TASCAM MX-2424 Technical Documentation

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The MX-2424 is an incredibly revolutionary
product bringing together 24 tracks of 24 bit
audio, a 12 track 96kHz recording mode, full
synchronization capabilities, complete editing,
a graphical user interface, and advanced SCSI
recording and back-up capabilities. Add to that
the OpenTL playlist which offers direct read
and write compatibility with other DAWs and
digital sequencers, a host of affordable archive
options, plus the rock solid reliability of TASCAM
products and you've got a beastie of a
multitrack. Best of all, this recorder is priced
within reach of the average musician.

MX-2424

Technical Documentation

• 24 Track, 24 Bit Hard Disk Recorder

• 12 Track Mode Allows 24 Bit / 96kHz High Resolution

• Unlimited Virtual Tracks

• 100 Point Auto-Locator Built-In

• TL-Bus Provides Sample Accurate Lock of 32 MX-2424

Machines For Up To 768 Sample Accurate Tracks

• Uses Macintosh™ and Windows™ Formatted Drives

• Uses Sound Designer II and .WAV Format Audio Files

• Built-In 9 Gigabyte Drive for Approximately 45 Minutes

of Solid Record Time

• Front Panel Drive Bay Accepts Additional SCSI Drives,

Removable Drive Carriers, or DVD-RAM for Back-up

• Rear Panel SCSI Wide Port Allows Connection of More

Target Media or DVD-RAM/Tape Back-Up Drives

• Punch-In Port Accepts Alesis LRC for Transport Control

...and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!

APPLICATIONS

Personal and Project Studios

Studios for hire are always under pressure to deliver state
of the art sound quality on a shoe string budget. The
MX-2424 brings aboard 24 tracks of 24 bit recording, plus
a 12 track, 96kHz mode for the very best audio around. For
time code applications, the MX-2424's time code chasing
will keep accurate lock with any source. For flying audio
tracks from verse to verse or compiling multiple takes into
a single track, the on-board editing and unlimited virtual
tracks will offer the ultimate flexibility. If you can't afford
the remote, that's OK. You can access all of the recorder's
functions from the front panel. If you still want to have a
remote, you can use MMC from your sequencer or mixer, or
plug in an Alesis LRC into the footswitch port for transport
control. When moving projects between studios, total
compatibility afforded by the OpenTL playlist with popular
DAWs and digital sequencers make swapping projects to
different platforms effortless. Plus, you can make
affordable, robust back-ups with DVD-RAM and tape drives.

• 100MBit Ethernet Port For Interconnection with

Computers for ViewNet GUI and Firmware Updates

• Standard AES/EBU and SPDIF Ports With

Sample Rate Conversion

• SMPTE Time Code Generating and Chasing With

In/Out/Thru Ports

• MIDI In/Out/Thru for MMC, MTC, MIDI Clock

• Word Sync In/Out/Thru

• Video Sync In/Thru

• Optional Analog I/O Offers 24 Channels of

High Quality 24 Bit / 96kHz A/D and D/A

• Optional AES/EBU Card Offers 24 Channels of I/O,

and is Compatible With Bit-Split or Fast 96kHz

• Optional TDIF and Lightpipe Multitrack Digital I/O

• Optional RC-2424 Remote Control

Post Production

In many professional studios, the MX-2424's video sync and
word clock ports are needed for advanced synchronization
as well as digital studio integration. For users who need
multiple machines, synchronizing multiple MX-2424s together
can be done with a simple TL-Bus cable. Plus, the same GUI
(ViewNet) application can be used to address up to 65,000
individual MX-2424 machines on a single network. ViewNet
can also handle machine set-up through user friendly screens.
These machine set-up screens can also capture "profiles," so
different studio set-ups can be stored for later use. Even
better, these profiles can be broadcast to multiple machines
simultaneously, saving a lot of repetitive motion.

If you need 9-pin control, or want to achieve sample accurate
lock between the MX-2424 and DTRS machines and/or ADATs,
TASCAM's TL-SYNC will handle that and more. TL-SYNC also
has an ethernet port on the back for profiles and set-ups on a
computer.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

Page 1 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

Hard disk recording technology is something that takes a
serious investment in time and engineering. Plus, it takes
real world testing to make sure the system is reliable and
ready for the mass market.

The MX-2424 is based on the TASCAM's MMR-8 film
dubbers that have been in service since 1998. While you
may not be familiar with these machines, you are familiar
with what they have done and who is using them. The
MMR line has been installed in numerous film and television
production houses, including Skywalker Sound, Disney,
Universal Studios, and other busy studios around the world.

When you take the MX-2424 into your studio, you are
getting a recorder that has benefited from roughly a
decade of investment in technology and many years of
proven reliability in demanding studio environments.

MX-2424 OPERATIONS

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

TASCAM's MX-2424 (top) and MMR-8 (bottom)

The MX-2424 is very easy to operate. The front panel and
remote allow you to run the MX-2424 just like a reel to reel
machine during tracking, yet still offers the editing features
typically associated with advanced hard disk recorders. A
great deal of effort has gone into making this interface
accessible to the analog veteran, yet flexible enough for the
editing power user.

Standard tape functions will make tracking a breeze. Large,
solid transport buttons allow the user to watch the talent,
and not have to focus on locating the buttons. A dedicated
matrix for input select and track arming keys, as well as
"Select All" and "All Safe" functions make quick work of
track status for overdub sessions. The 100 point auto
locator makes project navigation a breeze. Plus, the
Shuttle/Scrub wheel allows scrubbing of the audio just like
scrubbing a reel of tape for easy location of really tight edit
points.

