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24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER
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POWER
Operation Guide
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DELETE
TRACK
PROJECT
LAST
LOCATE
STORE
24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDER
SDR
ERROR
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48k
X2
TC
VARI
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A V A I L : 0 2 : 2 7 : 2 6 o n E X T
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CHASE
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LOOP
PUNCH
REHRSE
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INPUT
SDR 24
SDR 24/96
SDR 24
SDR 24
SDR 24
96
HIGH RESOLUTION
NON-LINEAR RECORDER
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FRAMES
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Summary of Contents for Mackie SDR24/96
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Page 1: Operation Guide
SDR 24 SDR 24/96 SDR 24 SDR 24 SDR 24 Operation Guide HIGH RESOLUTION 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER NON-LINEAR RECORDER ERROR 44.1k CLOCK VARI 16 BIT 24 BIT HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES P R O J E C T : F e e l t h e L o v e A V A I L : 0 2 : 2 7 : 2 6 o n E X T SELECT SELECT... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Operation of this 4. Water and Moisture — Do not use the SDR24/96 near water – for example, equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Purging a Project --------------------------------- 25 Basic Transport Operations ----------------26 Fast Wind------------------------------------------- 26 Part No. 820-259-00 Rev. A1 03/02 Stop ------------------------------------------------- 26 © 2002 Mackie Designs Inc., All rights reserved. Scrub ------------------------------------------------ 27 Printed in the U.S.A. Play -------------------------------------------------- 27 Operation Guide... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. If you collect ten SDR24/96 boxes, Greg will come over for dinner (this offer does not apply to dealers or distributors). In the unlikely event that you should need to send the SDR24/96 back to Mackie for service, please use the shipping box it came in. This box has been specially designed to minimize damage to the SDR24/96 during shipping, so that it won’t... -
Page 5: Conventions
When familiar terms such as Tape Inputs, Tape Returns, Transport, and the like are applied to the SDR24/96, they mean exactly what you expect them to mean. Where the well-worn shoe fits, we continue to wear it. -
Page 6: Overview
Mackie Designs SDR24/96 takes multitrack recording to a level never before achieved by a product in its price range. In addition to the standard battery of traditional tape-based features, the SDR24/96: • Combines the familiarity of a multitrack tape machine with the security of non-destructive recording and non-degrading recording media. -
Page 7: Setup & Configuration
Y-cord splitters to send tape out 1 to SDR24/96 Inputs 1, 9 and 17; tape out 2 to SDR24/96 Inputs 2, 10, and 18, and so forth. • Cables to connect the SDR24/96 to the console: Up to six DB25 break-out cables or fiber optic cables, depending on your I/O setup. -
Page 8: I/O Connections And Cables
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR , DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE. - Page 9 Tape Inputs and Outputs of a Mackie Digital 8 Bus console using ADAT optical, • either the SDR24/96 or D8B can be the word clock master. (Note: The D8B must have the Apogee Word Clock Card installed for this application.) Operation Guide...
- Page 10 ADAT multitrack recorder, use ADAT SYNC OUT of the SDR24/96 to the SYNC IN on the ADAT. With the SDR24/96 configured as a slave, there is no need to connect the word clock connection on the SDR24/96 (the SDR can derive its word clock from the Digital Optical input).
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Page 11: Mackie Media (Optional)
The SDR24/96 emulates the tape library tradition with Mackie Media M 90 and • Mackie Media PROJECT drives. Both drives come complete with a plug-in tray for quick removal and a nifty storage case for shelving and transporting the drives. The SDR24/96 can record or play directly off the M 90 so you can change sessions •... -
Page 12: Hookups
Before you begin, note how the three analog eight-channel I/O connectors are arranged on the SDR24/96 rear panel: 1-8 is on the left, 9-16 is in the center, and 17-24 is on the right. Labeling each cable before you begin will make connecting the SDR24/96 to your console easier. - Page 13 AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
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Page 14: Digital Hookup
2. If the SDR24/96 is the clock master, set the Sample Clock to Internal. If clock with the the SDR24/96 is a clock slave, set the Sample Clock to ADAT A (or B or C). SDR24/96. (SETUP:Sync:SClk:ADAT A). - Page 15 50/60Hz RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE — NE PAS OUVRIR CONCEIVED, DESIGNED, AND MANUFACTURED BY MACKIE DESIGNS INC • WOODINVILLE • WA 98072 • USA REPLACE WITH THE SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING. UTILISE UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE DE MÊME TYPE.
