Mix Down; Analog Mix Down; Digital Mix Down - Fostex VF-160 Operation Manual

Create the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape,
DAT, MD, etc.). The VF160 can output S/P DIF (optical) digital signals making it is possible to directly mix down
digital signals if the master recorder can input S/P DIF (optical) digital signals.
Tips: Internal Mixdown Mode
The VF160 features an "Internal mixdown mode".
By using the Internal mixdown mode, you can mix-down up to 16 tracks without using an external master
recorder. Also, by using the optional CD-RW drive or an external SCSI-type CD-RW drive, you can make your
original audio CD from materials mixed-down by the Internal mixdown mode.
See "Advanced Features" on page 79 for the Internal mixdown mode and "Save/load of Song Data" on page 119 for
making an audio CD.

Analog Mix Down

1. Connect the IN (input jack) of the master recorder with the [ST
OUT-L/R] jack of the VF160.
CAUTION WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVIS: VIS:
AUX SEND ST OUT MIDI DIGITAL/DATA
OPTICAL
IN OUT
1
2
R L IN
Analog master recorder

Digital Mix Down

1. Connect the digital IN (input jack) of the master recorder with
the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack of the VF160.
• Direct connection is possible if the master recorder
has a S/P DIF (optical) digital input.
• Use the "Fostex COP-1/96k" for connections if the
master recorder has a S/P DIF (coaxial) digital
input jack.
CAUTION WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
AVIS: VIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AUX SEND ST OUT MIDI DIGITAL/DATA
OPTICAL
IN OUT
1
2 R L IN OUT
2. Prepare the master recorder to accept digital input.
• The sampling frequency of the VF160 is 44.1kHz.
Digital mix down is not possible unless the master
recorder can record 44.1kHz digital signals.
• Generally speaking, the input level of the master
recorder is not adjustable for digital input.
FOOT SW SCSI POWER AC-IN
OUT
FOOT SW SCSI POWER AC-IN
Digital master recorder

Mix Down

2. Adjust the recording level of the master recorder.
3. Start recording with the master recorder and then play the song
on the VF160 from the beginning.
4. Stop both machines when recording is completed.
Tips: Fade IN/OUT
The VF160 Master Fader provides a feature to Fade IN
(gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT (gradually
decrease the volume) the sound.
3. Fine tune the output level of the VF160 master fader.
• In General, the optimal level is when the level
meter of the master recorder is 0 at the maximum
volume of VF160. Note that any level exceeding
0 may cause sound distortion.
4. Start recording with the master recorder and then play the song
on the VF160 from the beginning.
5. Stop both machines when recording is successfully completed.
Tips: Fade IN/OUT
The VF160 Master Fader provides the feature to Fade
IN (gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT
(gradually decrease the volume) the sound.
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