Digital Mixers
The 02R96VCM and 01V96VCM Digital Mixers are the industry standard for both studio and stage use. The new N series makes it easy to record on your computer.
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Introduction This Applications Guide provides detailed examples of real-life 02R and 03D recording systems. The application diagrams show exactly what equipment is needed for each system and how to connect and make the relevant settings. The 02R and 03D feature as the main components throughout the applications, with various equipment by other manufacturers introduced to form complete systems. Equipment in this Guide The applications in this guide show how the 02R and 03D can be used with complementary equipment from other manufacturers to create complete recording and mixing systems. For those not familiar with 02R and 03D complementary equipment, here's a brief description of several such products. Akai DR8 & DR16 The Akai DR8 is a digital hard disk recorder featuring 8-track simultaneous recording and playback. The optional ADAT (IB-804A) interface card provides 8-channel digital I/O with an 02R or 03D. The DR16 is a 16-track hard disk recorder featuring 8-track recording and 16-track playback. The optional ADAT (IB804AEX) interface card, for use only with the DR16, provides 8 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. Alesis ADAT Professional Digital Audio Recorder This is the original ADAT format recorder made by Alesis. It's an eight-track recorder and uses standard S-VHS tapes. It features 16-bit, 64-times oversampling AD/DA converters, and a sampling rate of 48 kHz. A 120 minute S-VHS tape provides a total recording time of 40 minutes. Up to 16 ADATs can be connected together for a fully synchronized, sample accurate 128 track recording system. Digital I/O consists of Alesis optical connectors. These can be connected directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-AT Digital I/O card. The LRC Remote Control, which duplicates the front panel controls, comes as standard, and a full function BRC Master Remote Control is available as an option. Alesis BRC Master Remote Control The BRC Master Remote Control provides complete synchronized remote control of up to 16 ADATs, for 128-track recording. Sample accurate digital copy and paste editing allows digital audio data to be transferred between ADATs with no signal degradation. In addition, the BRC reads and writes SMPTE timecode, generates MIDI Timecode and MIDI clocks, reads and generates wordclock, and reads composite video sync. Autolocation provides multiple locate points per song. Seamless punch in/out is assisted with variable crossfade. Alesis AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface The Alesis AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface supports SMPTE timecode, Sony 9-pin protocol, video sync, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates, and MIDI Timecode. So ADATs can easily be slaved to video and audio master recorders. At the same time, the AI-2 can provide timecode via its timecode output, which can be fed to the 02R for use with automix. Alesis M20 The Alesis M20 is a 20-bit, 8-track digital multitrack recorder. It can be connected to the 02R or 03D digital mixers, which both support a maximum wordlength of 24 bits, using existing CD8-AT interface cards, which do not require modification or special settings. Fostex D-90 8-track Digital Recorder The Fostex D-90 is a digital hard disk recorder featuring 8-track simultaneous recording and playback and ADAT I/O as standard. Fostex RD-8 Digital Multitrack Recorder The Fostex RD-8 Digital Multitrack Recorder uses the same eight-track digital format as the Alesis ADAT, making it fully compatible. Digital I/O, Sync I/O, and meter bridge connections are also compatible with those of the ADAT. The RD-8 can be connected directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-AT Digital I/O card. The RD-8 features an on-board synchronizer for synchronization to a master recorder via timecode. Timecode offset and MIDI Machine Control are supported. LTC can be recorded on a dedicated timecode track. There are 100 locate points and variable pre and post roll times. Essentially, the RD-8 is an ADAT with some of the features of the BRC Master Remote Control and AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface on-board. JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer is a relatively low cost synchronizer that can be used to convert ADAT format sync to SMPTE timecode and MTC. It can be used to set up a cost-effective, fully synchronized 02R or 03D and ADAT digital