Manual

2 – Basic operational concepts : Encoders
22 TASCAM DM-4800 User’s Manual
Encoders
The 24 rotary encoders at the top of each channel can
perform a variety of functions, selected using the
twelve keys at the right of the top panel.
As you can see, by using these keys, you can set the
levels of channels, busses, and aux sends, even when
you are not in that particular fader layer.
Also, the channel aux send, dynamics processor and
EQ setting modes are useful for convenient viewing
and setting of a number of channel parameters at
once.
The current setting of the encoders can be read from
the ring of indicators surrounding each encoder; as
explained in “Reading the encoder indicators” on
page 24
Other settings are available through the
OPTION
ENCODER MODE screen:
Use the cursor keys to navigate around the “map” of
the twelve
ENCODER MODE keys, the wheel to
select an assignment for the selected key, and the
ENTER key to complete the assignment.
TIP
You may find that the preferences described in
“Encoder Mode Follows Current Screen” on page 44
and “Current Screen Follows Encoder Mode” on
page 44 make life easier when you are working with
the encoders.
Flipping the encoders
The FLIP key exchanges the functions of the faders
and the encoders, allowing the touch-sensitive faders
to be used for automating tasks that might otherwise
be performed by the encoders.
When this key is pressed, the faders automatically
move to reflect the new values assigned to them.
TIP
When setting up a cue mix on aux sends 1 and 2, for
example, you can use the faders for this, while still
keeping an eye on the main level settings (on the
encoders).
Figure 2.12: Encoder functions
Figure 2.13: Setting the encoder mode