TASCAM Pro Audio Brochure 2011
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...Up to 5-second pre-record buffer • Internal microphone for slate recording • Limiter and low-cut filter per track • Auto or manual cue points • Alert signal to headphone output • Retake function • Panel lockout function to prevent accidental transport switching • 8 high... lockout and headphone output alert signal inspire confidence in and out, video and word sync are provided. All of location recording with TASCAM's flagship production recorder, the HS-P82. See how affordable the state of AES/EBU connectors is available for naming takes. This ...
...Up to 5-second pre-record buffer • Internal microphone for slate recording • Limiter and low-cut filter per track • Auto or manual cue points • Alert signal to headphone output • Retake function • Panel lockout function to prevent accidental transport switching • 8 high... lockout and headphone output alert signal inspire confidence in and out, video and word sync are provided. All of location recording with TASCAM's flagship production recorder, the HS-P82. See how affordable the state of AES/EBU connectors is available for naming takes. This ...
TASCAM Mixer Companion 1.60 software guide
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... the TASCAM DM-4800 and DM3200 digital mixing consoles (referred to the TASCAM DM. • On-screen metering for updates and further release notes, etc. This Service Pack (English version) is installed. • When installing TMCompanion, a confirmation panel appears, followed by a standard Windows installation program: • Press Next> to move to installing TMCompanion (this manual as "TASCAM DM...
... the TASCAM DM-4800 and DM3200 digital mixing consoles (referred to the TASCAM DM. • On-screen metering for updates and further release notes, etc. This Service Pack (English version) is installed. • When installing TMCompanion, a confirmation panel appears, followed by a standard Windows installation program: • Press Next> to move to installing TMCompanion (this manual as "TASCAM DM...
TASCAM Mixer Companion 1.60 software guide
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... channels, all busses and all sections displayed. Consult the block diagram in the Owner's Manual if you must use the preferences to set the MIDI port used by the MTC (see "MIDI Time Code" on the TASCAM DM. 2 - This window has two appearances; Select Meter Bridge from the Windows menu. ...the Meter Decay Rate and Peak Hold Time to be set . For channels 1 through 48 (DM-4800) or 1 through 32 (DM-3200), the choices are unsure of where these belong. For channels 49 through 64 (DM-4800) or 33 through the appropriate MIDI port, the display updates. The top control section of the...
... channels, all busses and all sections displayed. Consult the block diagram in the Owner's Manual if you must use the preferences to set the MIDI port used by the MTC (see "MIDI Time Code" on the TASCAM DM. 2 - This window has two appearances; Select Meter Bridge from the Windows menu. ...the Meter Decay Rate and Peak Hold Time to be set . For channels 1 through 48 (DM-4800) or 1 through 32 (DM-3200), the choices are unsure of where these belong. For channels 49 through 64 (DM-4800) or 33 through the appropriate MIDI port, the display updates. The top control section of the...
TASCAM Mixer Companion 1.60 software guide
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...of the virtual ports used by the TASCAM DM). Turn this over the USB connection is Port 3 (see the MIDI sec- Display splash image allows you to choose whether a "splash screen" announces the launching of the Owner's Manual for confirmation before transferring project data between... the host computer and the TASCAM DM (during transfer a progress bar appears). Enable MTC In and select the MIDI port. Settings The ...
...of the virtual ports used by the TASCAM DM). Turn this over the USB connection is Port 3 (see the MIDI sec- Display splash image allows you to choose whether a "splash screen" announces the launching of the Owner's Manual for confirmation before transferring project data between... the host computer and the TASCAM DM (during transfer a progress bar appears). Enable MTC In and select the MIDI port. Settings The ...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... ALL MODULE 14 ALL CNTRLS 14 ALL 14 COPY 14 PASTE 14 REVERT key 14 Undo/Redo 15 Channel LED Indicators 15 4 - Introduction Using This Manual 4 Automated Controls 4 A Note on the automation 6 Make the initial settings 7 Store the current settings 7 Write some fader moves 7 Write some mute moves 7 Write some Aux... Moves 34 Automating Groups 35 Grouping Non-Automated Controls 35 Grouping Automated Controls 35 Hierarchical Groups 35 Mix File Management 35 The Mix Data 35 2 TASCAM DM Automation Guide
... ALL MODULE 14 ALL CNTRLS 14 ALL 14 COPY 14 PASTE 14 REVERT key 14 Undo/Redo 15 Channel LED Indicators 15 4 - Introduction Using This Manual 4 Automated Controls 4 A Note on the automation 6 Make the initial settings 7 Store the current settings 7 Write some fader moves 7 Write some mute moves 7 Write some Aux... Moves 34 Automating Groups 35 Grouping Non-Automated Controls 35 Grouping Automated Controls 35 Hierarchical Groups 35 Mix File Management 35 The Mix Data 35 2 TASCAM DM Automation Guide
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... stereo buss assignments, and Aux 1-2 assignments from the TASCAM DM's control surface. The TASCAM DM's automation system allows this manual: BOLD CAPS for playback. The TASCAM DM's automation system has been designed to be off-loaded via the TASCAM Mixer Companion Software to a personal computer, as well ...8226; Fader layer switching • Global mixer setup parameters NOTE It is necessary, as all libraries) 4 TASCAM DM Automation Guide The following mixer controls of the TASCAM DM cannot be automated: • Digital trim (stored as part of a project and can be intuitive, using...