recording system. Midiman Syncman Plus The Midiman Syncman Plus is an SMPTE to MTC converter and MTC generator. Front panel DIP switches are used to select the timecode type when working as a generator. For SMPTE to MTC conversion the frame rate is detected and set automatically. TASCAM DA-88 & DA-38 Digital Multitrack Recorders The TASCAM DA-88 Digital Multitrack Recorder is an eight-track digital recorder that uses 8 mm video tape and a 4-head mechanism. It features 16-bit AD/DA converters and 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates. A 120 minute tape provides a recording time of 108 minutes. Up to 16 DA-88s can be connected together for a fully synchronized, sample accurate 128-track recording system. Digital I/O consists of a TASCAM TDIF-1 connector. This can be connected directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-TDII Digital I/O card. The TASCAM DA-38 is a lower-cost Digital Multitrack Recorder aimed at musicians, and provides full compatibility with tapes recorded on the DA-88. TASCAM SY-88 Sync Board The optional TASCAM SY-88 Sync Board provides versatile synchronization facilities for the TASCAM DA-88. It features on-board SMPTE and MIDI timecode generators, an RS422 video editor connection, and video sync inputs. An SY-88 Sync Board is essential for synchronization with 02R or 03D automation. In a multiple DA-88 system, only the Control Master DA-88 needs to have an SY-88 Sync Board installed. Control slaves do not need SY-88 Sync Boards. Also, only the tape used in the Control Master DA-88 needs to be striped with timecode. TASCAM MMC-38 Interface Unit The optional TASCAM MMC-38 Interface Unit provides versatile synchronization facilities for the TASCAM DA-38. It features on-board SMPTE and MIDI timecode generators, and is essential for synchronization with 02R or 03D automation. |
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02R Applications System Operating Notes 02R
02R Cascade
ADAT
DA-88
Akai DR8 & DR16
02R Optional Interface Cards To interface the 02R with digital multitrack equipment, optional interface cards are required. Up to four single-size interface cards can be installed in the 02R. In the system diagrams presented in this guide, interface cards are numbered from [1] to [4]. These numbers refer to the 02R slot in which the card is installed. The following illustration shows an interface card that is installed in 02R slot [1]. [1] Available Cards The following table lists the available interface cards.
a. Double size requires two slots. b. Single size requires one slot. c. Use the Routing display to select Bus Out or Direct Out. Wordclock Connection and Termination For correct operation it is essential that wordclock cabling be terminated correctly. The 02R features a wordclock termination ON/OFF (75Ω) switch. Wordclock IN and OUT connections use BNC connectors. Wordclock is a TTL signal. Three wordclock distribution examples are shown below. Note the 75Ω wordclock terminator switch settings. 1. Parallel
Distribution Box 2. Using
BNC T-bar Connectors 3. Daisy
Chain Distribution Wordclocks When several digital audio devices are configured in a system, it is essential that they are all synchronized to a single wordclock source. This is not SMPTE or MIDI timecode synchronization. Wordclock synchronization refers to the synchronization of the digital audio processing components inside each digital audio device. Typically, one digital audio device acts as wordclock master and all other devices work as wordclock slaves. The wordclock frequency is the same as the chosen sampling rate. Even though some systems appear to work okay with several digital audio devices not sharing a common wordclock (i.e., all devices set to their own internal wordclock), digital audio data will not be processed correctly. In some systems this problem will be very audible. In others it may cause subtle distortion. Be aware of this. In a system where all devices share a common wordclock, it is important that all devices be powered on even if just one or two devices are being used. Obviously, the wordclock master device must be powered on. Before starting a recording session it's a good idea to make sure that all wordclock slaves are locked to the master wordclock source. Most devices have front panel indicators that show whether they are locked to internal or external wordclock. Setting the 02R's Wordclock To set the
02R's wordclock source: If the 02R locks correctly to the chosen wordclock source, the respective indicator appears highlighted. See "(2) Wordclock Source Capable Inputs" on page 10 for a full discussion of the indicators.
