    83
  - Viewing the Transport Mappings
    83
  - Editing a Mapping
    83
- General Parameters
  
  83
  - Program Change Channels
    83
  - Program Change Values
    84
  - General MIDI Parameters
    84
    
    MIDI out Active Sensing
    84
    
    OUTPUT MTC When Slaved
    84
    
    RESET (Ffh)
    84
  - MIDI Filtering
    84
  - Serial Output
    84
  - Edit Frames
    84
  - Play Mode
    85
    
    Auto
    85
    
    Deferred
    85
    
    Immediate
    85
  - Cueing Mode
    85
  - Locate Preroll
    85
- Location Memories
  
  85
- External Control
  
  87
  - Moving between Screens
    88
- DTRS Devices
  
  88
  - Da-98Hr
    89
  - Digital Input
    89
  - Input Monitor
    89
  - Input Patch
    89
  - Machine Offset
    89
  - Output Patch
    89
  - TC Generator
    89
  - Tc Rec
    89
  - Time Mode
    89
  - Track Delay
    89
  - DTRS Mixer
    90
  - Da-78Hr
    91
  - Da-98
    91
  - Da-38
    92
  - Da-88
    92
- MIDI Controllers
  
  93
- MIDI Faders
  
  93
12 - MIDI

95
- Bulk Dumps
  
  95
  - Bulk Transfer of Data from the DM-24
    95
  - Bulk Transfer of Data to the DM-24
    96
- Updating the System Software
  
  96
- Control Change Messages to and from the DM-24
  
  96
- MIDI Implementation Chart
  
  98
- Managing Library Entries
  
  99
13 - Library Functions

99
- Library Concepts
  99
- Libraries-Snapshots
  
  102
  - Protecting Snapshot Settings
    102
    
    I/O Sel / Buss Assign
    102
    
    Grouping
    102
    
    Other
    102
    
    Snapshot "Neutral" Setting
    102
- Libraries-Effects
  
  103
- Libraries-Dynamics Processors
  
  104
  - Preset Dynamics Entries-Compressors
    104
  - Preset Dynamics Entries-Gates
    105
- Libraries-EQ
  
  105
  - Preset EQ Entries
    106
14 - Surround Operations

107
- Selecting a Surround Mode
  
  107
  - Monitoring Surround Patterns
    107
  - Selecting a Buss Pattern
    108
- Assigning Modules
  
  108
  - Pan" Controls
    109
    
    Global Boom Levels (5.1 Only)
    110
15 - High Sampling Frequency

112
- To Select High Sampling Frequency
  112
- Constraints on Other Devices
  112
- Channels, Etc
  
  113
  - High Sampling Frequency I/O
    114
- Monitoring
  
  115
- Aux Sends
  
  115
- Channel Stereo Linking
  
  115
- Grouping
  
  116
- Trim and Delay
  
  116
- Libraries
  
  116
- Other Screens
  
  117
16 - Options

118
- Clock Sources
  118
- Cascade Card
  
  119
  - Setting up the Cascade
    119
  - Use of the Cascade
    119
  - Cascaded Facilities
    120
    
    Soloing and Muting
    120
    
    Snapshots
    120
    
    Automation
    120
    
    MIDI Control Change
    120
  - Cascading and Effects
    120
  - High Sampling Frequency Considerations
    121
- TDIF-1 Card
  
  121
- ADAT Card
  
  121
- AES3 Card
  
  122
  - Input Options
    122
  - Output Options
    122
- AD/DA Card
  
  123
  - Timecode Display
    123
17 - Specifications

124
- Analog Audio I/O
  
  124
  - Monitor Outputs (Cr (Bal)
    124
- Digital Audio I/O
  
  125
- Miscellaneous I/O Connections
  
  125
- Equalization
  
  126
- System Performance
  
  126
- Physical Characteristics
  
  126
  - MIDI Bulk Dumps
    127
- Dimensional Drawing
  
  127
- Messages and Troubleshooting
  
  127
- Block Diagram
  
  138

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Tascam DM-24 Service Manual

Tascam DM-24 Service Manual (90 pages)

Digital Mixing Console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 16.04 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Specifications
2
Self Diagnostic Function
7
- LED Test
  8
- SW Test
  9
- Fader/Solo VR Read Test
  10
- Fader Touch Test
  11
- Fader Motor Test
  12
- POD and Dial Test
  13
- LCD Test
  14
- Communication Test
  14
- GPI Test
  16
- SRAM INIT for Factory Test
  17
- Sram Init
  17
- Sram Dump [MIDI]
  18
- Flash Information Clear
  19
- Exit
  19
How to Check the Main PCB Version
20
Downloading and Backing-Up the SRAM Data
21
Updating the Program
23
Procedures for Checking the Version Number and Initializing the SRAM
27
Error Messages
29
Panel Error
32
Block Diagrams
38
Exploded Views and Parts List
57
Pc Boards and Parts List
65
PCB Views
75
Included Accessories
90

Tascam DM-24 Effects Manual

Tascam DM-24 Effects Manual (32 pages)

Digital Mixing Console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 1.26 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Internal Effects on the DM
3
Patching and Setting up Effects

3
Effect Send Sources

5
Setting up the Effects Units

7
Changing Parameters

7
- Storing Your Settings
  
  8
Default Snapshot Settings

9
Using the Internal Effects as Inserts (I)

9
Using the Internal Effects as Inserts (II)

10
Limitations

11
- Selecting the Microphone Modeler
  
  12
Overall Settings

12
- Input Gain
  12
- Output Level
  12
- Bypass
  12
Selecting the Source Microphone

