[. . . ] 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. [. . . ]