(1) The
Four Slots
(2) Wordclock
Source Capable Inputs
The 02R's wordclock source is set by selecting one of these indicators with the cursor buttons, and then pressing the ENTER button. The status of the wordclock capable inputs is indicated by crosses,
single diagonal lines, and highlights. The key to these indicators
follows. (3) 02R
Internal Wordclock (Sampling Rate)
The 02R's wordclock source is set to one of these two internal options by selecting either 48k or 44.1k with the cursor buttons, and then pressing the ENTER button. (4) Actual Wordclock Rate |
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02R with One ADAT (Timecode on Tape Track 8)
*An enlarged figure[83k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with one Alesis ADAT to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. As shown in the above figure, track eight of the ADAT has been striped with SMPTE timecode. This is then fed to the 02R's SMPTE TIMECODE input using a phone jack to phono cable. The seven digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 31 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely into Slot 1. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADATs are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. ADAT track eight is striped with SMPTE timecode. ADAT track eight analog out (phone jack) is connected directly to the 02R's SMPTE TIMECODE input (phono). ADAT Wordclock Setup The ADAT should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show "int", meaning internal wordclock. The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. 02R Wordclock Setup The ADAT (CD8-AT) card is installed in Slot [1], so any pair of the first eight tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu. In the above figure, the ADAT is shown as wordclock master. However, it could alternatively be used as wordclock slave with the 02R as master. In this case, the ADAT would be set to "digi". This can be confirmed by pressing the DIGITAL IN and SET LOCATE buttons together. The internal clock can then be set on the 02R. Notes Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. |
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02R with ADAT & JL Cooper Datasync-2
*An enlarged figure[83k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer is a cost-effective device for setting up a synchronized 02R and ADAT system. The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. The ADAT's eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight. The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer converts the ADAT's internal timecode to MIDI timecode or SMPTE timecode. A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and Datasync-2 is available from Alesis. ADAT Wordclock Setup The ADAT should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show "int", meaning internal wordclock. The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. The ADAT could alternatively be used as wordclock slave with the 02R as master. In this case, the ADAT would be set to "digi". This can be confirmed by pressing the DIGITAL IN and SET LOCATE buttons together. The internal clock can then be set on the 02R. 02R Wordclock Setup The ADAT (CD8-AT) card is installed in Slot [1], so any pair of the first eight tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu. Notes Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. |
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02R with Two ADATs & JL Cooper Datasync-2
*An enlarged figure[66k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Alesis ADATs and JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The JL Cooper Datasync-2 Synchronizer is a cost-effective device for setting up a synchronized 02R and ADAT system. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup ADAT (CD8-AT) cards are installed in Slot [1]and Slot [2], so any pair of the tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu. ADAT Wordclock Setup ADAT-A should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show "int", meaning internal wordclock. The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -147 cents. At which point "-146, 44.1, -148" appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. Notes
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02R with ADAT & BRC
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with an Alesis ADAT and BRC Master Remote Control to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely into the slot 1 in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly. The ADAT's eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks). A 9-pin sync cable for connecting the ADAT and BRC is available from Alesis. The BRC provides ADAT timecode to SMPTE timecode conversion. In addition, a timecode offset can be specified, so the automix start time can be adjusted. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup The BRC works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. Notes Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. The ADAT must be powered up before the BRC, because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system wordclock. To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button. On the BRC, set the DIGITAL I/O button to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. |
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02R with Two ADATs & BRC
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Alesis ADATs and a BRC Master Remote Control to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely into the slot 1 in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly. The ADAT's eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks). A 9-pin sync cable for connecting the ADAT and BRC is available from Alesis. The BRC provides ADAT timecode to SMPTE timecode conversion. In addition, a timecode offset can be specified, so the automix start time can be adjusted. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup The BRC works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. Notes Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. The ADAT must be powered up before the BRC, because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system wordclock. To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button. On the BRC, set the DIGITAL I/O button to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. |
