Alesis ADAT XT20 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Alesis ADAT XT20. We have 1 Alesis ADAT XT20 manual available for free PDF download: Reference Manual

Alesis ADAT XT20 Reference Manual

Alesis ADAT XT20 Reference Manual (140 pages)

20-Bit Digital Audio Recorder

Brand: Alesis | Category: Recording Equipment | Size: 0.72 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Setting up

8
Your First Session with the Adat-Xt20

16
- Power-Up, and Tape Insertion
  16
- Formattinga Tape - a Must
  18
- Word Length (16/20 Bit) Selection
  18
- Sample Rate Selection
  18
- Formatting a New Tape
  18
- Recording While Formatting
  19
- Makinga Recording
  20
- Track Selection and Setting Levels
  20
- Time Counter
  20
- Transport Buttons
  22
- Recording
  22
- Playback
  23
- Reviewing and Cueing
  23
- Locating
  25
- Creatinga Loop
  26
- Automated Recording
  28
- Rehearsing
  28
- Pitch Control
  30
- Track Delay
  30
- Track Copy
  32
- Display Brightness
  32
Connections

34
- Analog Audio - Unbalanced Inputs
  34
- Input Jack Characteristics
  34
- Typical Input Jack Hookups
  34
- Analog Audio - Unbalanced Outputs
  34
- Sync In/Out
  39
- Digital Audio In/Out
  40
- About 16-Bit and 20-Bit Signal Transfers
  40
- Footswitches
  43
- The XT20 Remote
  43
Basic Operations

44
- Tape Formatting
  44
- Formatting Considerations
  44
- Complete Format
  45
- Recording While Formatting
  46
- Format Extend
  46
- Write Protect Override
  47
- Reading the Display
  49
- Display Icons
  50
- TIME Counter & ABS/REL Button
  54
- Locate
  54
- Basic Editing
  56
- EDIT Value Button
  56
- And Buttons
  56
- Entering Numeric Values
  56
- Editing Individual Digits
  57
- Input Select
  58
- Analog Input
  58
- Digital Input
  59
- Track Copy
  59
- Input Monitor
  61
- Auto Input Monitor
  61
- All Input Monitor
  61
- Meters
  63
- Peak Mode Button
  63
- Peak Clear Button
  63
- Fine Meter Mode
  63
- Recording a "Benchmark" Tape
  65
- Record Enable
  66
- Setting Levels
  66
- Transport Controls
  68
- Eject
  68
- Rewind/Review
  68
- Fast Forward/Cue
  68
- Play
  70
- Record/Punch in or out
  70
- Stop
  71
- Sample Rate (Clock)
  71
- Record Crossfade Time
  72
- Displaying Frames Vs. 100Ths/Seconds
  72
- Pitch Control
  74
- About Pitch Changing
  74
- Track Delay
  76
- Autolocation Controls
  78
- Absolute (ABS) Time Vs. Relative Time65
  78
- Locate
  78
- Setting Locate Points
  80
- Locating
  80
- Auto Looping
  81
- Auto Return
  81
- Auto Play
  81
- Loop Limit
  81
- Looped Recording
  81
- Auto Record
  82
- Rehearsal
  82
- Tape Length
  84
- Footswitch Controls
  86
- Footswitch Controlled Punching
  86
- Footswitch Controlled Autolocating
  86
- Using the XT20 LRC Remote
  87
Multiple Adat-Xt20 Operation

89
- Overview
  89
- Synchronizing Machines
  90
- Master/Slave Interaction
  90
- Achieving Lock76
  91
- Independent Slave Mode
  91
- Formatting Multiple Tapes
  91
- Master Format Enabled, Complete Format
  91
- Master Format Enabled, Format Extend
  92
- Master Format Disabled
  93
- Master Format Disabled, Format Extend
  93
- Recording Digital Audio
  94
- Bouncing Tracks between Adats
  94
- Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks
  95
- Making Digital Backups
  96
- Making a 16-Bit Copy from a 20-Bit Master
  97
- Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources
  98
- Digital Clock Considerations
  99
- Tape Offset
  100
- Combining Xt20S and Adats
  101
- XT20 Transport Speed
  101
- Sample Rate Vs. Pitch Control
  101
- Input Monitoring
  101
- Polarity Differences
  103
- Connections
  104
Applications

106
- Overview
  106
- Combined Multitrack/Mixdown Deck
  106
- Live/Long-Term Recording
  107
- Locking to Video: Code-Only Master
  108
- Computer Control
  108
- MIDI Systems: Virtual Tracking
  108
- The ADAT-PCR Computer Interface
  109
- Libraries and Archives
  109
- Modular Recording
  109
- Using Track Copy as a Digital Router
  111
- Calculating Tape Offset Using the Locates
  111
Digital Recording Concepts

113
- Analog Recording Basics
  113
- Digital Recording Basics
  113
- The Advantages of 20-Bit Recording
  114
- Why S-VHS
  114
Troubleshooting

116
- Checking Software Version
  117
- Error Rate Display
  117
- About Error Rate Readings
  117
- ADAT Head Life
  117
- ADAT Head Maintenance
  118
- Drum Time Display
  119
- Tape Maintenance: Safe Tape
  119
- Maintenance/Service
  120
- Cleaning
  120
- Maintenance
  120
- Obtaining Repair Service
  120
Error Codes

122
- Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure
  124
- Steps to Take before Calling for Help
  124
Specifications

127
Glossary

129
Index

136

Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Products

Alesis Categories

Drums Recording Equipment Synthesizer Music Equipment Music Mixer

More Alesis Manuals