TASCAM DM-24 Installation and Use v 2.0 Manual Addendum - Page 9

DM-24 version 2.0-Release notes-I/O setup changes When using cascaded DM-24s for recording 24 simultaneous tracks, you now have access to full-featured EQ and dynamic channels for 24 track sends, the same for all 24 track returns, and many other channels for effects returns, cue mixes, etc. MTR return metering Because of the flexible return assignment described above, which means that tape return numbers are not automatically equal to channel numbers, the metering conventions have changed. Previously, channels 1 through 24 were assumed to be the return channels, but since channels 25 through 32 can now also be return channels, this assumption is no longer valid. Accordingly, a new option has been added to the 24channel meter display menu. This is the CH9-32 option. Also, the way in which the METER Follows SEL Key option works has changed as described here: There is a new option, called Prior Layer, as shown below. Use the dial and ENTER key to change between FOR 24TR and FOR 16TR (that is, the number of tape returns currently in use). When this parameter is set to FOR 16TR, selecting channels 1 through 16 moves the meter layer to CH 1-24, and selecting channels 17 through 32 moves the meter layer to CH 9-32. When this parameter is set to FOR 24TR, selecting channels 1 through 24 moves the meter layer to CH 1-24, and selecting channels 25 through 32 moves the meter layer to CH 25-32. MU-24 operation If the optional MU-24 meter bridge is fitted, channels 9 through 32 (that is, 24tracks) can be selected for metering by pressing the CH1-24 and MASTER/CH25-32 keys (of the MU-24) at the same time (both these indicators light). The onscreen metering mirrors that on the MU-24. Direct assignment to the stereo buss It is now possible to route the following directly to the stereo buss, without having to assign them to channels: • Digital inputs 1 & 2 • Effects returns • Assignable returns This direct routing frees up a further twelve channels for inputs, etc. as well as providing a number of other uses. For example, at mixdown, using an IF-AN/DM slot card, you could assign the eight buss outputs to the analog outputs provided by the card, and then route these back to channels 25-32, where you can use EQ and compression before routing these channels (compressed and EQed buss outputs) directly to the stereo buss. You could even send the buss outputs digitally, convert them off-board, and then feed them back into the channels. With the mic/line inputs also directly assignable to the stereo buss, you can now assign 60 input channels to the stereo buss at the mixdown stage (32 channels, 16 cue tracks (provided by assigning track returns to Aux 1-2), 12 returns to stereo). This represents outstanding value! Use the ASSIGN BUSS screen to make these assignments. TASCAM DM-24 2.0 release notes 9