8
TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes
DM-24 version 2.0—Release notes—I/O setup changes
In high sampling frequency mode, only aux sends 1
through 4 (
AUX1-4
) can be selected here.
Stereo mix output via TDIF
This allows a
TDIF connection (
TDIF-3
) to output the stereo mix.
This can be useful when working with a DAW fitted
with a TDIF interface.
Additionally, this stereo mix can also be output from
the ADAT and SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 outputs.
Support of TDIF optional slot card
The TDIF optional slot card is now supported for use
with the DM-24. However, this does not mean that
32 channels of TDIF digital input are simultaneously
available for mixing.
Instead, it means that you now have the ability to
choose between different sets of TDIF inputs. For
example, with a DTRS recorder and an MX-2424
both connected, it is now possible to select either of
these as the TDIF input source, using the DM-24 in
effect as a digital patch bay.
The extra TDIF output channels can also be used if
you already have 24 channels of TDIF input that you
are mixing in 5.1 format, and you need surround
monitoring fed by the extra channels.
Note however, that in the above example, there is
now a “Y”-splitter cable available (CU/PWSPLIT)
which can be used to perform a similar function,
splitting the TDIF signal into individual INPUT and
OUTPUT. In this example, the INPUT comes from
the MX-2424 and the OUTPUT is assigned to the
DA-78HR.
NOTE
When a DTRS unit is connected to the DM-24 in this
way, it may sometimes happen that the DM-24’s display
is illuminated, even with the power turned off, because
of power being fed through the connection from the
DTRS units. If any difficulty is experienced when power-
ing up a system configured in this way, we recommend
that the DM-24 is powered up first.
Also note that the DTRS remote terminal on the slot
card is not operational. Use the DM-24’s built-in remote
terminal for control of all DTRS units connected to the
DM-24.
New input options
Previously, channels 25 through 32 were input-only,
but from this version, they can be used either as input
or as return channels.
However, you should note that this does not provide
32-channel digital track mixing (although only 24
returns can be assigned, you can now decide where
they go).
For example, channels 1 through 16 can be used as
input channels whose direct outs are used for track-
ing, and channels 17 through 32 can be used as tape
returns.
Also note that sources within a block do not neces-
sarily have to be assigned to channels in order (it is
possible to “cross over” a pair of input sources, for
example). A source may also be assigned to more
than one channel.
In addition, if a block has been assigned as a return
block, sources from this block may also be used
within a channel block. For example, if TDIF 1 and
TDIF 2 have both been selected as return blocks,
channels 1 through 8 may now contain returns from
both TDIF 1 and TDIF 2 (previously a group of eight
channels could only accept sources from one block at
a time).