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Page 16: Remote 24/Micro Remote (Optional)
(supplied with the Remote) to the MICRO/REMOTE 24 CNTRL jack on SDR24/96 rear panel, and the other end to the TO HDR REMOTE JACK on the Remote 24, or to the TO SDR REMOTE JACK on the Micro Remote. It’s OK to... -
Page 17: Configuration
Configuration Before starting a Project, you will need to configure the SDR24/96 I/O options and synchronization parameters. These parameters determine where the input signal is coming from, where the sample clock is coming from, how fast the sample clock runs, and how many bits are recorded in every sample. Some options, like sample rate and bit depth, will become “standards”... -
Page 18: Input Type Setup
Input Type Setup The SDR24/96 can read only one input for each track, either analog or digital. This must be configured in the Setup menu. Since these settings depend on how the SDR is connected to the console, these are global settings, and are project independent. -
Page 19: Synchronization
SDR24/96 time Time Code Chase display will run at The T-CODE CHASE button allows the SDR24/96 to sync to an external time the wrong rate, even code source. In Play mode, the PLAY LED blinks until the SDR begins though audio will receiving valid time code. -
Page 20: Frame Rate: 30
This setting turns the SMPTE LTC OUT GENERATE LTC: Off on or off (SETUP:Sync:Page Right: << >> Ltc0). Turn this on when the SDR24/96 is generating master SMPTE time code. MTC Output This setting turns MIDI time code on or GENERATE MTC: Off off at the MIDI OUT jack <<... -
Page 21: Sdr24/96 Operation
Projects, operating the Transport, setting levels, and recording and overdubbing tracks. After you’re done recording, you will learn how to back up your project to Mackie Media M•90, Mackie Media PROJECT drives, and an external drive via the USB port. -
Page 22: Opening A Project
4. Press the Page Left button when finished, and then select New. New project created appears in the display to confirm that the project was successfully created. Opening a Project Once two or more projects have been created, you can switch projects easily with the Open Project command. -
Page 23: Deleting A Project
A project file is the part of a Project that keeps track of all your recording and editing, and controls what you hear when you hit Play. A project can contain any number of project files. Since the audio referenced in one project file can be used in any project file, you can create multiple versions of the same song without affecting the original recording. -
Page 24: Copying A Project
There…. now you know better. So, don’t wait until disaster strikes to get backup religion, and don’t complain to Mackie when your pet Rottweiler discovers that the only copy of your client’s $20,000 project makes a superb chew toy and buries the drive in the garden. -
Page 25: Renaming A Project
Renaming a Project You can give a project a new name at any time. The project cannot be open when you rename it. To rename a Project: 1. Press Project. Press PROJECT FILES MENU > the Page Right New Open Save SaveAs PROJECT button, and in the Project Files Menu,... -
Page 26: Basic Transport Operations
PLAY RECORD Fast Wind REWIND and FAST FWD puts the SDR24/96 into fast wind mode from any state. Fast Wind also punches out of record and cancels master record standby. If there are unsaved recording passes, the recording passes and project file are automatically saved to disk. -
Page 27: Scrub
Press STOP or PLAY to return to normal mode. Play PLAY puts the SDR24/96 into play from any state (as if you didn’t know). PLAY also punches out of record and cancels master record standby while leaving the Transport in play. - Page 28 3. Select one of the four Locates LOC1: 00:12:34:56 > (Loc1, Loc2, Loc3, Loc4). The Zero OK Cancel current locate time appears in the display. < LOC1: 00:12:34:56 << >> 4. Select Zero to reset the Locate point to zero. 5.
- Page 29 3. Press the Page Right < TRANSPORT OPTIONS > button and select TrOf. The CurLoc TrOf RelOf RelMd current transport offset time appears in the display. TRANSOF: 00:01:00:00 > 4. Select Zero to reset the Zero OK Cancel transport offset time to zero. <...
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Page 30: Locate Points And Looping
Locate The SDR24/96 has four numbered Locates. The numbered Locates can be set either from the front panel or an optional remote. Storing a Locate point saves the Current Time (Transport position) to the selected Locate. Recalling a Locate causes the Transport to jump to the stored time. -
Page 31: Recording
Play, Fast Forward, or Rewind. LOOP Recording All recording in the SDR24/96 is non-destructive. When you record over existing audio, the old audio is not “erased” as it with magnetic tape; rather, new audio files are created in addition to the existing files. Audio files are recorded in native Wave format (.WAV). -
Page 32: Track Options
Track Options Each of the 24 tracks on the SDR24/96 has 8 virtual tracks associated with it. Virtual tracks are used to record multiple takes, so you can compare the takes and decide which one to keep. Only one virtual track can be active at at time. You can give a unique name to each track to help you remember what is recorded on each track. -
Page 33: Record Options
Record Options There are a number of options available to make your recording session easier. Safe Mode Safe mode (SETUP:Record:Safe) SETUP MENU > disarms all tracks and disables the Record I/O Sync Transp Record Ready and master Record buttons. Use safe mode to prevent RECORD OPTIONS >... - Page 34 Loop Start point, and the postroll time (SETUP:Record:PostRo) is added to the Punch End point to get the Loop End point. Auto Take Mode When the AUTO TAKE button is enabled, the SDR24/96 automatically increments the virtual tracks after each take (record pass). AUTO...
