TASCAM DM 4800

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Specifications

The DM-4800 is the latest member of Tascam’s DM digital mixer series. With 64 mixing channels, 24 busses and 12 auxes it is currently one of the most powerful portable digital consoles at all. At the same time, it offers lots of convenience: The so-called full-channel section, for instance, allows all channel parameters like dynamics, EQ settings, aux levels and panning to be manipulated with dedicated controls. 24 motorised channel faders and 24 rotary encoders with ring LED indicators additionally give access to virtually any module setting available.

With its comprehensive feature set, multiple routing and expansion capabilities and its ease of use, the DM-4800 is the ideal mixing console for any modern recording studio as well as for live mixing and recording applications.

Options

MU-1000: Meterbridge with Timecode display
IF-AN/DM: 8-channel analogue I/O card
IF-TD/DM: 8-channel TDIF-1 I/O card
IF-AD/DM: 8-channel ADAT I/O card
IF-AE/DM: 8-channel AES/EBU card
IF-SM/DM: Surround monitor card
IF-FW/DM MKII: FireWire interface card

Caratteristiche principali

• Two coaxial SPDIF digital I/O
• ADAT I/O (8 channels)
• Three TDIF-1 I/O (24 channels)
• Four expansion slots (support for optional FireWire, ADAT, AES/EBU, Analogue, and TDIF cards)
• Two sets of control-room monitor outputs with six assignable source selects
• Two headphone outputs
• BNC Word Clock input and output
• RCA Time Code input
• MIDI In, Out, Thru/MTC Out

General

• Sampling frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz, Resolution: 24-bit
• The same mixing specifications in 48k and 96k modes
• Cascade option for combining two DM-4800 mixers
• DAW interconnection via optional FireWire card 
• Transport Control
• Surround monitoring with optional expansion card 
• CompactFlash card for saving / loading internal data
• Includes Tascam Mixer Companion software (Windows XP and Mac OS X)
• Driverless USB connection to computer
• Backup/restore data via USB
• GPI functionality (8 outputs)
• Foot switch connector for hands-free operation of selected functions
• RS-422 serial port for control of external equipment

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Tech Sheet

Analogue audio inputs and outputs
All specifications are given with the factory reference level of –16dBFS.
MIC inputs (channels 1 through 24)		Balanced XLR-type female connectors
Adjustable input level		–60dBu (TRIM max) to –4dBu (0dB pad) –40dBu (TRIM max) to +16dBu (–20dB pad)
Input impedance		2.2k Ohm
PHANTOM		+48 V phantom power. Switchable in blocks of 4 channels (1–4, 5–8, 9–12, 13–16, 17–20, 21–24)
LINE IN (BAL) inputs (channels 1 through 24)		Balanced 6.3-mm jacks
Adjustable input level		–44dBu (TRIM max) to +12dBu (TRIM min)
Input impedance		10k Ohm
INSERT connections (channels 1 through 24)od		6.3-mm TRS jacks
Nominal output level, Send		–2dBu
Maximum output level, Send		+14dBu
Impedance, Send		100 Ohm
Nominal input level, Return		–2dBu
Headroom, Return		16dB
Impedance, Return		10k Ohm
ASSIGNABLE RETURNS (BAL) (1 through 8)		Balanced 6.3-mm jacks
Nominal input level		+4dBu
Headroom		16dB
Input impedance		5k Ohm
ASSIGNABLE SENDS (1 through 8)		Pseudo-balanced 6.3-mm jacks
Nominal output level		–2dBu
Maximum output level		+14dBu
Output impedance		100 Ohm
2 TR IN (L/R)		2 x RCA pin jacks
Nominal input level		–10dBV
Headroom		16dB
Input impedance		10 kOhm
STEREO OUTPUT (L/R)		Balanced XLR-type male connectors
Nominal output level		+4dBu
Maximum output level		+20dBu
Output impedance		100 Ohm
MONITOR OUTPUTS (LARGE(BAL) and SMALL(BAL))		Balanced 6.3-mm jacks (2 pairs)
Nominal output level		+4dBu
Maximum output level		+20dBu
Output impedance		100 Ohm
MONITOR OUTPUT (STUDIO)		RCA pin jacks
Nominal output level		–2dBu
Maximum output level		+14dBu
Output impedance		100 Ohm
PHONES		2 x 6.3-mm stereo jacks
Output power		50 mW + 50 mW total at 32 Ohm

