The TASCAM RC-W100 is a programmable wall-mounted remote controller designed for the TASCAM MX-8A matrix mixer and other compatible TASCAM installation products.

It provides convenient local control of audio-source selection, zone volume and muting without giving users access to the system’s advanced DSP and routing settings. This makes it suitable for conference rooms, restaurants, retail stores, hotels, schools, houses of worship and other commercial audio installations.

The controller features four programmable buttons, a rotary encoder with push-button operation and an illuminated display showing the selected source and current volume level. Its available functions are configured by the system installer using TASCAM MX Connect software.

Key Features

• Wall-mounted programmable audio-system controller
• Designed primarily for the TASCAM MX-8A matrix mixer
• Four programmable push buttons
• Rotary encoder with push-button function
• Source selection
• Volume adjustment
• Mute and unmute control
• Illuminated information display
• Displays the selected source name
• Displays the current volume setting
• Automatic display-backlight shutoff
• Two selectable source-control modes
• Supports direct selection of up to four sources
• Supports screen-based selection of up to eight sources
• Functions programmed through TASCAM MX Connect
• Up to eight RC-W100 controllers can be connected to one compatible mixer
• RS-485 daisy-chain connection
• Maximum combined cable length of 200 metres
• Powered by the connected mixer
• Two RJ45 connectors
• Uses shielded Cat5e or higher network-type cable
• Two wall-box size variants available
• Low power consumption of 0.24W

Controller Functions

The RC-W100 can be programmed to provide selected end-user controls, including:

• Choosing an audio source
• Increasing or decreasing the output volume
• Muting the selected output
• Unmuting the selected output
• Displaying the active input-source name
• Displaying the current output-volume setting

The installer determines which controls are available. This helps prevent staff or general users from accidentally changing the MX-8A’s microphone gain, DSP, output processing or matrix-routing configuration.

Physical Controls

Programmable Buttons

The front panel has four programmable source-selection buttons.

Their functions depend on the source-selection mode configured in TASCAM MX Connect.

Multi-Jog Encoder

The rotary multi-jog encoder can be used to:

• Turn clockwise or anticlockwise to adjust volume
• Press to mute the volume
• Press again to unmute the volume

The encoder’s rotation and push-button functions can be enabled or disabled by the system installer.

Source-Selection Modes

Mode 1: Direct Source Selection

In Mode 1, each of the four front-panel buttons can be assigned directly to an audio source.

Up to four sources can be selected immediately by pressing the corresponding button.

Mode 2: Screen-Based Source Selection

In Mode 2, users can browse and select from as many as eight programmed audio sources using the display and front-panel controls.

This mode is suitable for systems requiring access to more than four playback sources.

Display

The RC-W100 has an illuminated display that can show:

• Selected input-source name
• Current volume level
• Muted status
• Source-selection status

The backlight switches off automatically when the controller is not being operated, reducing unnecessary illumination in meeting rooms, restaurants and other installations.

Compatibility

The RC-W100 is designed primarily for:

• TASCAM MX-8A eight-channel matrix mixer with DSP
• Other TASCAM products specifically listed as RC-W100 compatible

The controller should only be connected to a compatible TASCAM RS-485 controller port. Connecting it to an electrically incompatible RJ45 socket could cause a malfunction or damage.

TASCAM MX Connect Configuration

The controller’s functions are programmed through TASCAM MX Connect configuration software.

The installer can configure:

• Source names
• Available audio sources
• Source-selection mode
• Volume-control availability
• Mute-control availability
• Encoder functions
• Button functions
• Output zone controlled by each RC-W100
• Maximum and minimum user-accessible levels

The RC-W100 is intended for daily end-user control, while detailed setup and DSP configuration remain protected within MX Connect.

Multi-Controller Systems

Up to eight RC-W100 controllers can be connected to one compatible mixer.

Controllers are connected sequentially in a daisy-chain arrangement using shielded Cat5e or higher cable. Each controller must be assigned a unique identification number from 1 to 8.

Maximum total cable length:

• 200 metres from the mixer to the final controller

The termination switch must be activated on the last controller in the chain.

Connections

Connectors:

• Two RJ45 sockets

Connection format:

• RS-485

Recommended cable:

• Shielded Cat5e or higher

The two connectors allow the controllers to be daisy-chained. Either connector can be used for the incoming connection from the mixer.

Important Network Notice

Although the RC-W100 uses RJ45 connectors and Cat5e cable, its connections carry TASCAM RS-485 control and power signals.

The controller should not be connected to:

• A standard Ethernet network switch
• A computer network port
• A router
• A standard Power over Ethernet port
• An incompatible RJ45 controller system

The RC-W100 is not an Ethernet or IP-network controller.

Power Requirements

The RC-W100 receives power from the connected MX-8A or another specifically compatible TASCAM mixer through the RS-485 connection.

Power consumption:

• 0.24W