Tascam SX-1LE User Manual

SX-1LE

SX-1LE Digital Production Environment

Applications Guide

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˘ Flexible 40-input, 32 x 8

digital mixing console

˘ 5.1 Surround Mixing

˘ 16 high-quality phantom-

powered XLR mic inputs

˘ 16-track uncompressed

recording at 48kHz/24-bit

˘ 6-channel stem recorder

˘ Intuitive user interface

using mouse, keyboard
and display to view wave­form, MIDI and automa­tion data

˘ SMPTE Timecode Input

˘ Built-in CD-RW drive

˘ Up to four real-time ef-

fects with TASCAM DSP
plug-ins like reverb and
chorus

˘ 8-channel ADAT optical

digital input/output

˘ Three expansion slots add

an additional 24 inputs
and outputs

˘ 320 x 240 LCD display

˘ VGA display output

˘ Jog/Shuttle Wheel

˘ 128-track MIDI Sequencer

˘ Two MIDI inputs and four

MIDI outputs

˘ Dimensions: 261mm(H) x

954mm(W) x 760mm(D)

˘ Weight: 40kg

The SX-1LE is a full-featured

digital workstation designed for
musicians and recording profession­als. Based on the SX-1, it provides
professional features like 24-bit re­cording, 40-input surround mixing,
touch-sensitive moving faders, a VGA
output and 128-track MIDI sequenc­ing for under $3,000*.

Despite its professional quality
and fl exibility, the SX-1LE retains
the ease-of-use that musicians de­mand. The recording section is de-

signed so that you can begin recording
music after only four button presses.
Its 16-track, 24-bit hard disk recorder
is based on our best-selling MX-2424
recorders for world-class sound qual­ity and reliability. Virtual tracks, up
to 999, mean that you don’t need to
record over a take to try it again. The
LCD display and VGA monitor output
make it simple to see what you’ve re­corded and, along with the included
mouse and keyboard, provide an edit­ing interface to rival high-end digital
workstations.

The SX-1LE has a generous amount
of inputs and outputs for large record­ing sessions. Sixteen great-sounding
XLR microphone inputs with phantom
power are within easy reach. 16 bal­anced W" line inputs, ADAT optical
digital and much more I/O is also
available. You can add up to 24 more

channels of digital or analog I/O through
expansion cards. The SX-1LE provides a
fl exible signal routing system controlled
by a powerful user interface.

The 128-track MIDI sequencer adds
even more recording capability. With
four MIDI outputs, your arrangements
have access to 64 MIDI channels. The SX­1LE’s SMPTE and MIDI timecode inputs
allow synchronization with sequencers,
DAWs or video playback.

A sophisticated 40-input digital
mixing console is integrated with the

SX-1LE’s recording section

for seamless operation

and stunning audio

quality. Each of the

32 channel inputs

has powerful

processing
features
like 3-band

parametric EQ and dynamics, and
can be routed to the 8 buss outputs or
stereo outs. Four stereo effects returns are
provided for the four realtime DSP plug­ins. The SX-1LE can mix in 5.1 surround,
and even has a dedicated 6-channel stem
recorder to capture your mixes.

Each component of the SX-1LE was
carefully designed to offer world-class
operation on its own. But with its in­tuitive design and natural user experi­ence, the SX-1LE is much more than the
sum of its parts. Its user interface was
designed to function as a seamlessly
integrated unit. Audio professionals and
songwriters alike will feel comfortable
relying on the SX-1LE for their most im­portant projects.

* Estimated Street Price

SX-1LE

Home Recording & Education

he SX-1LE is one of the quickest interfaces for

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recording. With just four button presses you
can begin recording – perfect for those moments
when you just need to get a new idea down.

Despite its sophisticated feature set and ad­vanced routing capabilities, the SX-1LE is intui­tive and easy to use. As your arrangement begins
to take shape, you’ll appreciate the 16 tracks of
24-bit recording and the clarity of the 16 phantom­powered mic pres. The VGA display output allows
you to edit your tracks until you’ve assembled the
perfect take.

When you’re ready to mix, you get 3-band EQ on
each of the 32 input channels, plus 4 stereo effects
returns for the built-in or external effects. All of
your mixing moves are fully automated using the
touch-sensitive moving faders, and automation can
be edited on the display to get it just right.

As well as making the perfect turnkey studio for
the songwriter at home, the SX-1LE is a perfect fi t for

Applications Guide

Microphones

Mic Inputs

educational facilities as well. Rather than spending
tens of thousands of dollars to assemble a recording
studio lab for students, the SX-1LE provides all of
the components you need to create a professional
recording environment. Just add monitors and a
microphone for a complete, low-cost solution.

Guitar

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MonitorMonitor

Surround Mixing

ith its dedicated 6-channel stem controller

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and recorder, the SX-1LE is a good fi t for stu-
dios looking to capture and manipulate surround
audio. The SX-1LE implements an intuitive interface
for working in surround. Using the comprehensive
GUI, you can place your audio anywhere within
a 360˚ fi eld to set the levels and panning for your
surround playback. Also included are advanced
surround controls for setting divergence and LFE, as
well as the ability to cancel the center channel.