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Page 35: Monitoring
Press the AUTO INPUT button. The LED above the button ♦ lights to indicate that it’s on. AUTO INPUT Note: Auto Input is the default mode when the SDR24/96 is turned on. All Input overrides Auto Input. All Input ON Auto Input ON Both OFF... -
Page 36: Metering And Setting Record Levels
24 tracks of the console. Adjust the output levels to read 0 VU on analog consoles, or around –20 dBFS on digital consoles. If the SDR24/96 meters read –15 to –20, you’re in good shape. This leaves enough headroom for most popular music, but if you’re recording acoustic music, jazz, classical, or narration, you may want to leave a little more. -
Page 37: Autopunch
Most professional consoles can output +22 dBu without breaking a sweat (like the Mackie Analog and Digital 8•Bus consoles). But beware that semi-pro consoles often operate at a nominal output level of –10 dBV and will run out of steam before reaching a level that can take advantage of the recorder’s full resolution. -
Page 38: Rehearse
3. Press PUNCH, LOOP, PLAY, and RECORD. The Record LED blinks and the SDR24/96 plays. When Current Time reaches the Punch-in point, the SDR24/96 begins recording on all armed tracks and the Record LED glows. When Current Time reaches the Punch-out point, the SDR24/96 stops recording, the Record LED blinks, and the SDR24/96 continues playing for the postroll amount of time. -
Page 39: Footswitch Operation
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Page 40: Editing
The EDIT button brings up a menu of common editing functions available with the SDR24/96. When the EDIT button is pressed, all armed tracks are unarmed and the Record Ready buttons are used to select tracks for editing. Upon exiting edit EDIT mode, all the Record Ready buttons are cleared. -
Page 41: Cut
If you choose to delete followed by splicing (Yes): ♦ The audio in the selected area is deleted. ♦ The audio on either side of the deleted area is joined together. The earlier audio stays put, and the later audio slides backward in time to join it. ♦... -
Page 42: Place
the clipboard are not copied. If there are less tracks on the clipboard than selected tracks, the remaining selected tracks remain unchanged. ♦ The audio before and after the pasted area remains at its position. ♦ Audio regions pasted from the clipboard replace any existing audio on the selected tracks. -
Page 43: Undo
If you choose to splice before placing (Yes): ♦ The selected audio is copied into the arrangement: 1. starting at the current locator, towards higher locators. 2. on the first selected track. If there are no selected tracks, nothing is copied into the arrangement. If more than one track is selected, all tracks but the first remain unchanged. -
Page 44: Disk And System Utilities
FAT32 partition, which fills the entire drive space. All media must be formatted before it can be used with the SDR24/96. Mackie Media M•90 drives come pre-formatted and ready to use, as do ORB disks for the Mackie Media PROJECT drive (be sure to buy IBM formatted ORB disks). -
Page 45: Defrag Drive
USB mass storage (USBMS) The system USB mass storage option (SETUP:Page Right:System:USBMS) allows you to put the SDR24/96 into USB mass storage mode. The SDR24/96 can then be accessed as an external storage device from a computer for transferring files. -
Page 46: Sdr Footswitch
Connect a USB cable between the USB port on the SDR24/96 and the USB port on your computer. Support for USB mass storage mode varies depending on the Operating System you are running on your computer. Here is an overview of USB mass storage support in various operating systems: ♦... -
Page 47: Date
The Time option (SETUP:Page Right:System:Page Right:Time) allows you to enter the current time. This is used to timestamp new and updated files. Note that the SDR24/96 uses military time (00:00:01 to 23:59:59). To reset the time: 1. Press SETUP to enter the SETUP MENU. -
Page 48: Appendix A: Troubleshooting And Service
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Service If you think your SDR24/96 has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your Mackie Digital Audio Recorder and the associated suffering. - Page 49 Woodinville, Washington. (Service for Mackie products living outside the United States can be obtained through local dealers or distributors.) If your SDR24/96 needs service, and it lives in the United States, follow these instructions: 1.
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Page 50: Appendix B: Technical Info
8 MB DRAM Hard Disk Internal Capacity: 20 GB (> 90 minutes, 24 tracks at 48 kHz) Mackie M90 Media Capacity: 20 GB (> 90 minutes, 24 tracks at 48 kHz) Hard Disk Seek Time: 9.5 ms Hard Disk Throughput:... -
Page 51: Appendix C: Upgrading The System Software -51
Appendix C: Upgrading the System Software From time to time, Mackie may release updated versions of the SDR24/96 operating system on our website at www.mackie.com. The file can be downloaded easily from the SDR24/96 section of the site. To install new software: 1. -
Page 52: Appendix E: Compatible Cables
Appendix E: Compatible Cables Analog and Digital Multitrack Cables The following companies supply analog and digital multitrack cables for use with the SDR24/96 Input and Output connectors: Horizon Music, Inc. P.O. Box 1988, Cape Girardeau MO 63702-1988 Tel: (800) 255-9822; Fax: (800) 455-3460 http://www.horizonmusic.com... -
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