Fostex DV-824 Brochure & Specs page 7

Recording to DVD-RAM and HD
The DV824 provides supreme quality 8-track recording to standard 12cm DVD-RAM disks
(or optional internal hard disk), in a unique package representing the very forefront of
multitrack recorder design. Able to record up to 8 channels of simultaneous audio in
BWF format, supporting the FAT32 disc format in playback and the universal nature of
UDF formatted discs means that the DV824 offers seamless integration into the daily
acquisition, editing and screening 'rushes' process.
Predictably with Fostex, excellent audio quality is assured thanks to the high-definition
recording engine which allows multitrack recording in one of seven audio formats up to
24bit / 96kHz. There's a full compliment of balanced analog I/O and AES/EBU digital I/O,
a programmable playback feature (ideal for telecine playback), comprehensive headphone
monitoring, smart file administration and Ethernet networking.
Plus, as the DV824 can be powered via AC or DC current, it's ideally suited to on-cart
location applications.
Intuitive operation, wide-ranging applications
Fostex multitrack recorders have always been intuitive in operation and the DV824 is no
exception. The large 132 x 64 dot LCD display, the positive-action buttons / switches, a
large LED time indicator, 18-bar level metering and intelligently written software all aid
the ease of use.
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
Fostex DV824 is probably the most versatile multitrack ever designed.
DVD Multitrack Recorder
DV824
DV824 DV824
Main Features
Up to 8-track simultaneous recording at Up to 8-track simultaneous recording at
24bit/48kHz. Up to 4-track simultaneous 24bit/48kHz. Up to 4-track simultaneous
recording at 24bit/96kHz
New v2 software allows recording across New v2 software allows recording across
multiple HD partitions
Analog balanced XLR inputs and outputs Analog balanced XLR inputs and outputs
for all 8 channels
AES/EBU digital I/O for connection to AES/EBU digital I/O for connection to
analog and digital audio mixers
Flexible AC or DC (for location use) power Flexible AC or DC (for location use) power
operation
BWF file format and UDF disk format BWF file format and UDF disk format
combine for excellent PC/Mac
compatibility
Playback of disks recorded on both Fostex Playback of disks recorded on both Fostex
PD204, PD606, DV40 and PD-6.
High-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet
Flexible programmable playback function
Interface expansion available via optional
cards (fitted at a Fostex service centre)
Optional Timecode/Sync (Model 8348)
card allows for both internally-generated
and external timecode with +/-1ppm
accuracy to be integrated into the
recording process. An LTC offset can be set
independently for each file
Bi-Phase input included on Timecode/Sync
card for synchronization to film projectors
Optional Hard Drive (Model 9058) allows
for Dual Disk Recording as well as
Auto Backup functions
Optional IEEE1394/USB 2.0 (Model 8370)
for fast data transfer to/from PC/Mac
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Easy integration with PC / Mac
Fast transfer to computer-based audio editing
packages is a snap.
With the model 8370, USB/Firewire card, the
DV824's internal hard disc (if fitted), can be
mounted on a PC or Mac desktop via USB2.0 or
Firewire in addition to the DVD media.