Fostex DV-40 Brochure & Specs page 5

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durable, and has longevity. It therefore seemed
only natural to use the technology for a brand
new breed of multitrack recorder.
Innovative Modular Approach
Fostex have identified that different
applications require different interfacing
options. For example, TV show recording will
require timecode facilities, whereas live stage
recording will not.
Taking a leaf out of desktop computer design
and to broaden the appeal of the machine
across multiple applications and
environments, the DV824 employs a unique
modular card-frame approach.
Primary recording and playback functions,
along with metering, user interface and disc
management, are all handled by the powerful
mainframe, with additional functionality, (such
as timecode), available via plug-in cards.
This allows the DV824 to be tailored precisely
to accommodate diverse applications with
plug-in options available for Timecode / Bi-
phase facilities, IEEE1394 interface for direct
data transfer to/from PC or Mac, and internal
Hard Disk for dual disk recording with auto
backup. - With the DV824 you only pay for the
features and functionality you actually need.
However, there is a lot more to the DV824 than
its unique card-frame construction.
Balanced I/Os
Predictable Sonic Quality
First there is the excellent audio quality offered
by the high-definition recording engine which
offers multitrack recording in one of six audio
formats up to 24bit / 96kHz.
Then there's the full compliment of balanced
analog I/O and AES/EBU digital I/O, the
programmable playback feature (ideal for
telecine playback), the comprehensive
headphone monitoring, the smart file
administration and Ethernet networking.
In addition, the DV824 can be powered via AC
or DC current, making it ideal for on-cart
location applications, and it employs the same
BWF file format and UDF disk format as other
Fostex DVD-RAM machines for excellent
PC/Mac compatibility.
Finally, there's the intuitive operation, thanks to
a user interface which combines a 132 x 64 dot
LCD display, positive-action buttons / switches,
large LED time indicator, 18-bar level metering
and intelligently written software.
Supremely Versatile
Ready for TV show recording, live stage
recording, small event playback, large scale
live theatre SE playback, on-cart location
sound recording, telecine playback and more,
the new Fostex DV824 is probably the most
versatile multitrack ever designed.
TV Studio Recording
Perfect for today's surround
sound recording requirements,
the DV824 provides a full 8
channels of 24-bit recording and
Timecode/Sync facilities with
Model 8348 card fitted.
Stage Recording
Being able to record 8-tracks
simultaneously, the DV824 is
well suited for recording live
stage audio. Balanced XLR
inputs are present for all 8
recording tracks.
Theatre Sound
For large-scale theatre and
'event' sound, the 8 track DV824
provides a number of exciting
possibilities including
programmable playback
functions.
On-Cart Location
The DV824 fits right into the
location recording environment
and outside broadcast
acquisition. Full timecode
facilities are available with the
Timecode/Sync card fitted.