1 - Introduction
This section provides an overview of the features and facilities provided by the DM-3200. It also includes an
overview of the operational procedures involved when using the unit. It is important to read this section to gain
a basic understanding of the way that the DM-3200 works before proceeding with setting up and using the
unit.
The DM-3200 provides you with a new and flexible Full-sized motorized faders, sixteen rotary encoders
approach to mixing and recording.with ring LED indicators, a large clear LCD display
and ergonomically-placed dedicated controls help to
Designed to integrate with the latest Digital Audio make the DM-3200 intuitive, as well as powerful, to
Workstation (DAW) personal computer software as use.
well as with standalone recorders, it can form the
heart of any recording studio.
Computer (DAW) integration
The DM-3200 can be used with a computer system: In this second method, the DM-3200 may be used as
with the built-in USB port, which allows control of an outboard mixer, freeing the computer from this
the DAW by the DM-3200, emulating popular con-task, and reserving the DAW for audio editing, etc.
troller hardware.
In both cases, the TMCompanion software can be
Additionally the optional FireWire expansion card used for management of the DM-3200. See the docu-
(IF-FW), which provides all the USB functionality, mentation accompanying the latest release of the
and also allows multi-channel digital audio to be software for full details of the capabilities of the soft-
transmitted and received between the DM-3200 and ware with the unit.
the DAW application.
NOTE
Some of these features may not be available in the first
release of the DM-3200 firmware.
Other key points
Since the DM-3200 is designed with a working envi-terms of projects where all information and settings
ronment in mind, full control-room and studio moni-are stored together for future recall.
toring facilities, as well as talkback, are integrated.
The data for projects is stored on industry-standard
The DM-3200 provides automation facilities which CompactFlash cards for easy offline storage, archival
are independent of any external computer. Mix and transportation between facilities.
moves can easily be recorded, edited and replayed in In addition, computer-aided librarian functions make
the DM-3200 in standalone mode, requiring only a
timecode source (including the internal generator).it simple to juggle the demands of a busy studio
schedule.
Sony P2 9-pin protocols are also provided, allowing Top-quality internal effects reduce the need for large
control of other studio equipment from one central outboard racks and allow still further for portability
unit.
of projects.
Working in multiple locations is easier than ever Timecode, word sync, MIDI, 9-pin serial control etc.
before, as the DM-3200 works the way you do; in are also provided for the widest possible integration
with other equipment in your setup.
Please read this manual
Please take the trouble to read this manual carefully. A little time spent studying the manual now may save
Although every attempt has been made to make the you a lot of time and effort later on.
DM-3200 as easy to use as possible, there are many
features that may not be immediately obvious.
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