TASCAM DM-24 Installation and Use Quick Start Guide - Page 9

Mix Down Mode, Assignable sends and returns

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DM-24 Quick Start Guide Mix Down Mode We are now ready to make the proper settings for mix down. First we must make channels 1-16 Tape Return channels. 1 With the SHIFT indicator lit, press the I/O key followed by soft key #1. Use the cursor keys to highlight the virtual patch cable on CH 1. Use the data dial to change it from Mic/Line to TDIF. Use this same technic to change channels 2-16 to TDIF as well. Assignable sends and returns The external effect unit that we included in the setup diagram is connected using the assignable sends and returns. In this section we will discuss how to set up the assignable sends and returns for this function. 1 With the SHIFT key indicator lit, press the I/O key. Then press the soft key under ASSIGN SECT. The 4 assignable I/Os can be used as inserts or sends and returns. Using the cursor keys assign 1 and 2 as SEND/RETURN. This is under the MODE column. Under the CH SEND column make 1 AUX3 and 2 AUX4. 2 Press the MASTER LAYER STATUS key. The faders will jump to show master buss and aux send levels. Locate the AUX 3 and 4 master faders and bring them to a unity gain setting. In other words, push the faders to the "0" level on the console. Now with SHIFT off press the AUX 3-4 key and set your send levels as needed. 9

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The external effect unit that we included in the setup diagram is connected using the
assignable sends and returns.
In this section we will discuss how to set up the assignable
sends and returns for this function.
Mix Down Mode
1
1
With the SHIFT key indicator lit, press the
I/O key.
Then press the soft key under
ASSIGN SECT.
The 4 assignable I/Os
can be used as inserts or sends and returns.
Using the cursor keys assign 1 and 2 as
SEND/RETURN.
This is under the
MODE column.
Under the CH SEND
column make 1 AUX3 and 2 AUX4.
Press the MASTER LAYER STATUS key.
The faders will jump to show master buss
and aux send levels.
Locate the AUX 3
and 4 master faders and bring them to a
unity gain setting.
In other words, push
the faders to the "0" level on the console.
Now with SHIFT off press the AUX 3-4
key and set your send levels as needed.
We are now ready to make the proper settings for mix down.
First we must make
channels 1-16 Tape Return channels.
With the SHIFT indicator lit, press the I/O
key followed by soft key #1.
Use the
cursor keys to highlight the virtual patch
cable on CH 1.
Use the data dial to
change it from Mic/Line to TDIF.
Use
this same technic to change channels 2-16
to TDIF as well.
Assignable sends and returns
2
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