A machine set-up LED matrix gives complete indications
of recording and time code status. Dedicated lights will
show sample rate, time code frame rate, bit depth of
recorded tracks, the format of the hard drive (Mac or PC),
plus separate time code status for Word Clock, time code
in, and TL-BUS Status. This efficient, yet complete matrix
allows you to know exactly what the MX-2424 is configured
for without looking at any menus. This is a tremendous
time saver when setting up or troubleshooting.

Editing is made easy. With 100 levels of undo, you can
feel free to experiment with different versions without
fear of losing your original version.

Any edit you need to make is defined by an in and out
point, and which track(s) you want the edit to affect.
So, if you want to cut a vocal part out, place the in and
out points around the part you want to remove, select
that track for editing, then press clear. That's it.

Any editing function can be made in a way that affects the
time line of the project (ripple editing), or they can keep
the time spacing the same (static editing). For example,
when cutting a part from a vocal track as mentioned in the

previous example, we want all the audio around that region
to remain exactly where it was. However, if we were altering
a drum loop, we may want all the audio after the edit point to
meet up with the audio before the edit to avoid dead space.

A simple example of this difference is Clear vs Delete.
Clear removes the audio between the in and out points
and replaces it with blank space, so the time line of the
other events is not affected. However, Delete will remove
any audio between the in and out points, and move all
the audio after the edited region right up to the in point.

Additionally, you can reference "sync points" when flying
audio to perform "back-time" editing. When an edit is
being made, the in and out point surround the audio
you want to change. You can also create a marker within
or outside of the audio region for the MX-2424 to line up
the audio in the new point.

For instance, if you are adding a car crash to your audio,
the crash is the event you want to line up. So, place the in
and out around the entire effect, then set a marker over
the crash itself. Then, play the audio back and stop where
you want the crash to be, and "Sync Paste" the part in.
The MX-2424 will automatically calculate the in and out
points for you. These types of advanced editing features
work extremely well for both music and video applications.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

POWER

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

AUTO

•

INPUT

35

•

ALL

45
50

SAFE

SIG
SEL
REC

ALL

REC
SEL

ALL

INPUT

UNMOUNT

ALL

MOUNT

EDIT

Machine Status

LED Matrix

MX-2424

INP

INP

INP

0

0

0

2

2

2

4

4

4

•

•

•
9

9

9

•

•

•
16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18­20

20

20

25

25

25

•

•

•
35

35

35

•

•

•
45

45

45

50

50

50

SIG

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

REC

SAMPLE RATE TIME CODE RECORD MODE SYNC

44100

30

24-BIT

48000

29.97

TAPEMODE

2 X

DROP

PC

PULL DOWN

25

MAC

NON STD

24

AUTO INPUT

Edit Function

Keys

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

•
35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

SAMPLE LOCK

CHASE LOCK

MX MASTER

MX SLAVE

TC CHASE

13

INP

INP

INP

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

•
35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

0

0

0

2

2

2

4

4

4

•

•

•
9

9

9

•

•

•
16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18­20

20

20

25

25

25

•

•

•
35

35

35

•

•

•
45

45

45

50

50

50

SIG

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

REC

LOCAL

SYNC

DISCARD

COPY

CUT

PASTE

CLEAR

SPLIT

CUT

PASTE

24

INP

INP

INP

0

0

0

2

2

2

4

4

4

•

•

•
9

9

9

•

•

•
16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18­20

20

20

25

25

25

•

•

•
35

35

35

•

•

•
45

45

45

50

50

50

SIG

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

REC

24

2322212019181716151413121110987654321

IN

SYNC

NOW

INSERT

INST

OPEN

UNDO REDO

TC READEROFFSETNEXTPREVLENGTHLAST

OUTINFROMLOCATE TOLOOPONLINE

REH REC

100 Point

Auto Locator

STATUS

ERROR

BUSY

DISK

MIDI

CAPT
EVENT

CANCEL

CLEAR

7 8 9

CAPT

4 5 6

+/-

0 1 2 3

TRIM

NUDGE

JOG
SCRUB

SHTL

SCRUB

Shuttle/Scrub

Wheel

SMART
CARD

SHIFT

YES

STORE

NO

RCL

TEMPO

SETUP

NEW

PROJ

UNLOAD

VIEW

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

Page 2 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

I/O CONFIGURATIONS

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

Every studio is configured differently. Some people need
analog I/O for interfacing with analog consoles or direct
recording from mic preamps. Others need digital I/O for
interfacing with digital consoles or transfers from MDMs
(Modular Digital Multitracks) and DAWs (Digital Audio
Workstations). Whatever your need, the MX-2424 can be
configured to serve you.

On the back panel of the MX-2424, there are two option
slots. The top slot accepts the analog I/O card, and the
bottom slot can accept any of the digital I/O cards.
Digital cards are available in TDIF, Lightpipe, and
AES/EBU formats. Note that analog and digital options
can be installed and operated simultaneously.

Standard on every MX-2424 is an AES/EBU I/O and
SPDIF I/O. For convenience, these have sample rate
conversion built-in, so you can freely import any digital
two track information directly into your project.

For the ultimate flexibility in a project, the analog card,
digital card, and two track I/O's can all be used

I/O CARDS

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

AN-2424: 24 Channel Balanced Analog I/O

The AN-2424 analog I/O option offers 24 channels of
balanced I/O on DB25 connectors. All A/D and D/A
converters are 24 bit, 96kHz.

Months of design and testing were dedicated to this card.
Different capacitors were experimented with, high voltage
power rails were installed, and lots of listening tests
guided development of this I/O. It wasn't left to a
theoretical oscilloscope experiment, this is first rate gear
that will appeal to even the most die-hard analog
aficionado.

