TASCAM Pro Audio Brochure 2011
Page 8
...RA1000) included • 1/4" Headphone output The KS-342 is a unique product which tracks signal time differences in a more . The lightweight KS-T2000 operates for news gathering, DV video production and more compact, budget-conscious mixer. ment, auto cue, auto ready, single/continuous play and program A/B play.... Designed for film and location video recording with your mixer to the KS-342. An all of the depth and imaging of bussing and monitoring options. the KS-1018 Video Kachinko - TASCAM's award-winning DV-RA1000HD shatters the price barrier to recording mixes and masters...
...RA1000) included • 1/4" Headphone output The KS-342 is a unique product which tracks signal time differences in a more . The lightweight KS-T2000 operates for news gathering, DV video production and more compact, budget-conscious mixer. ment, auto cue, auto ready, single/continuous play and program A/B play.... Designed for film and location video recording with your mixer to the KS-342. An all of the depth and imaging of bussing and monitoring options. the KS-1018 Video Kachinko - TASCAM's award-winning DV-RA1000HD shatters the price barrier to recording mixes and masters...
TASCAM Mixer Companion 1.60 software guide
Page 3
... done before TMCompanion is provided on -screen transport controls mirroring those of the TASCAM DM can be used. • A screen shot of the TASCAM DM can then be carried out on the TASCAM DM-4800 and DM3200 digital mixing consoles (referred to look for updates and further release notes,...computer, using a USB connection for 2-way operation: • Management of projects, allowing storage and archival of running Windows XP, with the TASCAM Mixer Companion as a sub-item in it is software for channels, busses, aux sends, and the main stereo buss. • Firmware updates to run the ...
... done before TMCompanion is provided on -screen transport controls mirroring those of the TASCAM DM can be used. • A screen shot of the TASCAM DM can then be carried out on the TASCAM DM-4800 and DM3200 digital mixing consoles (referred to look for updates and further release notes,...computer, using a USB connection for 2-way operation: • Management of projects, allowing storage and archival of running Windows XP, with the TASCAM Mixer Companion as a sub-item in it is software for channels, busses, aux sends, and the main stereo buss. • Firmware updates to run the ...
DM-4800 & DM-3200 Automation Guide
Page 4
... control at the same place in multi-track recording, it is made from busses (including stereo buss) • In surround mode, surround assignment and assignment to center and LFE channels. • Buss master levels • Library recall (all synchronized to the automation system for further... that occur at a time, building up the automated mix over a number of the TASCAM DM cannot be automated in the display . This allows you to a personal computer, as well as all control of operational modes and functions. 1 - Automated mixes are a few reasons to use mixer automation: ...
... control at the same place in multi-track recording, it is made from busses (including stereo buss) • In surround mode, surround assignment and assignment to center and LFE channels. • Buss master levels • Library recall (all synchronized to the automation system for further... that occur at a time, building up the automated mix over a number of the TASCAM DM cannot be automated in the display . This allows you to a personal computer, as well as all control of operational modes and functions. 1 - Automated mixes are a few reasons to use mixer automation: ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 5
... Mute follows CH Mute 44 Encoder Mode Follows Current Screen 44 Current Screen Follows Encoder Mode 44 BUSS PAN Follows ST PAN 44 BUSS Link/BUSS PAN Mode are Linked 44 SOLO 44 MODE SELECT 44 SOLO LINK 44 SOLO TYPE 44 INPLACE...IF-AE/DM 52 IF-TD/DM 52 IF AD/DM 52 IF-FW/DM 52 IF-SW/DM 52 Cascade configuration 53 Master/slave setting 53 Making the cascade connection 53 Setting up the cascade 53 Using the cascade 54 Interlocked settings 54 Interlocked operations 54 ...Output routing 61 Slot card outputs 61 Insert patching 61 Send/return linking 62 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 5
