4 – Routing & assignment : Monitoring

Meters

The main monitor meters provide a “pre-dim” and “pre-level control” reading of the source selected to feed the control room outputs.

The meters are set up so that the OVER indicator lights at over full-scale output. A reading corre- sponding to –16on the meters is equivalent to a nom- inal analog level (+4dBU or –10dBV).

Meter ballistics The meter ballistics, etc. for all meters, including software meters, and these are set up in the METER/FADER METER screen (see “Metering screen (1st 24 channel module meters)” on page 57).

From this screen, use the POD 3 encoder to set the meter release time between Slow, Normal and Fast.

Use the POD 4 encoder to set the meter hold time between Off (no hold), 1, 2, 4 and 8 seconds, and (infinite hold until this parameter is reset).

Each module also has its own set of meters which are located in the common global area of the module screens (“Global module settings” on page 60) which can be set there as being pre- or post-fader.

There is also a series of metering screens, as men- tioned above, allowing different sets of modules to be metered.

On-screen meter selection Use the left-hand column of radio buttons to select the following mod- ules for metering:

CH 1-24

The first 24 channel modules

 

 

CH 25-48

The second 24 channel modules (the last 16

 

“full-featured” modules and the 16

 

“return” modules)

 

 

Buss 1-16

The 16 busses

 

 

AUX 1-8

The 8 aux sends

 

 

In every case, the stereo buss meters are visible at the lower right of the screen:

Figure 4.12: Metering screen (1st 24 channel

module meters)

The options at the extreme lower left echo the same settings made in the preferences (as explained in “SEL Key Follows Fader Layer Status” on page 34).

Metering points The center METERING POINT array of radio buttons allows the selection of where the metering for the different groups of modules takes place.

For the “full-feature” modules from 1 through 32 (CH 1-32), the points are at the input stage (INPUT), before the gate (PRE GATE), after the gate (POST GATE) or after the EQ stage (PRE INSERT), and after the fader (POST FADER).

For the channel modules from 33 through 48 (CH 33- 48), there are only 2 meter points: at the input stage (INPUT) and after the fader (POST FADER).

The master channels (MASTER) can be metered pre- compressor/expander (PRE COMP), pre-fader (PRE FADER) or post-fader (POST FADER).

NOTE

If the optional meter bridge is fitted, the settings made here apply to the meter displays on the meter bridge, as well as to the on-screen meter displays.

TIP

The TASCAM Mixer Companion software provides a software “meter bridge”.

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Tascam DM-3200 Meters, First 24 channel modules, Full-featured modules, Return modules, Buss 16 busses AUX 8 aux sends

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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The DM-3200 features an 8-bus architecture, which enables users to create complex mixes with ease. Each channel is equipped with a 4-band parametric EQ, offering precise control over the tonal balance of each audio source. The onboard effects processing includes virtual effects such as reverb, delay, and modulation, which enhances the overall sound quality and provides creative options for mixing and mastering.

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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