Tascam DM-3200 Owner's Manual

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2 – Basic operational concepts : EncodersTASCAM DM-3200 Owner’s Manual 23The fourth encoders of each band are used to set thetype (peak, notch, shelf, etc. of the band. An EQ bandmay have various options relating to the type of filter,and the encoders reflect this:Module levels and AUX sends The level isdisplayed up to the nominal level, and the nominallevel is marked by the lower indicator lighting withall indicators up to the nominal position half-lit.Levels above the nominal are shown by additionalsegments above the nominal segment lighting, andthose below the nominal position changing to half-litstatus, as shown in the illustration here.If the encoders are “flipped”, the position of thechannel faders is represented in the same way as foraux sends.Dynamics settings These are typically “rotary”settings, with the higher levels lighting more seg-ments.One exception to this is the output level from thecompressor/limiter, which lights the center indicator(and bottom center indicator) at a 0 dB setting (no cutor boost). Cuts and boots light indicators to the leftand right of the center, respectively.The FLIP key The FLIP key exchanges the func-tions of the faders and the encoders, allowing thetouch-sensitive faders to be used for automating tasksthat might otherwise be performed by the encoders.When this key is pressed, the faders automaticallymove to reflect the new values assigned to them.TIPWhen setting up a cue mix on aux sends 1 and 2, forexample, you can use the faders for this, while stillkeeping an eye on the main level settings (on theencoders).Encoder behaviorTypically, the encoders, as well as the PODs, changevalues several steps at a time. To change the resolu-tion of these controls, so that they change only onestep at a time, press and hold the SHIFT key (at theextreme left of the unit) while turning the encoder.However, there is an option allowing this behavior tobe changed so that the unshifted behavior makes fineadjustments while the shifted behavior makes coarseadjustments.With the ALT indicator lit, press key 2 (OPTION).Use the cursor keys to move down in the OPTIONscreen to the ENCODER OPERATION item, which allowsyou to select either 1Step (fine) or Coarse (multi-step)as alternatives for the unshifted mode.Press ENTER to select one of these options.Figure 2.15: Encoders used to make frequency band filter type selectionsLow shelf High shelf Peak Notch HPF LPFFigure 2.16: Encoders used to make module level and aux send adjustmentsFull cut Below nominal(0dB)Nominal (0dB) Above nominallevelFigure 2.17: ENCODER OPERATION menu item