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Alesis ADAT Reference Manual (59 pages)

ADAT Digital Recorder

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Table of Contents
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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
Chapter 2: Hookup

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- Power
  
  12
  - A the AC Cord
    12
  - B Avoiding Ground Loops
    12
- Audio Cable Tips
  
  13
- Audio-Unbalanced Inputs
  
  14
- 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

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- Power-Up and Tape Insertion
  
  17
- Formatting a Tape
  
  17
- 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

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- Pitch Controls
  
  26
- Autolocation Controls
  
  26
- Footswitch Controlled Autolocation
  
  28
- Using the Lrc Remote Control
  
  29
Chapter 5: Multiple Adat Operation

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Chapter 6: Backup

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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

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- 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
Chapter 10: Appendices

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- Appendix
  
  51
- Appendix 1: Digital Recording-A Quick Tour
  
  51
  - A Analog Tape Recording Basics
    51
  - B Digital Tape Recording Basics
    51
- Appendix 2: Glossary
  
  52
  - AES/EBU Interface
    52
  - Analog-To-Digital Converter
    52
  - Digital-To-Analog Converter
    53
  - Fiber Optic Connector
    53
  - Hard Disk Recording
    53
  - Sampling Rate
    54
- Appendix
  
  52
  - C Why Does ADAT Use S-VHS Cassettes
    52
- Appendix
  
  55
- Appendix 3: Specifications
  
  55
  - Analog Inputs/Outputs
    55
  - Digital Inputs/Outputs
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- Appendix 4: Schematics
  
  57

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User Manuals: Alesis ADAT Digital Audio Recorder

Alesis ADAT Reference Manual (59 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

About Adat

Important Note about this Manual

Overview of Main Functions

A WORD on Adat's S-VHS CASSETTE TAPE

Operating Environment

Chapter 2: Hookup

Power

Audio Cable Tips

Audio-Unbalanced Inputs

Audio-Unbalanced Outputs

Audio-Balanced Inputs and Outputs

Digital I/O

Sync

Meter Bridge

Footswitches

Chapter 3: Getting Ready to Record

Power-Up and Tape Insertion

Formatting a Tape

Track Record/Monitor Controls

Setting Levels

Transport Control Operation

Footswitch-Controlled Punching

Chapter 4: Pitch, Autolocation, and Remote Controls

Pitch Controls

Autolocation Controls

Footswitch Controlled Autolocation

Using the Lrc Remote Control

Chapter 5: Multiple Adat Operation

Multiple Adat Basics41

Synchronizing Multiple Adats

Formatting with Multiple Adat Systems

Auto-Location/Looping with Multiple Adats

Chapter 6: Backup

Backup Basics

Backing up Via Digital I/O

Backing up Via Analog I/O

Chapter 7: Applications

Combined Multitrack/ Mastering Deck

Archiving

Bouncing

Live Recording

Using Adat with MIDI Sequencers Virtual Tracking

Video Location Recording

Modular Recording

Chapter 8: Adat Advanced Features

About the Advanced Features

Advanced Features

Chapter 9: Maintenance/Service

General Information63

Adat Head Life

Adat Head Maintenance

Tape Maintenance - Safe Tape

Error Messages

Chapter 10: Appendices

Appendix

Appendix 1: Digital Recording-A Quick Tour

Appendix 2: Glossary

Appendix

Appendix

Appendix 3: Specifications

Appendix 4: Schematics

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