Tascam DM-3200 owner manual Midi port switching and filtering

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7 – MIDI

As well as the MIDI ports, the DM-3200 can pass MIDI to and from a PC connected using the USB connec- tion (as well as through a FireWire connection if an optional FireWire interface card is fitted). This section explains some of the ways in which the card is used.

MIDI port switching and filtering

Press the MIDI key and navigate to the SETUP page to bring up the following screen:

Figure 7.1: MIDI setup

The three boxes to the left of the screen (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU/MTC) refer to the three physical MIDI connectors on the rear panel.

The HOST PORT boxes on the right of the screen refer to the different virtual MIDI ports carried between the DM-3200 and the host PC, either through the built-in USB, or through the optional FireWire card.

•Use the HOST PORT parameter to select the vir- tual MIDI port carrier: either USB or FW1 (if optional FireWire cards have been fitted).

The different virtual MIDI ports are dedicated to dif- ferent tasks. Working from the top of the screen (the numbers in parentheses refer to the port numbers shown in a DAW application, etc.:

•I/O (2) handles MIDI messages, bypassing the mixer section, and acting through the DM-3200’s physical MIDI ports.

•P.C. (4) handles Program Change messages only.

•TMC (1) is reserved for communication with the PC software (TASCAM Mixer Companion)

•REM1(5) and REM2 (6) are bi-directional ports that may be used for remote MIDI control of the DM- 3200 or the DM-3200 to control another device.

•MTC (3) is a dedicated MIDI Time Code port.

•Enable and disable these ports, along with the physical MIDI ports, by using the cursor keys and ENTER key to open and close the on- screen switches. Note that the TMC connection (1) cannot be turned off.

The FILTER boxes allow the following MIDI messages to be passed (checked) or blocked (unchecked): Con- trol change (C.Cng), Program change (P.Cng), MIDI Machine Control (MMC), MIDI Timecode (MTC), and other messages (Others).

The first part of the filter block refers to those mes- sages received at the physical MIDI IN and transmit- ted to the virtual I/O port, as well as those MIDI messages that go the other way (from the I/O port to the physical MIDI OUT). Note that both the physical and virtual switches must be set here for data to go between these ports.

The next part of the block governs the filtering between the physical MIDI IN port and the mixer.

The final part of the filter block governs the filtering of the MIDI data sent out by the mixer from the phys- ical MIDI OUT port.

Below the filter is the 4-way switch (use the wheel and ENTER key to set this up) allowing switching between:

•OFF — no MIDI data is sent from the THRU port

•THRU — the data received at the physical MIDI IN is echoed through the THRU port

•INT MTC — the internal MIDI timecode generator’s output is sent through the THRU port

•USB MTC — the MIDI timecode received at the USB MTC port is echoed at the THRU port

Finally at the bottom, the slot FireWire card MIDI connection can be switched on and off.

