MX2424 Package 3

The TASCAM MX2424 Package 3 includes the TASCAM MX2424 24 track, 24 bit hard disk recorder and theTASCAM IF-TD24 Digital I/O Expansion Module.

MX-2424
The TASCAM MX2424 features 24-bit digital audio, provides unlimited virtual tracks, and a 9GB internal hard drive offers 50 minutes of solid recording and a rear panel SCSI Wide port allows connection of more drives. It allows Sound Designer II/WAV audio file formats using PC- or Mac-formatted drive. It has built-in editing capabilities including 100 levels of undo. Built-in SMPTE synchronizer for generating or slaving to time code. Word Clock in/out/thru. MIDI in/out/thru. AES/EBU and S/PDIF 2-channel I/O for direct connection of digital devices.

The MX-2424 is a professional 24 track, 24 bit hard disk recorder. The MX-2424 delivers the convenience, power and reliability of a dedicated multitrack, yet still offers the sophistication of a DAW.

Interfacing the MX-2424 in a studio is easy, with option cards available for all the common audio formats. The MX-2424 provides separate slots for the analog I/O cage and the digital I/O slots, offering the ability to interface with digital and analog sources simultaneously.

The MX-2424 offers thorough time code and control options, including SMPTE and MTC chase and generate, plus Word Clock and Video Sync resolve. For controlling the MX-2424, you can use the optional RC-2424 remote, or use MMC, 9-pin control, or even an Alesis LRC remote.

Applications
The MX-2424's extensive recording capabilities and time code capabilities have earned it a place in major motion picture and television production environments. It's affordable price helped the MX-2424 find it's way into numerous personal and project studios. With TASCAM's DA-88 legacy and MMR film dubbers, you've come to expect that.
However, the MX-2424's rock-solid reliability and friendly interface have opened the doors to markets where DAWs normally don't go - live sound. The MX-2424's multitrack playback functionality is commonly used for multi-zone music feeds, music mixes with double tracked vocals, surround sound effects, and more.

File Compatibility
Since the MX-2424 uses the drive formats and audio file formats that your computer uses, it is easy to move projects to and from the DAW of your choice. The MX-2424 even time-stamps the audio files, allowing DAWs like ProTools, Logic, or Digital Performer to automatically spot raw audio files in the project.

Audio I/O Cards:
The MX-2424 has two I/O slots. One slot accepts the analog I/O cage; the other slot accepts one of the three digital I/O cards. Both I/O slots can be filled at the same time, and both will be active at the same time. (Outputs on the cards are always active; inputs will be selected in blocks of 8.)

IF-TD24
The TASCAM IF-TD24 Digital I/O Expansion Module adds 24 channels of TDIF connectivity to the TASCAM MX-2424 digital recorder.