5 – Channel modules : Dynamics processors
TASCAM DM-4800
User’s Manual
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Output gain
(
OUTGAIN
), controlled by the POD 4
knob on the last row (grayed out if the auto make-up
above is on). Variable from
-20dB
to
+20dB
in 1 dB
steps. Not shown if the processor is being used as an
expander.
Library jump buttons
There are two such on-
screen library jump buttons on channels 1 through 48
(gate and compressor/expander). Other (master)
modules only have the compressor/expander jump
keys.
These buttons are labeled
GATE... LIB
→
and
C/E... LIB
→
respectively.
When pressed, the appropriate library screen is
brought up, where the current settings can be stored
for future use, or preset or previously-stored settings
can be recalled for use in the project.
Preset dynamics library entries
The following preset entries are provided either to be
used “as-is”, or to be used as templates or starting
points for experimentation.
These library entries are read-only (marked with an
inverse
R
on the display), and may not be overwritten.
However, it is possible to load the entries, edit the
parameters, and then store them to a different library
entry.
As always, there are no hard and fast rules as to what
“works”. Feel free to use the settings in a variety of
contexts and change them as seems appropriate to
you.
Compressor/expander library entries
Use
these settings for the compressor/expander either “as
is” or edit them to your needs and store them as part
of the project.
Program
Number
Name
Comment
000
Sample Snare
For use with snare drums
001
Slap Bass
For use with slap-type bass inputs
002
Electric Bass
For use with electric bass guitar
003
Wood Bass
For use with upright bass (double-bass or contra-bass)
004
Synth. Bass 1
For use with synthesized bass lines
005
Synth. Bass 2
For use with synthesized bass lines
006
Acoustic Guitar
To be used with acoustic guitars (nylon or steel-strung)
007
Electric Guitar 1
For use with electric guitars
008
Electric Guitar 2
For use with electric guitars
009
Electric Guitar 3
For use with electric guitars
010
Brass
Effective with brass (horn) sections, etc.
011
Vocal 1
Use with vocal lines
012
Vocal 2
Use with vocal lines
013
Total Comp 1
Overall compressor setting
014
Total Comp 2
Overall compressor setting
015
Total Comp 3
Overall compressor setting
016
Post Pro.1
Useful in post-production environments
017
Post Pro.2
Useful in post-production environments
018
Narration
For the spoken word
019
Expander1
Expander setting
020
Expander2
Another expander setting
021
Slow Attack
An expander with a slow attack
022
E Guitar Clean1
Expander setting suitable for electric guitar
Table 5.4: Compressor/Expander preset library entries
