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Note that linked modules allow you to select indepen- dent sources.

Also note that while the same source may be routed to more than one destination layer (you might want to try recording a vocal line with different compression set- tings, for example), a destination layer can only accept one source (of course!).

1Use the dial to select the destination field (the left field) and confirm with ENTER.

2Move to the on-screen button SOURCE INVERT

(inverts the sources) and press ENTER. A popup appears asking for confirmation. Press ENTER again to flip the selected eight chan- nels (a cursor key cancels).

Batch routing It may be a little troublesome at times to select eight consecutive inputs and then route them to eight separate consecutive destinations.

To set up eight input/destinations at one time, move the cursor down to the batch setup area at the bottom center of the screen (3 in Figure 4.2, Routing inputs). The destination is on the right and the source is on the left.

1Move the cursor to the destination field and use the dial and ENTER key to select eight des- tinations (not in dynamic trigger layer selec- tion).

2Move the cursor to the input source selection on the left.

3Use the dial to select a group of eight inputs from the input source selected using POD 3 (some input sources have only eight inputs anyway and in double-frequency mode some sources may only have four inputs). You can use POD 3 to select another input source.

Loopback options The loopback options provide even more flexibility in internal routing, but they should be approached with caution.

They allow the sixteen busses, aux 1 through 8 or ste- reo buss, or the direct channel outputs of the first 32 channels (similar to direct outputs on an analog con- sole) to be used as input sources to channels.

The display shows Bx/Dy (x can be from 1 through 16 and is repeated twice, while y is from 1 through 32, e.g. B1/D17) or BUSS 1 through BUSS 16 or AUX 1 through AUX 8 or STEREO L or STEREO R when a loop- back routing is selected.

When a channel has a direct output selected, the direct output from that channel overrides the corre- spondingly-numbered buss.

The direct option allows the selection of only the direct module outputs (1–32) as sources. Note that the selection of DIRECT as a channel destination, using the selection keys, removes the channel from the busses.

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4Press ENTER. When you press ENTER, the eight input sources are assigned in order to the eight destinations.

Flipping the channels It is possible to “flip” channel inputs between the input and return sources (so that the “input” source becomes the “return” and vice versa) on an individual basis within the MODULE screens (see “INPUT/RETURN selection” on page 70), but it is sometimes convenient to be able to do this for batches of eight channels at a time.

This is done from this INPUT screen using the BATCH SETUP at the bottom of the screen. Of course this can only be done for channels 1 through 32, as these are the only ones for which the input and return sources may be selected.

As the name of these loopback options suggests, they allow flexible internal repatching, which could result in a loop whereby the output of a buss also acts as an input to the same buss, resulting in a feedback loop. When monitoring, this can result in damage to hearing and monitoring equipment.

Before using these options, we suggest that you work out on paper what exactly you are trying to achieve, and it may help if you draw a diagram to help you work out the ultimate sources and destinations of the routing in your system.

Digital input selection At the bottom right of this screen, the physical connector (XLR or RCA) for each of the stereo digital inputs can be selected.

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DM-3200 specifications

The Tascam DM-3200 is a versatile digital mixing console renowned for its professional audio capabilities and comprehensive feature set. Launched as a part of Tascam’s acclaimed DM series, this console has become a favorite among recording engineers and musicians for its flexibility and high-quality sound processing.

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