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1 - Introduction The DM-3200 is capable of writing and reading mix moves as well as editing and refining mix moves during replay, all synchronized to timecode. No external computer is necessary, as all control of the automation is made from the DM-3200's control surface. Automated mixes are stored on the DM-3200's CF card as part of a project and can be off-loaded via the TASCAM Mixer Companion Software to a personal computer, as well as being easily transported on the card between facilities equipped with the DM-3200. Here are a few reasons to use mixer automation: • Tedious moves, (such as mutes), that occur at the same place in the program each time can be written to the automation system for playback. This allows you to focus on the creative aspect of listening and mixing, instead of the mechanical aspect of pressing the mute keys at the right time, every time. • Mix moves can be refined to your satisfaction then the automation system will read those moves back every time in exactly the same way. • A mix can be recalled at a later time for further refinement. The DM-3200's automation system was designed to be intuitive, using the mixer's familiar control surface and a minimum number of keystrokes, to stay out of the way of the creative process of mixing. Using This Manual The following type conventions are used in this manual: BOLD CAPS for physical keys on the mixer's control surface. LIGHT CAPS or Light First Letter Caps for on-screen controls in the display . First Letter Caps for names of operational modes and functions. Automated Controls The following mixer controls of the DM-3200 can be automated: • Fader levels • Mutes • Panning (including surround panning parameters, LFE level, etc.) • EQ settings: Gain, Frequency, Q, EQ On/Off switching, individual EQ band switching and TYPE switching between High/Low Pass Filter, Peaking & Shelving • Auxiliary send levels, Pre/Post switching and pan/ balance settings • Auxiliary master send levels • COMPressor settings: threshold, ratio, attack, release, etc. • GATE settings: threshold, range, hysteresis, attack, hold, decay, etc. • Buss master levels • Library recall (all libraries) The following mixer controls of the DM-3200 cannot be automated: • Digital trim • Effect settings • Buss assignments • Analog TRIM • Control Room monitor switching 4 TASCAM DM-3200 Automation Guide • LCD navigation • Transport control • Fader layer switching • Global mixer setup parameters Moves for different mixer controls do not have to be automated in the same pass. Just as in multi-track recording, it is possible to concentrate on one specific control at a time, building up the automated mix over a number of passes. The DM-3200's automation system allows this to occur by intelligently switching automation modes transparently on a per control basis. This work done by the DM-3200 automation system provides a high degree of flexibility while not requiring constant attention from you. Of course, the DM3200's automatic mode switching may be over-ridden at any time for "power user" operation. The automation is synchronized to timecode. This could be external Linear Timecode (LTC or commonly referred to as SMPTE/EBU) or MIDI Timecode (MTC) from either the MIDI IN port or through the USB connection. Alternatively, the DM-3200's own internal timecode generator can be used to synchronize the automated mix moves and slave the external recorder. The event resolution for mix moves on the DM-3200 is one event per quarter timecode frame. At a time-