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
W
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
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