Appendix A: Control Panel Command Summary

Transport Group

ONLINE Toggles between offline and online. When lit, indicates unit is online.

ONLINE+o (Stop) Unmounts all drives so they can be removed from the MMR-8.

<<(Rewind) Moves all tracks in reverse at a high rate of speed with no audio playback.

<(Play Backwards) Plays audio backwards at the normal play speed.

o(Stop) Stops audio playback; re-mounts drives after an unmount operation.

>(Play) Plays the audio at the normal play speed.

>>(Fast Forward) Moves all tracks forward at a high rate of speed with no audio playback.

REH (Rehearse) Used to practice a punch-in / punch-out before actually recording.

REC (Record) Records into armed tracks (may need to press Play plus REC to engage, depending on REC key setting in Setup Menu 202)

Setup and Wheel Group

SETUP Enters Setup Mode.

SHIFT+SETUP Changes the algebraic sense of time code entry (+/-).

DOWN ARROW Performs decrement action, according to mode.

SHIFT+DOWN Displays/hides subframes

ARROW

UP ARROW Performs the increment action, according to mode.

SHIFT+UP Switches display of time code position between time code and feet/frames format

ARROW

TRIM Trims the time code value in the display’s bottom line.

SHIFT+TRIM Dynamically trims the time code value in the display’s bottom line.

JOG Wheel rotation plays the audio either forwards (CW) or backwards (CCW) up to play speed.

SHTL Wheel rotation shuttles the audio from stop to play forwards (CW) or stop to play reverse (CCW).

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MMR-8 specifications

The Tascam MMP-16 and MMR-8 are two innovative products designed to meet the specialized needs of audio professionals, offering advanced features and capabilities suitable for various recording and playback applications.

The Tascam MMP-16 is a versatile audio router and mixer that excels in different environments, from live sound to studio recording. One of its primary features is the 16-channel configuration, allowing for significant flexibility in signal routing. The MMP-16 supports multiple audio formats, including analog signals, making it adaptable to a wide range of setups. It boasts high-quality AD/DA conversion, delivering excellent audio fidelity and low latency performance.

Additionally, the MMP-16 is equipped with comprehensive digital processing capabilities, including EQ and dynamics processing on each channel. This makes it ideal for both mixing live performances and preparing recordings for post-production. The unit's user-friendly interface includes an intuitive display and physical controls that streamline operation, making it easy for both novice and experienced engineers to navigate.

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