Tascam DM 3200 Help..

[bilolad]

Hi there guys,

I wanna start by saying I'm new here and I'm new to the tascam dm 3200.

I am in talks about purchasing this console but before I go ahead I was wondering if you guys could help.

If the console doesn't have the IF FW/DM can the console still be set up as a daw surface controller? With linking faders pots etc? If so what cabling / drivers will be required.

And also is there any way of getting any analogue bus/direct outputs without this card.

Sorry if these seem like stupid questions. I am new to this world always used analogue consoles before and don't have the dm 3200 manual and everything iv read online doesn't really answer my questions.


Thanks in advance

Bilo

 

[Gravity Jim]

Yes, you can use the DM 3200 as a control surface without the FireWire card. That connection is made by USB (even if have the FW card) and the protocols are in the console's built-in OS.

I can't speak to direct outs as I don't use the console that way. In my setup the I/O is handled by the FW card and I mix OTB with some ITB assist, sending the stereo mix back into the DAW.

 

[bilolad]

That's great! Thanks Jim for the quick reply.

I think I'm going to go ahead and purchase this console. And when I can afford but the FW Card.

The only think that confused me was people going on about setting there daw controllers via midi. I might just be old school so I presumed it was via the old school midi cables.

Thanks again Jim

Much appreciated

Bilo

 

[Gravity Jim]

You won't regret it. Mine has been one of the smartest decisions I made in 18 years of business. Take the time to learn the routing and it will blow your mind.