Tascam SX-1 Application Manual

08/22/03

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SX-1LE 

Applications Guide

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Flexible 40-input, 32 x 8  

digital mixing console

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5.1 Surround Mixing

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16 high-quality phantom-

powered XLR mic inputs

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16-track uncompressed 

recording at 48kHz/24-bit 

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6-channel stem recorder 

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Intuitive user interface 

using mouse, keyboard 

and display to view wave-

form, MIDI and automa-

tion data

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SMPTE Timecode Input

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Built-in CD-RW drive 

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Up to four real-time ef-

fects with TASCAM DSP 

plug-ins like reverb and 

chorus

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8-channel ADAT optical  

digital input/output

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Three expansion slots add  

an additional 24 inputs 

and outputs

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320 x 240 LCD display

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VGA display output

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Jog/Shuttle Wheel

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128-track MIDI Sequencer

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Two MIDI inputs and four  

MIDI outputs

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Dimensions: 261mm(H) x  

954mm(W) x 760mm(D)

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Weight: 40kg

SX-1LE Digital Production Environment

* Estimated Street Price

T

he SX-1LE is a full-featured 

digital workstation designed for 

musicians and recording profession-

als. Based on the SX-1, it provides 

professional features like 24-bit re-

cording, 40-input surround mixing, 

touch-sensitive moving faders, a VGA 

output and 128-track MIDI sequenc-

ing for under $3,000*. 

Despite its professional quality 

and fl exibility, the SX-1LE retains 

the ease-of-use that musicians de-

mand. The recording section is de-

channels of digital or analog I/O through 

expansion cards. The SX-1LE provides a 

fl exible signal routing system controlled 

by a powerful user interface. 

The 128-track MIDI sequencer adds 

even more recording capability. With 

four MIDI outputs, your arrangements 

have access to 64 MIDI channels. The SX-

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LE’s SMPTE and MIDI timecode inputs 

allow synchronization with sequencers, 

DAWs or video playback. 

 A sophisticated 40-input digital 

mixing console is integrated with the 

SX-1LE’s recording section 

for seamless operation 

and stunning audio 

quality. Each of the 

32 channel inputs 

has powerful 

processing 

f e a t u r e s 

like 3-band 

parametric EQ and dynamics, and 

can be routed to the 8 buss outputs or 

stereo outs. Four stereo effects returns are 

provided for the four realtime DSP plug-

ins. The SX-1LE can mix in 5.1 surround, 

and even has a dedicated 6-channel stem 

recorder to capture your mixes. 

Each component of the SX-1LE was 

carefully designed to offer world-class 

operation on its own. But with its in-

tuitive design and natural user experi-

ence, the SX-1LE is much more than the 

sum of its parts. Its user interface was 

designed to function as a seamlessly 

integrated unit. Audio professionals and 

songwriters alike will feel comfortable 

relying on the SX-1LE for their most im-

portant projects.

signed so that you can begin recording 

music after only four button presses. 

Its 16-track, 24-bit hard disk recorder 

is based on our best-selling MX-2424 

recorders for world-class sound qual-

ity and reliability. Virtual tracks, up 

to 999, mean that you don’t need to 

record over a take to try it again. The 

LCD display and VGA monitor output 

make it simple to see what you’ve re-

corded and, along with the included 

mouse and keyboard, provide an edit-

ing interface to rival high-end digital 

workstations. 

The SX-1LE has a generous amount 

of inputs and outputs for large record-

ing sessions. Sixteen great-sounding 

XLR microphone inputs with phantom 

power are within easy reach. 16 bal-

anced  W" line inputs, ADAT optical 

digital and much more I/O is also 

available. You can add up to 24 more