User manual TASCAM MA-8

[. . . ] The signal returns through the TDIF cable back to the MA-AD8 and continues on to the TM-D1000 for monitoring. This is our recommended set up for recording, as it allows for punch-ins easily. [. . . ] Connections: There are only two connections that need to be made: · TDIF cable from the DIGITAL I/O 1 of the MA-AD8 to the TDIF I/O of the DA-38 (or DA-88, DA-98). · TDIF cable from the DIGITAL I/O 2 of the MA-AD8 to the TDIF-1 A port of the TM-D1000. Setting the Digital Input on the DA-38: Just up and to the left of the transport controls on the DA-38, you will find a button labeled DIGITAL IN. Press that button to engage the digital inputs. An LED also labelled DIGITAL IN will illuminate indicating the digital input is selected. Setting the Word Clock Status on the TM-D1000: Press SHIFT and PARAM SEL simultaneously. the display does not read Option, press ESCAPE until it does. Rotate the DATA ENTRY dial to SYSTEM, and press ENTER. Option System System Master Clock Select "DIGITAL IN" selection button and LED indicator Hook-up and signal flow diagram. TASCAM DA-38 TDIF I/O CLOCK STATUS WORD D I/O 1 (TDIF-1) 1/2 INPUT 3/4 MIC 5/6 7/8 1 TDIF DIGITAL I/O 1 2 TDIF-1 D I/O 2 (TDIF-1) D I/O 2 (TDIF-1) TASCAM M A-AD8 TDIF DIGITAL I/O 2 DATA ENTRY dial and ENTER key 3 TDIF 1-A SHIFT and PARAM SEL buttons TM-D1000 TASCAM Side note for live recording: If you want to use the MA-AD8 and a DTRS machine without the mixer, the above set-up still applies. Simply disconnect the TMD1000 from DIGITAL I/O 2, and the MA-AD8 and DTRS machine will work great without the mixer. The front panel setting shown in the above diagram also remains the same. [. . . ] Simply disconnect the TMD1000 from DIGITAL I/O 2, and the MA-AD8 and DTRS machine will work great without the mixer. The front panel setting shown in the above diagram also remains the same. [. . . ]