Tascam Digital Mixing Console DM-24 Owners Manual

5 – Setting up the I/O—Channel-to-buss assignments (global)
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(STEREO to AUX1-2 is assigned. or AUX1-2 to STEREO is 
assigned.
). Press ENTER again to dismiss the mes-
sage, then unlink the existing assignment, and retry 
the link of the new assignment.When the link is successfully made, the appropriate 
on-screen indicator is reversed.
Channel-to-buss assignments by channel
This method allows the setting of channel-to-buss 
assignments per channel. 
1Select a channel...

5 – Setting up the I/O—Output assignments
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Output assignments
The buss settings and the aux sends 1 through 4 may 
be routed to the three internal TDIF slots, as well as 
to the ADAT output and any slot cards fitted.
The output grouping destinations are grouped in out-
put blocks of eight signals. Block sources (busses, 
direct outputs or aux sends) are mapped to these 
blocks. The blocks are grouped together, and the 
block sources are sent in parallel to all blocks in...

5 – Setting up the I/O—Assignable sends and returns
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Assignable sends and returns
The four sets of analog I/O connectors may be used 
as either analog insert points for selected channels or 
as the send part of effect loops (
I/O display, ASSIGN 
SECT.
 sub-screen, accessed with soft key 4).
Move the cursor to the 
INSERT or SEND RETURN radio 
button and press 
ENTER to make the setting for the 
appropriate assignable connectors.If the insert mode is selected, move the...

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6 – Hookup
This section explains how to connect the DM-24 to 
other equipment, dividing the connections into ana-
log, digital and sync/control type connections.
These are not sample setups, but pointers to the capa-
bilities of the DM-24 when used with other equip-
ment in your setup.
NOTE
Always turn off the power to the DM-24 and other 
equipment when making and breaking connections. Reapply power in the direction of source to destination 
(for example, turn on any...

6 – Hookup—Analog connections
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The way in which these inputs are used by the chan-
nel modules is described in “Setting up the I/O” on 
page 36.
Use the 
TRIM controls to adjust the gain of the MIC 
and 
LINE inputs.As explained in “OL/STATUS LED TYPE” on 
page 20, the LEDs by the faders can be used as signal 
level or overload indicators. Set the level at which 
they light to match your working conditions.
External dynamics processors and effectors
Use the MIC/LINE...

6 – Hookup—Digital connections
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Digital connections
The digital audio connections mentioned here refer 
to the standard (non-expanded) model and are all 
made on the rear panel of the unit.If expansion slot cards have been fitted, consult the 
appropriate documentation for these cards for full 
details of operations, etc.
DTRS recorder connections
WARNING
Only use TASCAM-supplied and TASCAM-approved 
cables when making digital audio and control con-
nections to the DM-24....

6 – Hookup—Synchronization and control connections
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ADAT connections
Use two TOSLINK-type fiber cables to connect the 
ADAT device (
ADAT IN to OUT on the remote 
device) and 
ADAT OUT to IN on the remote device).
If the ADAT is to be controlled from the DM-24, a 
third-party device to convert MMC to ADAT sync commands will be necessary. Examples of such 
devices are the JL Cooper dataSYNC
2, or the MOTU 
MTP AV. These convert the ABS code from the 
ADAT to MTC, allowing...

6 – Hookup—Synchronization and control connections
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Word sync clock connections
NOTE
In every digital audio setup, there must be one, and 
only one, word sync source. If there is more than one 
source in a system, there is a risk of causing damage to 
the monitoring system (and your hearing).
The DM-24 can act as either a word sync clock mas-
ter or as a slave.
In the case of the DM-24 acting as a master for the 
system, make sure that the switch by the BNC word 
sync...

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7 – Module operations
The DM-24’s modules are controlled by a series of 
screens which allow the viewing and control of the 
parameters which can be set for each module.
For the most part, modules have the same parameters 
available to them. If there are difference between 
module options, these are explained in the appropri-
ate section.
There are four module screens, accessed using the 
“soft keys” by the PODs. These screens control the 
channel dynamics processing,...

7 – Module operations—Common area indicators and controls
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Common area indicators and controls
In addition to the parameters visible above, the com-
mon area also provides a way of viewing the current 
I/O assignment, together with a graphical view of the 
current EQ settings, as well as the current dynamics 
processor (with meter) and meter facilities.NOTE
Some of these parameters can be viewed and set glo-
bally for the whole console. See “Setting up the I/O” on 
page...