TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes
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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.
MTR return metering
Because of the flexible return assignment described
above, which means that tape return numbers are not
automatically equal to channel numbers, the meter-
ing conventions have changed. Previously, channels
1 through 24 were assumed to be the return channels,
but since channels 25 through 32 can now also be
return channels, this assumption is no longer valid.
Accordingly, a new option has been added to the 24-
channel meter display menu. This is the
CH9-32
option. Also, the way in which the
METER Follows SEL
Key
option works has changed as described here:
There is a new option, called
Prior Layer
, as shown
below.
Use the dial and
ENTER
key to change between
FOR 24TR
and
FOR 16TR
(that is, the number of tape
returns currently in use).
When this parameter is set to
FOR 16TR
, selecting
channels 1 through 16 moves the meter layer to CH
1-24, and selecting channels 17 through 32 moves
the meter layer to CH 9-32.
When this parameter is set to
FOR 24TR
, selecting
channels 1 through 24 moves the meter layer to CH
1-24, and selecting channels 25 through 32 moves
the meter layer to CH 25-32.
MU-24 operation
If the optional MU-24 meter
bridge is fitted, channels 9 through 32 (that is, 24-
tracks) can be selected for metering by pressing the
CH1-24
and
MASTER/CH25-32
keys (of the MU-24)
at the same time (both these indicators light). The on-
screen metering mirrors that on the MU-24.
Direct assignment to the stereo buss
It is now possible to route the following directly to
the stereo buss, without having to assign them to
channels:
•
Digital inputs 1 & 2
•
Effects returns
•
Assignable returns
This direct routing frees up a further twelve channels
for inputs, etc. as well as providing a number of other
uses.
For example, at mixdown, using an IF-AN/DM slot
card, you could assign the eight buss outputs to the
analog outputs provided by the card, and then route
these back to channels 25-32, where you can use EQ
and compression before routing these channels (com-
pressed and EQed buss outputs) directly to the stereo
buss. You could even send the buss outputs digitally,
convert them off-board, and then feed them back into
the channels.
With the mic/line inputs also directly assignable to
the stereo buss, you can now assign 60 input chan-
nels to the stereo buss at the mixdown stage (32
channels, 16 cue tracks (provided by assigning track
returns to Aux 1-2), 12 returns to stereo). This repre-
sents outstanding value!
Use the
ASSIGN BUSS
screen to make these assign-
ments.
