Tascam DM-24 Quick Start Manual

Also see for DM-24: User guide Basic guide Basic guide Installation information Features guide

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1OutputsWe also need to set up the outputs properly for our needs. We need to make sure Directouts 1-8 are going to TDIF 1, Direct outs 9-16 are going to TDIF 2 and Buss 1-8 is goingto TDIF 3. While we're here we'll also assign the Stereo buss to Digital Out 1.With the SHIFT key indicator lit, press theI/O key followed by soft key #3. Use thecursor keys to highlight the first OutputSignal field. Use the data dial to scroll toBUSS 1-8/DIRECT 1-8 and pressENTER. Use the same technic to changethe next field to BUSS 1-8/DIRECT 9-16.The next field should be BUSS 1-8/DIRECT 1-8. Set the fourth field toSTEREO.6DM-24 Quick Start GuideTape returns1 With the SHIFT indicator lit, press theLINK/GRP key. Press the soft keyunder ST LINK. Use the cursor keysto navigate the arrow under AUX 1 andpress ENTER. AUX 1-2 will now showST LINK.2 Press the SHIFT key again so the indicatorgoes out. Press the AUX 1-2 key. Pressthe soft key below SOURCE. Use thecursor keys to highlight the SETUPsection of the display. Turn the firstPOD knob to change setting to RETURN.Turn the second POD knob to change thesetting to ALL. Press ENTER. A pop upscreen will ask you to confirm by pressingENTER again. Do it. You'll notice that thefirst 16 channels are now labeled RETURN.When recording on tracks 1-16 AUX 1-2 are used as the tape return path. That beingthe case there are a few settings you will need to be aware of. This section will coverthose settings. Tape returns for tracks 17-24 are different and will be discussed onanother page.