TASCAM has announced the new version 1.4.1 firmware update that provides numerous enhancements for the company’s Sonicview 16XP/24XP digital recording and mixing consoles, resulting in increased functionality.
Sonicview consoles integrate a 64-in/64-out Dante interface, a 32-bit/96 kHz multi-channel USB audio interface, built-in 32-track multi-track SD recording (*standard in the U.S. market only as “XP” model), Class 1 mic preamplifiers, and I/O facilities. The consoles include a 96 kHz, 54-bit float FPGA mixing engine, continuous 96 kHz sampling, and 32-bit analog-to-digital converters. The mixing engine’s float-point processing makes it possible to change levels without compromising resolution, and the FPGA mixing engine helps foster stated latency of 0.51 ms, even in analog-to-analog connections.
The V1.4.1 firmware update includes:
— In the MODULE (GEQ) screen of the MIX 1-22 module and MAIN L/R master module, Graphic EQ can now be operated by a fader.
— Any input/output port can now be selected for INSERT SEND/RETURN.
— The SOLO mode (PFL/AFL) switching can now be operated by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN.
— All buttons on the Recorder/Player screen can now be operated by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN.
— The direct playback function of the internal PLAYER (track number selection and playback) can now be operated by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN.
— INSERT ON/OFF on each module can now be operated by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN.
— MAIN L/R ON/OFF operation on each module can now be operated by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN.
— MUTE ON/OFF on each module can now be operated by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN.
— A new screen-paging function by User Key/Foot Switch/GPIO-IN has been added to the following:
— Monitor/Solo tap on the Monitor Setup screen includes an Information screen, Snapshot screen, and Send Overview screen.
— The IF-AE16 AES/EBU expansion board input signal can now be selected as the master clock.
— And, a Factory Reset function has been added.
The V1.4.1 firmware update also addresses some enhanced operational stability and bug fixes. There’s also an update to the Sonicview Control app for MacOS, Windows, and iPad iOS, adding remote control capability for the Sonicview 16/24 V 1.4.1 features. TASCAM is also releasing the V 1.11 firmware update for the IF-MTR32 recording expansion board. This update addresses issues in certain situations when overdubbing and offers better stability.
The V1.4.1 firmware update is available at the company website.