The AE-2424 AES/EBU module was designed with extra
features making the card not just an I/O, but also an

ANALOG OUTPUT

ANALOG INPUT

MX-2424 ANALOG MODULE

Digital I/O Option Slot Analog I/O Option Slot

MX-2424 TDIF MODULE

IN

TL-BUS

ANALOG OUTPUT

9 - 16 17 - 24

ANALOG INPUT

MIDI

OUT THRU

VIDEO SYNC

THRU

IN

MX-2424 ANALOG MODULE

AES/EBU

S/PDIF

OUTIN

OUTIN

WIDE SCSINET

FOOT SWITCH

TIME CODE

OUT THRUIN

1 - 8

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

TDIF

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

REMOTE

WORD CLOCK

OUT THRUIN

Standard SPDIF and AES/EBU Ports w/ Sample Rate Conversion

simultaneously. For instance, you can feed 8 channels of
drum mics from a digital console into tracks 1-8, run a
keyboard into the AES/EBU port to tracks 9-10, and lay
down a vocal track fed from a mic preamp into the analog
port of track 11, etc.. This kind of flexibility lets you focus
on fulfilling the needs of your production, not figuring out
the technical aspects of how to get there.

invaluable session-saving tool. On board, you will find
sample rate conversion on all 24 channels. Also, the
AES/EBU card is capable of both popular forms of 96kHz
communication. It
can use bit split high
resolution (2 wire),
or 96kHz fast (1 wire).

Of course, there is
also the TD-2424, a
24 channel TDIF
interface, as well as
the LP-2424, the 24
channel Lightpipe
interface. These
cards are fully
compatible with other

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

AE-2424: 24 Channel AES/EBU I/O

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

TD-2424: 24 Channel TDIF I/O

LP-2424: 24 Channel Lightpipe I/O

AES/EBU

MX-2424 AES/EBU MODULE

TDIF

MX-2424 TDIF MODULE

1 - 8

9 - 16 17 - 24

IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT

MX-2424 LIGHTPIPE MODULE

TDIF and Lightpipe devices. These cards enable cost
effective connections to digital consoles, or even
simple digital transfers to other digital multitracks.

This photo is for the analog buffs. The large

capacitors you see lined up just behind the

front panel were the subject of months of

listening tests. We double stacked the cards

for maximum flexibility and better heat

characteristics. Then, we added in some

high voltage power rails, and what we came

up with was a set of A/D and D/A that will stand up

to most any dedicated outboard converter units. Don't forget that

these are all 24 bit, 96kHz A/D and D/A all the way through. We know

you are serious about your sound, so we didn't try to jam all the analog components

on a little computer card. After all, if you're spending good money on mic preamps or a good

analog console, you don't want to sell yourself short at the doorstep of your recorder.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

Page 3 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

HARD DRIVES & BACK-UP OPTIONS

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

A whole bunch of ones and zeros, that's what digital
recording boils down to. All of those ones and zeros need
to be stored somewhere. The MX-2424 was designed
from day one to offer inexpensive storage solutions, while
still offering top performance and flexibility.

The MX-2424 ships with an internal 9GB high performance
SCSI drive. This internal drive is totally dedicated to
audio; there is no firmware or operating system stored on
this drive. If you want to replace it with a larger one, you
can do so easily.

Additional devices can be installed in the front panel drive
bay of the MX-2424, or they can be connected to the rear
panel SCSI port. (A list of approved drives is available on
the TASCAM web site.)

MX-2424

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

POWER

AUTO
INPUT

ALL
SAFE

ALL

REC
SEL

ALL

INPUT

ALL

EDIT

INP

INP

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•
16

16

-18-

-18­20

20

25

25

•

•
35

35

•

•
45

45

50

50

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

SAMPLE RATE TIME CODE RECORD MODE SYNC

44100

48000

UNMOUNT

2 X

MOUNT

PULL DOWN

NON STD

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

•
35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

30

29.97

DROP

25

24

13

INP

INP

INP

INP

INP

INP

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•
16

16

-18-

-18­20

20

25

25

•

•
35

35

•

•
45

45

50

50

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

24-BIT

SAMPLE LOCK

TAPEMODE

CHASE LOCK

PC

MX MASTER

MAC

MX SLAVE

AUTO INPUT

TC CHASE

0

0

0

0

2

2

2

2

4

4

4

4

•

•

•

•
9

9

9

9

•

•

•

•
16

16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18-

-18­20

20

20

20

25

25

25

25

•

•

•

•
35

35

35

35

•

•

•

•
45

45

45

45

50

50

50

50

SIG

SIG

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

REC

REC

LOCAL

DISCARD

COPY

CUT

CLEAR

SPLIT

CUT

Either additional target drives or back up media can be installed in the

front panel drive bay, or attached to the back panel SCSI wide port.

24

INP

INP

INP

0

0

0

2

2

2

4

4

4

•

•

•
9

9

9

•

•

•
16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18­20

20

20
25

•
35

•
45

50
SIG
SEL
REC

SYNC

SYNC

PASTE

INSERT

PASTE

INST

25

•
35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

IN
NOW

OPEN

REH REC

UNDO REDO

CANCEL

25

STATUS

•
35

ERROR

CLEAR

•
45

BUSY

50
SIG

DISK

SEL
REC

MIDI

CAPT

24

+/-

2322212019181716151413121110987654321

0 1

TRIM

TC READEROFFSETNEXTPREVLENGTHLAST

CAPT
EVENT

OUTINFROMLOCATE TOLOOPONLINE

NUDGE

JOG
SCRUB

SHTL

SCRUB

7 8 9

4 5 6

SMART
CARD

SHIFT

YES

STORE

NO

RCL

2 3

TEMPO

SETUP

NEW

PROJ

UNLOAD

VIEW

If you are simply trying to archive projects, the MX-2424
directly supports DVD-RAM and Data Tape systems.
These systems offer very inexpensive media, and
increased product longevity. In fact, DVD-RAM disks are
rated with a shelf life of at least 30 years.

