Custom Remote App for iPad Monitors and Controls the DA-6400/DA-6400dp

TASCAM DA-6400 Control for iPad is an iOS app allowing Apple's iPad to control the TASCAM DA-6400 64-channel Digital Multitrack Recorder. Using your Wi-Fi network, "TASCAM DA-6400 Control for iPad" controls and monitors the condition of the DA-6400 or DA-6400dp.

How to get it

iPad users can download the app for free from Apple's App Store. Follow the link below:

System Requirements

Main Features

Monitor the status of the DA-6400

The control app monitors the record/play levels and peak levels for all 64 channels, marking track numbers if they overload. The Master Clock status and timecode location are also displayed. Remaining media capacity can also be confirmed.

There are two time counter displays, allowing for flexible time information monitoring such as simultaneous monitoring of the Elapsed Time and Timecode Input.

Control the recorder wirelessly from any position you choose

When the DA-6400 is installed in an inconvenient location such as a machine room, it can be controlled remotely from the performance space via Wi-Fi. In addition to basic transport operations like Record, Play, Take Skip, and Backward/Forward, the operator can also set and locate marker points.

A complete command center for the DA-6400.

Monitor the Levels of all 64 Channels

The app is equipped with a 64-channel level meter, making it possible to monitor levels. When a level overload occurs, the bar meter changes to red, and a pop-up display of the Channel number appears above the meter.

Transport Control

In addition to basic Record, Play, Take Skip, and Backward/Forward operations, marker Set and Skip buttons are provided.

Monitor Master Clock Synchronization, Input Timecode, and HOST Connection Status (Connection to DA-6400)

The panel warns if clock source is lost, and confirms that the app is still reading the DA-6400

Two Types of Time Counters

There is a Main and Sub-Counter for Time Display, making it possible to display multiple time formats. For example, monitor both the Elapsed Time and Input Timecode.

Select Any Take from the Take List

Tap the TAKE LIST button to bring up a pop-over display of the Take List, and then select the desired Take. 

Uses your Wi-Fi network

The app communicates with the DA-6400 via a Wi-Fi network, so monitoring and control can be performed from an optimal location even when the DA-6400 is installed in a rack case.

* A Wi-Fi router is needed for Wi-Fi connection. Connect the DA-6400 to your router and use its IP address to find it from the app. 

Panel Lock Function for Preventing Accidental Operation with the Application

By locking out the control, accidental trasport operations can be prevented during recording or playback. Swipe with two fingers to the left (while the panel is unlocked) to lock Transport Button operation. Swipe with two fingers to the right (while the panel is locked) to unlock the Transport Button operation.

Display and Set Record Arming and Input Monitor

It is possible to configure Record Arming and Input Monitor settings for each channel.

• Monitor the Levels of 64 Channels
• Transport Controls:  Record, Play, Skip, Backward/Forward, MARK Set, MARK Skip
• Display and Set the Rec Function / Input Monitor
• Master Clock Synchronization, Input Timecode, and HOST Connection Status (Connection to DA-6400) Monitoring
• Panel Lock Function for Preventing Accidental Operation with the Application
• Two Types of Time Counter Displays
    Possible to display the following information
    Elapsed, Remain, Total elapsed, Total remain, Internal timecode, Timecode input
• Media Remaining Capacity Display
• Select any Take from the Take List