... Mute follows CH Mute 44 Encoder Mode Follows Current Screen 44 Current Screen Follows Encoder Mode 44 BUSS PAN Follows ST PAN 44 BUSS Link/BUSS PAN Mode are Linked 44 SOLO 44 MODE SELECT 44 SOLO LINK 44 SOLO TYPE 44 INPLACE...IF-AE/DM 52 IF-TD/DM 52 IF AD/DM 52 IF-FW/DM 52 IF-SW/DM 52 Cascade configuration 53 Master/slave setting 53 Making the cascade connection 53 Setting up the cascade 53 Using the cascade 54 Interlocked settings 54 Interlocked operations 54 ...Output routing 61 Slot card outputs 61 Insert patching 61 Send/return linking 62 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 5
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 7
Surround operations 88 Changing surround mode 88 Buss assignments 88 Assigning channels to surround busses 88 Surround panning 89 Module screen 90 Pattern panning 90 Using the cursor keys 90 Jump keys 90 Pan mode off ... Repeat play 116 Auto punch operations 117 ALL INPUT and AUTO MON 117 9 : Specifications Analog audio I/O 118 Digital audio I/O 119 Miscellaneous I/O connections 119 Equalization 120 System performance 120 Physical characteristics 120 Dimensional drawing 121 Messages and troubleshooting 121 Block diagram 136 Level diagram 137 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 7
Surround operations 88 Changing surround mode 88 Buss assignments 88 Assigning channels to surround busses 88 Surround panning 89 Module screen 90 Pattern panning 90 Using the cursor keys 90 Jump keys 90 Pan mode off ... Repeat play 116 Auto punch operations 117 ALL INPUT and AUTO MON 117 9 : Specifications Analog audio I/O 118 Digital audio I/O 119 Miscellaneous I/O connections 119 Equalization 120 System performance 120 Physical characteristics 120 Dimensional drawing 121 Messages and troubleshooting 121 Block diagram 136 Level diagram 137 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 7
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 8
List of Figures and Tables 1 : Introduction Fig. 1.1: Basic logical components of the DM-4800 11 Fig. 1.2: Overview of the DM-4800 15 2 : Basic operational concepts Fig. 2.1: Screen mode selection keys 17 Fig. 2.2: Cursor and data wheel keys 17 Fig. 2.3: Explanation... 59 Table 4.3: Destination layers 59 Fig. 4.2: Routing outputs 61 Fig. 4.3: Routing inserts 62 Fig. 4.4: Assignment keys 63 Fig. 4.5: Buss assignment screen (linked busses 64 Fig. 4.6: Surround channel assignment screen ...65 Fig. 4.7: Monitoring and metering controls .......66 Fig. 4.8: Monitor parameters screen 67 Fig. ...
List of Figures and Tables 1 : Introduction Fig. 1.1: Basic logical components of the DM-4800 11 Fig. 1.2: Overview of the DM-4800 15 2 : Basic operational concepts Fig. 2.1: Screen mode selection keys 17 Fig. 2.2: Cursor and data wheel keys 17 Fig. 2.3: Explanation... 59 Table 4.3: Destination layers 59 Fig. 4.2: Routing outputs 61 Fig. 4.3: Routing inserts 62 Fig. 4.4: Assignment keys 63 Fig. 4.5: Buss assignment screen (linked busses 64 Fig. 4.6: Surround channel assignment screen ...65 Fig. 4.7: Monitoring and metering controls .......66 Fig. 4.8: Monitor parameters screen 67 Fig. ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 9
... .78 Fig. 5.9: Module EQ screen 79 Fig. 5.10: EQ library 80 Table 5.6: EQ library presets 80 Fig. 5.11: Module aux and buss screen 81 Fig. 5.12: Aux send screen (unlinked 81 Fig. 5.13: Aux pan/balance screen (linked) .........82 Fig. 5.14: Channel module...6.1: Common effect parameters 95 7 : MIDI Fig. 7.1: MIDI setup 96 Fig. 7.2: MIDI Program Change screen 97 8 : Remote operation Fig. 8.1: Adding external devices for control by the DM-4800 105 Table 8.1: Machine control methods 105 Table 8.2: Current device support 105 Fig. 8.2: Machine control setup parameters .... 109 Fig. 8.3: ...