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Contents Digital Mixing Console HAZARD, do not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Important Safety Instructions Contents Routing & assignment ConnectionsChannel modules Remote operation SpecificationsEffects Midi17 Channel delay Gate/Expander preset library entriesList of Figures Supported transport machine control Effects Remote operationPlease read this manual IntroductionComputer DAW integration Other key pointsMixer channels Introduction About the DM-3200About the DM-3200 Channel destinationsUnpacking the DM-3200 Introduction Unpacking the DM-3200About the manual Introduction About the manualWhat’s in the manual Special notes for touch-sensitive faders Introduction Special notes for touch-sensitive fadersCopyright, etc Features of the DM-3200 Introduction The features of the DM-3200Machine control section Module & layer control sectionModifier section Library section and CF card slotSmart keys Basic operational conceptsWhat’s on the screen? Explanation of the top line of screen displays Jumping to commonly-used screensPODs Basic operational concepts Special controlsSpecial controls Fader layersPOD knobs used in a multi-control Screen Encoder mappings GATE/DYN dynamics processor modeBasic operational concepts Encoders EncodersHard left Little less hard Centered Little to Left Right Reading the encoder indicatorsThan middle Three indicators Now off Now lit One half-litNo cut or boost Slight boost note Little more boost Lowest frequency Middle Little higherLow shelf High shelf Peak Notch Encoder behaviorFull cut Below nominal Nominal 0dB Above nominal CF cards Basic operational concepts CF cardsFormatting a new card Important CAUTION!!! Data associated with How to shut down the DM-3200 In order toBasic operational concepts Shutting down the DM-3200 Shutting down the DM-3200About projects and libraries Basic operational concepts About projects and librariesCreating a new project Setting the date and timeSystem 24 The project management Managing projects25 Storing a project Saving project dataLibrary management Basic operational concepts Library managementTarget area Target areaSOURCE area Library utilitiesOptions Setup screenBasic operational concepts Naming library entries Naming library entriesBasic operational concepts Options 30 The Setup option screenBuss AUX Encoder Mode Follows Current ScreenCurrent Screen Follows Encoder Mode SEL keys Meter layerSolo Utilities Basic operational concepts UtilitiesUtility copying 35 Utility external switch settings Switch utilityStereo digital I/O Cascade ConnectionsMIDI, control and sync connections Analog connections Connections Analog connectionsMic/line connections Digital audio I/O Connections Digital connectionsDigital connections Analog outputsDigital Setup screen Digital I/O setupConnections Other connections Slot card configurationOther connections Connections Other connections Clock setting Connections Clock settingDigital in 1/2 FireWire cardNormal High-speed Internal CascadeYes Routing & assignmentYes Yesb Routing Routing & assignment RoutingInput routing TIP Output routing Insert patching Routing & assignment Channel-to-buss assignment Assignment using the front panelChannel-to-buss assignment Buss assignments with the pan switch Off Non-channel assignments Assignments from Monitoring Routing & assignment MonitoringSelecting the CR source Studio cue source Oscillator and noise generator Talkback, etcReturn modules Full-featured modulesMeters First 24 channel modulesSoloing General principles Channel modulesGlobal module settings Channel modules Global module settingsChannels Fader or Master M/F tabs Fader controlCtrl key Channel modules Dynamics processorsDynamics processors Shift keyRelease time Step size Gates input channelsCompressor/expanders Decay time Step sizeCompressor/Expander preset library entries Preset dynamics library entriesProgram Name Comment Number Trigger settings Channel modules EQ 11 EQ library Number Title Comment EQ libraryAux and buss setup Channel modules Aux and buss setupAux send pan/balance screens linked 44.1 371.5 341.3 88.2 185.7 170.7 Channel modules Module setupModule setup Maximum delay msPhase/trim/delay Stereo linking Mute groups Fader groups Surround operations Changing surround modeSurround mode is set from the PAN/BAL Surround Mode screen Channel modules Surround operationsSurround panning 33 Surround panning pan mode on LFE level Snapshots Channel modules SnapshotsSnapshot library management Information about a snapshot Storing snapshotsEffects Setting up the effectsRouting the effects Tascam effect parameters Effects Setting up the effectsTC Works effect parameters Effects Effect libraries Preset TC Reverb effectsEffect libraries 027 Number Name LCD indication 024025 026066 Number Name LCD indication 063064 065Tascam effects Preset Tascam effectsPreset Title LCD indication Comments Guitar Compressor DistortionExciter Preset Title LCD indication CommentsPhaser CompressorMulti-tap Preset Title LCD indication Comments Delay StereoChorus 106 Pitch changer100 101Midi Midi port switching and filteringMidi Program Change messages and the DM-3200 Midi Implementation ChartsProgram Change messages and the DM-3200 Selecting devices for transport control Remote operationSelecting the control type for the devices Remote operation Selecting devices for transport controlDeleting devices from the list Auto-detection of devicesTransport mapping memories Viewing the transport mappings To use a transport mappingEditing a mapping Machine control setup Remote operation Machine control setupLocate Preroll Record Command TypeLocation memories Remote operation Location memoriesManual location Viewing a list of location memoriesRepeat play ALL Input and Auto MON Auto punch operationsAssignable Sends 1 through SpecificationsAnalog audio I/O Assignable Returns BAL 1 throughDigital audio I/O Specifications Digital audio I/OMiscellaneous I/O connections System performance Specifications EqualizationPhysical characteristics EqualizationPopup messages Specifications Dimensional drawingDimensional drawing Messages and troubleshootingSpecifications Messages and troubleshooting Shown when all grouping layers are to be cleared Shown when performing bulk setup of the channel delay timeShown when performing bulk setup of the channel LFE level Shown when undoing or redoing library operationsValid clock source has been selected Clock source has been selected, but no signal is presentLibrary preset entry has been recalled compressor/expander Results of performing a word sync checkGroups of 8 busses, or groups of 8 channels Confirmation when copying automation configurationConfirmation when performing a parameter copy operation Confirmation that the digital trim values are to be updatedInformation about a library preset entry gate Library preset entry has been recalled effectShown when undoing or redoing effect library operations Information about a library preset entry EQGroup does not exist to be used as a grouping layer Confirmation when changing between Input and Return sourcesConfirmation that the delay values are to be updated Information about a library entry gateConfirmation before deleting data Project to anotherProject bank Confirmation about the deletion of an automation fileShould this changed data be loaded? Confirmation when re-assigning a grouping layer masterConfirmation when re-assigning a fader group master Confirmation when changing a settingSnapshot preset has been recalled Digital audio data error from AES card non-audio dataDigital audio data error from AES card loss of word sync Information on a preset snapshotCurrent project cannot be renamed DM-3200 can be rebootedStored a snapshot ChangedBlock diagram Specifications Block diagramLevel diagram Specifications Level diagramPage Page DM-3200
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Another notable aspect of the DM-3200 is its intuitive user interface. The console features an LCD display alongside faders, knobs, and buttons designed for quick and efficient operation. The layout facilitates smooth navigation through menus, making it user-friendly for both novice and experienced engineers.

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