Tascam DM-3200 Manual

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1 – Introduction : SetupTASCAM DM Automation Guide 5requiring constant attention from you. Of course, theTASCAM DM’s automatic mode switching may beover-ridden at any time for “power user” operation.The automation is synchronized to timecode. Thiscould be external Linear Timecode (LTC or com-monly referred to as SMPTE/EBU) or MIDI Time-code (MTC) from either the MIDI IN port or throughthe USB connection.Alternatively, the TASCAM DM’s own internaltimecode generator can be used to synchronize theautomated mix moves and slave the externalrecorder.The event resolution for mix moves on the TASCAMDM is one event per quarter timecode frame. At atimecode rate of 30 frames per second, non-drop, thisequates to about 8 milliseconds per event.A Note on Touch-Sensitive FadersWhen using the touch-sensitivity of the faders inautomation, you should always use your fingers totouch the faders. If you use a pencil or ruler, etc. oreven your fingernails to touch them, the fader willnot register as having been touched.SetupThere are two possible sources of timecode to whichthe TASCAM DM’s automation can lock. Both areequal in functionality and accuracy. Your choice willdepend on what you have available in your situation.The choices are listed here:TimecodeThere is an RCA jack (TIMECODE IN) on the back ofthe TASCAM DM which accepts SMPTE/EBU time-code.To use this timecode with the automation system, goto the AUTOMATION display, and then select TC IN asshown below in Figure 1, Timecode source selection(showing USB MTC selected).If you don’t see this screen, press the POD 1 switchand use the POD 1 encoder and ENTER key to selectSETUP from the popup menu.MTCThis refers to MIDI Timecode being received at theTASCAM DM’s MIDI IN or through the USB port.The source of MTC could be a Digital AudioWorkstation (DAW) that does not support LTC, orany other source of MTC.Use the AUTOMATION SETUP screen to select either MTC(USB) or MTC (MIDI IN), depending on the source of theMIDI timecode received.Figure 1: Timecode source selection (showingUSB MTC selected)