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
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