DVD-RAM offers an inexpensive, durable back-up solution. Several

major studios are using DVD-RAM as the back-up media of choice.

If you are in a busy studio where you need to move projects
in and out quickly, or if you will want to take the drive out of
the MX-2424 and mount it on a computer frequently, the
Kingston Rhino Jr carrier might be the way to go. The Rhino
Jr offers a protective carrier that can slide into a receiver to
swap drives around. The Rhino Jr system also uses a quiet
push-pull fan system to keep the drives cool in demanding
situations.

These drive
sleds make
swapping
drives very
simple, and
they offer
some
protection to

Rhino Jr Sled Front Panel

the drive while
being carried
around. The front panel has LED indicators for drive
activity and SCSI ID number, plus a lock to prevent
accidental removal.

Also, since the MX-2424 uses standard Macintosh and
Windows formatted drives, you can move the drive from the
MX-2424 to the computer platform of your choice, and you
can use any back-up media you choose. For many home
users, the best option may be to take the internal drive out
of the MX-2424, install it in a Rhino Jr carrier, and move it
between the MX-2424 and the computer. (Remember, the
MX-2424 does not need the internal hard drive for the
operating system or firmware.)

Kingston Rhino Jr Removable Drive Carriers allow

users to swap drives quickly and safely.

Systems like these have been in

use in busy graphic houses,

data centers, and

professional studios

for some time.

(Internal kit shown.)

LVD SCSI

The MX-2424 utilizes LVD Ultra 2 SCSI protocol. LVD
stands for Low Voltage Differential. LVD enhances your
SCSI performance by using common mode noise
rejection; that's the same principle that balanced audio
lines to offer improved performance and much longer
cable runs. This hot-rodded SCSI bus can deliver data
bursts of up to 80 MB/sec, accepts up to 15 devices on
the bus, and allows bus lengths of up to 40'. If your
hard drive is noisy, run a long SCSI cable down the hall.
It won't affect the MX-2424's performance at all!

If you have existing SCSI drives that are not LVD
equipped, the SCSI bus will accept your older drives

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

and perform to the specifications of the added drive. (Using
non-LVD SCSI drives negates the added flexibility of the LVD
standard, but this backwards compatibility really helps those
who already made an investment in a collection of drives.)

For those who have SCSI Narrow drives, the MX-2424 can
also identify and use SCSI narrow drives with the appropriate
terminations. For detailed information on SCSI terminations,
go to the MX-2424 users group on the TASCAM web site:

http://www.tascam.com/mx2424usersgroup/

Page 4 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

SYNCHRONIZATION

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

The MX-2424 has a powerful array of synchronization
features built in to handle most any situation. In many
studio applications, the recorder's synchronization
capabilities will not only empower the MX-2424 to chase
timecode from other sources, but it can also correct
problems from other devices in the studio.

If you need to lock up multiple

TL-BUS

MX-2424 recorders, the easiest
and most accurate way to do
that is through TL-Bus line.
With TL-Bus, you can achieve sample accurate lock of up
to 32 MX-2424 machines, offering 768 tracks of sample
accurate recording, editing, and playback. The TL-Bus
will also keep all the machines locked when scrubbing
audio, so when the scrub and shuttle transport activates,
all 32 machines will march together like soldiers.

For times when you need to
integrate with other recorders

TIME CODE

OUT THRUIN

and players, SMPTE chasing
and generating are standard on
the MX-2424. This is an area where the MX-2424
really shines.

Most DAWs and digital sequencers offer the ability to
chase time code. But unless additional hardware is
purchased, all these stations are doing is timing the start
of the audio. From that point on, there is no clocking of
the audio track to the time code. It is very similar to
pressing a trigger on a sampler. This can cause serious
drift on longer regions over time if you are locking to
unstable sources.

The MX-2424 can actually derive a word clock from the
incoming time code and reclock the audio. This way, no
matter how long the audio regions get, the MX-2424 will
keep your audio locked in time with video machines,
two inch analog machines, or whatever you've got.

The time code out of the MX-2424 can be used to
broadcast time code if the MX-2424 is the master. It can
also be used to generate an offset from incoming time
code, or to re-shape deteriorated time code from old
tapes. These additional features can keep a session on
track that would have otherwise come to a screeching
halt.

The time code thru port is hard wired to the time code in.
This passes the incoming time code to another device
without any delay. This is handy if you don't have a time
code distributor or are simply adding one more device in
the studio temporarily.

If you try to go from the time code in to the out on most
recorders, the time code must pass through the time code
engine. There, the engine processes the incoming time
code, and regenerates the code for the output. This
process of regenerating the time code induces what is
called propagation delay. Each machine that is added to
the line adds a little more delay which can create a
noticeable problem with very few patches. The time code
thru port avoids this problem by hard wiring the thru to
the in, thereby avoiding the time code engine itself.

MIDI ports are available for MMC
(MIDI Machine Control), MTC (MIDI

MIDI

OUT THRUIN

Time Code) and MIDI Clock
applications. This is handy for
users who want to use the MX-2424 with MIDI sequencers.
You do not have to use a track for striping time code, and
you don't have to buy an extra box to generate the code.
It's all built in.

As an added bonus, the MX-2424 can also chase MIDI Time
Code. Most professionals know that SMPTE is much more
accurate than MTC and therefore would never suggest
chasing MTC. At the same time, most professionals will
remember sessions where they had to jerry-rig something.
(This is especially true at the project studio level.) Think of
this as insurance that you won't get stuck is a session where
MTC is the only choice. The MX-2424 is the "yes-you-can" box.

