Teac IF-FW-DM Applications Guide

IF-FW/DM
IF-FW/DM FireWire Expansion Card
Applications Guide
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˘ High-Speed FireWire
(IEEE-1394) connection to computer directly from DM-24
to DM-24
˘ 24 outputs from DM-24 to
computer
˘ Two FireWire jacks for
daisy-chaining other FireWire components
˘ MIDI Input and Output
ports
˘ Mac OS X and Windows
XP compatibility
Engineered By
aking advantage of the latest
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FireWire technology, the IF-FW/DM is a new computer interface card for the TEC award-winning DM-24 Digital Mixer. Using this card, studios can con­nect their DAW directly to the DM-24 with a single FireWire connection, add­ing powerful mixing, automation and processing capabilities to virtually any computer recording system.
For recording engineers and
musicians who are comfort-
able working on a mixing con­sole, using the DM-24 to control their recording software is an exten­sion of the way they work. Already equipped with HUI emulation for DAW control, the IF-FW/DM allows the DM­24 to patch 24 channels into and 24 channels out of most DAW applications, bypassing the need for expensive audio interfaces. The DM-24 offers 32 input channels – 60 inputs during mixdown – allowing DAW users to incorporate the synthesizers, effects processors and recorders they’ve learned to rely on in their DAW sessions.
The processing capabilities of the
DM-24 free the computer’s CPU to add
tracks and plug-ins to the recording proj­ect. As recording software continues to add tracks and plug-ins get more com­plex, you can use the DM-24 to handle the mixing, EQ, compression and other processing tasks it excels at. The pow­erful automation system of the DM-24 also alleviates the processing pressure on the DAW, and many users prefer the DM-24’s automation system over even very high-end consoles.
A second FireWire jack allows other FireWire devices to be daisy-chained on the same IEEE-1394 buss. There’s even a
MIDI Input and Output for control-
ling synths and other devices from your DAW software, or
for controlling your DAW with
the DM-24’s HUI emulation.
The IF-FW/DM replaces thousands of dollars worth of computer audio in­terfaces with a simple, integrated solu­tion. Your studio gets the editing and plug-in power that DAW systems deliver while keeping the fl exibility and speed that recording consoles provide. Profes­sional recording facilities know that using a mixing console with their DAW is often a more effi cient, fl exible and better-sounding solution than work­ing with virtual mixers. By adding the DM-24 with an IF-FW/DM installed to your DAW system, you allow the DAW to do what it does best.
IF-FW/DM
DAW Recording
y adding a FireWire connection directly to
B
the DM-24, we’ve replaced the need for costly computer audio interfaces. The DM-24 is a very capable recording console, with 16 mic pres with phantom power, 32 input channels with 4-band EQ and great-sounding dynamics processing like compression and gating. The IF-FW/DM FireWire computer interface allows your computer to work more effi ciently as an recorder/editor/plug-in host, while the DM-24 handles mixing and I/O. It also has a MIDI input and output, for use with synthesizers, MIDI Machine Control, and effects.
Up to 24-channels of mic, line and digital sources can be simultaneously recorded to your computer DAW software at 48kHz. The DM-24 has three built­in effects processors for rich-sounding mixes. You can also use four of its six aux sends to take ad­vantage of external hardware effects processors,
Applications Guide
Guitar
Computer
Microphone
Mic In
Monitor
Out
FireWire
(IF-FW/DM)
or use one of four assignable insert points during mixdown for use with compressors. By combin­ing the DM-24’s processing with external devices and your DAW’s plug-ins, you can utilize the best features of all your studio’s components.
Monitor
S/PDIF Input / Output 1
Assignable Insert 4
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Reverb
Compressor
Live Recording
f you take your studio on the road, the DM-24
I
and IF-FW/DM are ready to record. With 16 mic preamps, 16 insert points and built-in compres­sion and gating, the DM-24 carries a remote truck’s worth of mixing power in a compact space. Add the MU-24 meter bridge for an instant view of your input levels, giving you time to stop distor­tion before it ruins a recording.