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Two 02Rs with Four ADATs & BRC
*An enlarged figure[66k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how two 02Rs can be used with four Alesis ADATs and a BRC Master Remote Control to create a 48-input, 32-track digital recording system. The 32 digital tape returns and 48 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 80 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. The two 02Rs are cascaded together using a 25-pin straight cable and two Cascade (CD8-CS) cards, which are installed in Slot [3] of each 02R (could be Slot [4]). The cascade connection carries the eight buses, any four of the eight AUX buses, Stereo bus, and Solo bus. This allows both consoles to work together as one large 80-input mixing console. The master section of 02R-B is used for monitoring and two-track operations. The studio monitors and two-track recording equipment are also connected to this 02R. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup The BRC works as wordclock master and the four ADATs follows it automatically via the 9-pin sync cables. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -147 cents. At which point "-146, 44.1, -148" appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. Notes
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02R with Two ADATs (Timecode on Tape Track)
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Alesis ADATs to create a 24-input, 15-track digital recording system. As shown in the above, track eight of ADAT-A has been striped with SMPTE timecode. This is then fed to the 02R's SMPTE TIMECODE input using a phone jack to phono cable. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 39 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. ADAT-A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. ADAT-B is connected to Slot [2] on the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks nine through sixteen. ADAT track eight is striped with SMPTE timecode. ADAT track eight analog out (phone jack) output is connected directly to the 02R's SMPTE TIMECODE input (phono). ADAT Wordclock Setup The ADAT should be set as wordclock master. To confirm this, press the SET LOCATE and DIGITAL IN buttons together. The display should show "int", meaning internal wordclock. The ADAT sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Use Fixed mode for 48 kHz and Variable mode for 44.1 kHz (using the PITCH DOWN button, set to -146 cents. At which point 44.1 appears on the display). The newer ADAT-XT has dedicated switches for selecting these two sampling rates. 02R Wordclock Setup ADAT (CD8-AT) cards are installed in Slot [1] and Slot [2], so any one of the first 16 tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu. Notes Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. ADAT-B must be powered up before ADAT-A, because when ADAT-A is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system word clock. ADAT-A works as Control Master. |
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2R with ADAT & RD-8
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with one Alesis ADAT and one Fostex RD-8 to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. RD-8 is an ADAT compatible digital recorder made by Fostex. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R, ADAT, and RD-8 are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN buttons on the ADAT and RD-8 to use the DIGITAL INs. The RD-8 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. The ADAT is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks nine through sixteen. A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and RD-8 is available from Alesis or Fostex. The RD-8 can output SMPTE timecode. In addition, a timecode offset can be specified, so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. [02R Wordclock Setup] On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. ADAT & RD-8 Wordclock Setup The RD-8 works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz on the RD-8 menu. Notes Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. The ADAT must be powered up before the RD-8, because when the RD-8 is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system word clock. RD-8 works as Control Master. |
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02R with One DA-88
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a Tascam DA-88 to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The Tascam (CD8-TD) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly. The Tascam digital audio cable (PW-88DL) carries the eight tape sends and eight tape returns. The DA-88 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required. The DA-88 has a dedicated timecode track and can output SMPTE timecode or MTC. In addition, a timecode offset can be specified on the DA-88, so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted. The DA-88 also has the ability to re-stripe the timecode track. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. DA-88 Wordclock Setup The DA-88 works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC cable. The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tape is formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape. Notes The DA-88 must be powered up even when it is not being used. Failure to do so may cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R. On the DA-88 rear panel, set the MACHINE ID to 0. The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed to use SMPTE timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON while the power is off. To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher. On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit recording applications. Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are available from Tascam. |