Word Clock in, out and thru are
available to help integrate the

WORD CLOCK

OUT THRUIN

MX-2424 into larger digital
environments. As with the time
code ports, dedicated in, out and thru ports are available for
professional flexibility.

Video Sync is available for users working
in post production for television and

VIDEO SYNC

THRUIN

film for locking to blackburst. Dedicated
in and thru ports are available for
capturing and passing the signal down the line.

TL-Bus allows sample accurate lock of up to 32 MX-2424s. Sample

accurate lock applies not only for general play, but also when engaging

the machines in shuttle and scrub for editing or scanning.

Time Code IN, OUT and THRU ports can be used to generate and chase

SMPTE time code, as well as regenerate degraded code and create

offsets. Unlike many budget hard disk recording systems, the audio

is constantly reclocked in reference to the time code, allowing the most

accurate time code chase possible. Also, the THRU port is available for

passing time code from the in port without any propagation delay.

Word Clock IN, OUT and THRU are all on board to enable integration

into larger digital audio environments.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

MIDI ports allow the MX-2424 to respond to MMC

(MIDI Machine Control), generate MIDI Clock, as

well as generate and lock to MTC (MIDI Time Code.)

MX-2424 TDIF MODULE

IN

TL-BUS

ANALOG OUTPUT

9 - 16 17 - 24

ANALOG INPUT

MIDI

OUT THRU

VIDEO SYNC

THRU

IN

FOOT SWITCH

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

TIME CODE

OUT THRUIN

WORD CLOCK

OUT THRUIN

1 - 8

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

TDIF

REMOTE

S/PDIF

Video Sync is standard for video

applications that require sync to

blackburst.

MX-2424 ANALOG MODULE

AES/EBU

OUTIN

OUTIN

WIDE SCSINET

Page 5 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (ViewNet)

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

ViewNet is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that ships
with the MX-2424. ViewNet is written in Java, so it
will run on a Macintosh or Windows machine. The
connection between the computer and the MX-2424 is a
100MBit ethernet connection, so standard ethernet hubs
and cables can be used to make the links.

ViewNet is a wonderful tool offering a visual image of
the audio on your MX-2424. ViewNet can be used to
streamline editing functions, allowing on-screen
manipulation of audio blocks. ViewNet also offers
advanced machine set-up capabilities, as well as
simplified virtual track management.

In multiple machine set-ups, a single ViewNet station
can individually address all the machines in the network.

Time Code Registers show Current Playhead Position,

Punch/Edit In and Out Points, and Capture Registers

This icon

takes you to

the virtual

track menu,

allowing you

to browse

virtual tracks

just like a

normal hard

drive. (After

all, it is a

normal hard

drive.)

Track Status

indicates if

tracks are

armed for

record or

editing, or

if the track

is monitoring

input.

Dedicated Edit

Function Buttons

MX-2424 TDIF MODULE

IN

TL-BUS

MIDI

OUT THRU

ANALOG OUTPUT

9 - 16 17 - 24

ANALOG INPUT

S/PDIF

OUTIN

VIDEO SYNC

THRU

IN

MX-2424 ANALOG MODULE

AES/EBU

OUTIN

WIDE SCSINET

FOOT SWITCH

TIME CODE

OUT THRUIN

1 - 8

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

TDIF

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

REMOTE

WORD CLOCK

OUT THRUIN

Standard 100MBit Ethernet port is built in to the MX-2424

Up to 65,000 machines can exist on the same network.
For busy studios, this centralized control of the entire
network makes system administration easy. You can
set-up machines from across the building, and do it all
with user defined profiles.

Edit Macro Functions store up to 99

steps for quick recall of repetitive edits.

Network Menu shows all MX-2424

recorders connected on the network

with their current status. You can

select which MX-2424 to view from

this list. (Up to 65,000 can be on

the network at any time.)

Track Edit Screen shows all regions

in the session on the given machine.

The Track Edit Screen will display

the region names, fades, and even

break point automation.

Global View shows the entire

project. This function makes

navigating the project easy...

simply click and drag across the

area you want to see in the

Track Edit Screen, and it will

appear zoomed to fit your

selection in the top screen.

Transport Controls offer total control over the MX-2424. There is

even a slider to control the shuttle wheel for use in scrubbing audio.

Virtual track management could not
be easier than this. Browse your
MX-2424 drives just like a hard drive.
The once you've found the track you
want to load into the machine,
simply select the track you want to
load it in at the bottom, and you're
done!

System set-up is made easy with
ViewNet. The screens are arranged
in the same logical groupings as in

Machine Status information is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

This is helpful if the MX-2424 is not in a convenient line of sight.

the MX-2424. This makes
moving from ViewNet to the
MX-2424 and back an easy
step.

Also, user profiles can be set-up
for different projects, allowing
you to load in the profile for a
project, and broadcast it to all
the machines at the same time.
You truly only have to set up
the machine once.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

Page 6 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

INDUSTRY STANDARD PLAYLIST - OpenTL

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

OpenTL stands for Open Track List. TASCAM has made
the playlist format written by the MX-2424 available to
all the manufacturers of DAWs, digital sequencers, and
other dedicated hard disk recorders. What this does is
allows end users to freely create projects on a system
that implements OpenTL, and move it to another
station that supports OpenTL. Here's how it works:

Every time you record audio on a hard disk recorder,
each track of each take is stored in a sound file, typically
a .WAV or Sound Designer II format. Since the audio is
stored in random locations on the hard drive, the system
must have a way to keep track of where the individual
files go. This information is typically stored in a separate
file called a Play List, Track List, or an EDL (Edit Decision
List).

While all the workstations support the same audio file
formats, just about every workstation uses proprietary
play lists. In order to move files between hard disk
recorders, each audio file must be individually put into
place. This is an incredibly tedious process.