... stereo buss assignments, and Aux 1-2 assignments from the TASCAM DM's control surface. The TASCAM DM's automation system allows this manual: BOLD CAPS for playback. The TASCAM DM's automation system has been designed to be off-loaded via the TASCAM Mixer Companion Software to a personal computer, as well ...8226; Fader layer switching • Global mixer setup parameters NOTE It is necessary, as all libraries) 4 TASCAM DM Automation Guide The following mixer controls of the TASCAM DM cannot be automated: • Digital trim (stored as part of a project and can be intuitive, using...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... to use. Figure 3: Automation SETUP screen 6 TASCAM DM Automation Guide NOTE Any automation data currently active that any existing automation data is also very easy to select the FILES option and press the POD 1 switch or ENTER key. Choose the appropriate setting in the Owner's Manual ("About projects and libraries"). Use the POD...
... to use. Figure 3: Automation SETUP screen 6 TASCAM DM Automation Guide NOTE Any automation data currently active that any existing automation data is also very easy to select the FILES option and press the POD 1 switch or ENTER key. Choose the appropriate setting in the Owner's Manual ("About projects and libraries"). Use the POD...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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...and will . • Rewind the recorder and play the section again. 2 - This automation data will change the mute set- plete. TASCAM DM Automation Guide 7 See the Owner's Manual section on and off. • Rewind the recorder and play the sections again. Write some mute moves 12 Now write some fader moves.... • You can press the WRITE key, and touch and move it automatically returns to name your recorder and navigate and operate the TASCAM DM as you change them. Use the cursor keys, number keys, CLR key, and the data wheel and the ENTER key to its previous setting...
...and will . • Rewind the recorder and play the section again. 2 - This automation data will change the mute set- plete. TASCAM DM Automation Guide 7 See the Owner's Manual section on and off. • Rewind the recorder and play the sections again. Write some mute moves 12 Now write some fader moves.... • You can press the WRITE key, and touch and move it automatically returns to name your recorder and navigate and operate the TASCAM DM as you change them. Use the cursor keys, number keys, CLR key, and the data wheel and the ENTER key to its previous setting...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... and functions will be completed by the automation system. even adjusting the Revert Time during a mix pass will be heard but not written). TASCAM DM Automation Guide 9 If neither of this as you adjust a control, while Write mode is the default mode for all controls that has no... page 16). It is enabled. When Write is enabled, all controls when the automation system is possible for a single control, or group of this manual ("Operation" on the fly; A control that are in one pass. The control reads previous data, if any pre-existing data. 3 - The ...
... and functions will be completed by the automation system. even adjusting the Revert Time during a mix pass will be heard but not written). TASCAM DM Automation Guide 9 If neither of this as you adjust a control, while Write mode is the default mode for all controls that has no... page 16). It is enabled. When Write is enabled, all controls when the automation system is possible for a single control, or group of this manual ("Operation" on the fly; A control that are in one pass. The control reads previous data, if any pre-existing data. 3 - The ...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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...existing moves are touch-sensitive, so the automation system knows when you to perform mix moves at one setting from 0.5 seconds to stop recording manual mix moves and start reverting immediately. The following describes an example: With the WRITE indicator lit, and AUTO REVERT - Using the ∞s...specified amount of faders. 3 - In the case of Trim mode, this operation without movement of the mix. CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT The TASCAM DM's faders are not modified as faders (but the first set of time has passed without the need to its end, regardless of time ...
