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Tascam Releases Software Update for DM-3200 Digital Console Adding Support for FireWire Card, Cascade and More (7/2/2006)

TASCAM's successful new digital console, the DM-3200, has been updated to version 1.20 for an impressive list of additions and enhancements. The IF-FW/DM FireWire card and IF-SM/DM Surround Monitoring card are now supported, turning the console into a complete system for computer recording and surround mixing. Cascade support has also been added - using the built-in cascade port - as well as MIDI Machine Control, GPI and a list of other enhancements.

"The DM-3200 has been a huge success, proving that the need for thoughtfully integrated digital consoles is alive and well," says Jim Bailey, Product Development Manager for TASCAM. "The DM-3200 is a perfect fit for a wide variety of applications including professional/project studios, post production, sound reinforcement and fixed installations. The enhancements provided by this new update make the DM-3200 an incredible value. The combination of the DM-3200 and the FireWire interface card turn the DM-3200 into the ultimate computer audio interface, with built-in effects, cue mixing, automation and everything else needed for professional recording to a computer."

DM-3200 version 1.20, a free download from the TASCAM website, adds the following new features and enhancements to the DM-3200:

€ Supports optional IF-FW/DM FireWire interface card € Supports optional IF-SM/DM Surround Monitoring card € Supports cascade operation with another DM-3200 via built-in cascade port € GPI functionality via built-in multi-pin connector € MIDI Machine Control (MMC) available from transport buttons € Internal automation now supports automating buss assignments and effect parameters € MIDI control of external devices via MIDI Control Change messages € More flexible assignment of the Virtual Encoders (LED ring encoders) € LCD user interface improvements € More intuitive screen switching when used as a DAW controller € LCD popup messages have been made more informative

TASCAM's DM-3200 provides a list of mixing specs that equal or surpass digital consoles over twice its price:

€ 48-channel digital mixing at resolutions of up to 96kHz / 24-bit € 16 busses and 8 aux sends € Powerful effects processors include TC Reverb processing € 16 multifunction LED ring encoders showing status of PAN, AUX and CH STRIP mode € Optional IF-FW/DM FireWire card for audio and MIDI I/O to computer € Surround mixing capability with optional surround monitoring expansion card € World-class dynamic automation system € Driverless USB connection to computer for DAW control surface capability € Includes TASCAM Mixer Companion software for Windows and Mac OS X for project management and timecode & meter displays € 16 XLR balanced mic/line inputs with phantom power, -20dB pad and a new high-headroom microphone preamp design € Built-in ADAT, TDIF, AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital I/O

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