Tascam Digital Mixing Console DM-24 Owners Manual

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PSTORE key This key stores the current set-
tings to the currently-selected library entry.
Parameter control section
This section is used to control the different parame-
ters and to navigate through the different options 
available on the DM-24
QLCD display This backlit display shows the 
parameters and values that can be adjusted, as well as 
popup status and error messages.
RSoft keys These four keys are used to select 
options and...

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aENTER key Use this key to confirm entries 
and to answer “yes” to questions (the cursor keys are 
usually used to cancel or answer “no”).
Monitoring section
This section is used to control what is heard from the 
control room and the studio monitoring systems. 
Since many of the choices here are “soft” choices 
(that is, determined by the software), the full expla-
nation of these keys and indicators is provided in a 
separate section...

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Module faders and selection, etc.
The module faders are arranged in layers (see “Fader 
layers” on page 18). Accordingly, the 16 module fad-
ers are used to control all 32 inputs, the six aux sends 
and the output buss sends as shown on the pre-
printed labels above and below each channel strip.
Note that a wipe-off surface is provided (below the 
REC keys) for you to write in soft pencil the func-
tions of the channels (equipment...

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SAutomation control keys and 
indicators  
These keys (REHEARSE, WRITE, 
TRIM and REVERT) are used to control the automa-
tion functions. These keys have other functions, as 
selected by the 
2ND F key (F).
NOTE
Although some of these keys have similar names to 
other keys on the DM-24, note that their functions are 
restricted to automation operations.
Rear panel
The rear panel of the DM-24 houses the digital audio 
and control...

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4TDIF [1, 2 3] These 25-pin ‘D’-sub connec-
tors are used for the connection of suitably-equipped 
digital audio devices. 
At the base rates of 44.1k and 48k, each connector 
carries eight channels of input and eight of output. 
These numbers are halved when dual-frequency sam-
pling frequencies (88.2k and 96k) are used.
These may be routed to any of the three groups of 
eight channels capable of accepting return signals (1 
through 8, 9...

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5 – Setting up the I/O
Because the DM-24 is a “soft” digital mixing con-
sole, there are few of the hard-wired assignments that 
you find on an analog console. 
In addition, the DM-24 includes an internal patchbay, 
which allows routing and splitting of signals within 
the console, providing a high degree of flexibility, 
and easy re-configuration when the requirements 
within a project change.
These routing and configuration settings can be 
stored in snapshot settings,...

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Output signals
The following are the signals output from the DM-24 
(excluding the monitoring signals):
Eight output busses These busses are typically 
routed to the built-in multi-track outputs (TDIF and 
ADAT) or to the optional slot cards.
Six aux busses These six aux busses may be 
routed to the assignable sends, as well as to the inter-
nal effect units.
Stereo master outputs These stereo outputs 
are typically used as the sum...

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Assigning inputs to channels
The I/O screens control the input/output assignments, 
as explained here:
1With the 
SHIFT indicator lit, press the I/O 
key. 
There are four tabs at the bottom of the 
screen. The two leftmost tabs, accessed 
through the first two soft keys, control the 
inputs to the first sixteen (
CH1-16 IN) and sec-
ond sixteen (
CH17-32 IN) channels, respec-
tively.
2Press either of the two soft keys...

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Return modules
Return sources are available for channels 1 through 
24 (channels 25 through 32 are input only).
The return options for each group of eight channels 
are selected by moving the cursor to the 
RETURN field 
at the left of the list of channels, and using the dial to 
select from the available options.
Press 
ENTER to confirm the setting.
NOTE
If a slot card has not been fitted, an error message 
appears....

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The inputs are chosen in a similar way to the input/
return selection for channels 1 through 24. 
The cursor is moved to the “patch cord” linking the 
inputs to the digital input (either 
D IN1 or D IN2), and the dial and 
ENTER key are used to change the 
“patch” setting.
Channel-to-buss assignments (global)
These may be made either on a central “global” 
basis, or individually, channel by channel.
NOTE
Surround...