User manual TASCAM MA-8

[. . . ] In this example, the signal from the mic preamp is converted to digital and sent directly to the DA-38 through the TDIF cable. [. . . ] 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. Setting the Word Clock Status on the TM-D1000: Press SHIFT and PARAM SEL simultaneously. 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. [. . . ] The front panel setting shown in the above diagram also remains the same. [. . . ]