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TASCAM DM-4800

Item ID: DM4800

64-input, 24-bus Digital Console/Control Surface with 24 Preamps, and Channel Strip Section

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64-input, 24-bus Digital Console/Control Surface with 24 Preamps

TASCAM has a knack for observing trends in audio production and coming up with products that address at once, all of the issues that audio professionals face. The DM-4800 is just such a product. This is the ultimate digital console for professional users who require a flexible, 64-input mix platform that configures to fit their needs. A “fat channel” strip in the center of the board provides instant access to 4-band parametric EQ, dynamics and aux controls available for the first 48 channels. Twenty-four studio-grade mic preamps provide enough inputs for a live event, and more can be added using expansion cards with external preamps. The standard compliment of analog and digital I/O is more than you’ll find on consoles costing three times as much, and a completely configurable 24-buss routing system allows you to re-patch the board at the flick of a switch.



TASCAM’s DM-4800 fits seamlessly into the modern recording environment based around a computer DAW. Its Remote layer provides 24-fader Mackie HUI or Mackie Control emulation for control of premiere workstations like Pro Tools, Logic, SONAR and Nuendo. The optional IF-FW/ DM mkII interface card provides 32 channels to and from a computer at 96kHz over a single FireWire cable. And the optional surround monitoring card provides downmixing, bass management and level control for mixing in up to 6.1 surround. No matter what your application, the TASCAM DM-4800 adapts to the needs of any professional audio installation.


TASCAM DM-4800 Features:
  • 48 channels and 16 returns for 64 total inputs
  • 24 busses
  • 12 Aux Sends
  • 24 analog mic/line inputs with phantom power for condenser
  • mics and analog inserts
  • 24 channels of TDIF and 8 channels of ADAT built in
  • 4 expansion card slots support optional FireWire, ADAT,
  • AES/EBU, Analog, TDIF and Surround Monitoring cards
  • Dedicated cascade port supports cascade of two DM-4800s
  • Channel Strip section for EQ, Dynamics and Aux control of
  • selected channel
  • Per-channel LED ring encoders for pan, aux sends and EQ
  • Built-in DAW control layer compatible with Pro Tools, Logic
  • Pro, SONAR, Cubase, Nuendo, and Digital Performer
  • Assignable Transport controls
  • Powerful automation with touch-sensitive motorized faders
  • 4-band EQ, compression and gating on each channel
  • Compression for each aux, buss and main output
  • Two built-in effects processors, each able to run TC Reverb
  • programs
  • Flexible routing allows any input to be routed to any channel
  • or output
  • Offload data to convenient Compact Flash media using
  • built-in CF slot
  • Optional MU-1000 meter bridge (as shown)
  • Stylish, professional design with rear panel I/O connections
  • TASCAM Mixer Companion software (WinXP/OSX) with
  • Driverless USB connection to computer
  • Backup/restore data via USB
  • On screen timecode, transport and meter displays
  • 24 XLR mic/line inputs with analog inserts plus phantom power for condenser mics
  • 24 1/4" TRS Analog inserts
  • 24 Balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs
  • 3x 8-channel TDIF digital inputs and outputs
  • 8-channel ADAT optical digital input and output
  • 4 expansion card slots support optional FireWire, ADAT, AES/EBU, Analog & TDIF cards (listed below)
  • 2 Stereo AES/EBU digital inputs on XLR connectors
  • 2 Stereo S/PDIF digital inputs on coaxial connectors
  • 2 Stereo AES/EBU digital outputs on XLR connectors
  • 2 Stereo S/PDIF digital outputs on coaxial connectors
  • Stereo XLR balanced line outputs
  • 1/4" Stereo TRS balanced Large Monitor outputs
  • 1/4" Stereo TRS balanced Small Monitor outputs
  • Stereo 1/4" TRS balanced Studio outputs
  • Stereo RCA 2-Track input
  • 8 1/4" TRS balanced Assignable Insert sends
  • 8 1/4" TRS balanced Assignable insert returns
  • RCA Timecode input
  • MIDI In, Out and Thru connectors
  • BNC Word Sync Input and Out/Thru with termination
  • GPI output for parallel control
  • RS-422 connector for device control
  • USB 1.1 connector
  • 1/4" Footswitch jack
  • Dedicated cascade port supports cascade of two DM-4800 mixers
  • Connector for (optional) MU-1000 24-channel meter bridge


