Tascam M-2516 User Manual

Important notes on battery replacement, voltage conversion, and initial system setup for optimal performance.

This section routes signals to external processing devices.

The primary mixer routing signals to multitrack recorders.

Selects and controls audio heard in the control room.

Monitors tape signals or other sources for the engineer.

Guidance on safe power connection and proper setup for MIC and LINE inputs.

How to route signals from GROUP OUTPUTS and DIRECT OUT to multitrack recorders.

Instructions for connecting control room, studio, and effect device amplifiers and processors.

Steps to initialize mixer settings and ensure accurate meter readings before operation.

Guidelines for setting 2-track, control room amp, input, and effect send levels for optimal performance.

Techniques for routing signals to tape tracks and creating headphone cue mixes for performers.

Strategies for monitor mixes, using PFL for soloing, and monitoring signal paths.

Methods for mixdown with double inputs and utilizing subgrouping for channel control.

Details on in-line, insert processing, and auxiliary send/return setups for using effects.

Guidelines for setting effect send/output levels, mix balance, and connecting effect devices.

Procedures for saving, recalling, and clearing scene memories using front panel controls.

How MIDI program change commands can be used to recall scenes remotely.

How to send MIDI program change commands from the mixer to external instruments.

Using MIDI commands from external devices to recall mixer scenes.

Describes program change and dynamic automation for controlling mutes via MIDI.

Procedures for saving and loading all scene data to/from MIDI devices.

Instructions for clearing all scene memory contents.

Detailed explanation of PAD, TRIM, FLIP, and EQ controls on each input channel.

Covers MID/LOW EQ, AUX send controls, Monitor controls, PAN, MUTE/SOLO, and PFL functions.

Details on OL indicator, Group/Stereo assignment, Main faders, Effect Returns, and Master controls.

Explains Effect Return controls, AUX SEND MASTERS, SUM switches, and Group/Stereo Master faders.

Details on PFL level, Meter select, CR level, Source select, Talkback, and Studio output controls.

Description of the scene number display, function LEDs, and various keys for scene management.

Details on MIC connectors, including impedance, levels, and phantom power.

Details on LINE IN connectors, including impedance, levels, and connection.

Details on INSERT, TAPE IN, and D.OUT connectors for signal routing.

Details on various output connectors for routing signals.

Details on EXT IN, 2TR IN, and EFFECT RETURNS connectors.

Information on MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU connectors for device communication.

Information on MIDI OUT/THRU, RESET switch, and REMOTE UP/DOWN jack.

Specific technical procedures for recalling scenes, muting modules, and clearing memory.

Specifications for Control Room, Stereo Out, Studio Out, Headphones, Equalizer, Meters, and Power.

Specifications covering Harmonic Distortion, Frequency Response, Crosstalk, Dimensions, and Weight.

Descriptions and specifications for remote footswitches, insertion cables, and patch bay systems.