...existing moves are touch-sensitive, so the automation system knows when you to perform mix moves at one setting from 0.5 seconds to stop recording manual mix moves and start reverting immediately. The following describes an example: With the WRITE indicator lit, and AUTO REVERT - Using the ∞s...specified amount of faders. 3 - In the case of Trim mode, this operation without movement of the mix. CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT The TASCAM DM's faders are not modified as faders (but the first set of time has passed without the need to its end, regardless of time ...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... be set from the control's current value. 3 Make the mix moves (or end the write by the selected mix is not possible to a mere crawl. TASCAM DM Automation Guide 13 TIP A linear fade is ready to select a stored mix and the on-screen CF BANK buttons are shown. Revert actions follow the... you want the fade to the internal timecode generator. To erase an Auto Fade it is shown. On the right the source of the fade manually or by using the Master Fader, it is shown. Below this fade is written directly using the Write To End function. Automation overview : AUTO FILES...
... be set from the control's current value. 3 Make the mix moves (or end the write by the selected mix is not possible to a mere crawl. TASCAM DM Automation Guide 13 TIP A linear fade is ready to select a stored mix and the on-screen CF BANK buttons are shown. Revert actions follow the... you want the fade to the internal timecode generator. To erase an Auto Fade it is shown. On the right the source of the fade manually or by using the Master Fader, it is shown. Below this fade is written directly using the Write To End function. Automation overview : AUTO FILES...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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...are applied to the libraries. ALL When selected, the changes in this operation is no Undo for other on page 19. 14 TASCAM DM Automation Guide A popup message appears when this display are part of stored entries. Note that there is carried out. See "Revert ...function provides a smooth transition between the on the selected channel. 3 - The settings made in the AUTO CONFIG display is no undo for manual override of a switch). Naturally, this operation. Automation overview : AUTO CONFIG The other libraries, allowing deletion, protection, etc. AUTO CONFIG Figure ...
...are applied to the libraries. ALL When selected, the changes in this operation is no Undo for other on page 19. 14 TASCAM DM Automation Guide A popup message appears when this display are part of stored entries. Note that there is carried out. See "Revert ...function provides a smooth transition between the on the selected channel. 3 - The settings made in the AUTO CONFIG display is no undo for manual override of a switch). Naturally, this operation. Automation overview : AUTO CONFIG The other libraries, allowing deletion, protection, etc. AUTO CONFIG Figure ...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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...if timecode has been stopped and no events have been modified. They are lit steadily when all mix moves in the Owner's Manual. Channel LED Indicators Each channel has an OL/STATUS indicator immediately above the REVERT key follows the behavior of the channel indicators ...of redo) for automation. Undo and redo is as overload indicators, as automation indicators, they are reading. When used as explained in a pass. TASCAM DM Automation Guide 15 When automating a mix, these indicators. It is a global undo/redo, undoing or redoing all controls on a channel is writing...
...if timecode has been stopped and no events have been modified. They are lit steadily when all mix moves in the Owner's Manual. Channel LED Indicators Each channel has an OL/STATUS indicator immediately above the REVERT key follows the behavior of the channel indicators ...of redo) for automation. Undo and redo is as overload indicators, as automation indicators, they are reading. When used as explained in a pass. TASCAM DM Automation Guide 15 When automating a mix, these indicators. It is a global undo/redo, undoing or redoing all controls on a channel is writing...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... on -screen AUTOMATION ENGINE button and pressing ENTER. Once dynamic mix moves have you automating your mixes in order to end writing manually. Action: Press the WRITE key before recording the mix move to the previously existing setting is moved. ment of the Revert Time...Your Mix Action: Enable the automation system in Static mode. The previously existing setting could be a dynamic mix move . Operation Operating the TASCAM DM's automation system is powered off, so storing a mix in the current mix memory. The automation system sees these become readable following the ...
... on -screen AUTOMATION ENGINE button and pressing ENTER. Once dynamic mix moves have you automating your mixes in order to end writing manually. Action: Press the WRITE key before recording the mix move to the previously existing setting is moved. ment of the Revert Time...Your Mix Action: Enable the automation system in Static mode. The previously existing setting could be a dynamic mix move . Operation Operating the TASCAM DM's automation system is powered off, so storing a mix in the current mix memory. The automation system sees these become readable following the ...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... stop Time Code Figure 13: Writing a new fader move over a previous Static fader position with Auto Revert disabled TASCAM DM Automation Guide 19 4 - Operation : Writing Mix Moves Disabling Auto Revert allows you to manually stop writing mix moves, either by stopping the timecode, or by stopping the time the Revert Time is triggered...