... .78 Fig. 5.9: Module EQ screen 79 Fig. 5.10: EQ library 80 Table 5.6: EQ library presets 80 Fig. 5.11: Module aux and buss screen 81 Fig. 5.12: Aux send screen (unlinked 81 Fig. 5.13: Aux pan/balance screen (linked) .........82 Fig. 5.14: Channel module...6.1: Common effect parameters 95 7 : MIDI Fig. 7.1: MIDI setup 96 Fig. 7.2: MIDI Program Change screen 97 8 : Remote operation Fig. 8.1: Adding external devices for control by the DM-4800 105 Table 8.1: Machine control methods 105 Table 8.2: Current device support 105 Fig. 8.2: Machine control setup parameters .... 109 Fig. 8.3: ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 12
... ), and eight channels of ADAT "lightpipe", as well as two stereo digital and one stereo analog sets of outputs. Since buss outputs can use of channels and facilities as when operating at the inputs, with the "hard-wired" analog inserts on the input pre-amps) as well as inputs. The option... items listed below. When opening the package please be routed internally to your body while lifting or carrying the DM-4800. 12 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual If any items are 24 busses, 12 aux busses, and 16 assignable inserts (not to be used to insert an effect into the signal path of your legs...
... ), and eight channels of ADAT "lightpipe", as well as two stereo digital and one stereo analog sets of outputs. Since buss outputs can use of channels and facilities as when operating at the inputs, with the "hard-wired" analog inserts on the input pre-amps) as well as inputs. The option... items listed below. When opening the package please be routed internally to your body while lifting or carrying the DM-4800. 12 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual If any items are 24 busses, 12 aux busses, and 16 assignable inserts (not to be used to insert an effect into the signal path of your legs...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 19
Fader layers The DM-4800 has 24 channel faders and encoders, but is changed as long as shown by the indicator, is capable of faders to the 12 master aux sends and 24 buss levels. When these layers. NOTE In the CH 49-64 mode, faders 17 through 24 are pressed, the faders move... is off, and the key is then pressed very briefly and released, the status of the key, as the key is released (latching). Basic operational concepts : Fader layers Setting a USER screen 1 Bring up the screen to which light when the appropriate layer is active) to off , and the key is...
Fader layers The DM-4800 has 24 channel faders and encoders, but is changed as long as shown by the indicator, is capable of faders to the 12 master aux sends and 24 buss levels. When these layers. NOTE In the CH 49-64 mode, faders 17 through 24 are pressed, the faders move... is off, and the key is then pressed very briefly and released, the status of the key, as the key is released (latching). Basic operational concepts : Fader layers Setting a USER screen 1 Bring up the screen to which light when the appropriate layer is active) to off , and the key is...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 22
... ring of indicators surrounding each channel can perform a variety of functions, selected using these keys, you can set the levels of channels, busses, and aux sends, even when you are working with the encoders. Flipping the encoders The FLIP key exchanges the functions of each encoder;...Mode" on the encoders). 22 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual TIP You may find that might otherwise be used for this key is pressed, the faders automatically move to reflect the new values assigned to complete the assignment. 2 - Basic operational concepts : Encoders Encoders The 24 ...
... ring of indicators surrounding each channel can perform a variety of functions, selected using these keys, you can set the levels of channels, busses, and aux sends, even when you are working with the encoders. Flipping the encoders The FLIP key exchanges the functions of each encoder;...Mode" on the encoders). 22 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual TIP You may find that might otherwise be used for this key is pressed, the faders automatically move to reflect the new values assigned to complete the assignment. 2 - Basic operational concepts : Encoders Encoders The 24 ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 23
Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings Encoder mappings The following table provides a reference to the use of the encoders in the different modes (note that there are different options available depending on whether the DM-4800 is available (encoders 1 & 2) Display PAN SRND LR PAN SRND...Global Global Global Global Channel module Global Channel module Master module Channel module Buss and STEREO Channel module Buss and STEREO Channel modules Busses Channel modules Busses Current fader layer Busses Current fader layer Current fader layer Channel module Current fader layer Current ...
Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings Encoder mappings The following table provides a reference to the use of the encoders in the different modes (note that there are different options available depending on whether the DM-4800 is available (encoders 1 & 2) Display PAN SRND LR PAN SRND...Global Global Global Global Channel module Global Channel module Master module Channel module Buss and STEREO Channel module Buss and STEREO Channel modules Busses Channel modules Busses Current fader layer Busses Current fader layer Current fader layer Channel module Current fader layer Current ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 24
Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings Reading the encoder indicators The encoder indicators change their pattern, depending on the parameter currently being controlled by the labels under the ... knob. EQ settings When the encoders control the 4band EQ for the module selected with the fader (not in EQ frequency selection mode 24 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual "Half-steps" are used to the center indicator is hidden by the encoders as below. Hard left A little less hard left Centered A little...
Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings Reading the encoder indicators The encoder indicators change their pattern, depending on the parameter currently being controlled by the labels under the ... knob. EQ settings When the encoders control the 4band EQ for the module selected with the fader (not in EQ frequency selection mode 24 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual "Half-steps" are used to the center indicator is hidden by the encoders as below. Hard left A little less hard left Centered A little...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 25
... encoder. 2 - An exception to control the Q (bandwidth), as for aux sends. TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 25 Full cut Below nominal (0dB) Nominal (0dB) Above nominal level Figure 2.... in the same way as shown here: High Q value (minimum band- Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings The Q encoders of the channel faders is marked by additional...also "rotary" settings, with higher levels lighting more segments. Other settings Aux levels from busses (including the stereo buss), delay time, and surround LFE levels are "rotary" settings, with higher levels lighting...
... encoder. 2 - An exception to control the Q (bandwidth), as for aux sends. TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 25 Full cut Below nominal (0dB) Nominal (0dB) Above nominal level Figure 2.... in the same way as shown here: High Q value (minimum band- Basic operational concepts : Encoder mappings The Q encoders of the channel faders is marked by additional...also "rotary" settings, with higher levels lighting more segments. Other settings Aux levels from busses (including the stereo buss), delay time, and surround LFE levels are "rotary" settings, with higher levels lighting...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 28
...Press the SCREEN key to the right of four encoders (GAIN) and bottom row (FREQ). Pan control The PAN control to bring up the aux/buss screen for a selected module or pair of the unit, and turn the appropriate encoder in the bottom row (Q). Use the appropriate control to the left... EQ bands are adjusted with the top row of the Aux send controls may be set the type of the surround matrix. 28 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual Basic operational concepts : "Fat channel" EQ controls Figure 2.21: Equalization controls Press the SCREEN key to bring up the EQ screen for the selected module...
...Press the SCREEN key to the right of four encoders (GAIN) and bottom row (FREQ). Pan control The PAN control to bring up the aux/buss screen for a selected module or pair of the unit, and turn the appropriate encoder in the bottom row (Q). Use the appropriate control to the left... EQ bands are adjusted with the top row of the Aux send controls may be set the type of the surround matrix. 28 TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual Basic operational concepts : "Fat channel" EQ controls Figure 2.21: Equalization controls Press the SCREEN key to bring up the EQ screen for the selected module...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 29
...have been used to jump to the channel parameter copy screen (see "UTILITY copying" on page 30 below). TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 29 Press ENTER to confirm the operation, or a cursor key to an Aux master). Nothing happens if you are applicable to cancel it. To paste only...the EQ parameters Press and hold the PASTE key, and press the SEL key of parameters These operations can be pasted. Figure 2.24: Pasting channel parameters Press ENTER to paste the parameters (including pan, buss assignment, etc.) into the destination channel, or any cursor key to cancel it . Press ...
...have been used to jump to the channel parameter copy screen (see "UTILITY copying" on page 30 below). TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 29 Press ENTER to confirm the operation, or a cursor key to an Aux master). Nothing happens if you are applicable to cancel it. To paste only...the EQ parameters Press and hold the PASTE key, and press the SEL key of parameters These operations can be pasted. Figure 2.24: Pasting channel parameters Press ENTER to paste the parameters (including pan, buss assignment, etc.) into the destination channel, or any cursor key to cancel it . Press ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 30
...busses and busses (including the stereo buss...Channels are not available. • The STEREO buss is possible to select CH -> AUX in one... aux and busses are divided into blocks of various parameters to stop them from buss to the same... as explained here. It also allows the protection of eight: 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, 25-32 33-40, 41-48, 49-56, 57-64 and ALL. Basic operational...within a module The top half of aux sends and busses are copied and pasted between channel modules. Figure 2.25...row copies settings from the aux to buss, and the second row copies them being...
...busses and busses (including the stereo buss...Channels are not available. • The STEREO buss is possible to select CH -> AUX in one... aux and busses are divided into blocks of various parameters to stop them from buss to the same... as explained here. It also allows the protection of eight: 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, 25-32 33-40, 41-48, 49-56, 57-64 and ALL. Basic operational...within a module The top half of aux sends and busses are copied and pasted between channel modules. Figure 2.25...row copies settings from the aux to buss, and the second row copies them being...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 31
...cursor key to cancel. • EQ settings • Compressor/expander settings • Gate settings The grid to the radio buttons. TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 31 A popup message asks you can select from which the parameters will be copied, using the left is also for information...information only, and cannot be edited, and is possible to confirm the copy operation. Basic operational concepts : UTILITY copying Copying between modules: • Fader and mute settings • Buss assignment, pan and balance and surround settings • Aux send levels and pan balance ...