OpenTL changes all of that. By using software and
hardware that support OpenTL, you can have simple
plug-and-play compatibility between the MX-2424 and
all the digital sequencers and digital audio workstations
supporting the standard.

OpenTL actually goes beyond simple placement of files,
but also supports automation moves on tracks, fades
and crossfades, track names, and region names.

We already have a number of companies signed on to
support the OpenTL standard, and we are adding even
more. For a complete up-to-date listing of companies
supporting the OpenTL, format, check out the MX-2424
users group in the TASCAM web site at:

http://www.tascam.com/mx2424users/

Currently, the companies signed on to support OpenTL
include Digital Sequencing companies like Steinberg,
as well as DAW companies like WaveFrame and SADiE.

Playlist Explanation

Each track of each project can be made up of several separate audio files.

The playlist keeps track of all the files, and where they are to play in the song.

Below we have a very basic example of how a playlist represents the location

of the audio regions in a project.

0 sec

Drums (L)

1

Drums (R)

2

Bass Guitar

3

4

5

6

7

8

Each block in the above grid represents a section of audio in the project. For

this file, a bare bones project would show the start of each file, track number,

and location of the file to be played.

00:00:00:00000
00:00:00:00000
00:00:00:00000
00:00:00:38742
00:00:01:00473
00:00:03:27543
00:00:03:27543
00:00:04:19735
00:00:07:06485
00:00:07:07832

OpenTL play lists offer much more detailed information. OpenTL includes

capabilities for sections of regions within the master audio file, track names,

region names, level automation and fades. This extended capability greatly

enhances smooth interaction between the MX-2424 and any other devices

supporting the OpenTL standard.

Synth Slides Synth Slides take 2

Crunch Guitars (L)

Crunch Guitars (R)

Track

Start

File Name & Disk Path

1

new_song/tracking/Drums (L).WAV

2

new_song/tracking/Drums (R).WAV

3

new_song/tracking/Bass_Guitar.WAV

8

new_song/overdubs/Oohs_&_Aahs.WAV

4

new_song/midi_parts/Synth_Slides.WAV

5

new_song/tracking/Crunch_Guitars_(L).WAV

6

new_song/tracking/Crunch_Guitars_(R).WAV

7

new_song/overdubs/Lead_Vocal_take_5.WAV

4

new_song/midi_parts/Synth_Slides_take_2.WAV

8

new_song/overdubs/Back-up_Vocal_1.WAV

5 sec

Lead Vocal take 5

Back-up Vocal 1Oohs & Aahs

10 sec

OMF SUPPORT

OMF stands for the Open Media Format. It was designed
by Avid and Digidesign to allow file interchange between
their various workstations. TASCAM will provide an
application to convert OpenTL format play lists into OMF
format so users can take advantage of direct file
interchange between the MX-2424 and the popular
workstations developed by Avid and Digidesign.

This application will be available online through TASCAM,
and will be posted in the MX-2424 Users area of the web
site. Currently, both Macintosh and Windows platform
versions are planned.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

One item to note about OMF... there are many versions
of it. Avid and Digidesign occasionally change their OMF
implementation to handle new proprietary information.
Since the OMF standard changes frequently, we are not
planning to incorporate the OMF interpreters inside the
MX-2424.

The details of OpenTL and OMF translation will be made
available with the introduction of the translating
application. Introduction dates will be announced on
the TASCAM web site in the MX-2424 Users Group
shortly.

Page 7 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021800.pdf

REMOTE CONTROL

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

While the front panel of the MX-2424 provides access to
all of the functions inside the unit, you may still want
control of the MX-2424 from across the room. The
MX-2424 can be controlled remotely in several ways.

The dedicated remote port can accept

TASCAM's RC-2424 remote, which

duplicates all the front panel control.

1 - 8

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

TDIF

FOOT SWITCH

TIME CODE

OUT THRUIN

1 - 8 9 - 16 17 - 24

WORD CLOCK

OUT THRUIN

MX-2424 TDIF MODULE

MIDI

OUT THRU

IN

REMOTE

TL-BUS

Foot Switch port can accept TASCAM's

RC-30P punch-in pedal for hands free

punch-in recording, or an Alesis LRC

for transport control.

MIDI ports allow standard MMC

(MIDI Machine Control) from

digital consoles and sequencers.

ANALOG OUTPUT

9 - 16 17 - 24

ANALOG INPUT

MX-2424 ANALOG MODULE

AES/EBU

OUTIN

WIDE SCSINET

VIDEO SYNC

IN

S/PDIF

OUTIN

THRU

The Ethernet port connects to

ViewNet, the graphic user

interface which can control the

MX-2424 through a network.

The home and project studio will really appreciate the
ability to plug an Alesis LRC into the footswitch port of
the MX-2424 for basic transport control. For those using
digital mixers or sequencers, MMC (MIDI Machine Control)
will be a wonderful way to control the MX-2424 without
buying any additional hardware. Of course, ViewNet has
total control over an MX-2424 as well. If you can't decide
which way to control your recorder, plug 'em all in!

We also have a full featured remote designed for the
MX-2424 called the RC-2424. The layout of this remote
is almost identical to the front panel of the MX-2424 itself,
and includes the 100 point auto locator, shuttle/scrub
controls, all project management controls, and the LED
matrix offering detailed readouts of the machine's
information. Since it is so similar to the front panel, you

only have to learn one interface. However, the RC-2424
does have some additional features worth mentioning.

Dedicated Editing Keypad - Our product design crew
actually spent quite a bit of time on many different DAWs
experimenting with tracking and editing functions. Editing
on many systems proved cumbersome from a hardware
point of view, which prompted the concept for this keypad.
Large buttons for setting up and auditioning edits were
added, and they were arranged in a logical fashion. The
result is a layout that will allow you to burn right through
edits whether it's cleaning up dialog tracks, or flying a vocal
part to another chorus.

