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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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Meter bridge optional, not included.

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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


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 9 reviews

A remarkable unit!

by Studi01-Oz from Oz
July 26, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Technical Architect, Drummer.
I've had this unit for about 12 months and it continues to impress every time I use it. The sound clarity is extraordinary from pre through convertor and back, the routing is a fantastic piece of de... read more [+]sign with direct assigns and a quick menu screen for more complex configurations
and the automated faders plus meter bridge provide that bling that impresses the client.

The inbuilt I/O is expansive and with my DM expanded with firewire for DAW, surround card and analog card this great unit has replaced a full size analog mixer, 3xA/D convertors, numerous external FX and half of my patch bays with one quality unit. As a result, my power consumption has been reduced from 1000w to only 90w - a great long term cost saving.

Inbuilt fat channel EQ and dynamics plus digital delay on 48 channels.... remote control layer.... versatile metering for all points in the signal chain.... multiple simultaneous I/O at different sample rates and inbuilt conversion.... saveable session templates and FX library templates for instant recall of any session.... this is a great unit. close [-]

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 [-]

TASCAM DM-4800 Total Awesomeness

by Prathap Norman from
January 3, 2013
Music Background: Pro Musician & Audio Engineer
I have been using this gear for past 3 months .. no flaws .. its totally awesome .. before purchasing this gear I was reading on the comments posted by many who considered this gear to be " hard to op... read more [+]erate " .. its I found it just the opposite.. In a week I was able to use all the features of this console at a fly .. If you are looking for full utilization of a digital console at a price worth paying ,This is it .. close [-]
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