2 – Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings
TASCAM DM-4800
User’s Manual
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Encoder mappings
The following table provides a reference to the use of
the encoders in the different modes (note that there
are different options available depending on whether
the DM-4800 is in stereo or surround mode):
Display
Uses encoders
Scope of mode
Notes
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None
Global
Encoders have no effect in this mode
LVL CH 1-24
1 – 24
Global
Encoders act as faders for these modules
LVL CH25-48
1 – 24
Global
Encoders act as faders for these modules
LVL CH49-64
1 – 16
Global
First 16 encoders act as faders
BUS MSTR LVL
1 – 24
Global
24 buss levels controlled by encoders acting as faders
AUX MSTR LVL
1 – 12
Global
12 master aux levels controlled by encoders acting as faders
AUX+AUX MSTR 1 – 12 (AUX)
13 – 24 (master aux)
Channel module
Global
Provides 12 aux sends for the selected channel module
a
and 12
master aux levels
DYN + EQ
1 – 11, 13 –24
7– 11
Channel module
Master module
First 11 encoders control dynamics settings, the rest control EQ for
the selected module (1 through 48)
Encoders 7 through 11 control compressors for busses, aux sends
and STEREO
AUX+EQ
1–24
1 – 2
Channel module
Buss and STEREO
Encoders 1 through 12 control aux sends/pan, and 13 through 24
control EQ settings (modules 1 through 48)
Aux send/pan 1 and 2 only
AUX MODULE
1 – 12
1 – 2
Channel module
Buss and STEREO
Used to set aux send/pan
Aux send/pan 1 and 2
SND AUX[nn-nn] 1 – 24
1 – 24
Channel modules
Busses
Level to named Aux send (when linked)
Level to Aux sends 1 and 2 (when linked)
PAN AUX[nn-nn] 1 – 24
1 – 24
Channel modules
Busses
Pan to named Aux send pair (when linked)
Pan between Aux sends 1 and 2 (when linked)
SND AUX [n]
1 – 24
1 – 24
Current fader layer
Busses
Send level to named Aux send
Buss levels to Aux sends 1 and 2
PAN STEREO
1–24
Current fader layer
Pan setting to stereo buss
PAN BUS [nn-nn] 1 – 24
Current fader layer
Pan setting to chosen buss pair
EQ MODULE
13 – 24
Channel module
EQ settings for selected module
EQ GAIN H
1 – 24
Current fader layer
High EQ band gain for current fader layer
EQ GAIN HM
1 – 24
Current fader layer
High-mid EQ band gain for current fader layer
EQ GAIN LM
1 – 24
Current fader layer
Low-mid EQ band gain for current fader layer
EQ GAIN L
1 – 24
Current fader layer
Low EQ band gain for current fader layer
DYN MODULE
1 – 11
7 – 11
Channel modules
Master module
Dynamics setting for selected module
Master module dynamics (comp/expander)
DELAY
1 – 24
Current fader layer
Digital delay for current fader layer
DIGITAL TRIM
1 – 24
Current fader layer
Digital trim for current fader layer
Table 2.1: Stereo encoder modes
a. When used with a buss or the STEREO module, only aux 1–2 send and pan is available (encoders 1 & 2)
Display
Uses encoders
Scope of mode
Notes
PAN SRND LR
1-24
Current fader layer
Surround LR Pan settings for current fader layer
PAN SRND FR
1-24
Current fader layer
Surround FR Pan settings for current fader layer
LVL SRND LFE
1-24
Current fader layer
Surround LFE Level settings for current fader layer
Table 2.2: Surround encoder modes