Model 2400 24-Channel Analogue Recording Console/Live Mixer

Product Features

• Analogue mixing console with 22 inputs (22 line inputs, 16 microphone inputs)
• Built-in audio recorder for 24-track recording and playback (12 mono input channels, 5 stereo input channels plus stereo mix)
• USB audio interface with 24 inputs and 22 outputs
• 12 XLR mic preamps utilising Tascam Ultra HDDA technology (channels 1–12)
• 5 Aux sends (4 Aux plus internal FX), 4 stereo sub groups, Main L/R
• MIDI in/out with MIDI sync and audio click output with tempo control
• DAW transport and record ready control via HUI/MCU
• Dedicated settings panel application with meter bridge
• Sends with selectable pre/post EQ routing for recording
• Channel compressor and EQ can be bypassed for MTR and USB return
• Phantom power (+48V) selectable in groups of 4 channels
• Inserts (Send/Return) on input channels 1–12
• 100-Hz low-cut filter (channels 1–12 and 13/14 to 21/22)
• 1-knob compressor (channels 1–12)
• 3-band EQ (channels 1–12: sweepable mid-range frequency)
• 100-mm faders (channels 1–22, stereo Sub 1–4 and Main L/R)
• Digital 4-band EQ and compressor on Main L/R
• Inserts (Send/Return) on Main L/R
• PFL/AFL switches with LED indication on all input/output channels
• Main L/R outputs via XLR balanced connectors; Sub 1–8, Aux 1–5 and Control Room outputs via 6.3-mm TRS connectors
• 2 headphones outputs
• Talkback XLR microphone input
• Tascam effects processor with 16 studio-quality effects (reverb, delay, chorus etc.) with fader control
• Bluetooth input (supports AAC and SBC codecs)

Product Specifications

Recorder

• Recording media:
  • SD (Class 10 or higher)
  • SDHC (Class 10 or higher)
  • SDXC (up to 512 GBytes, Class 10 or higher)
• File system:
  • SD:  FAT16
  • SDHC:  FAT32
  • SDXC:  exFAT
• Recording file formats:  WAV (BWF), 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit (maximum file size: 2 GBytes)
• Playback file formats:  WAV, BWF (44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit)
• Recordable tracks:  24 (22 tracks + stereo mix)

Audio inputs and outputs

• Microphone inputs (MIC, 1–12, 13,15,17,19):  XLR-3-31 (combo jack), balanced (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  • Maximum input level:  +10 dBu
  • Nominal input level:  –8 dBu
  • Minimum input level:  –58 dBu
  • Gain adjustable range:  0–50 dB
  • Input impedance:  1.9 kΩ (1–12), 2.4 kΩ (13, 15, 17, 19)
• Line/Instrument inputs (LINE/INST, 1–2):  6.3-mm TRS phone jack, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum input level:
    • LINE: +22 dBu
    • INST: 19.8 dBV
  • Nominal input level:
    • LINE: +4 dBu
    • INST: 1.8 dBV
  • Gain adjustment range:  −10 dB to +40 dB
  • Input impedance:
    • LINE: 22 kΩ
    • INST: 1 MΩ
• Line inputs (LINE, 3–12):  6.3-mm TRS phone jack, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum input level:  +22 dBu
  • Nominal input level:  +4 dBu
  • Gain adjustable range:  –10 dB to +40 dB
  • Input impedance:  ≥22 kΩ
• Stereo line inputs (LINE L/MONO, R, 13/14 to 21/22):  6.3-mm TRS phone jack, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum input level:  +22 dBu
  • Nominal input level:  +4 dBu
  • Gain adjustment range:  −20 dB to +30 dB
  • Input impedance:  ≥11 kΩ (mono), ≥22 kΩ (stereo)
• Inserts (1–12):  6.3-mm TRS phone jack (Tip: Send, Ring: Return, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum input level:  +18 dBu
  • Nominal input level:  0 dBu
  • Input impedance:  15 kΩ
  • Maximum output level:  +18 dBu
  • Nominal output level:  0 dBu
  • Output impedance:  100 Ω
• Talkback input:  XLR-3-31, balanced (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  • Maximum input level:  –22 dBu
  • Minimum input level:  –65 dBu
  • Gain adjustable range:  52 dB
  • Input impedance:  ≥2.6 kΩ
• Main output (MAIN OUTPUT L/R):  XLR-3-32, balanced (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD)
  • Maximum output level:  +22 dBu
  • Nominal output level:  +4 dBu
  • Output impedance:  200 Ω
• Main inserts (MAIN SEND/RETURN L/R):  6.3-mm TRS phone jack (Tip: Send, Ring: Return, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum input level:  +18 dBu
  • Nominal input level:  0 dBu
  • Input impedance:  ≥9 kΩ
  • Maximum output level:  +18 dBu
  • Nominal output level:  0 dBu
  • Output impedance:  100 Ω
• Control Room outputs (CONTROL ROOM L/R):  6.3-mm TRS, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum output level:  +16 dBu
  • Nominal output level:  –2 dBu
  • Output impedance:  200 Ω
• Aux outputs (AUX OUTPUT 1–5):  6.3-mm TRS, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum output level:  +16 dBu
  • Nominal output level:  –2 dBu
  • Output impedance:  200 Ω
• Sub group outputs (SUB OUTPUT 1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 7–8):  6.3-mm TRS, balanced (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)
  • Maximum output level:  +16 dBu
  • Nominal output level:  –2 dBu
  • Output impedance:  200 Ω
• Phones output ½:  2 × 6.3-mm stereo phone jack
  • Maximum output power:  45 mW + 45 mW (at 32 Ω)

