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Tascam

DA-6400 · DA-6400dp

Communityv1.3.0Updated 2 years ago
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Documentation

Tascam DA-6400 Multichannel Audio Recorder

This module will control the Tascam DA-6400.

  • Tascam DA 6400 Page

Configuration

Enter the IP address, port and password of the recorder.

Actions

  • Stop

This stops the controlled device.

  • Play

This starts controlled device playback.

  • Record

This puts the controlled device into recording or recording standby status.

  • Pause

This pauses playback of the controlled device.

  • Search

This starts search playback on the controlled device.

  • Skip

This skips on the controlled device.

  • Repeat Mode

This sets the repeat mode of the controlled device.

  • Remote/Local Select

Set whether operations using the controlled device itself are enabled or disabled.

  • Play Mode Select

This sets the play mode of the controlled device.

  • Current Track Time

This requests that time information about the current take (or take being recorded) be returned. (Hour, minute, second, frame)

  • Mark - Delete

Delete a mark on the controlled device.

  • Mark - Set

This sets a mark on the controlled device.

  • Mark - Direct Skip Preset

Specify a mark number to skip to it.

  • Project Delete

This deletes a project.

  • Project Select

Specify the project number to change the current project.

  • Project Skip

This changes the project.

  • Rebuild Project

This rebuilds the current project/session.

  • Chase Select

This turns the chase mode of the controlled device on/off.

  • TC Restart

This restarts the controlled device TC GENERATOR from the START TIME.

  • TC Generator Mode

This sets the TC GENERATOR mode of the controlled device.

  • TC Frame Type

This sets the TC FRAME TYPE of the controlled device.

  • TC Output Mode

This sets the TC mode output by the TC output connector of the controlled device.

  • Clock Master Select

Set the master clock of the controlled device.

  • Word Thru Select

This sets the WORD/VIDEO SETUP of the controlled device.

  • Bit Length Select

This sets the bit length used by the controlled device.

  • Pause Mode

This sets the PAUSE mode of the controlled device.

  • Audio Over Marker

This sets the AUDIO OVER MARKER of the controlled device.

  • Time Interval Marker

This sets the TIME INTERVAL MARKER of the controlled device.

  • Time Interval Marker Time

This sets the TIME INTERVAL MARKER TIME of the controlled device

  • Sync Unlock Marker

This sets the SYNC UNLOCK MARKER of the controlled device.

  • REC FS Select

This sets the REC FS used by the controlled device.

  • File Name Select

This sets the FILE NAME used by the controlled device.

  • Media Format

This formats the specified media of the controlled device.

  • Aux Assign Key

This sets the AUX KEY ASSIGN of the controlled device.

  • Aux Assign Key Tally

This sets the AUX TALLY ASSIGN of the controlled device.

  • Meter Peak Hold Time

This sets the METER PEAK HOLD TIME used by the controlled device.

  • Meter Peak Clear

Clear meter peak holds on the controlled device.

  • Digital Reference Level

This sets the DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL used by the controlled device.

  • Take Erase

Erase a specified take in the current project on the controlled unit.

  • Direct Track Search Preset

Specify a take number to search for it directly.

  • Record Function

This turns the record function of the controlled device on/off.

Variables

  • Caution Status
  • Error Status
  • Track Number
  • Track Time
  • Track Time: Hours
  • Track Time: Minutes
  • Track Time: Seconds
  • Track Time: Frames

Feedbacks

  • Caution
  • Error
  • Mecha Status
  • PSU Error Undocumented. Presumed only relevant for the DA-6400dp. Unknown how to query state - module assumes device is OK on connect.
  • Repeat Mode
  • Remote/Local Mode
  • Keyboard Type
  • Chase Mode
  • TC Generator Mode
  • TC Frame Type Mode
  • TC Output Mode
  • Clock Master
  • Word Through
  • Bit Length
  • Pause Mode
  • Play Mode
  • Audio Over Marker
  • Time Interval Marker
  • Sync Unlock Marker
  • Record Sample Rate
  • File Name
  • Meter Peak Time
  • Digital Reference Level
  • Track Armed

Version History

Version 1.3.0

  • Track Armed Feedback
  • Parse local variables in actions

Version 1.2.5

  • Use Node 22

Version 1.2.4

  • Update dependencies
  • Minor fixes

Version 1.2.3

  • Fix password regex

Version 1.2.2

  • Better status updates
  • Transport preset layout
  • Update companion module base to 1.8.0

Version 1.2.1

  • Add record preset

Version 1.2.0

  • Add transport & status presets
  • Update companion-module-tools to 1.5.0

Version 1.1.3

  • Bug fixes & timer safety

Version 1.1.1

  • Bug fixes
  • Update help
  • Update companion module base to 1.7.0

Version 1.1.0

  • Seperate track time variables for Hours, Minutes, Seconds & Frames
  • Update companion module base to 1.6.0, update companion module tools to 1.4.2
  • Add feedbacks
  • Add learn function to many actions
  • Code refactor

Version 1.0.2

  • Initial release

Details

Manufacturer
Tascam
Products
DA-6400, DA-6400dp
Latest Version
v1.3.0
Author
Phillip Ivan Pietruschka
Contributor
phillipivan(75)

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