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Alesis ADAT Reference Manual (59 pages)
ADAT Digital Recorder
Brand:
Alesis
| Category:
Recording Equipment
| Size: 0.19 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1: Introduction
5
About Adat
5
Important Note about this Manual
8
Overview of Main Functions
8
A Transport
8
B Record/Monitor Functions
8
C Punching
8
D Autolocation
9
E LED Indicators
9
Engaged" Vs. "Disengaged" Tapes
9
A WORD on Adat's S-VHS CASSETTE TAPE
10
Operating Environment
10
A Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting
10
B Mounting on a Shelf or Non-Rack Enclosure
10
C Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference
11
Chapter 2: Hookup
12
Power
12
A the AC Cord
12
B Avoiding Ground Loops
12
Audio Cable Tips
13
Audio-Unbalanced Inputs
14
A Input Jack Characteristics
14
B Typical Input Jack Hookups
14
C Special Unbalanced Input Jack Wiring
15
Audio-Unbalanced Outputs
15
Audio-Balanced Inputs and Outputs
15
Digital I/O
15
Sync
16
Meter Bridge
16
Footswitches
16
Chapter 3: Getting Ready to Record
17
Power-Up and Tape Insertion
17
Formatting a Tape
17
A to Format a New Tape, or Reformat/Erase an Old Tape
18
B to Extend a Format
18
A Additional Format Considerations
19
B Record a "Benchmark" Tape
20
Track Record/Monitor Controls
20
A Record Enable Buttons
20
B Auto Input Monitor
20
C All Input Monitor
21
D Digital Input
21
Setting Levels
21
Transport Control Operation
22
A Eject
22
B Rewind
23
C Fast Forward
23
D Stop
23
E Play
24
F Record/Punch in or out
24
Footswitch-Controlled Punching
25
Chapter 4: Pitch, Autolocation, and Remote Controls
26
Pitch Controls
26
Autolocation Controls
26
A Setting Locations
27
B Autolocating to One of the Three Location Points
27
C Shuttling between Locate 1 and 2
27
D the Auto Play Function
28
E Record, then Audition Your Part
28
Footswitch Controlled Autolocation
28
Using the Lrc Remote Control
29
Chapter 5: Multiple Adat Operation
30
Multiple Adat Basics41
30
Synchronizing Multiple Adats
30
A Hooking up Multiple Adats
30
B ADAT ID (Identification) Numbers
31
C How the Master and Slave Decks Interact
31
D Achieving Lock
32
E Independent Slave Mode
32
Formatting with Multiple Adat Systems
32
A Master Format Enabled and Performing a Complete, Start-To-Finish Format
32
B Master Format Enabled and Extending the Format
33
C Master Format Disabled
33
Auto-Location/Looping with Multiple Adats
34
Chapter 6: Backup
35
Backup Basics
35
Backing up Via Digital I/O
35
A Normal Method
36
B Optical-Only Method
37
Backing up Via Analog I/O
38
Chapter 7: Applications
39
Combined Multitrack/ Mastering Deck
39
Archiving
39
Bouncing
39
Live Recording
39
Using Adat with MIDI Sequencers Virtual Tracking
39
Video Location Recording
40
Modular Recording
40
Chapter 8: Adat Advanced Features
41
About the Advanced Features
41
Advanced Features
41
A Eject the Tape in the Master ADAT of a Multi
41
ADAT System
41
B Device ID
42
C Auto Input Monitor Option Select
42
D Software Version
42
E Tape Write Protect Status
42
F Monitor/Audio Path Select
42
G Crossfade Select
43
H Digital 48K Master Clock Enable/Disable
43
I Total Running Time of Drum Motor
43
Chapter 9: Maintenance/Service
44
General Information63
44
A Cleaning
44
B Maintenance
44
C Refer All Servicing to Alesis
44
Adat Head Life
44
Adat Head Maintenance
45
Tape Maintenance - Safe Tape
46
Error Messages
47
A ADAT Messages and Explanation
47
B Errors 1 to 9
48
C Steps to Take before Calling for Help
50
Chapter 10: Appendices
51
Appendix
51
Digital Recording-A Quick Tour
51
A Analog Tape Recording Basics
51
B Digital Tape Recording Basics
51
C Why Does ADAT Use S-VHS Cassettes
52
Glossary
52
Appendix
52
Sampling Rate
54
Specifications
55
Appendix
55
Schematics
57
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