Sonosax SX-ST Quick Start Manual

A/d converter & internal 8 tracks recorder
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SONOSAX
SX-ST Recorder

Quick Start Guide

(Firmware revision 4.2)
PROFESSIONNAL RECORDER
audio equipment manufacturer
SONOSAX SAS S.A.
Ch. de la Naz 38
1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne
SUISSE
Tel: +41 21 651 0101
Fax: +41 21 651 0109
Web:
www.sonosax.ch
Email: sonosax@sonosax.ch
May 2012

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    PROFESSIONNAL RECORDER SONOSAX SX-ST Recorder Quick Start Guide (Firmware revision 4.2) audio equipment manufacturer SONOSAX SAS S.A. Ch. de la Naz 38 1052 Le Mont s/Lausanne SUISSE Tel: +41 21 651 0101 Fax: +41 21 651 0109 Web: www.sonosax.ch Email: sonosax@sonosax.ch...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Track Naming ..............................20 4.1.4 Example of a complete configuration........................20 4.1.5 Mirroring ................................20 4.1.6 Recording parameters [REC SETUP]......................... 21 TIMECODE SETUP............................22 USER SETTINGS............................... 23 SYSTEM SETUP..............................24 ADDENDUM............................... 26 SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 2 of 26...
  • Page 3: Digital Module: A/D Converter & Internal 8 Tracks Recorder

    1. DIGITAL MODULE: A/D CONVERTER & INTERNAL 8 TRACKS RECORDER SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 3 of 26...
  • Page 4: A/D Converter

    - The lower switch selects a multiple of these fundamentals: 44,1 – 88,2 – 176kHz or 48 – 96 – 192kHz NOTE: The 0.1% Pull Up / Pull Down functionality, commonly used in NTSC domain, is only possible when the internal recorder is installed. SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 4 of 26...
  • Page 5: Clocking And Sync

    A wordclock output is available on the Lemo 5 pin connector to synchronize external equipments such as an external recorder. The mating cable connector is a Lemo 5pin, SONOSAX Reference nr: SX860232 Lemo Reference nr: FGG.0B.305.CLAG52 Pin 1 = GND / Pin 2 = T.C. IN / Pin 3 = n.c. / Pin 4 = WordClock Out / Pin 5 = T.C. OUT...
  • Page 6: Internal Recorder

    The SMA connector allows connection of either a video sync signal or an external WordClock. A detailed explanation follows in the chapter [SYNC IN]. An SMA to BNC adapter is available under reference SX 860620 SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 6 of 26...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Green triangle Steady: Playing a take Green double bars: Player in Pause Green square flashing: Player in Stop SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 7 of 26...
  • Page 8 When turning On the SONOSAX SX-ST mixing console a boot-up screen is posted on the display of the Remote Control as illustrated below. If the working day has changed while powering up the unit, the system asks to confirm the date of the new working day.
  • Page 9: Main Displays

    STREC = Project name Sampling Frequency 20110817= Working Day Resolution (Bits per sample) 01/1 = Scene name Audio Sync mode 001 = Take number SX0001 = Filetag Audio File format SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 9 of 26...
  • Page 10: Tracks Modulometers

    In this example, tracks A & B of the CF Card are not assigned and not armed TOUCH THE LOWER REGION TO DISPLAY THE METERING OF THE INPUT CHANNELS SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 10 of 26...
  • Page 11: Main Menu

    ** Press 2 seconds on a preset key to store the configuration as it appears on screen NOTE: any other position than [REC] on the primary selector monitors the analogue section of the mixer SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 11 of 26...
  • Page 12: Solo Monitoring Mode

    Select each track individually in exclusive mode, all other tracks are muted Return to HEADPHONES Output page, the monitoring is No Preset in Solo Monitoring resettled in its original mode configuration ¨ SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 12 of 26...
  • Page 13: Tag Last Take

    "C" in the [BROWSE FILE] menu NOTE: The screen displays the [SCENE NAME] and the [TAKE NR] of the selected audio file. If no file is available the screen posts [NO TAKE AVAILABLE] SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 13 of 26...
  • Page 14: Metadata

    Recorded audio files are notified with the suffix "W" in the [BROWSE FILE] menu. SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 14 of 26...
  • Page 15: Player Mode

    Player only edits the metadata but does not move audio files to the [TRASH] bin and does not modify the Take Nr. The audio file is notified with the suffix "F" in the [BROWSE FILE] menu. SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 15 of 26...
  • Page 16: Browse Files Menus

    Scroll Up or Down to choose then select a take to load it in the player. When a take is selected, the recorder automatically switches to PLAYER operating mode and reconfigure itself with the same parameters as set during the recording of that take. SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 16 of 26...
  • Page 17: Last Takes Menu

    The main menu in Player mode slightly differs from the main menu while in Record mode. Press [EXIT PLAYER] to return in Record operating mode SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 17 of 26...
  • Page 18: Setup Menu

    CF Card configuration page CF MIRROR: toggle the mirroring; (mirroring = CF replicates the HD) TRACK NAME: edit track's name TRACK ROUTING: edit the input channels assignment to recorder's tracks SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 18 of 26...
  • Page 19: Track Routing

    Move the cursor with the Up / Down / Left / Right arrows and then assign / un-assign with the "check" key CF Tracks H.D. Tracks A & B 1 to 8 Input Channels 1 to 8 SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 19 of 26...
  • Page 20: Track Naming

    CF Card; A & B track's modulometers are displayed in the TRACKS modulometer's page. NOTE: Polyphonic file format implies that the Mirroring must be enabled, regardless if the CF Card is present or not. SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 20 of 26...
  • Page 21: Recording Parameters [Rec Setup]

    • ATT3 recommanded for phase coincident sources such as stereo or M/S microphone • ATT6 only used if the sources are absolutely in phase SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 21 of 26...
  • Page 22: Timecode Setup

    AUTO - 23.976 - 24 - 25 - 29.97 Non Drop - 29.97 Drop - 30 Non Drop - 30 Drop [FREE RUN] the TimeCode is generated continuously [REC RUN] the TimeCode is generated only while recording SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 22 of 26...
  • Page 23: User Settings

    [BROWSE FILE] > [HD] > [SETTINGS] then select one of the listed user setting. NOTE2: user settings can be edited with a basic text editor such as the Window's "Notepad". SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 23 of 26...
  • Page 24: System Setup

    The last 4 digits are automatically incremented by 1 at each new take. When the numbering reaches 9999 it starts again at 0000 and the alphabetic prefix is incremented to the next value (SX SY). SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 24 of 26...
  • Page 25 [FACTORY SETTINGS] re-initialize the recorder with parameters of a basic configuration (factory default) [SERVICE MENU] a series of 4 pages displays hardware and software information's for service purposes. It also provides a page to test the touch screen SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER Quick Start Guide Page 25 of 26...
  • Page 26: Addendum

    All specifications mentioned in this manual apply to standard models only. SONOSAX SAS SA reserves the right to modify these characteristics at any time without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording of any kind, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SONOSAX SAS SA.

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