TASCAM IF-MTR32 Multitrack Recording Card Owner’s Manual

: June 8, 2024
: TASCAM

Table of Contents

IF-MTR32 Multitrack Recording Card
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION TO THE USER
Introduction
Features of this card
Included items
Models compatible for installation
Installation procedure overview
Conventions used in this manual
About TASCAM customer support service
Names and functions of parts
Specifications and rated values
Dimensional drawings
WARRANTY
References
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D01398200A
IF-MTR32
MULTITRACK RECORDING CARD
OWNER’S MANUAL

Printed in China
0123. MA-3555C

IF-MTR32 Multitrack Recording Card

TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Other company names, product names and logos in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For U.S.A.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: IF-MTR32
Trade Name: TASCAM
Responsible party: TEAC AMERICA, INC.
Address: 10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A
Telephone number: 1-323-726-0303
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
b) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
c) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
d) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
For Canada
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME A LA NORME NMB-003 DU CANADA.
This product complies with the European Directives request and the other
Commission Regulations. This product complies with applicable UK regulations.

CAUTION

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT THE STORE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE UNIT FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

For European Customers Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
(a) All electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
(b) By disposing of the electrical and electronic equipment correctly, you will help save valuable resourcesand prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the
environment.
(c) Improper disposal of waste equipment can have serious effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
(d) The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste.
(e) The return and collection systems are available to the end users. For more detailed information about disposal of old electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment.

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the 32-channel TASCAM IF-MTR32 Multitrack Recording Card.
Before using this unit, read this Owner’s Manual carefully so that you will be able to use it correctly and enjoy working with it for many years. After you have finished reading this manual, please keep it in a safe place for future reference. You can also download this Owner’s Manual from the TASCAM website.

https://tascam.jp/int/product/if-mtr32/docs
IF -MTR32
https://tascam.jp/int/product/if-mtr32/docs

Features of this card

Simultaneous recording/playback of 32 tracks possible
Punch in/out up to 32 tracks
Recording possible with resolution up to 32-bit/96kHz (Maximum number of recording tracks is 32 at 48kHz and 16 at 96kHz)
Pre-recording, automatic recording and mark functions
SDHC and SDXC (512 GB maximum) SD cards supported (UHS-I or faster)
BWF/WAV files supported
BWF/WAV files can be imported
In addition to full control by the Sonicview, control using the GPIO port is also possible
Automatic saving every 60 seconds

Included items

This product includes the following items.
Take care when opening the package to avoid damaging the items. Keep the packing materials for transportation in the future.
Please contact the store where you purchased this unit if any of these items are missing or have been damaged during transportation.

Main unit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………x 1
TASCAM ID registration guide ……………………………………………………………………………………….x 1
Owner’s Manual (this document) including warranty ……………………………………………….x 1

Models compatible for installation

Before installing this card, check the TEAC Global Site (https://teac- global.com/) for the latest information about the models in which it can be installed.

Installation procedure overview

For installation procedures, see the Owner’s Manual for the unit in which you will install the card.
Always disconnect the main unit AC cord before installing or removing this card.
Securely tighten the attachment screws on the right and the left of the card before use.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:

SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “SD cards”.
Additional information is introduced in the styles below when needed:

TIP
These are tips about how to use the unit.
NOTE
These provide additional explanations and describe spe cial cases.
ATTENTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to equipment or lost data, for example.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury.

About TASCAM customer support service

TASCAM products are supported and warrantied only in their country/region of purchase.
To receive support after purchase, on the TASCAM Distributors list page of the TEAC Global Site (https://teac-global.com/), search for the local company or representative for the region where you purchased the product and contact that organization.
When making inquiries, the address (URL) of the shop or web shop where it was purchased and the purchase date are required.
Moreover, the warranty card and proof of purchase might also be necessary.

Names and functions of parts

Rear panel TASCAM IF MTR32 Multitrack Recording Card -
fig

SD card slot
SD cards can be inserted into this slot.
Load an SD card to play files on it and record to it, as well as to back up data from the main unit.

