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2 - Principles of operation
2.1 User interface
The TM-D4000 is a 36-channel console with eight
output busses, 4-band fully parametric equalization
on each channel and six aux sends.
However, when you look at the console and compare
it with an analog console of the same specifications,
it may appear that some controls are missing. For
example, there would be 408 EQ rotary controls
alone on an analog console (12 on each of 32 mono
channels and 12 on each of 2 stereo channels).
In fact, all the appropriate controls are present; they
are software controls, and this section explains how
to access them, as well as providing a “road map” so
that you can find your way easily round the different
parts of the TM-D4000.
2.2 Road map
The TM-D4000 can be divided into logical sections,
as shown below. It is worthwhile remembering where
each section belongs, so that you can find your way
around the console quickly and easily when you start
to use it.
The majority of the settings are made using the display screen, using the PODs underneath the screen.
Chs 1–16, 17–32,
AUX & buss send
masters
Machine control
section
Monitor control
keys and meters
Analog outputs, etc
Analog inputs
Library
Module
control
keys
Display screen
and PODs
Configuration
Mixing
Stereo input
and stereo
masters
Layer status
Talkback
Data entry (some overlap
with machine control)
Automation
control
Clock & Fs
indicators
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