Tascam DM-24 Owner's Manual

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5 – Setting up the I/O—Output signalsTASCAM DM-24 Reference Manual 37Output signalsThe following are the signals output from the DM-24(excluding the monitoring signals):Eight output busses These busses are typicallyrouted to the built-in multi-track outputs (TDIF andADAT) or to the optional slot cards.Six aux busses These six aux busses may berouted to the assignable sends, as well as to the inter-nal effect units.Stereo master outputs These stereo outputsare typically used as the sum of the mixed outputbusses (except in surround mode).Direct outputs The signals from the channels canbe output directly, not passing through busses, etc. tothe connectors (TDIF, ADAT, slot) below.Physical outputsThis excludes the monitoring outputs (control room,studio, etc.).TDIF-1 connectors These connectors are used asoutputs as well as inputs, carrying eight channelseach in normal-frequency mode. In dual-frequencymode situation this is different.ADAT OUT connector This lightpipe connectorcan be used as outputs from busses or as direct out-put. It carries eight channels in normal-frequencymode.Slot cards These may act as outputs, depending onthe cards installed.Assignable sends These sends may be used aseither analog insert sends or as aux sends.Digital outputs (x 2) Can be assigned to outputthe stereo buss, adjacent pairs of busses, adjacentpairs aux busses or the control room source.STEREO OUTPUTS (L, R) Used as the analogoutputs for the stereo master buss.Patching between input and returnThe DM-24 allows you to switch between theassigned inputs and returns for channels 1 through 24without having to connect or disconnect cables. Thesources for channels 25 through 32 are not selectablein this way.These switches are accessed from the I/O screens.1 With the SHIFT indicator lit, press the I/Okey.2 Press either the first or second soft key tobring up the channel assignment screens.The on-screen channels have two columns, thesources, and the destinations, with a “patch cable”connecting them.The source column has two alternative sources foreach channel: the input (top) and the return (bottom)sources.Move the cursor to the “patch cable” and turn thedial.3 Press ENTER to confirm the change.NOTEThis switching can also be done in the fourth MODULEscreen (“Channel source (CH SOURCE)” on page 58).Mic/line input 1 is routed toinput channel 1The cursor is moved to high-light the “patch cable”The dial has been turned to“repatch” TDIF1 channel 1 tochannel 1The ENTER key has beenpressed to confirm the re-patching process.