Tascam DA-38 Question

[Dj SoundStorm]

Hi

Currently my main mixer is a Tascam TMD 1000. Recently I purchased two Tascam DA-38 for a total of 16 tracks to record on. I purchased them second hand off ebay, they didn't have a manual. my first question is what do I need to sync the two up ?

Later on I would add one more so I have plenty of recording tracks. right now I don't have a computer Just plan to use the multitracks for now.
if I add another later in the future could the tmd handle 3 ? also how would I connect and sync all 3 up ?

 

[Tim Brown]

There's a 15 Pin Cable and a 15-pin terminator that connect the two together on the far lefthand side on the back.

I'll dig out a manual and look for the model numbers for you.

btw, welcome to the wonderful world of the DA-38's!

Tim

 

[zbert]

The sync cable model number is a PW-88s. On the second machine you need an end plug model 53505155. What you really need is a manual.
http://www.dc.umich.edu/dmc/audio/Docs/Recorders/DA38.PDF

The machines sync up reall nice but you still really do need a remote for easist operation. I have the RC-848. Great remote. Will handle up to 6 recorders. You should be able to find most the accesories on Ebay.

I love the sound from the DA-38's. I have three of them now. Good luck with them.
Tom

 

[Dj SoundStorm]

sync

Hi

Zbert

Very cool, thanks for the manual pdf

Yah the I bought two seperate ones second hand off ebay none of them really had any cables. I got them from two seprate sellers at very good price

I plan to add a computer daw to setup in the future but for just going to my multitracks.

I do mostly New Age/ Electronic AMbient type music.


what kind of remote would I need to get to help the sync, for now though can they sync good with my tascam tmd 1000 mixer ?

 

[zbert]

The machines will sync up with the cables but all controls would (start, stop, puch-ins) have to be done by the machine switches. You can go inexpensive and use a 808 remote. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3278&item=7331679954&rd=1
That will only arm only the master machine but you can do all the other functions with that remote.
This is the better remote.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41480&item=7333628223&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

The mixer has nothing to do with the DA38's syncing to each other.
Also I paid a lot less than what these 2 are going for. Just keep an eye out.
Tom

 

[Dj SoundStorm]

cool

Ok

Very cool thatnks for the info now I will be able to get things setup


Thanks for the help