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                             AUTOMATION MANUAL 

 Table of Contents
2 TASCAM DM-24 Automation
1 – Introduction
Using This Manual  ....................................... 3
Automated Controls  .................................... 4
A Note on Touch-Sensitive Faders  ......................... 4
Setup ............................................................ 5
LTC ...................................................................... 5
MTC ...................................................................... 5
2 – Quick Start
Starting out with the time...

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1 – Introduction
The DM-24 is capable of writing and reading mix 
moves as well as editing and refining mix moves dur-
ing replay, all synchronized to time code. No external 
computer is necessary, as all control of the automa-
tion is made from the DM-24ís control surface.
Automated mixes are stored internally on the DM-24 
and can be off-loaded via a System Exclusive 
(SysEx) MIDI dump to anything capable of storing 
such data, such as a MIDI sequencer or MIDI data 
filer....

1 – Introduction
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Automated Controls
The following mixer controls of the DM-24 can be 
automated:
 Fader levels
Mutes
 Panning (including surround panning)

EQ settings:
 Gain, Frequency, Q, EQ On/Off switching 
 Individual EQ band 
TYPE switching between 
High/Low Pass Filter, Peaking & Shelving
 Auxiliary send levels and Pre/Post switching
 Auxiliary master send levels
 Buss master levels

GATE settings:

THRESHold
• RANGE
HYSTeresis
ATTACK
HOLD
DECAY
COMPressor...

1 – Introduction
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Setup
There are two possible sources of time code to which 
the DM-24’s automation can lock. Both are equal in 
functionality and accuracy. Your choice will depend on what you have available in your situation. The 
choices are:
LT C
There is an RCA jack (TIME CODE on the back of 
the DM-24 which accepts Linear Time Code 
(SMPTE/EBU). To use LTC with the automation system, go to the 
SYNC/TC tab in the OPTION display, and then select TC 
IN
 as shown below:...

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2 – Quick Start
While the DM-24 automation system is extremely 
powerful, it is also very easy to use. This Quick Start 
covers much of what you need to know to run the system. The rest of the manual provides details on 
the concepts of the system and how to use it to its 
fullest potential.
Starting out with the time code
1Connect a LTC or MTC (time code) source to 
the Time Code or MIDI input on the rear 
panel of the DM-24. Choose the appropriate setting in the OPTION –...

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Make the initial settings
4Operate your recorder and navigate the 
DM-24 as you normally would during a mix. 
The DM-24’s automation system stores con-
trol settings as you change them. NOTE
You are not writing mix moves yet!
Store the current settings
5Store the current mix data using the AUTO 
FILES
 display.
Press the 
AUTO MATI ON key until the AUTO 
FILES
 screen is shown on the display.
Press the 
STORE soft key (the second).
Use the cursor keys, the data...

2 – Quick Start
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Write some Aux send moves
8Write Auxiliary Send moves using the 
touch-sensitive faders:
To place the Auxiliary Sends 1 & 2 under 
fader control, press 
AU X 1 -2 and choose Aux-
iliary Send 1 by pressing the first soft key 
under the display.
With time code running, press the 
WRITE 
key.Touch a fader and move it up or down to 
write a mix move for Auxiliary Send 1 for 
that channel.
Release the fader when your mix move is 
complete. When you release the fader,...

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3 – Automation Overview
Modes
Before going further, a brief description of automa-
tion modes and functions will be helpful. More 
detailed explanations of how these modes operate, along with how automatic mode switching is carried 
out, will be included in the Operations section of this 
manual. (“Operation” on page 16).
Auto
This is the default mode for all controls when the 
automation system is enabled. The intelligent mode 
switching that occurs is done within Auto mode....

3 – Automation Overview
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Tr i m
During a mix there may be sections where there are 
good mix moves on a control but the overall level of 
that control needs to be raised or lowered while pre-
serving the existing moves. Trim mode is used to make such relative offsets to 
existing mix moves for the duration of the Trim oper-
ation. The diagram below will help you to understand 
this concept.
Figure 3 – Illustration of Trim mode behavior.
In the example shown above, a fader is...