Tascam DM-24
The project-studio digital console that delivered 24/96 and TC/Antares effects on a budget
List price at launch 2,499 GBP as of 2001
Description
The Tascam DM-24 (2001) was an ideal gateway to digital mixing in the project studio: 32 channels, 8 buses, 24-bit/96 kHz conversion, EQ and dynamics everywhere, and above all two effect processors carrying TC Works reverbs and Antares mic/speaker modelling — covering a lot of ground with no outboard. In use I find it very generous for the price: the 16 motorised faders across three layers and the single screen mean some navigation, but the audio quality and effects payload were remarkable for the era and cost.
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 16 |
| Line inputs | 16 |
| Inputs | 16 analogue mic/line inputs, 24-bit / 96 kHz capable |
| Inputs / outputs | 24 channels TDIF, 8 channels ADAT optical, plus AES-EBU and S/PDIF |
Processing
| Mix buses | 8 |
|---|---|
| Aux sends | 6 |
| Max sample rate | 96 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Processing resolution | 24 bits |
| Architecture | 32-channel, 8-bus console; 16 long-throw motorised faders across 3 layers (+ master fader) |
| EQ | 4-band parametric EQ + compressor (pre/post-EQ) per channel; gate/expander on first 16 channels; delay |
| Effects and plug-ins | 2 stereo effect processors: TC Works reverbs (99), Antares mic/speaker modelling (83 mics, 10 speakers), +127 general effects |
| Surround and immersive | 5.1 surround mixing by assigning the 8 buses |
| Modularity and expansion | 2 interface-card slots: ADAT, AES-EBU, analogue, cascade |
Surface
| Physical faders | 17 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Fader layers | 3 |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Automation | Automation up to 64,000 events, quarter-frame accuracy; scene memories |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
|---|
Networking
| Networking & protocols | ADAT / AES/EBU |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Strip & details
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Software
IF-FW/DM (pilote et Control Panel) v1.10
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History & design
The Tascam DM-24 is a compact digital mixing console for the project studio and post-production, launched in 2001. It processes 32 channels to 8 buses, with 16 analogue mic/line inputs at 24-bit/96 kHz and a rich digital I/O set: 24 channels TDIF, 8 channels ADAT optical, AES-EBU and S/PDIF. The surface carries 16 long-throw motorised faders across three layers, plus a master fader.
Every channel has a 4-band parametric EQ and a compressor switchable pre/post-EQ; the first 16 channels add a gate/expander, and a delay line is available. Two stereo effect processors embed TC Works reverbs (99 programs) and Antares microphone/speaker modelling (83 mics, 10 speakers), plus 127 general effects. Automation handles up to 64,000 events at quarter-frame accuracy, and the console stores scenes. 5.1 surround mixing is obtained by assigning the eight buses. Two interface-card slots (ADAT, AES-EBU, analogue, cascade) allow expansion and cascading.
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