Tascam MX-2424 User manual

Installing The MX-2424
When mounting MX-2424's on top of each other in a rack
the feet may be removed by unscrewing them.
To replace the feet:
1. Insert the fastener into the foot
2. Snap the fastener & foot back into the hole in the bottom of the MX-2424 chassis
3. Snap the screw into the fastener's hole
Multiple units can be mounted on top of each other when forced air rack ventilation is provided.
a one inch clearance is required on both sides of the MX-2424 (even in single-unit installations).
In facilities with raised computer-room style flooring, a ventilation opening in the floor is recom-
mended. In no case should the internal rack temperature ever exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
(43 degrees Centigrade) during operation (as measured at the rear of any MX-2424 in the system).

CONNECTING THE MX-2424
Following is a listing/description of cables required to make connections to the MX-2424. Please note that while
some cables look similar in appearance they may be wired/constructed very differently. Always use the correct
cable!
[53] Analog Multi-Track Connections
To connect the inputs/outputs of an analog device with balanced DB25 connectors to the analog inputs/outputs of
the IF-AN24 if installed in the MX-2424 (NOTE: This is not a TDIF or AES/EBU cable.):
CU/SD103 DB25(M) – DB25(M) 3 Meters
CU/SD105 DB25(M) – DB25(M) 5 Meters
⇒8 Channels, input or output per cable
To connect the outputs of the IF-AN24 if installed in the MX-2424 to the inputs of an analog device with XLR
connectors:
CU/SD203 DB25(M) – XLR(M) 3 Meters
CU/SD205 DB25(M) – XLR(M) 5 Meters
⇒8 Channels per cable
To connect the outputs of an analog device with XLR connectors to the inputs of the IF-AN24 if installed in the
MX-2424:
CU/SD303 DB25(F) – XLR(F) 3 Meters
CU/SD303 DB25(F) – XLR(F) 5 Meters
⇒8 Channels per cable
To connect the inputs/outputs of an analog device with balanced ¼” TRS connectors to the analog inputs/outputs of
the IF-AN24 if installed in the MX-2424:
CU/SD403 DB25(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 3 Meters
CU/SD405 DB25(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 5 Meters
⇒8 Channels, input or output per cable

[52] Digital Multi-Track Connections
To connect digitally to another device using TDIF connections when the IF-TD24 is installed in the MX-2424
(NOTE: This is not an AES/EBU or analog cable.):
CU/PW88DS TDIF Cable 0.5 Meter
CU/PW88D TDIF Cable 1 Meter
CU/PW88DM TDIF Cable 3 Meters
CU/PW88DL TDIF Cable 5 Meters
⇔8 Channels, input and output per cable
To connect digitally to another device using Adat Optical connections when the IF-AD24 is installed in the MX-
2424:
CU/ADOP03 Fiber-Optic Cable 1 Meter
CU/ADOP06 Fiber-Optic Cable 2 Meters
CU/ADOP16 Fiber-Optic Cable 5 Meters
⇒8 Channels, input or output per cable
To connect digitally to another device using AES/EBU connections when the IF-AE24 is installed in the MX-2424:
CU/AES825 AES/EBU DB25(M) – XLR(M) x 4 and XLR(F) x 4 8 Meters
⇔8 Channels, input and output per cable
CU/AES2503 AES/EBU DB25(M) – AES/EBUDB25(M) 1 Meter
CU/AES2510 AES/EBU DB25(M) – AES/EBUDB25(M) 3 Meters
CU/AES2516 AES/EBU DB25(M) – AES/EBUDB25(M) 5 Meters
(NOTE: This is not a TDIF or analog cable.)
⇔8 Channels, input and output per cable
[55] AES/EBU Stereo Digital Audio Connections
To connect digitally to another stereo device using AES/EBU (XLR) connections:
CU/AES103 XLR(M) – XLR(F) 110 Ohm 1 Meter
CU/AES110 XLR(M) – XLR(F) 110 Ohm 3 Meters
CU/AES116 XLR(M) – XLR(F) 110 Ohm 5 Meters

[54] SPDIF Connections
To connect digitally to another stereo device using SPDIF (Coaxial) connections:
CU/SPD106 Double-Shield Coax 75 Ohm RCA – RCA 2 Meters
CU/SPD110 Double-Shield Coax 75 Ohm RCA – RCA 3 Meters
CU/SPD113 Double-Shield Coax 75 Ohm RCA – RCA 4 Meters
[58] Remote Connection
This cable comes with the RC-2424.
[56} Footswitch Connection
This cable is already attached to the footswitch or LRC.
[59] TL-Bus Connection
This cable is used to synchronize MX-2424’s on the TL-Bus:
CU/MXBUS01 1 Meter
[61] Video Sync In/Thru Connections
This cable is used to connect to another device to provide video sync to the MX-2424:
CU/BB102 BNC – BNC 75 Ohm RG59 2 Meters
CU/BR202 BNC – RCA 75 Ohm RG59 2 Meters
[62] Net Connection
Category 5 Ethernet cables are used to connect the MX-2424 to a computer running the ViewNet application. When
connecting directly to a computer a Crossover Cable is used. When connecting to a computer through an Ethernet
hub a Straight Cable is used.
[63] SCSI Connection
Please refer to SCSI & The MX-2424 for detailed information about SCSI cables.
[57] Word Clock In/Out/Thru Connections
This cable is used to digital word clock connections between other equipment and the MX-2424:
CU/BB102 BNC – BNC 75 Ohm RG59 2 Meters
CU/BR202 BNC – RCA 75 Ohm RG59 2 Meters

[51] Time Code In/Out/Thru Connections
This cable is used for time code connections between other equipment and the MX-2424:
CU/AB202 ¼” TRS(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 2 Meters
CU/AB203 ¼” TRS(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 3 Meters
CU/AB205 ¼” TRS(M) – ¼” TRS(M) 5 Meters
⇔For time code in/out of the MX-2424.
CU/AB302 XLR(M) – ¼’ TRS(M) 2 Meters
CU/AB303 XLR(M) – ¼’ TRS(M) 3 Meters
CU/AB305 XLR(M) – ¼’ TRS(M) 5 Meters
⇒For time code output from the MX-2424 to a device with XLR time code connections
CU/AD402 XLR(F) – ¼” TRS(M) 2 Meters
CU/AD403 XLR(F) – ¼” TRS(M) 3 Meters
CU/AD405 XLR(F) – ¼” TRS(M) 5 Meters
⇒For time code input to the MX-2424 from a device with XLR time code connections
[60] MIDI In/Out/Thru Connections
This cable is used for MIDI connections between the MX-2424 and other equipment.
CU/MD201 0.3 Meter
CU/MD203 1 Meter
CU/MD205 1.5 Meters
CU/MD210 3 Meters
CU/MD215 4.5 Meters
CU/MD220 6 Meters
CU/MD225 7.5 Meters
[64] IEC 3-Prong AC Connection
This is where the power cord goes.
CU/PWCD8 MX-2424 to wall outlet power cord 2.5 Meters
This is a standard 3-prong power cord.