Tascam DM-24 Brochure

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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!
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
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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. Its 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-24s 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
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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)
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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.
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