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02R with Two DA-88s
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Tascam DA-88s to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The Tascam (CD8-TD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The Tascam digital audio cables (PW-88DL) carry the eight tape sends and returns. DA-88-A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. DA-88-B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks nine through sixteen. The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required for DA-88-A. This enables the dedicated timecode track, which can be re-striped at anytime, and provides SMPTE timecode and MTC outputs. A timecode offset can be specified on DA-88-A, so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. DA-88 Wordclock Setup DA-88-A works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC cable, and to the DA-88-B using a PW-88S 15-pin sync cable. The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tapes are formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. Notes The DA-88s must be powered up even when they are not being used. Failure to do so may cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R. DA-88-A is set to MACHINE ID 0. DA-88-B is set to MACHINE ID1. Since DA-88-A works as Control Master, it should be used for synchronized transport and locate operations. The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed in DA-88-A to use SMPTE timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. DA-88-B does not require the SY-88 Sync Board nor does its tape have to be striped with timecode. It is synchronized to DA-88-A via the PW-88S 15-pin sync cable. The terminator bundled with the PW-88S sync cable should be connected to the SYNC OUT on DA-88-B to ensure reliable synchronization. The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON while the power is off. To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher. On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit recording applications. Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m), and the 15-pin PW-88S sync cable are available from Tascam. |
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02R with Four DA-88s
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with four Tascam DA-88s to create a 24-input, 32-track digital recording system, providing 32-track digital mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The Tascam (CD8-TD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. DA-88-A is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight (Tape In 1-8). DA-88-B is connected to Slot [2] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks nine through sixteen (Tape In 9-16). DA-88-C is connected to Slot [3] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks 17 through 24 (Line In 1-8). DA-88-D is connected to Slot [4] of the 02R and the tape inputs correspond to tracks 25 through 32 (Line In 9-16). The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required for DA-88-A. This enables the dedicated timecode track, which can be re-striped at anytime, and provides SMPTE timecode and MTC outputs. A timecode offset can be specified on DA-88-A. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. DA-88 Wordclock Setup DA-88-A works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC cable, and to the other DA-88s using PW-88S 15-pin sync cables. The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tapes are formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. Notes The DA-88s must be powered up even when they are not being used. Failure to do so may cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R. DA-88-A is set to MACHINE ID 0, DA-88-B to MACHINE ID 1, DA-88-C to MACHINE ID 2, and DA-88-D to MACHINE ID 3. Since DA-88-A works as the Control Master, it should be used for synchronized transport and locate operations. The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed in DA-88-A to use SMPTE timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. The other DA-88s do not require SY-88 Sync Boards and their tapes do not have to be striped with timecode. They are synchronized to DA-88-A via the PW-88S 15-pin sync cables. The terminator bundled with a PW-88S sync cable should be connected to the SYNC OUT on DA-88-D to ensure reliable synchronization. The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP switches 2 and 5 to ON (O). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON while the power is off. To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher. On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit recording applications. Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m), and the 15-pin PW-88S sync cable are available from Tascam. |
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Two 02Rs with Four DA-88s
*An enlarged figure[66k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how two 02Rs can be used with four Tascam DA-88s to create a 48-input, 32-track digital recording system. The 32 digital tape returns and 48 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 80 inputs at mixdown. The two 02Rs are cascaded together using a 25-pin straight cable and two CD8-CS Cascade cards, which are installed in Slot [3] of each 02R (could be Slot [4]). The cascade connection carries the eight buses, any four of the eight AUX buses, Stereo bus, and Solo bus. This allows both consoles to work together as one large 80-input mixing console. The master section of 02R-B is used for monitoring and two-track operations. The studio monitors and two-track recording equipment are also connected to this 02R. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. [DA-88 Wordclock Setup] DA-88-A works as wordclock master. Wordclock is fed to the 02R using a BNC to BNC cable, and to the other DA-88s using PW-88S 15-pin sync cables, available from Tascam. The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tapes are formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. After formatting, the sampling rate is determined by the formatted tape. Notes
