Tascam DM-3200 User Manual
TASCAM DM-3200 Owner’s Manual
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1 – Introduction
This section provides an overview of the features and facilities provided by the DM-3200. It also includes an
overview of the operational procedures involved when using the unit. It is important to read this section to gain
a basic understanding of the way that the DM-3200 works before proceeding with setting up and using the
unit.
overview of the operational procedures involved when using the unit. It is important to read this section to gain
a basic understanding of the way that the DM-3200 works before proceeding with setting up and using the
unit.
The DM-3200 provides you with a new and flexible
approach to mixing and recording.
approach to mixing and recording.
Designed to integrate with the latest Digital Audio
Workstation (DAW) personal computer software as
well as with standalone recorders, it can form the
heart of any recording studio.
Workstation (DAW) personal computer software as
well as with standalone recorders, it can form the
heart of any recording studio.
Full-sized motorized faders, sixteen rotary encoders
with ring LED indicators, a large clear LCD display
and ergonomically-placed dedicated controls help to
make the DM-3200 intuitive, as well as powerful, to
use.
with ring LED indicators, a large clear LCD display
and ergonomically-placed dedicated controls help to
make the DM-3200 intuitive, as well as powerful, to
use.
Computer (DAW) integration
The DM-3200 can be used with a computer system:
with the built-in USB port, which allows control of
the DAW by the DM-3200, emulating popular con-
troller hardware
with the built-in USB port, which allows control of
the DAW by the DM-3200, emulating popular con-
troller hardware
.
Additionally the optional FireWire expansion card
(IF-FW), which provides all the USB functionality,
and also allows multi-channel digital audio to be
transmitted and received between the DM-3200 and
the DAW application.
(IF-FW), which provides all the USB functionality,
and also allows multi-channel digital audio to be
transmitted and received between the DM-3200 and
the DAW application.
In this second method, the DM-3200 may be used as
an outboard mixer, freeing the computer from this
task, and reserving the DAW for audio editing, etc.
an outboard mixer, freeing the computer from this
task, and reserving the DAW for audio editing, etc.
In both cases, the TMCompanion software can be
used for management of the DM-3200. See the docu-
mentation accompanying the latest release of the
software for full details of the capabilities of the soft-
ware with the unit.
used for management of the DM-3200. See the docu-
mentation accompanying the latest release of the
software for full details of the capabilities of the soft-
ware with the unit.
NOTE
Some of these features may not be available in the first
release of the DM-3200 firmware.
release of the DM-3200 firmware.
Other key points
Since the DM-3200 is designed with a working envi-
ronment in mind, full control-room and studio moni-
toring facilities, as well as talkback, are integrated.
ronment in mind, full control-room and studio moni-
toring facilities, as well as talkback, are integrated.
The DM-3200 provides automation facilities which
are independent of any external computer. Mix
moves can easily be recorded, edited and replayed in
the DM-3200 in standalone mode, requiring only a
timecode source (including the internal generator).
are independent of any external computer. Mix
moves can easily be recorded, edited and replayed in
the DM-3200 in standalone mode, requiring only a
timecode source (including the internal generator).
Sony P2 9-pin protocols are also provided, allowing
control of other studio equipment from one central
unit.
control of other studio equipment from one central
unit.
Working in multiple locations is easier than ever
before, as the DM-3200 works the way you do; in
before, as the DM-3200 works the way you do; in
terms of projects where all information and settings
are stored together for future recall.
are stored together for future recall.
The data for projects is stored on industry-standard
CompactFlash cards for easy offline storage, archival
and transportation between facilities.
CompactFlash cards for easy offline storage, archival
and transportation between facilities.
In addition, computer-aided librarian functions make
it simple to juggle the demands of a busy studio
schedule.
it simple to juggle the demands of a busy studio
schedule.
Top-quality internal effects reduce the need for large
outboard racks and allow still further for portability
of projects.
outboard racks and allow still further for portability
of projects.
Timecode, word sync, MIDI, 9-pin serial control etc.
are also provided for the widest possible integration
with other equipment in your setup.
are also provided for the widest possible integration
with other equipment in your setup.
Please read this manual
Please take the trouble to read this manual carefully.
Although every attempt has been made to make the
DM-3200 as easy to use as possible, there are many
features that may not be immediately obvious.
Although every attempt has been made to make the
DM-3200 as easy to use as possible, there are many
features that may not be immediately obvious.
A little time spent studying the manual now may save
you a lot of time and effort later on.
you a lot of time and effort later on.