Multiple Machine Control - The MX-2424 can individually
address up to six MX-2424s. Single button switching offers
instant access to each individual machine for quick navigation.
Select and Record Status LEDs for each of the six machines
offer constant status information of the entire rig.

Macro Functions - The RC-2424 offers eight macro
memories. Each one of these macros can store custom
sequences of up to 99 keystrokes, allowing you to perform
routine functions with the push of a button.

Total Control of the TL-SYNC - The TL-SYNC is TASCAM's
next generation synchronizer. The RC-2424 is the primary
remote control for the TL-SYNC as well, offering complete
control of detailed synchronizer functions. See the TL-SYNC
literature for more information about this.

1

2

3

4

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

5

6

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

REC

REC

REC

SEL

SEL

SEL

1

SYSTEM LOCK

SAMPLE RATE TIME CODE RECORD MODE SYNC

ALL MX

CHASE

TSYNC

THRU IN OUT

INPUT

OVLD

REC

SEL

44100

48000

2 X

PULL DOWN

NON STD

SELECT/RECORD STATUS

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

30

24-BIT

SAMPLE LOCK

29.97

TAPEMODE

CHASE LOCK

DROP

PC

MX MASTER

25

MAC

MX SLAVE

24

AUTO INPUT

b CHASE

MACRO

T

654321

SYNC

FEDCBA

CAPTIN OUTFROMTO

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

AUTO

ALL

INPUT

ALL

REC

SAFE

SEL

LOCAL

DISCARD

SPLIT

CUT

CLEAR

COPY

CUT

87654321

MAST

TASCAM's RC-2424 Remote

INPUT

OVLD

REC

SEL

ALL

INPUT

PASTE

PASTE

24

21

22

23

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

INPUT

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

OVLD

REC

REC

REC

REC

REC

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

UNMOUNT

ALL

MOUNT

EDIT

IN

SYNC

SYNC

NOW

INSERT

INST

OPEN

UNDO REDO

ROLLBACKSYNCPREFLENGTHLASTALL

REH REC

RC-2424

INPUT

INPUT

OVLD

OVLD

REC

REC

SEL

SEL

CANCEL

24232221201918171615141312111098765432

CLEAR

CAPT

STATUS

ERROR

BUSY

MIDI

TC READER

CAPT
EVENT

OFFSETLASTNEXTLOCATE PREVLOOPONLINE

NUDGE

JOG
SCRUB

SCRUB

SHIFT

8 9

7

YES

STORE

4 5 6

NO

+/-

RCL

2 3

0 1

TEMPO

SETUP

TRIM

NEW

PROJ

UNLOAD

VIEW

SHTL

FIRMWARE UPDATES

MX-2424

As with most other hard disk recorders, the MX-2424 will
have firmware updates over time. TASCAM has made it
incredibly easy to update your MX-2424. The firmware
will be available for download from the TASCAM web site.
Once you've downloaded the file, transfer it from your
computer into the MX-2424 through the Ethernet port.

POWER

AUTO
INPUT

ALL
SAFE

ALL

REC
SEL

ALL

INPUT

ALL

EDIT

INP

INP

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•
16

16

-18-

-18­20

20

25

25

•

•
35

35

•

•
45

45

50

50

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

SAMPLE RATE TIME CODE RECORD MODE SYNC

44100

48000

UNMOUNT

2 X

MOUNT

PULL DOWN

NON STD

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

•
35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

30

29.97

DROP

25

24

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

If you don't have a computer to transfer the information
into the MX-2424, then you can obtain a Smart Card from
TASCAM which will have the new firmware updates.
Simply slide into the Smart Card slot on the front panel.
It's as easy as that. The first Smart Card ships with the
MX-2424, so you'll always have a back-up as well.

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

Smart Card Slot in front panel can be used for firmware

updates. Also, software updates can be downloaded from

the TASCAM web site, and loaded in directly through the

Ethernet port on the back panel.

