Tascam DM-24 Brochure

Product Information

Digital Mixing Console DM-24

into the future of recording. Whether you’re mixing for
standard CD mastering or more advanced applications in
surround encoding or DVD authoring, the DM-24’s superb
audio quality blows away the standards in affordable
digital mixing. 96kHz is the standard audio sampling rate
for DVD video discs also for the new DVD-A (DVD Audio)
discs that are just starting to appear on the market. (Please
note that in 96kHz mode the number of channels is
halved.)

One Of The Most Powerful Automations Available …
At Any Price. Completely built into the mixer with no

external computer or software required, the DM-24 offers
the most comprehensive automation capabilities ever desi-

The DM-24 is an entirely new designed, powerful
and affordable small-format digital recording
console with 32 channels. With excellent audio
quality, highly flexible routing, extremely powerful

built-in automation, built-in professional-quality
effects, dynamics processing and parametric EQ, and
flawless interaction with the MX-2424 hard disk
recorder, the DM-24 is destined to become the
centerpiece of great studios around the world.

Masterly Sound Quality. With premium-quality 24-bit A/

D and D/A converters and up to 96kHz sampling rates, the
DM-24 is designed to take your mixes into the future of
recording. Whether you’re mixing for standard CD maste­ring or more advanced applications in surround encoding
or DVD authoring, the DM-24’s superb audio quality blows
away the standards in affordable digital mixing.

New SHARC DSP chips allow 32-bit floating point proces­sing. As a result the DM-24 offers more digital headroom
when applying dynamics processing and time based effects
and in the end this enhances the overall sound quality. By
the way, the DM-24 offers 16 of the best mic preamps that
TASCAM has ever made. It also features four custom-desi­gned LED ring encoders on the EQ knobs that can be assi­gned as aux sends or EQ and Pan – sound and aux level
ajustments are so much easier now!

24-bit, 96kHz Performance From Day One. With 96kHz
sampling rates, the DM-24 is designed to take your mixes

gned into a compact digital mixer … bar none. Up to eight
entire mixes can be stored in the DM-24. Once a new mix is
opened, the DM-24 automatically goes into its automation
mode so that any static changes you make are instantly
saved. Plus, you can offload all automation data via MIDI.

Flexible Interfacing. Whether you’re working with
digital or analog systems, the DM-24’s standard interfaces
allow easy integration into any studio environment. In
addition to its 16 analog inputs with XLR mic and 1/4” line
inputs on each channel, it includes 24 channels of TDIF
interfacing plus eight channels of ADAT Optical I/O, two
stereo AES/EBU and two stereo S/PDIF interfaces. Two
option slots are also provided for additional 8-channel
analog and digital interface modules.

GPI-Outputs. The “General Purpose Interface” is a simple
control interface that sends trigger signals to external
equipment like tally devices (e.g. a “RECORDING” sign
beneath the control room door) etc.

Full-featured Channels. Each channel of the DM-24
offers a four band fully parametric equalizer, a compressor
that can be configured either pre or post EQ. Highly-confi­gurable Noise gates are available in channels 1–16. There is
also a digital delay on each channel to compensate for
microphone placement and digital converter delays when
using external analog equipment. The DM-24 also features
1/4” TRS inserts on each channel, as well as detailed capa­bilities of routing audio internally throughout the mixer.
Extensive outputs and monitoring choices are also
provided. All faders are motorized and touch-sensitive

Digital Mixing Console DM-24

with respect to automation allowing easy and comfortable
operation.

Professional Dynamics Processing, EQ and Effects.

You may not ever need to turn to outboard effects proces­sors, equalizers or compressors with the DM-24. With
highly-configurable gates, fully-parametric 4-band EQs and
compression on each channel, the DM-24 offers everything
you need for great mixes built right into the mixer. Each
channel also features a custom-designed delay with an
innovative circuit design that compensates for fixed laten­cies within a digital studio.

Also, the effects available on the DM-24 are comparable to
the best effects found in professional studios worldwide.
It’s easy to understand why: TASCAM has teamed up with

Main Features

• Fully 24-bit, 96kHz compatible from day one

• Flexible 32-channel configuration

• Standard interfaces: 24-channel TDIF I/O, 8-channel

ADAT Optical I/O, two stereo AES/EBU, two stereo SPDIF

• 16 analog inputs (XLR mic and 1/4” line) with inserts on
every channel

• Advanced microphone preamps

• Powerful built-in automation (no computer required)

• 100mm motorized long-throw faders

• Premium-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A converters

• Two option slots for additional interface modules (inclu-

ding AES/EBU, analog, TDIF or ADAT)

• EQ and Compressor on each channel, high-quality confi­gurable gates on channels 1–16

TC Electronic and Antares to offer high-quality reverb, mic
modeling and speaker modeling for the DM-24. Fully adju­stable to your tastes, the DM-24’s effects are of high
enough quality for primary vocal tracks with the conveni­ence of being an integral part of the mixer itself.

As an affordable mixer with true 96kHz capabilities and
full 24-bit performance throughout the signal path, the
DM-24 is perfect for interacting with the TASCAM MX­2424 24-Track 24-Bit Hard Disk Recorder. Full transport
control, LED ring encoders, hierarchical grouping and
smooth 100mm long-throw faders make it an excellent
console for any serious studio.

