7 – Module operations—Common area indicators and controls50 TASCAM DM-24 Reference ManualCommon area indicators and controlsIn addition to the parameters visible above, the com-mon area also provides a way of viewing the currentI/O assignment, together with a graphical view of thecurrent EQ settings, as well as the current dynamicsprocessor (with meter) and meter facilities.NOTESome of these parameters can be viewed and set glo-bally for the whole console. See “Setting up the I/O” onpage 36.The on-screen controls available in the common areaare:Dynamics controlsThe exact controls and display vary, depending onwhat channel has been selected (see “Dynamics pro-cessors” on page 63 for full details of the availabilityof dynamics processors for the different modules ofthe DM-24):Gate/Expander An on-screen button allows thegate/expander to be switched, with a gain reductionmeter displayed.Compressor An on-screen button allows the com-pressor to be turned on and off (ENTER key), with adynamics graph. The gain reduction meter alsoapplies to the compressor.The appearance of this button changes, depending onwhat link option has been selected (see “LINK L->R” on page 64):Compressor insert point The compressor canbe inserted either pre- or post-EQ (channels). Themaster insert is pre-fader.Simply press the ENTER key when PRE EQ or POSTEQ is highlighted, to toggle between the two positions(the dial key acts as a cursor here).Dynamics meter This meter shows the post-com-pressor effect of the dynamics processor assigned tothe module.A graphical display of the settings is also provided(with attack, knee point, compression ratio, hystere-sis, etc. displayed).Gate switchCompressor switchCompressor insert pointPan controlsDigital trimGrouping indicatorsDynamics meterStereo meterMetering pointEQ and buss statusPhase controlAssignable insert controlFader and levelInput selectorEQ graphLink setting Shown asLink offLeft channel acts as triggerRight channel acts as triggerBoth channels act as triggersLink setting Shown as