13

INP

INP

INP

0

0

0

2

2

2

4

4

4

•

•

•
9

9

9

•

•

•

16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18-

20

20

20

25

25

25

•

•

•

35

35

35

•

•

•

45

45

45

50

50

50

SIG

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

REC

24-BIT

SAMPLE LOCK

TAPEMODE

CHASE LOCK

PC

MX MASTER

MAC

MX SLAVE

AUTO INPUT

TC CHASE

INP

INP

INP

INP

0

0

0

0

2

2

2

2

4

4

4

4

•

•

•

•
9

9

9

9

•

•

•

•
16

16

16

16

-18-

-18-

-18-

-18­20

20

20

20

25

25

25

25

•

•

•

•
35

35

35

35

•

•

•

•
45

45

45

45

50

50

50

50

SIG

SIG

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

REC

REC

LOCAL

SYNC

SYNC

DISCARD

COPY

CUT

PASTE

INSERT

CLEAR

SPLIT

CUT

PASTE

INST

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

•
35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL

REC

IN
NOW

OPEN

REH REC

UNDO REDO

24

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•

16

-18­20

CANCEL

25

STATUS

•

35

ERROR

CLEAR

•

7

45

BUSY

50
SIG

DISK

SEL
REC

MIDI

CAPT

4 5 6

24

+/-

2322212019181716151413121110987654321

0 1

TRIM

TC READEROFFSETNEXTPREVLENGTHLAST

CAPT
EVENT

OUTINFROMLOCATE TOLOOPONLINE

NUDGE

JOG

SCRUB

SHTL

SCRUB

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021100.pdf

SMART
CARD

SHIFT

8 9

YES

STORE

NO

RCL

2 3

TEMPO

SETUP

NEW

PROJ

UNLOAD

VIEW

Page 8 of 9

FRONT AND BACK PANELS

MX-2424 Technical Documentation

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

POWER

AUTO
INPUT

ALL

SAFE

ALL

REC
SEL

ALL

INPUT

ALL

EDIT

1

UNMOUNT

MOUNT

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•
16

-18­20
25

•
35

•
45
50

SIG
SEL
REC

MX-2424

INP

INP

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•

16

16

-18-

-18­20

20

25

25

•

•
35

35

•

•
45

45

50

50

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

6

4

2

5

3

SAMPLE RATE TIME CODE RECORD MODE SYNC

44100

30

48000

29.97

2 X

DROP

PULL DOWN

25

NON STD

24

INP

16

-18­20
25

35

45
50

SIG
SEL
REC

7

24-BIT

TAPEMODE

PC

MAC

AUTO INPUT

INP

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•

16

-18­20
25

•

•

35

•

•

45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

10

8

9

SAMPLE LOCK

CHASE LOCK

MX MASTER

MX SLAVE

TC CHASE

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•

16

16

-18-

-18­20

20

25

25

•

•
35

35

•

•
45

45

50

50

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

14

12

13

11

LOCAL

COPY

CUT

SPLIT

CUT

13

INP

INP

INP

INP

0

0

2

2

4

4

•

•
9

9

•

•
16

16

-18-

-18­20

20

25

25

•

•
35

35

•

•
45

45

50

50

SIG

SIG

SEL

SEL

REC

REC

16

17

15

DISCARD

CLEAR

FRONT PANEL DRIVE BAY

Accepts DVD-RAM, Fixed Drives,

or Removable Drive Carriers

ANALOG I/O OPTION SLOT

Accepts AN-2424. (24 channel, 24 bit/96kHz analog I/O card)

DIGITAL I/O OPTION SLOT

Accepts TD-2424, LP-2424, or AE-2424

(TDIF CARD) (LIGHTPIPE CARD) (AES/EBU CARD)

TIME CODE

OUT THRUIN

REMOTE

IN

MIDI

OUT THRU

INP

0
2
4

•
9

•

16

-18­20
25

•

35

•
45
50

SIG
SEL
REC

20

18

19

SYNC

PASTE

PASTE

IN

SYNC

NOW

INSERT

INST

OPEN

0
2
4

•
9

•

16

-18­20
25

•

35

•
45
50
SIG
SEL
REC

22

23

21

UNDO REDO

REH REC

S/PDIF

OUTIN

0
2
4

•

9

•

16

-18­20
25

•

35

•
45
50

SIG
SEL
REC

24

TC READEROFFSETNEXTPREVLENGTHLAST

OUTINFROMLOCATE TOLOOPONLINE

STATUS

ERROR

BUSY

DISK

MIDI

CANCEL

CLEAR

CAPT

+/-

0 1

CAPT

EVENT

NUDGE

JOG

SCRUB

SCRUB

AES/EBU

7

4 5 6

TRIM

SHTL

OUTIN

8 9

2 3

SMART

CARD

SHIFT

YES

STORE

NO

RCL

TEMPO

SETUP

NEW

PROJ

UNLOAD

VIEW

24

INP

INP

FOOT SWITCH

WORD CLOCK

OUT THRUIN

TL-BUS

VIDEO SYNC

IN

THRU

WIDE SCSINET

SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Tracks:
Virtual Tracks:
Supported Sample Rates:

Supported Bit Depths:

Internal Drive:
Record Time:

Hard Drive Formats:

Audio File Formats:
Playlist Format:
SCSI Bus Protocol:
SCSI Bus Speed:
Max Devices Supported:

Max SCSI Bus Length:

7733 Telegraph Road • Montebello, CA 90640 • [phone] • http://www.tascam.com

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your local TASCAM representative for the latest information.

24@48kHz, 12@96kHz
999 Freely Assignable

44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,
plus pull up & pull down rates
16 bit, 24 bit (projects can support
multiple bit depths)

9.1GB Quantum Atlas V
Approximately 45 minutes
24 tk x 24 bit x 48kHz = 200MB/min
Windows™ Format: Fat32
Macintosh™ Formats: HFS, HFS+
Broadcast Wave, Sound Designer II
OpenTL
LVD Ultra 2 SCSI
80MB/sec maximum burst
15 if all devices are LVD
7 if any device is non-LVD
25 meters (82'), ≤2 LVD IDs
12 meters (39' 3"), ≤15 LVD IDs

Standard Digital I/O:

AES/EBU & SPDIF I/O

w/ Sample Rate Conversion
Optional I/O Slots:
TL-Bus Control:
Time Code Ports:
MIDI Ports:
Functions:

(1) Analog I/O Slot, (1) Digital I/O Slot

Sample Accurate Lock of 32 Machines

1/4" TRS for IN / OUT / THRU

5 pin DIN for IN / OUT / THRU

Generate SMPTE, MTC, MIDI Clock

Chase SMPTE, MTC

Regenerate SMPTE, MTC
Word Clock Ports:
Video Sync Ports:
Footswitch Port:

IN / OUT / THRU, Self Terminating BNC 75 Ohm

IN / THRU, Self Terminating BNC 75 Ohm

Accepts RC-30P punch-in pedal or

Alesis LRC remote
Remote Port:
EtherNet:

Accepts RC-2424 Remote

100MBit - RJ45 Connection

More specifications will be available closer to the MX-2424 shipment date. 12
Track 96kHz mode and MIDI Clock will be implemented in software v2, which
should be available approximately 120 days after the first shipment date of the
MX-2424. (The upgrade will be a free download from the TASCAM Web site.)

Page 9 of 9

MX-2424_TECHDOC_021100.pdf