TASCAM 2488neo 31
5 − Mixer
In this section, we explain the channel funct ions of the
2488neo’s mixer. The recorder track channels (1–24) and
input channels have similar functions, so we explain the m
together as channel functions. Stereo bus f unctions are
explained on page 33.
Channel functionsEQ
Press the EQ key to display the EQ screen for the current
channel. To change the channel, press the INPUT key or
SELECT key of the desired channel.
ªDigital pad/gain
Press the channel’s SELECT key, followed by the EQ key
(this order can be reversed). Use the cursor keys to navigate
to the PAD/GAIN area, and set the value to between –42 and
+6 dB.
This is usually set at 0 dB, but when boosting EQ, we recom-
mend that you lower the gain to prevent digital clipping.
Use this to add volume to a quiet instrument or to remove
excess volume from a loud one. When a channel’s EQ
screen is shown, simply pressing the SELECT key of
another channel will show the EQ screen for that channel.
ªEQ
Set the three-band equalization for each cha nnel using the
same screen as the digital pad/gain (see above). On the
2488neo channels, you can adjust the gain (the amount that
the signal is cut and boosted) by ±12 dB, and the frequency
(high or low) affected by the equalization in three band s.
The frequencies are (in Hz):
Low (L) 32 — 1.6k
Mid (M) 32 — 18k
High (H) 1.7k — 18k
Note that the frequencies are set in discrete ste ps; it is not
possible to set the center frequencies to intermediat e val-
ues. In addition, you can adjust the “Q” (the width of the
effect) in the center band from 0.25 to 16.
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“Q” is defined as the center frequency of the eq ualiza-
tion band divided by the bandwidth. A high Q value
provides narrow filtering.
As you adjust the equalization, the graph at the bott om of
the screen changes to provide an idea of how the equaliza-
tion affects the signals.
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With the SHIFT indicator lit, pre ss the EQ key to restore
all channel EQ parameters to their initial setting s.
There is also an on/off soft switch provided at the upper
left of the screen to allow A/B comparison of the equal-
ized and unequalized signals. With the SHI FT indicator lit,
press YES/ENTER to turn it on, and NO/EXIT to turn it off
(you can also use the cursor).
Each of the 24 channels provides the following facilities:
Digital pad/gain
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3-band parametric EQ
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Effect sends
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Phase reversal switch
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Pan-pots
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A physical fader (which may be overridden by an
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internal “virtu al fader”)
A mute key
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Solo facilities
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Like the 24 track channels, the eight inputs are provided
with phase, digital pad/gain, EQ, effect sends, etc. They
are not provided with physical faders, but the output from
these “extra channels” can be adjusted on-screen. A lthough
these settings can be made at any time, they a re only effec-
tive when the inputs have been assigned to the sub mixer.
See “Sub mixer” on page 35 for details.