4–1
4 - Module operations
The input modules of the TM-D4000 are of two
types: mono input and stereo inputs. There is no dif-
ference between a “tape return” channel, an “effects
return” and an input channel—all modules are
equipped with the same features.
The digital parts of the mono input modules are iden-
tical, regardless of what interface card is fitted. The
only difference between mono modules is that mod-
ules 1 through 8 use the integral mic amplifiers and
A/D convertors. These analog features (MIC/LINE
switch, phantom powering, analog pad and gain, etc.)
work in an identical way to similar features on a con-
ventional analog console. If you are unsure about the
operation of these items, consult 13, “Rear panel &
connections”.
If the digital functions of the modules were “con-
verted” to analog controls, a module would look sim-
ilar to the following:
Dashed lines indicate options (e.g. the dynamics pro-
cessor selected for each module can be a compressor/
limiter or a gate, but not both). Aux sends can be
optionally linked, providing a PAN control. When
channels are linked together in a stereo pair (see 4.2,
“Stereo linking”), the PAN controls are replaced by
an IMAGE control and a BALANCE control.
4.1 Module features and control
NOTE
This section contains the instructions for the
everyday module operations, as described
below. You should at least make yourself
familiar with the contents of this section, so
that you know which parts to use for reference
if you need information.
Very briefly, the typical signal path is:
• phase (4.8, “Pad and phase(
Φ
)”
• digital trim (4.8, “Pad and phase(
Φ
)”)
• 4-band EQ (4.3, “Equalization”)
• dynamics processor (comp/limiter or gate) (4.6,
“Dynamics processor settings”)
• fader (self-explanatory—for details of fader group-
ing, see 4.9, “Fader and cut groups”)
• Aux sends (4.5, “Aux sends”
• cut and solo (cut groups are described in 4.9,
“Fader and cut groups”, solo modes are described
in 5, “Monitoring”)
• panpot (4.7, “Pan and balance”)
• channel-to-buss assignment (4.4, “Channel-to-buss
assignments”)
4.1.1 Stereo out module
This module includes 4-band EQ facilities and a
dynamics processor (identical to those provided on
the other modules).
4.1.2 Control of module parameters
In many instances, there may be more than one way
of controlling module parameters: e.g. from the
MODULE
screen, allowing the control of many
parameters for a single module (or linked pair) and
from a dedicated “global” screen, allowing the
adjustment of a single parameter for many modules.
These are described in 2.3.4, “One channel or one
parameter?”. In this section, the appropriate way(s)
of working are described for each parameter.
PHASE (
Φ
)
PAD
F
Q
G
LPF
SHELF
HI
ON
F
Q
G
NOTCH
HI-MID
ON
F
Q
G
NOTCH
LO-MID
ON
F
Q
G
HPF
SHELF
LO
ON
C O M P / G AT E
ATT
REL
THRSH
RATIO
OUT GAIN
AUTO
DYNAMICS
ON/OFF
LINK
TRIGGER
L R B OT H
SOLO
C U T
PAN
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FADER
GROUP
CUT
GROUP
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
L-R ST
DIRECT
OUT
AUX 1
LINK
AUX 2
PRE/POST
PRE/POST
AUX 3
LINK
AUX 4
PAN
AUX 5
LINK
AUX 6
EQ
PHASE (
Φ
)
PAD
L R
C O M P / G AT E
THRSH
RANGE
HYST
ATT
HOLD
DECAY
Stereo
inputs &
stereo
linked
pairs
Gate
selected
as
dynamic
processor
PAN
AUX 1-2
UNLINK
PRE/POST
PAN
AUX 3-4
UNLINK
PRE/POST
PAN
AUX 3-4
UNLINK
PRE/POST
GANG*
BALANCE
IMAGE
MONO
L
R
Stereo
inputs &
stereo linked
pairs
Stereo
linked Aux
sends
*the GANG control is only available on odd-numbered modules