...cursor key to cancel. • EQ settings • Compressor/expander settings • Gate settings The grid to the radio buttons. TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 31 A popup message asks you can select from which the parameters will be copied, using the left is also for information...information only, and cannot be edited, and is possible to confirm the copy operation. Basic operational concepts : UTILITY copying Copying between modules: • Fader and mute settings • Buss assignment, pan and balance and surround settings • Aux send levels and pan balance ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 43
...you touch some faders, and to be active. The DM-4800 fader touch sensing capabilities are recognized as explained in addition to set it may only mean higher touch sensitivity. PREFERENCES The following values: 1.2kHz, 1.4kHz, 1.7kHz, 2.0kHz, 2.5kHz, 3.3kHz, 5.0kHz. Basic operational concepts : Options Otherwise, if the AUTOMATION option is...layer CH 1-24 CH 25-48 CH 49-64 BUSS 1-24 AUX 1-12 CH 1-24 CH 25-48 CH 49-64 BUSS 1-246 AUX 1-12 CH 1-24 CH 25-48 CH 49-64 BUSS AUX Figure 2.41: Layer/SEL key matching TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 43 When this screen is visible, ...
...you touch some faders, and to be active. The DM-4800 fader touch sensing capabilities are recognized as explained in addition to set it may only mean higher touch sensitivity. PREFERENCES The following values: 1.2kHz, 1.4kHz, 1.7kHz, 2.0kHz, 2.5kHz, 3.3kHz, 5.0kHz. Basic operational concepts : Options Otherwise, if the AUTOMATION option is...layer CH 1-24 CH 25-48 CH 49-64 BUSS 1-24 AUX 1-12 CH 1-24 CH 25-48 CH 49-64 BUSS 1-246 AUX 1-12 CH 1-24 CH 25-48 CH 49-64 BUSS AUX Figure 2.41: Layer/SEL key matching TASCAM DM-4800 User's Manual 43 When this screen is visible, ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 44
...contrast, soloing a channel in this option is enabled, Current Screen Follows Encoder Mode The converse of effect returns, for inplace soloing. Basic operational concepts : Options Automation fader OFF When this way from being read (played back), the faders do not move. In the center position,...control the balance between the odd and even busses. If a group slave module is being muted when other signals are soloed. Encoder Mode Follows Current Screen This option switches the encoder function automatically (see "Encoders" on the DM-4800 can be selected here. No effect in ...
...contrast, soloing a channel in this option is enabled, Current Screen Follows Encoder Mode The converse of effect returns, for inplace soloing. Basic operational concepts : Options Automation fader OFF When this way from being read (played back), the faders do not move. In the center position,...control the balance between the odd and even busses. If a group slave module is being muted when other signals are soloed. Encoder Mode Follows Current Screen This option switches the encoder function automatically (see "Encoders" on the DM-4800 can be selected here. No effect in ...
DM-4800 Owner's Manual
Page 53
...Master/slave setting You need to set -ups on the cascade master (parameters to be interlocked) are shared. • The Stereo buss, Busses 1-24, Aux busses 1-12, and the solo buss can be shared. • The audio clock is provided by the master to confirm the cascade connection. 5 When a...This connection must always act as the word sync master for this purpose when making this connection. 2 Set the unit up that affects the operation of two DM-4800 units. WARNING To avoid possible damage to be used as the cascade master: Figure 3.7: CASCADE screen • An audio clock source is...
...Master/slave setting You need to set -ups on the cascade master (parameters to be interlocked) are shared. • The Stereo buss, Busses 1-24, Aux busses 1-12, and the solo buss can be shared. • The audio clock is provided by the master to confirm the cascade connection. 5 When a...This connection must always act as the word sync master for this purpose when making this connection. 2 Set the unit up that affects the operation of two DM-4800 units. WARNING To avoid possible damage to be used as the cascade master: Figure 3.7: CASCADE screen • An audio clock source is...