MX-2424 Owners,

While our development partner, TimeLine, was running tests with MX-View, it became apparent that for intensive 
editing operations of the software, the amount of RAM that was included with the MX-2424 (128MB) prior to November 2001
does not allow for functionality under all circumstances.  Their findings state that the preferred amount of RAM is 256MB.
With version 3.XX the MX-2424 operating system is capable of recognizing 256MB of RAM.  Menu 988 in version 3.XX 
will tell you how much RAM is in your MX-2424.

While most MX-2424 owners will want to take advantage of MX-View’s expanded capabilities, depending on your 
use and application, you may or may not need to perform the upgrade to 256MB:
- If you work exclusively in TapeMode and thus do not do any editing, 128MB is sufficient.
- If you work from the front panel or RC-2424 without the use of MX-View, 128MB is sufficient.
- If you primarily use your MX-2424 for single-pass recording that does not involve punching or editing (such as 
live concert recording), 128MB is sufficient.
In the above situations, Waveform Record in Menu 570 should be turned off.

- If you will be using MX-View’s powerful waveform editing capabilities, you should upgrade to 256MB of 
RAM.

Note that version 3.xx software includes a “Memory Low” warning message, allowing a safety margin to 
unmount a memory-challenged project without problems if you are running an MX-2424 with 128MB of installed 
RAM.  This message indicates that the way in which the MX-2424 is being used requires the upgrade to 256MB of 
RAM.

Turning off Waveforms in the View menu within MX-View will reduce the amount of RAM required by the 
operating system until the upgrade can be performed.

To achieve maximum possible performance the MX-2424 utilizes a high specification type of RAM that has been 
tested and found reliable.  Other types of commonly available RAM do not provide reliable operation.

A complete package containing the approved RAM, installation instructions, a hard copy of the MX-View manual and 
software CD may be purchased in the United States directly from TASCAM.  The part number in the United States
for this RAM package is MX256.  Contact TASCAM Sales at 323-726-0303 to order.  This can also be ordered online
at http://www.tascam.com 

To ensure that MX-2424 owners have access to the correct type of RAM, TASCAM is making this package 
available at a price designed only to cover our costs.  However, due to the rapidly fluctuating prices in the RAM 
market, this price may change without notice.  For upgrades outside the United States, 
please contact your local TASCAM subsidiary or distributor. As always, the software and PDF manual may be 
downloaded from the TASCAM web site at http://www.tascam.com

Thanks,
MX Team