1 – introduction—about this manual – Teac DM-24 User Manual
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1 – Introduction—About this manual
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TASCAM DM-24 Reference Manual
operations that you would typically carry out with an
analog console (EQ settings, assigning channels,
making Aux sends, etc.).
8 – “Dynamics processors” on page 63 :
The DM-24 contains flexible digital dynamics pro-
cessors which can be used in a wide variety of ways,
and these are treated in their own section here.
The DM-24
allows channels to be grouped into fader and mute
groups. This section explains how to set up and use
these groups.
10 – “Monitoring” on page 73 :
Using the
DM-24 in a studio situation demands an understand-
ing of the relationship between the different outputs
and what is heard in the control room as well as the
studio. This section covers these topics, as well as the
flexible solo facilities provided with the DM-24.
11 – “Machine Control/Location” on
page 80 :
The DM-24 can act as a remote control
unit for a wide variety of external devices, and pro-
vides MIDI timecode synchronization facilities. This
section provides a guide to these facilities, as well as
the way that the DM-24 can act as a location memory
and recall unit for these external devices.
MIDI devices can be
used with Program Change and Control Change mes-
sages for remote control of the DM-24. In addition,
settings can be stored for later recall over a MIDI
connection using System Exclusive messages. This
section gives details of these facilities.
It also explains the procedures to be carried out if the
internal system software is to be upgraded.
13 – “Library functions” on page 99 :
Vari-
ous settings (effects, EQ settings, snapshots and
dynamics processors) can be stored for later use in
internal libraries. Read this section in order to under-
stand how to make the best of these facilities.
14 – “Surround operations” on
page 107 :
The DM-24 is capable of performing
mixdown operations in various surround modes as
well as stereo. This section explains how to connect
and use the DM-24 for surround operations together
with the way in which it can be used for successful
surround mixing.
15 – “High sampling frequency” on
page 112 :
The DM-24 can be used in high sam-
pling frequency modes (88.2k and 96k). This section
describes the differences when the high sampling fre-
quency is selected.
This section
provides you with a quick reference to the extra facil-
ities available to enhance your DM-24. It also con-
tains a list of the messages displayed by the DM-24.
Even though the DM-24 is relatively simple to oper-
ate, and should prove almost error-free in everyday
operation, you may need to refer to this section in
order to correct an abnormal situation.
17 – “Specifications” on page 124 :
The raw
facts and figures concerning the DM-24. You may
need to refer to this section to discover the compati-
bility of the DM-24 with other equipment.
There is also a list of messages which may be dis-
played by the DM-24. You may use this to help you
understand what is going on when you see a message
displayed on the screen.
Index :
We try to make the index a useful place to
look if you need help on a particular topic. Use the
index first when searching for an answer.