Control inputs/outputs

• USB port:  USB Type-B
  • Protocol:  USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbit/s)
• Click output:  6.3-mm standard TS jack (Tip: HOT, Sleeve: GND)
• Footswitch connector:  6.3-mm TRS phone jack (Tip: FOOTSW1, Ring: FOOTSW2, Sleeve: GND, unlatching switches required)
• MIDI input and output:  5-pin DIN connector
  • Format:  Standard MIDI

USB audio

• Sampling rate:  44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
• Bit depth:  16 bit, 24 bit
• Maximum number of audio channels:  24 inputs, 22 outputs

Bluetooth

• Version:  5.1
• Output class:  2 (approximate transmission distance: 10 m)
• Supported profile:  A2DP
• Supported A2DP codecs:  SBC, AAC
• A2DP content protection:  SCMS-T

Audio performance

• S/N ratio
  • (22 kHz LPF, A-weighted)
  • Main mix off: –100 dB
  • Main mix 0 dB: –80 dB
• Equivalent input noise (EIN)
  • –128 dBu
  • (Rs=15 Ω, MIC IN to INSERT SEND, GAIN knobs at max., A-weighted)
  • Total harmonic distortion (THD+N)
  • (GAIN knobs at min., 1 kHz)
  • 0,01 % (mic input to main output)
  • 0.004 % (mic input to main output, +2 dBu, BYPASS switches on)
• Frequency response
  • (all gain knobs at min., 1 kHz)
  • 20 Hz to 30 kHz, +0.5/–1 dB (analogue)
  • 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/–1 dB (digital)
• Crosstalk
  • (PAN knobs fully left or right, 1 kHz)
  • Between channels: –80 dB
  • Between input and output: –80 dB
• Maximum gain
  • (all GAIN knobs at max., PAN knobs fully left or right, BYPASS on, MASTER BUS IN off)
  • 74 dB (MIC to MAIN OUT)
  • 54 dB (MIC to INSERT OUT)
  • 74 dB (MIC to SUB OUT)
  • 75 dB (MIC to AUX OUT)
  • 24 dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT)

Computer system requirements

• Windows:
  • Windows 11
  • Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Compatible computers:  Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port, using Tascam driver, operation not guaranteed with ARM64 CPUs
  • Display requirements (settings panel software):  1280 × 720 or higher, True colour recommended
• Mac:
  • macOS Sonoma (14)
  • macOS Ventura (13)
  • Compatible computers:  Apple Mac computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port
  • Display requirements (settings panel software):  1280 × 720 or higher, True colour recommended
  • iOS/iPadOS devices:
  • iOS 17/iPadOS 17
  • iOS 16/iPadOS 16

Power supply and other specifications

• Power:  AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power consumption:  65 W
• Dimensions (W × D × H):
  • 681 mm × 568 mm × 133 mm (overall)
  • 639 mm × 568 mm × 133 mm (without side panels)
• Weight:  14 kg
• Guaranteed operating temperature range:  0–40 °C
• Guaranteed operating humidity range:  5–85 % (without condensation)
• Included items:  AC power cord, Startup Guide, Registration Guide

What's in the Box?

• AC power cord
• Startup Guide
• Registration Guide