Tascam DM-4800 Owner's Manual

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Contents

1 – Introduction : About the manualTASCAM DM-4800 User’s Manual 13About the manualPushed controls on the DM-4800 are referred to as“keys”.Their virtual equivalents displayed on screen arereferred to as “buttons”.Within this manual, the following typographic con-ventions are used:• The name of a control or connector on the unit iswritten in the following way: LINE/MIC.• Messages and text shown on the display of theDM-4800 are shown as follows: DIGITAL IN 1.• The name of a control or connector on another unitis written in the following way: AUX IN.What’s in the manual1, “Introduction” (page 10) This section, pro-viding an introduction to the DM-4800.2, “Basic operational concepts” (page 17)This is important—it gives you basic information onthe way in which you use the DM-4800’s controlsand menu systems, etc. as well as providing an expla-nation of way in which the DM-4800 stores data.3, “Connections” (page 48) Provides informa-tion on how to connect the DM-4800 to other equip-ment in your setup.4, “Routing & assignment” (page 58) Sincethe DM-4800 is a “soft” console, with many patchesand assignments made through software rather thanphysical connections, you should read this section tounderstand how the inputs and outputs of the DM-4800, as well as the internal connections, are linkedtogether.5, “Channel modules” (page 71) This sec-tion describes the modules which form the basic“building blocks” of the DM-4800. Most of the mix-ing work you do on the DM-4800 will use the func-tions described here.This section also contains information on using theDM-4800 in surround modes.6, “Effects” (page 94) The parameters control-ling the built-in effects of the DM-4800 are describedhere and a list of the preset libraries may also befound in this section.7, “MIDI” (page 96) This provides informationon the MIDI capabilities provided by the DM-4800.8, “Remote operation” (page 105) TheDM-4800 is capable of acting as a remote controlunit for a wide variety of external devices, includingDAW systems. This section explains how to usethese capabilities.9, “Specifications” (page 118) Specificationsof the DM-4800, together with a guide to the popupmessages that appear on screen.Also note that there are two separate publications inaddition to this manual and the printed Quick Refer-ence Guide: these cover the automation features ofthe DM-4800 and the TMCompanion software,which are provided as electronic publications in PDFformat.Notes and warningsTIPWe give hints and tips on using the DM-4800 in thisway.NOTEThese notes provide additional explanations for specialcases, etc.CAUTIONCautions show that you may lose data or performancemay suffer if the instructions are not followed.WARNINGThese warnings should be taken very seriously. Theydescribe situations which can cause injury, or damage toequipment if the instructions are not followed.