The sixteen high-headroom mic preamps can select phantom power in banks of four, giving you more choices while recording. Add a multichannel mic preamp with digital output when you need more than 16 microphone inputs. Its 16 moving channel faders can be fl ipped in an instant, for quick level changes and to monitor the 24 channels coming back from your computer DAW software. You can even start and stop the DAW’s recording with the front panel transport keys.
You can also use the DM-24 as your front-of- house mixing console during the show, simulta-
neously recording the performance using the IF­FW/DM. Snapshot recall makes the DM-24 an ideal mixer for sound reinforcement or church services, allowing you to instantly switch mix settings for another song or performer.
Microphones
Mic Inputs 1-16
Computer
FireWire
(IF-FW/DM)
S/PDIF Input / Output 1
Headphones
Reverb
r
IF-FW/DM
Surround Mixing
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hen track counts increase and projects are
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mixed in surround, even the most powerful computer can reach its limit. Offl oading some of the mixing and processing duties to the DM-24 not only frees your computer up for more tracks and plug-ins, it allows you to work faster by eliminat­ing the wait while your computer tries to handle the load.
The DM-24 with IF-FW/DM is a perfect match for studios mixing DAW tracks in surround. The powerful panning, bussing and automation sys­tems of the DM-24 empower the mixing engineer to tackle the most complex mixes. You can even add the TASCAM DS-M7.1 Surround Monitor Controller if you need more control over your sur­round monitoring and bussing system. And since the DM-24 was purposely-built for professional mixing, all features – from switching effects to fl ipping faders and routing sources – are virtually instantaneous.
With the DM-24 handling the mixing and automation duties, your computer is available to take advantage of more demanding plug-ins. Add a hyper-realistic convolving reverb plug-in, like our new GigaPulse VST plug-in, or add a soft­ware sampler like GigaSampler. The DM-24 can also access your favorite hardware processors, from vintage compressors to surround reverbs, adding character and dimension to your mix.
One of the best things about this setup is that you can switch from stereo to surround mixing and back with just a few button presses. This makes the DM-24 with IF-FW/DM the perfect match for studios who work with lots of clients, each with their own special needs.
Buss Out 1-6
Subwoofer
Monitor
S/PDIF Input / Output 1 & 2
Assignable Insert 4
FireWire
(IF-FW/DM)
Reverb
Compressor
Compute
IF-FW/DM
DM-24 Connections
˘ (16) XLR Mic Inputs ˘ (4) Phantom Power switches (control
channels in groups of four)
˘ (16) W" TRS Insert Jacks
˘ (16) W" TRS Line Inputs
˘ (2) W" TRS Control Room Outputs ˘ (2) RCA Studio Outputs ˘ (2) RCA 2-Track Inputs ˘ (2) XLR Main Outputs
˘ (2) W" TRS Main Outputs
˘ (4) W" TRS Assignable Send Outputs
˘ (4) W" TRS Assignable Return Inputs
˘ (2) W" TRS Headphone Outputs ˘ (3) 8-channel TDIF Digital Inputs/Outputs ˘ 8-channel ADAT Digital Input and Output ˘ BNC Word Sync In and Out/Thru with 75Ω
termination
Applications Guide
˘ RS-422 Machine Control ˘ GPI Output ˘ (2) XLR AES/EBU Digital Inputs ˘ (2) RCA S/PDIF Digital Inputs ˘ (2) XLR AES/EBU Digital Outputs ˘ (2) RCA S/PDIF Digital Outputs ˘ RCA SMPTE Timecode Input ˘ MIDI In, Out and Thru ˘ (2) expansion slots support ADAT, TDIF, AES/EBU,
cascade, analog or FireWire expansion
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© 2003 TEAC Corporation All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. All rights reserved. Design and specifi cations subject to change without notice. Product photographs are shown only to illustrate the types of product which are compatible with the TASCAM DM-24. These products are not manufactured by the TASCAM Division of TEAC Corporation. IF-FW/DM compatibility may require a software update for the DM-24.
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