There’s also a wide variety of monitoring func­tions with the SX-1LE. An onboard speaker switcher
allows access to its three speaker outputs. Nearfi eld
and soffi t speaker control room outputs can be fed
by a large number of sources, including left/right,
auxes 1-6, cue mix, 2-track inputs and others. Two
headphone outputs are also included, fed by the
control room or studio output signals.

The SX-1LE offers four simultanious realtime
effects, using TASCAM DSP technology. If you want

to expand into surround reverb, compression or other
effects, it’s simple to insert processors using the SX-1LE’s
fl exible routing controls.

Monitor

Monitor Out 1-6

S/PDIF Input / Output

Subwoofer

Line Output 8

Line Input 8

Reverb

Compressor

SX-1LE

Houses of Worship

hurches have grown from small congrega-

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tions to vast complexes, complete with large
musical ensembles, video and audio conferenc­ing, and full-fl edged audio recording facilities.
The SX-1LE is the perfect all-in-one solution for
front-of-house audio mixing, recording ceremo­nies and productions, creation of Compact Discs
for distribution, and content creation for classes
and special promotions.

It offers the ability to create sophisticated live
mixes and perform mixdowns with EQ and effects
– all with the professional quality that today’s con­gregations expect. Professional features like MIDI
sequencing, DAW-style editing and touch-sensitive
moving fader automation ensure that your produc­tions will sound polished and dynamic.

Applications Guide

Microphones

Mic

Inputs

1-16

Headphones

Control

Room

Out

Monitor

PA Monitor

Studio

Out

Monitor

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Project Studios & Radio Production

t’s not uncommon for larger commercial record-

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ing studios and radio production facilities to offer
one or more smaller rooms for projects that don’t
require as large an area to produce. One of the
limiting factors in choosing gear for such a room
is space, since fi tting a large console, multitrack
recorder, outboard signal processing, DAW-style
editing, mixdown tools and MIDI sequencing can
take up more room than a 10 x 10 area can provide.
But the SX-1LE offers all of these abilities and more,
in a compact package that’s slightly over 3 feet
wide by 2 feet deep.

In addition to powerful recording, mixing and
editing capabilities, the SX-1LE has a professional­quality 128-track MIDI sequencer. Integrated with
the recording engine, MIDI events can be controlled
down to sample-accurate precision and scrubbed
along with the audio. The four MIDI outputs pro­vide access to 64 channels of MIDI tone genera­tors, lighting controllers, effects processors, or any
other equipment using the MIDI communication
standard.

For multimedia projects, the SX-1LE can be syn­chronized using MIDI or SMPTE timecode. There’s

also a word clock input and output for digital audio
routing, in addition to two sets of S/PDIF digital
inputs and outputs and ADAT optical digital I/O.
As your studio expands, you can add another 24
digital or analog inputs and outputs using the
three expansion slots.

Each of the SX-1LE’s components offer the fea­ture set and audio quality expected for high-end
music and audio production, making it an attrac­tive choice for smaller yet commercially viable
recording environments.

Microphone

MonitorMonitor

Mic

Inputs

Line Ins

MIDI

Synthesizer

SX-1LE

SX-1LE Connections

Applications Guide

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˘ ADAT Optical Digital 8-channel Input
˘ ADAT Optical Digital 8-channel Output
˘ BNC Word Clock In and Out/Thru

˘ W" TRS SMPTE Timecode Input
˘ MIDI Timecode Input
˘ MIDI Input
˘ (4) MIDI Outputs
˘ XVGA Monitor Output
˘ 10/100 base T Ethernet connection
˘ Three IF/DM format expansion slots for

Analog, TDIF, ADAT or AES/EBU 8-channel
expansion

˘ (2) W" Stereo Headphone Jacks

Comparison Chart

40-channel, 32 x 8 mixing engine

24-bit, 16-track hard disk recorder

128-track MIDI sequencer

5.1 surround mixing

SMPTE chase synchronization

MIDI time code synchronization

RS-422 Machine Control

Video reference synchronization

Fast/Wide SCSI expansion

TC Works plug-in effects

Antares plug-in effects

TASCAM plug-in effects

Expanded RAM for long recording time

Minimum Advertised Price

˘ (16) Mic Inputs with Neutrik® XLR connectors
˘ Switchable Phantom Power

˘ (16) W" TRS Balanced Line Inputs
˘ RCA 2-track Stereo Line Input

˘ (16) W" TRS Insert Jacks
˘ Stereo XLR Line Outputs
˘ Stereo RCA Line Outputs

˘ (4) W" TRS Balanced Aux Outputs

˘ Stereo W" TRS Balanced Large Monitor Outputs

˘ Stereo W" TRS Balanced Small Monitor Outputs

˘ Stereo W" TRS Balanced Studio Monitor Outputs
˘ (2) S/PDIF Digital Inputs
˘ (2) S/PDIF Digital Outputs

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subject to change without notice. Product photographs are shown only to illustrate the types of product which are compatible with
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