• 4-band, fully parametric EQ with gain, frequency sweep
and Q (bandwidth) on each channel

• Digital delay on each channel to compensate for latency

• Two built-in effects processors with reverb, spatial

effects and mic/speaker modeling effects by TC Works™,
Antares™ and TASCAM

• 32 bit floating point processing offers more digital
headroom when applying dynamics processing and time
based effects

• Comprehensive user interface, featuring large LCD
screen and LED ring encoders

• Two DM-24s can operate as a single integrated console
via cascade mode

• Extensive machine control

Specifications

Analogue input/output terminals

MIC IN 1-16 XLR-3-31, balanced

Nominal impedance 2.2kohm
Input level -56dBu (TRIM max) to –2dBu (TRIM min)

LINE IN 1-16 1/4-inch TRS jack, balanced

Nominal impedance 10kohm
Input level -42dBu (TRIM max) to +12dBu (TRIM min)

INSERT 1-16 1/4-inch TRS jack, balanced

Nominal output impedance 100ohm
Nominal output level -2dBu
Maximum output level +20dBu
Nominal input impedance 10kohm
Nominal input level -2dBu
Headroom 16dB

ASSIGNABLE SENDS 1-4 1/4-inch TRS jack, balanced

Nominal impedance 100ohm
Nominal level -2dBu
Maximum level +14dBu

Digital Mixing Console DM-24

ASSIGNABLE RETURNS 1-4 1/4-inch TRS jack, balanced

Nominal impedance 5kohm
Nominal level -2dBu
Headroom 16dB

2TR IN (L/R) RCA jack, unbalanced

Nominal impedance 10kohm
Nominal level -10dBV
Headroom 16dB

STEREO OUTPUT (L/R) XLR-3-31, balanced

Nominal impedance 100ohm
Nominal level +4dBu
Maximum level +20dBu

STEREO INSERT (L/R) 1/4-inch TRS jack, balanced

Nominal output impedance 100ohm
Nominal output level -2dBu
Maximum output level +14dBu
Nominal input impedance 10kohm
Nominal input level -2dBu
Headroom +22dB

CR MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R) 1/4-inch TRS jack, balanced

Nominal impedance 100ohm
Nominal level +4dBu
Maximum level +20dBu

STUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT (L/R) RCA jack, unbalanced

Nominal impedance 100ohm
Nominal level -10dBV
Maximum level +6dBV

PHONES 1-2 1/4-inch stereo phone jack

Max output power 120mW + 120mW in total, 33ohm

Digital input/output terminals

DIGITAL INPUT 1 (built-in switchable Fs converter, connector selectable)
(1) Connector XLR-3-31 type, balanced

Nominal impedance 110ohm
Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (auto-detect)
Audio bit length 24 bit

(2) Connector Coaxial

Nominal impedance 75ohm
Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (auto-detect)

Audio bit length 24 bit
DIGITAL INPUT 2 (built-in switchable Fs converter, connector selectable)
(1) Connector XLR-3-31 type, balanced

Nominal impedance 110ohm

Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (auto-detect)

Audio bit length 24 bit
(2) Connector Coaxial

Nominal impedance 75ohm

Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (auto-detect)

Audio bit length 24 bit
DIGITAL OUTPUT 1
(1) Connector XLR-3-31 type, balanced

Nominal impedance 110ohm

Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (selectable)

Audio bit length 24 bit
(2) Connector Coaxial

Nominal impedance 75ohm

Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (selectable)

Audio bit length 24 bit
DIGITAL OUTPUT 2
(1) Connector XLR-3-31 type, balanced

Nominal impedance 110ohm

Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (selectable)

Audio bit length 24 bit
(2) Connector Coaxial

Nominal impedance 75ohm

Format Conforms to AES3-1992/IEC60958 (selectable)

Digital Mixing Console DM-24

Audio bit length 24 bit
TDIF-1 Port 1-3 25-pin D-sub, female

Format Conforms to TDIF-1 specification

Audio bit length 24 bit
ADAT (IN/OUT) Lightpipe optical

Format Conforms to ADAT OPTICAL specifications

Audio bit length 24 bit

Sync and other terminals

WORD SYNC IN BNC with termination switch

Nominal impedance 75ohm, switchable on/off

Input level TTL level
WORD SYNC OUT/THRU BNC

Output level TTL level
MIDI IN, OUT and THRU/OUT2 5-pin DIN x 3

Format Conforms to MIDI specification
TIMECODE IN Coaxial

Format Conforms to SMPTE specification
DTRS REMOTE OUT 15-pin D-sub, male

Format Conforms to DTRS SYNC format
RS-422 (for SONY 9-pin) 9-pin D-sub, female
EXT SW 1/4-inch mono jack
METER (for MU-24) 25-pin D-sub, female
Faders 100mm touch-sensitive motor-driven faders x17

Resolution 128 steps
GPI 9-pin D-sub, female

Overall system specifications (fs=48kHz)

Sampling Frequency

Internal 48 / 44.1kHz , 96 / 88.2kHz (high sampling)

External within ±6.0% from fs
Signal Delay <1.5 ms (LINE IN to STEREO OUTPUT)
THD (@ nominal level)
LINE IN to INSERT SEND, 20Hz - 20kHz <0.1%
LINE IN to STEREO OUTPUT, 1kHz <0.01%
Frequency Response (LINE IN to STEREO OUTPUT @ nominal level) 20Hz-20kHz, +0.5/-1.0dB
Noise Level (20Hz - 20kHz, TRIM: max, 150ohm, -60dB)

MIC IN to INSERT SEND <-127dBu, typical -128dBu

MIC IN to BUS/AUX OUTPUT <-73dBu
Crosstalk (@ 1kHz)

STEREO/BUS/AUX OUTPUTS >80dB

MONITOR OUTPUTS >70dB
Displays
LCD 320 x 240 dots LCD with backlight & contrast control
METER 2 x 12 segment LED

Power Supply and Other Specifications

Voltage requirements 120V AC, 60Hz / 230V AC, 50Hz
Power consumption 82 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 580mm x 140mm x 592mm
Weight 20.5kg ( 9.3lbs)

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Digital Mixing Console DM-24 Design and specifications subject to change without notice.