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Tascam TM-D8000 User Manual

Tascam TM-D8000
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Tascam TM-D8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDigital Mixer
Bit Depth24-bit
Input TypesAnalog, Digital
Output TypesAnalog, Digital
Aux Sends8
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Power SupplyAC 100-240V
Sampling Rate48 kHz
Digital InputsAES/EBU, S/PDIF
Digital OutputsAES/EBU, S/PDIF
EQ3-band
AutomationYes
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB
MIDIIn/Out

Summary

1 - Introduction (Continued)

1.1.5 Making connections to the TM-D8000

Guides on connecting external equipment and making settings.

1.1.6 Console operations

Explains operations corresponding to analog console functions.

1.2.4 Electrical considerations

Advises on power supply matching and consulting electricians for doubts.

1.2 Precautions and recommendations

Outlines common-sense precautions and specific additional recommendations.

1.2.6 Power-up

Details the correct sequence for powering up studio equipment and TM-D8000.

2 - Front Panel Features (Continued)

2.3 Automation section

Deals with keys and indicators for automating mix procedures.

2.6 Master control section

Controls functions like EQ and system parameters, acting as a main control center.

2.8 PODs and transport controls

PODs for parameter editing and transport controls for external devices.

3 - Rear Panel Connectors (Continued)

71 LINE INPUTS

Balanced TRS 1/4" jacks used as balanced inputs from line-level sources.

75 TO HOST

Connects TM-D8000 to a PC via mini-DIN RS-422 for data transmission.

80 TIME CODE IN

Two connectors for timecode input (XLR balanced, RCA unbalanced).

70 MIC/LINE inputs

Balanced XLR jacks accepting various analog signals, with +48V phantom power.

4 - The Center Control Section and Display

4.2 The assignable control section

Consists of PODs and switches that change function based on the task.

4 - The Center Control Section and Display (Continued)

5 - Making Connections to the TM-D8000

5 - Making connections to the TM-D8000

Guide to connecting external equipment and TM-D8000 functions related to connections.

5.1 Audio connections (analog)

Describes connection details for analog audio to and from the TM-D8000.

5.1.1 LINE IN connections

Details the 16 LINE IN 1/4" jacks and their level adjustments.

5.1.2 MIC/LINE connections

Details the 16 MIC/LINE XLR connectors and their level adjustments.

5 - Making Connections to the TM-D8000 (Continued)

5.1.3 Selecting analog inputs

Explains how to select analog inputs via the DIGITAL I/O screen after power-up.

5.2.1 Connecting multitrack recorders

Connects DTRS recorders or other TDIF-1 devices as primary recording units.

5.3.1 Notes on sync clock operation

Explains clock sources (word, video, frame) and indicators.

5.3.5 Control of DTRS units

Explains using TM-D8000 controls (transport, location) to control DTRS units.

5.3.11 Connection to a computer

Connects TM-D8000 to an Apple Macintosh computer for automation software.

5.3.8 RS-422 connection

Connects to devices using Sony P2 protocol via RS-422 port for control.

5.3.7 Timecode synchronization

Synchronizes TM-D8000 to external timecode and displays it on the time counter.

5.2.4 Connecting AES/EBU or SPDIF devices as input sources

Routes signals from D IN connectors to channels or MTR channels.

5.3 Synchronization and control connections

Connects equipment for synchronization and control purposes, emphasizing clock references.

5.3.3 Word and video clock synchronization using BNC connectors

Details synchronizing to an external source received at the WORD IN connector.

5.2 Connection of digital equipment

Emphasizes the importance of central house sync for digital audio systems.

6 - Console Operations

6 - Console operations

Explains how to use the TM-D8000 as a recording mixing console.

6.2 Analog inputs

Accepts analog inputs via MIC/LINE XLR and LINE 1/4" jacks for channels 1-16.

6 - Console Operations (Continued)

6.6 Equalization features

Fully-parametric 4-band EQ for all input and MTR channels, and stereo buss.

6.16 Fader grouping

Provides four fader groups controlled by the fader group section.

6.17 Cut groups

Assigns channels to one of four cut groups for muting a group of tracks with one key.

6.20 Snapshot library

Stores all digital console settings in a snapshot for recall.

6.6.1 Setting channel EQ

Guides setting EQ parameters using the MODULE screen and POD controls.

6.13.3 Protecting channels from inplace solo

"Solo safe" channels to prevent muting of other channels during inplace solo.

6.19 The stereo fader and output buss

Controls stereo buss output level and provides more control than analog consoles.

6.20.1 Recalling a snapshot

Recalls snapshots from any screen using SNAPSHOT keys.

6.7.3 Editing the processor settings

Edits processor parameters graphically after routing a channel through it.

6.10 AUX sends (effect sends)

Sets levels for AUX sends, which are used for effects.

6.11 Pan controls

Controls the panning of channel signals.

6.13 Soloing channels

Solos channels pre-fader or post-fader for monitoring.

6.14 Stereo linking of channels

Links two channels to treat them as one for stereo sources.

6.20.2 Storing a snapshot

Stores current settings into a snapshot library area from any screen.

6.12 Channel-to-buss assignment (i)

Assigns input channels to output busses, stereo buss, or direct out.

7 - Monitoring and Talkback

7 - Monitoring and talkback

Details monitoring of signals and talkback facilities.

7 - Monitoring and Talkback (Continued)

7.2 Multitracking with live talent

Guides multitracking sessions with live talent, focusing on monitoring mixes.

7.3 Talkback

Details the built-in talkback microphone, level control, and routing switches.

8 - Surround Operations

8.1 Principles of surround operation

Explains how output busses are used for surround channels and recorder feeds.

8.2 Selecting a surround mode

Allows selection of three surround modes and buss assignment types.

8 - Surround Operations (Continued)

8.3 Panning channels in surround mode

Explains channel distribution across output busses requires more PODs than stereo panning.

9 - External Devices and the TM-D8000

9 - External devices and the TM-D8000

Details using on-board controls with external devices for studio operations.

9.1 Control of remote units

Explains controlling one unit at a time, selecting the unit and degree of control.

9.1.1 Adding and removing units

Guides on adding and removing devices from the machine control list via AUTO DETECT or manual entry.

9 - External Devices and the TM-D8000 (Continued)

9.1.2 Selecting units for control

Chooses units to be controlled from the list, showing their current control status.

9.2 Setting the timecode display source

Selects the source of timecode to be displayed on the TM-D8000's time counter.

9.4 MIDI options

Configures TM-D8000 for MIDI operations, both as controller and controlled device.

9.1.9 Control of DTRS units

Adjusts track delay, offset, timecode functions, pre-roll/post-roll, and clock source for DTRS units.

9.3 Location points, etc.

Allows setting up to 10 location points for instant recall during a project.

9.1.4 Transport controls

Explains how TM-D8000 transport controls work with other units.

10 - Specifications (Continued)

10.8 Error and other messages

Lists user, confirm, and fatal error messages displayed by the TM-D8000.

10.8.13 Fatal system error

Reports unrecoverable software errors requiring a power cycle and reset.

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