Tascam DM-3200 owner manual 1 – Introduction, Computer DAW integration, Other key points

1 – Introduction

This section provides an overview of the features and facilities provided by the DM-3200. It also includes an overview of the operational procedures involved when using the unit. It is important to read this section to gain a basic understanding of the way that the DM-3200 works before proceeding with setting up and using the unit.

The DM-3200 provides you with a new and flexible approach to mixing and recording.

Designed to integrate with the latest Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) personal computer software as well as with standalone recorders, it can form the heart of any recording studio.

Full-sized motorized faders, sixteen rotary encoders with ring LED indicators, a large clear LCD display and ergonomically-placed dedicated controls help to make the DM-3200 intuitive, as well as powerful, to use.

Computer (DAW) integration

The DM-3200 can be used with a computer system: with the built-in USB port, which allows control of the DAW by the DM-3200, emulating popular con- troller hardware.

Additionally the optional FireWire expansion card (IF-FW), which provides all the USB functionality, and also allows multi-channel digital audio to be transmitted and received between the DM-3200 and the DAW application.

In this second method, the DM-3200 may be used as an outboard mixer, freeing the computer from this task, and reserving the DAW for audio editing, etc.

In both cases, the TMCompanion software can be used for management of the DM-3200. See the docu- mentation accompanying the latest release of the software for full details of the capabilities of the soft- ware with the unit.

NOTE

Some of these features may not be available in the first release of the DM-3200 firmware.

Other key points

Since the DM-3200 is designed with a working envi- ronment in mind, full control-room and studio moni- toring facilities, as well as talkback, are integrated.

The DM-3200 provides automation facilities which are independent of any external computer. Mix moves can easily be recorded, edited and replayed in the DM-3200 in standalone mode, requiring only a timecode source (including the internal generator).

Sony P2 9-pin protocols are also provided, allowing control of other studio equipment from one central unit.

Working in multiple locations is easier than ever before, as the DM-3200 works the way you do; in

terms of projects where all information and settings are stored together for future recall.

The data for projects is stored on industry-standard CompactFlash cards for easy offline storage, archival and transportation between facilities.

In addition, computer-aided librarian functions make it simple to juggle the demands of a busy studio schedule.

Top-quality internal effects reduce the need for large outboard racks and allow still further for portability of projects.

Timecode, word sync, MIDI, 9-pin serial control etc. are also provided for the widest possible integration with other equipment in your setup.

Please read this manual

Please take the trouble to read this manual carefully. Although every attempt has been made to make the DM-3200 as easy to use as possible, there are many features that may not be immediately obvious.

A little time spent studying the manual now may save you a lot of time and effort later on.

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