2 – Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings
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TASCAM DM-4800
User’s Manual
Reading the encoder indicators
The encoder indicators change their pattern, depend-
ing on the parameter currently being controlled by
the encoders.
Pan settings
When the encoders control the pan-
ning of the channels/busses associated with the fader
(not in surround modes), the indicator patterns are as
shown here.
Note how the slight pan away from center half-lights
the indicator at the end of the circle. This helps to
indicate the fact that the pan position is not centered,
even when the line of sight to the center indicator is
blocked by the encoder knob.
EQ settings
When the encoders control the 4-
band EQ for the module selected with the
SEL
key,
each of the four bands may have its gain, frequency
and Q controlled by the encoders as shown by the
labels under the encoders.
The first encoder in each band is used to control the
gain, the indicators are used as below. “Half-steps”
are indicated by dimmed indicators. Note also the
slight boost and cut settings, which give an indica-
tion, even when the center is hidden by the control
knob.
The
F
encoders of each band in EQ mode show the
frequency of the band in the following way:
Figure 2.14: Encoders in pan mode
Hard left
A little less hard
left
Centered
A little to the
right
Figure 2.15: Encoders in EQ gain mode
No cut or boost
Slight boost (note
lower indicator is
now off)
A little more boost
(three indicators
now lit and
one half-lit)
Full cut
Figure 2.16: Encoders in EQ frequency selection mode
Lowest frequency
Middle of the
range
A little higher
than middle
A little higher
again