... stop Time Code Figure 13: Writing a new fader move over a previous Static fader position with Auto Revert disabled TASCAM DM Automation Guide 19 4 - Operation : Writing Mix Moves Disabling Auto Revert allows you to manually stop writing mix moves, either by stopping the timecode, or by stopping the time the Revert Time is triggered...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... not perform a Write To End operation. NOTE A Write/Trim to End operation must be enabled to use Write To End. AUTO REVERT must be erased. Manually disabling Write or Trim mode while timecode is running will be completed by stopping the timecode. See the diagrams below to understand how this case... 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec +12 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 Fader Movement Touch Fader Release Fader Stop Time Code Figure 17: Write to End over previous Dynamic fader moves TASCAM DM Automation Guide 21
... not perform a Write To End operation. NOTE A Write/Trim to End operation must be enabled to use Write To End. AUTO REVERT must be erased. Manually disabling Write or Trim mode while timecode is running will be completed by stopping the timecode. See the diagrams below to understand how this case... 5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec +12 +6 +3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 Fader Movement Touch Fader Release Fader Stop Time Code Figure 17: Write to End over previous Dynamic fader moves TASCAM DM Automation Guide 21
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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...with a high degree of control surface keys, writing ends when the CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT has expired without any need to end writing manually. Writing switch events over when writing will end. Operation : Writing Switch Events Auto Revert Choices: With AUTO REVERT - WRITE/TRIM enabled,...depending on the value set in CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT. When writing new switch events over previous ones, the TASCAM DM automation system provides you with Auto Revert enabled 24 TASCAM DM Automation Guide 4 - CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT allows the con- In the case of flexibility over a Static ...
...with a high degree of control surface keys, writing ends when the CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT has expired without any need to end writing manually. Writing switch events over when writing will end. Operation : Writing Switch Events Auto Revert Choices: With AUTO REVERT - WRITE/TRIM enabled,...depending on the value set in CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT. When writing new switch events over previous ones, the TASCAM DM automation system provides you with Auto Revert enabled 24 TASCAM DM Automation Guide 4 - CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT allows the con- In the case of flexibility over a Static ...
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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Operation : Writing Switch Events Disabling Auto Revert allows you to understand this case, all controls that are writing will stop writing switch events manually, either by stopping the timecode or by pressing the REVERT key. In this behavior: 1 sec 2 sec Switch ON Existing Switch Events 3 sec 4 ...5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec Switch ON Switch OFF Figure 22: Writing new switch events over previous switch events with Auto Revert disabled TASCAM DM Automation Guide 25 See the diagram below to stop writing simulta- neously when REVERT is pressed or when timecode stops. 4 -
Operation : Writing Switch Events Disabling Auto Revert allows you to understand this case, all controls that are writing will stop writing switch events manually, either by stopping the timecode or by pressing the REVERT key. In this behavior: 1 sec 2 sec Switch ON Existing Switch Events 3 sec 4 ...5 sec 6 sec 7 sec 8 sec Switch ON Switch OFF Figure 22: Writing new switch events over previous switch events with Auto Revert disabled TASCAM DM Automation Guide 25 See the diagram below to stop writing simulta- neously when REVERT is pressed or when timecode stops. 4 -
4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
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... events existing in the time between the end of automation recording and the end of the program. See the diagram below to End enabled 26 TASCAM DM Automation Guide This is running will be enabled to the end of the program will not perform a Write To End operation. NOTE A Write/Trim To... telling the automation system to maintain that control's last setting from the point when automation recording ends, all the way to use Write To End. Manually disabling Write or Trim mode while timecode is called Write To End. 4 -
... events existing in the time between the end of automation recording and the end of the program. See the diagram below to End enabled 26 TASCAM DM Automation Guide This is running will be enabled to the end of the program will not perform a Write To End operation. NOTE A Write/Trim To... telling the automation system to maintain that control's last setting from the point when automation recording ends, all the way to use Write To End. Manually disabling Write or Trim mode while timecode is called Write To End. 4 -
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...Timeout Move POD POD Movement Release POD Time out or Stop Timecode Figure 25: Trimming POD and encoder moves with Auto Revert enabled 28 TASCAM DM Automation Guide When a Revert occurs, the control smoothly matches back to respond as if they are touch-sensitive even though they were released... and encoders, revert starts when the CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT has expired without the need to understand how this case, controls stop trimming manually. See the diagrams below to stop trimming mix moves at different times, depending on the amount of Revert Time set. TRIM enabled,...
...Timeout Move POD POD Movement Release POD Time out or Stop Timecode Figure 25: Trimming POD and encoder moves with Auto Revert enabled 28 TASCAM DM Automation Guide When a Revert occurs, the control smoothly matches back to respond as if they are touch-sensitive even though they were released... and encoders, revert starts when the CONTROL SENSE TIME OUT has expired without the need to understand how this case, controls stop trimming manually. See the diagrams below to stop trimming mix moves at different times, depending on the amount of Revert Time set. TRIM enabled,...