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Specification Detail
Type Digital
Channels 48
Inputs - Mic Preamps 24 x XLR
Inputs - Line 24 x 1/4", 2 x RCA (2TR)
Inputs - Other No Other Inputs
Inputs - Digital 2 x AES/EBU (XLR), 2 x S/PDIF (Coax), 1 x ADAT (Optical), 3 x TDIF
Outputs - Main 2 x XLR
Outputs - Direct No Direct Outputs
Outputs - Other 6 x 1/4" (Monitor)
Outputs - Digital 2 x AES/EBU (XLR), 2 x S/PDIF (Coax), 1 x ADAT (Optical), 3 x TDIF
Headphones 2 x 1/4"
Send/Return I/O 8 x 1/4" (Send), 8 x 1/4" (Return)
Data I/O 1 x RS-422, 1 x GPI (9-pin), Time Code In (Coax), Word Sync In, Out/Thru (BNC), MIDI In, Out, Thru (MTC)
I/O Expansion Slots 4 x Slots Available
Phantom Power 24 Channels
EQ Bands Channels: 4-band Parametric (CH 1-48)
Aux Sends 12 Aux Send
Busses/Groups 24 Buses
Faders 25 x 100mm Lotorized
Channel Inserts Yes (24 Channels)
Effects Yes
Talkback No
Transport Controls Yes
DAW Control Yes
Computer Connectivity 1 x USB
Rackmountable No
Height 9.1"
Depth 32.4"
Width 36.75"
Weight 71 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number DM-4800

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Reviews

based on 7 reviews

LOVE the TASCAM DM-4800!!!

by Jerry from Connecticut
January 26, 2012
Music Background: Past pro musician and recording engineer
I ordered this mixer to use as a combination Mic/Line input front-end, DAW control surface, and general studio routing center. I had expected that I could use its "Fat Channel" to control my DAW EQ a... read more [+]nd effect levels, but learned that is not possible. That disappointment notwithstanding, after reading the manual twice and using the mixer for a week with Pro Tools, I am extremely impressed and delighted with this mixer! It does everything else I wanted plus more. I also am very happy with the sound and its A/D front-end converters -- they sound great!

Finally, the mixer is so flexible in its routing that I'll be ordering some additional I/O cards so it is my audio/MIDI center for everything. And using the faders and encoders for most adjustments is extremely easy due to the units layered design. This is a great unit and I can't believe what you get for the price. close [-]

DM-4800

by Cory from DUrham,NC
April 2, 2009
Music Background: Recording Engineer
Great Board-Cant go wrong! I had to replace my Yamaha 02r and this board was a perfect choice.And the price was extremely worth it

Buy this board

by Ryan Hodges from Van Buren, AR
May 11, 2008
Music Background: Live Sound Engineer
We have two of these cascaded for a total of 48 analog inputs and 48 sliders at our church. If your a church in need of a board, dont waste your time looking at analog boards or any other digital boar... read more [+]d. Its all here on the 4800, everything to make your life easier, especially for tracking and recording. Live events are a breeze now as well. You cant beat this for the money. close [-]

Great Board

by Steve from Montgomery,Al
April 18, 2010
Music Background: Musician Home studio and church tech. director
We purchased this board for our new sanctuary. It takes a little to get your head around it, but once you do,Wow! We use volunteers who only have tocall up which service they are at,i.e. early, 11oclo... read more [+]ck or evening, The sliders move to there correct positions and all that needs to done is mute or unmute the channels. We use a presonus 8 channel ADAT connection for our wireless mics, leaving us 24 mic line inputs. The unit comes with e.q. libraries, effects,gates,compressors and an auto makeup for each channel. Go to the Tascam site and download the manual. It is an amazing board for the money,and it can control your DAW software transport when interfaced with your computer. close [-]

DM4800 and IFFWDM MKII

by Muziekschuur from The Netherlands
November 21, 2008
Music Background: engineer.
The DM4800 has ticked a lot of boxes here over at Tascamforums.com. With 4 expansion slots with cards for surroundmixing, ADAT AES EBU and analog line inputs and not to forget the firewirecard wich gi... read more [+]ves 32i/o the DM4800 is a professional solution for any home to professional multi roomed studio.

The +++'es
1. Great 96khz/24bit processing in connection with the DAW of choice.
2. Presets and scenes can be stored on an easy little card and you can take it with you.
3. Compressors, gates and reverbs are all in the box at no extra cost
4. Remote controlling is now easy with 3x Logic control or 3x HUI.... (Protools).

Cons.
1. Digital Eq is quite.... dificult if you never used these type of eq's. It's .... a bit overwhelming.
2. The unit has no MADI cards.... So.... that leaves some possibilities out....
3. No redundant powersupply available.... But .... you can buy two.... and cascade them right out of the box...
4. It's shamelessly cheap.... And it gives you way too much value for the dollar..... Just..... can....t resist.... But hey... So can't your wife when she sees some shoes.... right? Get this and it will fit like some really nice shoes....

Muziekschuur
Tascamforums.com close [-]
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