Digital audio inputs and outputs
DIGITAL INPUTS (1, 2)		2 x XLR-type female connectors or 2 x RCA pin jacks (selectable)
Input impedance		110 Ohm (XLR), 75 Ohm (RCA)
Data format		AES3-1992 or IEC60958 (automatically detected)
Word length		24-bit, switchable sampling frequency conversion available
DIGITAL OUTPUTS (1, 2)		2 x XLR-type male connectors 2 x RCA pin jacks
Output impedance		110 Ohm (XLR), 75 Ohm (RCA)
Data format		AES3-1992 or IEC60958 (software selectable)
Word length		24-bit
TDIF(1,2,3)		3 x 25-pin D-sub female connectors (metric lock screws)
Data format		Conform to TDIF-1 standard
Word length		24-bit
ADAT IN/OUT		2 x Lightpipe optical connectors
Data format		Conform to ADAT OPTICAL specifications
Word length		24-bit
Sampling frequencies		Internal 44.1 kHz/48 kHz, 88.2 kHz/96 kHz (high sampling frequencies) External ±6.0%
Signal delay
LINE IN to STEREO OUTPUT, Fs = 48 kHz		< 1.8 ms
LINE IN to STEREO OUTPUT, Fs = 96 kHz		< 0.9 ms

Other inputs and outputs
WORD SYNC IN		BNC connector, switchable 75 Ohm termination, TTL level
WORD SYNC OUT/THRU		BNC connector, switchable between through and output, TTL level
MIDI IN, OUT, THRU/MTC OUT		3 x 5-pin DIN connectors, conform to MIDI specifications
USB		USB 1.1 B type connector (12 Mbps)
TIME CODE IN		RCA pin jack, conforms to SMPTE specifications
FOOT SW		6.3-mm mono jack
TO METER		25-pin female D-sub connector (non-metric lock screws), for use with the optional MU-1000
RS-422 (for Sony 9-Pin)		9-pin female D-sub connector (non-metric lock screws), wired to RS-422 standards
GPI (for Machine start)		9-pin female D-sub connector (non-metric lock screws) wired for GPI control
Wiring		Pin 1 = GPI 1, Pin 2 = GPI 2, Pin 3 = GPI 3, Pin 4 = GPI 4, Pin 5 = GND, Pin 6 = GPI 5, Pin 7 = GPI 6, Pin 8 = GPI 7, Pin 9 = GPI 8

Equalization
EQ switch		On/Off
HIGH filter
Gain		±18dB
Resolution		0.5dB
Frequency		31 Hz to 19 kHz
Q		0.27 to 8.65
Type		Hi-shelving, Peak, LPF
HI MID filter
Gain		±18dB
Resolution		0.5dB
Frequency		31 Hz to 19 kHz
Q		0.27 to 8.65
Type		Peak, Notch
LO MID filter
Gain		±18dB
Resolution		0.5dB
Frequency		31 Hz to 19 kHz
Q		0.27 to 8.65
Type		Peak, Notch
LOW filter
Gain		±18dB
Resolution		0.5dB
Frequency		31 Hz to 19 kHz
Q		0.27 to 8.65
Type		Low-shelving, Peak, HPF
All filters are fitted with “gain flat” switches

System performance
THD (maximum level, 1 kHz, TRIM minimum)
LINE IN to INSERT SEND, 20 Hz – 22 kHz		< 0.005%
LINE IN to STEREO OUTPUT		< 0.008%
Frequency response (nominal level, 1 kHz, TRIM minimum)
MIC/LINE to INSERT SEND, 44.1/48 kHz		20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.5dB/-1.0dB
MIC/LINE to INSERT SEND, 88.2/96 kHz		20 Hz – 40 kHz, 0.5dB/-1.5dB
MIC/LINE to STEREO OUTPUT, 44.1/48 kHz		20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.5dB/-1.0dB
MIC/LINE to STEREO OUTPUT, 88.2/96 kHz		20 Hz – 40 kHz, 0.5dB/-1.5dB
Noise level (20 Hz – 22 kHz, TRIM max, 150 Ohm)
MIC in (PAD off) to INSERT SEND (A-weighted)		< –128dBu (EIN)
STEREO OUT (no input assigned)		< –83dBu
ASSIGNABLE RETURN to ASSIGNABLE SEND		< –85dBu
2TR IN to LARGE/SMALL OUTPUT (max, 0dB)		< –78dBu
2TR IN to STUDIO OUT (0dB)		< –84dBu
Crosstalk (1 kHz)
STEREO/BUSS/AUX/MONITOR OUTPUTS		> 90dB

Power supply and other specifications
Voltage requirements		120 VAC, 60 Hz 230 VAC, 50 Hz 240 VAC, 50 Hz
Power consumption		90W
Overall dimensions (w x d x h) including rest		933mm x 824mm x 230mm
Weight		35 kg
Displays		Backlit 320 x 240 LCD with contrast control, 2 x 12-segment LED meters
Faders		25 x 100-mm stroke, motor-driven touch-sensitive faders
Supplied accessories		Power cord, Quick start guide, CompactFlash memory card, USB cable, TMCompanion CD-ROM, Warranty card