12
- The Bypass Microphone Model
  
  13
- Source Microphone Settings
  
  13
  - Proximity
    13
  - Pattern
    13
  - Low-Cut Filter
    13
Selecting a Model for Output

13
- Model Microphone Parameters
  
  14
  - Proximity
    14
  - Low-Cut Filter
    14
  - Response Pattern
    14
- Preserve Source Settings
  
  14
- Tube Saturation
  
  14
Microphone Models

15
- Updating Microphone Models
  
  17
Common Parameters

18
- Selecting the Speaker Modeler
  
  18
- General Parameters
  
  18
  - Intype
    18
  - Input
    18
  - Bypass
    18
Source Speaker Types

18
Target Speaker Types

19
- A few Limitations
  
  19
- Intype
  20
- Input
  20
- Output
  20
Balance Controls

20
- Tail
  20
High-Cut Filter

21
- Hicut
  21
Space Editor

21
- Shape
  21
- Size
  21
- W-Diff
  21
- Width
  21
Decay Characteristics

21
- Low, MID, High
  21
- Range
  21
Pre-Delay Settings

22
- Inlev
  22
- Revlev
  22
- Predly
  22
- Revfeed
  22
- Conclusion
  
  22
Preset Reverb Settings

22
- Ambience
  22
- Chamber
  22
- Tunnel
  22
- Input
  26
- Output
  26
Effect Parameters

26
Preset Effect Settings

27

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Tascam DM-24 Release Notes

Tascam DM-24 Release Notes (28 pages)

Digital Mixing Console Version 2.0

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 1.39 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
IMPORTANT NOTE on Upgrading

3
New Snapshots

3
I/O-OUTPUT Selection

4
Module Screens

5
I/O Setup Changes

7
Surround Mode

13
Effects (TC Works Reverb)

15
- Effects (Tap Delay)
  15
Library

15
- Deleting Library Entries
  15
- Library Safe
  15
  - Undo/Redo
    15
- Snapshot Recall
  16
External Machine Control

16
- Play (MMC)
  16
- Track Arming
  16
- Transport Lock
  16
- Internal MIDI Time Code Generator
  16
GPI Functionality

17
- Using GPI
  17
- Faders
  18
- Time Events
  18
- MIDI Fader Layer
  19
- HUI Emulation
  20
Automation

22
- Touch Function
  22
- UNDO (Static)
  22
- KEEP Operations
  23
- Single Control MIX Move Erase
  23
- TRIM ALL Function
  23
- Other Automation Improvements
  23
  - Rehearsal
    23
  - Undo (Write to End)
    23
  - Auto Fade
    23
  - Motorized Faders
    23
Miscellaneous Changes

24
Block Diagram (Normal)

25
Block Diagram (High-Speed)

26
Level Diagram

27
Acknowledgements

28

Tascam DM-24 Automation Manual

Tascam DM-24 Automation Manual (36 pages)

Digital Mixing Console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 1.33 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
1 Introduction

3
- Using this Manual
  3
- Automated Controls
  4
  - A Note on Touch-Sensitive Faders
    4
- Setup
  5
  - Ltc
    5
  - Mtc
    5
2 Quick Start

6
3 Automation Overview

9
- Modes
  9
  - Auto
    9
  - Write
    9
  - Trim
    10
  - Static
    10
  - Safe
    10
  - Off
    10
  - Rehearse
    11
- Displays
  11
  - Auto Main
    11
  - Auto Files
    14
  - Auto Config
    15
- Channel LED Indicators
  15
4 Operation

16
- Setting up Your MIX
  16
- Writing MIX Moves
  16
  - Revert Time
    16
  - Disabling Auto Revert
    19
  - Write to End
    21
- Writing Switch Events
  23
  - Revert Time
    23
  - CONTROL SENSE TIME out & Switch Events
    23
  - Auto Revert Choices
    24
  - Write to End
    26
- Trimming MIX Moves
  27
  - Revert Time
    27
  - Auto Revert Choices
    28
  - Trim to End
    30
- Initial Status
  32
  - Editing the Initial Status
    32
- Automating Library Recall
  34
  - Writing Library Recall Events over Existing Static Control Positions
    34
  - Combining Library Recall with Dynamic MIX Moves
    34
- Automating Groups
  35
- MIX File Management
  36
  - The MIX Data
    36

Tascam DM-24 Basic Manual

Tascam DM-24 Basic Manual (19 pages)

Digital Mixing console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 0.68 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Inputs
3
Returns
3
Options
4
Outputs
4
Aux Sends
5
Tracking Options
5
Overdubbing Tracks 17-24
6
Post Adc Direct out Preference
6
Post Adc Direct out in the Studio
7
Using the Inserts to Track Analog and Return Digital
7
Special Aux 1-2 Functions
8
Effects
9
Machine Control
10
MIDI
11
Hui Emulation
13
Automation
14
Cascading Two DM-24S
16
Operating @ 96Khz
19
Snapshots
19

Tascam DM-24 Basic Manual

Tascam DM-24 Basic Manual (12 pages)

Digital Mixing console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 0.52 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
DM-24 Signal Flow
3
- Inputs
  3
- Returns
  3
Options
4
Outputs
5
Aux Sends
5
Tracking Options
5
Effects
7
Automation
8
Machine Control
9
MIDI
9
Cascading Two DM-24S
10
Operating at 96Khz
11
Recording and Mixing Snapshots
12

Tascam DM-24 Quick Start Manual

Tascam DM-24 Quick Start Manual (17 pages)

Digital Mixing Console

Brand: Tascam | Category: Music Mixer | Size: 1.29 MB

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Tascam DM-24 User Manual (12 pages)

Tascam Digital Mixer User's Guide

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