Tascam M-520 User Manual

Explains signal flow and electronic arrangement of jacks, controls, and stages.

Describes the balanced mic input, phantom power, and MIC ATT switch functionality.

Details the MIC TRIM and TAPE (LINE) TRIM for signal attenuation and overload prevention.

Explains the switch for selecting MIC, TAPE, or SECONDARY inputs for the channel.

Explains the adjustable frequency center and boost/cut ranges of the EQ sections.

Explains the PFL function for checking signals before fader adjustment, activating SOLO LED.

Describes the main mixing control for individual signals on the console.

Describes the pan pot's function in shifting signal between odd/even numbered BUSSes.

Details the Solo function for routing channel signal to SOLO master volume and ST MSTR A OUTs.

Details switches for selecting PRE/POST signal for AUX mixes, used for cue or effects.

Describes the dual concentric controls for individual AUX bus gain adjustment.

Explains the faders for adjusting overall level of AUX signals to outputs and monitors.

Explains the faders controlling the output level of each of the eight BUSSes.

Details function switches for the last 4 meters on M-512 to select AUX, BUSS, or ST MSTR signals.

Details function switches for the last 4 meters on M-520 to select AUX or ST MSTR signals.

Explains switches that determine which signals feed the MONITOR mix.

Describes the rotary controls for adjusting the level of selected MONITOR signals.

Details rotary controls for stereo placement of selected MONITOR signals.

Details switch rack options for selecting signals appearing at ST MSTR and HEADPHONE outputs.

Describes the rotary control for independent adjustment of headphone volume.

Explains the stereo output jack and cautions against using mono headphones.

Describes dual slide faders controlling overall levels for ST MSTR A and B outputs.

Explains outputs for converting unbalanced to balanced +4/+8 dBm, essential for long lines.