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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

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