Tascam Digital Mixing Console DM-24 Owners Manual

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(MIC/LINE or INPUT) is selected, they act as overload 
indicators when the input level exceeds the level set 
in the 
LEVEL field (OVER, 0, –2, –4, –6, –8, –10, –12,
–18, –30 or –42 (dB).
This status can be set for either the 
MIC/LINE inputs 1 
through 16 or for the 
INPUT associated with the mod-
ule, using the appropriate radio buttons.
Set the level for the overload lighting by moving to 
the value, pressing the 
ENTER key,...

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For example, if this option is active, and SEL 2 key is 
lit with fader layer 1-16 active, fader layer 17-32 is 
then selected, 
SEL key 3 (channel 19) is selected, and 
then fader layer 1-16 is then re-selected, 
SEL key 2 
will be active.
If the option is not active, any 
SEL key which is lit 
remains lit when the fader layer is changed. For 
example, if this option is not selected, and 
SEL key 2 
is lit with fader layer 1-16...

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SOLO TYPE There are three options that may be 
selected here: 
PFL (pre-fader listen), AFL (after- or 
post-fader listen) and 
INPLACE SOLO. Again, these are 
explained in more detail in the solo section, but 
briefly; the 
PFL option provides a way of listening to 
the signal before it is sent through the panpot and 
fader. The stereo outputs are unaffected (soloing is 
only done through the 
CR and STUDIO monitor out-
puts) An AFL...

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MIDI IN MTC This refers to any MIDI Timecode 
received at the 
MIDI IN jack. If this option is selected, 
MTC is shown on the top right of the DM-24 display.
INT. This refers to the DM-24’s own internal (MIDI 
Timecode) generator. 
NOTE
The internal timecode generator is not functional in this 
release of the DM-24 software. It will be implemented 
in a future release, and appropriate documentation 
concerning its use will be...

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A popup appears with an unlocked indication and an 
error message. If this happens, correct the clock 
source, and press the 
ENTER key to dismiss the 
popup.
When a clock source is selected, the clock indicators 
to the left of the console change to show the current 
clock frequency and the 
EXT CLOCK indicator lights 
if an external clock has been selected as the clock 
source.
High sampling frequency To select high sam-
pling...

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Out of range clock signals
When setting the clock, the sampling frequency 
received can be ±6% of the stated nominal value. 
When in use, the frequency can be ±7% of the stated 
value. This allows a digital device which has a 
varispeed feature to be used as the word clock source 
for the DM-24.
If the selected clock source goes out of range, the 
DM-24 mutes, the currently-selected clock indicator 
flashes, and a message appears on...

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SLOT screen
On the slot screen, the different optional interface 
cards that can be fitted to the DM-24 are automati-
cally detected and the options can be set. These are 
described separately in “Options” on page 118.If slot cards have been fitted, they are shown on this 
screen, as in the example below. 

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4 – Parts of the DM-24
This section is divided into what we hope is a func-
tional and logical order to help locate and use the 
controls.This section is not a complete guide to the functions 
of the DM-24—treat it more as a “road-map” than a 
guidebook.
Top surface
The top surface of the DM-24 may be conveniently 
divided into the following sections: 
Module control
Other analog I/OAnalog module inputs
Transport and automation control
Module faders and selection, etc....

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Analog module inputs
These inputs typically feed the first sixteen input 
channels, but may be assigned in other ways as 
explained in “Setting up the I/O” on page 36.
1INSERT These TRS 1/4” connectors are used 
to provide a post-
TRIM insert (send at –2 dBu), and 
the return (–2 dBu) occurring just pre-AD convertor.
2LINE IN (BAL) These balanced 1/4” jacks 
accept analog inputs at a nominal +4 dBu input level, 
adjustable with the...

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BASSIGNABLE SENDS These balanced 
1/4” jacks (–2 dBu) are used either as insert sends for 
the input channels or as aux sends (see “Setting up 
the I/O” on page 36).
CASSIGNABLE RETURNS (BAL) These 
quasi-balanced returns (–2 dBu) are either used as aux returns or as insert returns for the input channels 
(see “Setting up the I/O” on page 36).
DPHONES These two stereo 1/4” jacks provide 
headphone outputs.
Module control section
This...