Specifications and rated values

Recorder specifications
Recording media
SDHC cards (8–32 GB, UHS-I or faster)
SDXC cards (64–512 GB, UHS-I or faster)
NOTE
A list of SD cards that have been confirmed for use with this unit can be found on our web site. Please access to a product page of this product from the TEAC Global
Site (https://teac-global.com) to find the list or contact the TASCAM customer support service.
File System
SDHC card: FAT32
SDXC card: exFAT
Recording/playback formats
BWF/WAV (recording is always BWF), monophonic Sampling frequency
48 or 96 kHz
Number of recording tracks
32 at 48kHz or 16 at 96kHz
Quantization bit depth
When recording: 24bit, 32bit
When playing: 16bit, 24bit, 32bit
Maximum recording time

File format used	Media capacity
64GB	128GB
48kHz/24-bit/32-track	3h 49m
48kHz/32-bit/32-track	2h 52m
96kHz/24-bit/16-track	3h 50m
96kHz/32-bit/16-track	2h 52m

The recording times shown above are estimates. They might differ depending on the media used.
The recording times shown above are not continuous recording times, but rather they are the total possible recording times for the media.

Other
External dimensions
107 × 34 × 156.8 mm (width × height × depth, including protrusions)
Weight
130 g

Illustrations in this manual might differ in part from the actual product.
Specifications and external appearance might be changed without notification to improve the product.

Dimensional drawings

TEAC CORPORATION
https://tascam.jp/jp/
Phone: +81-42-356-9143
1-47 Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo 206-8530 Japan
TEAC AMERICA, INC.
https://tascam.com/us/
Phone: +1-323-726-0303
10410 Pioneer Blvd., Unit #1, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, U.S.A
TEAC UK Ltd.
https://www.tascam.eu/en/
Phone: +44-1923-797205
Luminous House, 300 South Row, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9
2FR, UK
TEAC EUROPE GmbH
https://www.tascam.eu/de/
Phone: +49-611-71580
Bahnstrasse 12, 65205 Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany
TEAC SALES & TRADING(SHENZHEN) CO., LTD
https://tascam.cn/cn/
Phone: +86-755-88311561~2
Room 817, Xinian Center A, Tairan Nine Road West, Shennan Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518040, China

WARRANTY

< In the United States>
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty is only valid within the country the unit was originally purchased.
WHAT IS COVERED AND WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in materials and workmanship in this product. The following are not covered by the warranty:

Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.
Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.
Damage resulting from failure to perform basic daily maintenance and/or calibration or otherwise resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual.
Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (Claims must be presented to the carrier)
Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair by anyone other than TEAC or an authorized TASCAM service station.
Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill, competence, or experience of the user.
Damage to any unit which has been altered or on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or is missing.

WHO IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY
This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser. This warranty is not valid if the product was purchased through an unauthorized dealer.
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
All parts except heads and disk drives are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Heads and disk drives are warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase. Labor is warranted for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase.
WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
We will pay all labor and material expenses for items covered by the warranty. Payment of shipping charges is discussed in the next section of this warranty.
HOW YOU CAN GET WARRANTY SERVICE
Your unit must be serviced by an authorized TASCAM service station in the United States. (This warranty is not enforceable outside the U.S.) If you are unable to locate an authorized TASCAM service station in your area, please contact us. We either will refer you to an authorized service station or instruct you to return the unit to the factory. Whenever warranty service is required, you must present a copy of the original dated sales receipt from an Authorized TASCAM Dealer.
You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product to service. However, if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty, we will pay return surface shipping charges to any destination within the United States.
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Any implied warranties, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
TEAC’s liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product, at TEAC’s option. TEAC shall not be liable for:

Damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time interrupted operation or commercial loss; or
Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

To locate an Authorized Service Center in Your Area
CALL 1-323-726-0303
< Europe>
This product is subject to the legal warranty regulations of the country of purchase. In case of a defect or a problem, please contact the dealer where you bought the product.
WARRANTY
Model…………….
IF-MTR32……………………
Serial No…………………………
Date of purchase ….
Owner’s name………….
Address…………….
Dealer’s name………….
Dealer’s address……….