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02R with Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with an Akai DR8 Hard Disk Recorder to create a 24-input, 8-track digital recording system. The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The DR8 is fitted with an optional A-DAT (IB-804B) interface card. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and DR8 are connected together using Optical Cables. The DR8 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. 02R Wordclock Setup The 02R works as a wordclock slave. On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. DR8 Wordclock Setup The DR8 works as wordclock master. |
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02R with Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder
*An expanded view Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with an Akai DR16 Hard Disk Recorder to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. The DR16 is a 16-track hard disk recorder featuring 8-track recording and 16-track playback. The ADAT (IB804AEX) interface card provides eight digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup The 02R works as wordclock slave. With ADAT (CD8-AT) cards installed in Slot [1] and Slot [2], any pair of the first 16 tape inputs can be selected as the wordclock source on the DIGITAL I/O menu. DR16 Wordclock Setup The DR16 works as wordclock master. Notes
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02R with Analog 16-Track Multitrack Recorder
*An expanded view Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a 16-track analog multitrack recorder to create a 24-input, 16-track recording system. Track 16 of the multitrack recorder has been stripped with SMPTE timecode. This is fed to the 02R's SMPTE TIMECODE input. The 16 tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 32 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to timecode. Connections The AD/DA (CD8-AD) cards must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. 02R Wordclock Setup 02R works as wordclock master. Notes Each AD/DA (CD8-AD) card has eight inputs and eight outputs (16 1/4" phone jacks). It also features a +4 dB/-10 dB level switch. This should be set to match the operating level of the multitrack recorder. The AD/DA (CD8-AD) cards are Double size cards and take up two slots. So with AD/DA cards in slots [1] and [2], slots [3] and [4] cannot be used for other cards. |
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02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & BRC
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine, ADAT, and BRC for audio post-production and audio sweetening, with 02R automation. Using only the SMPTE timecode from the video machine, the BRC can generate both timecode (SMPTE or MTC) and wordclock for the ADAT and 02R. A timecode offset can be specified on the BRC. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. The ADAT's eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight. The Alesis BRC Master Remote Control can control up to 16 ADATs (i.e. 128 tracks). A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and BRC is available from Alesis. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. ADAT & BRC Wordclock Setup The BRC works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin sync cable. The sampling rate can be set to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. Notes The ADAT must be powered up before the BRC, because when the BRC is powered up it checks how many ADATs are connected, allocates them device numbers, and automatically sets the system wordclock. On the BRC, set the Clock Source to Internal. Setting it to SMPTE may cause noise. To generate timecode on the BRC, press the GEN SYNC button. On the BRC, set the DIGITAL I/O button to OFF. This function is for direct ping-pong between multiple ADATs. If this is turned ON while connected to an 02R, bus assignments will produce unexpected results. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL INPUT. |
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02R with Video Machine, ADAT, & AI-2
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine, ADAT, and AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface for audio post-production and audio sweetening, with 02R automation. Using only the SMPTE timecode from the video machine, the AI-2 can generate both timecode (SMPTE or MTC) and wordclock for the ADAT and 02R. A timecode offset can be specified on the AI-2. Connections The ADAT (CD8-AT) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the cards will not be grounded correctly. The Digital In/Out connectors on the 02R and ADAT are connected together using Optical Cables. Press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to use the DIGITAL IN. The ADAT's eight tracks connect to 02R slot [1], tape inputs one through eight. A 9-pin Sync cable for connecting the ADAT and AI-2 is available from Alesis. The 75Ω wordclock termination switch on the back of the 02R is set to ON. 02R Wordclock Setup On the DIGITAL I/O menu, the wordclock source should be set to W.CLK. ADAT & AI-2 Wordclock Setup The AI-2 works as wordclock master and the ADAT locks to it automatically via the 9-pin sync cable. The AI-2 sampling rate should be set to match that of the ADAT tape. Notes On the AI-2, set the ONLINE Key for chasing. |
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02R with Video Machine & DA-88
*An expanded view[83k] Click here to view the expanded view of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine and DA-88 for audio post-production and audio sweetening, with 02R automation. Using only the SMPTE timecode from the video machine, the DA-88 can generate timecode (SMPTE or MTC) for the 02R. A timecode offset can be specified on the DA-88. Connections The Tascam (CD8-TD) card must be screwed securely in place. Do not leave the screws out after installation as the card will not be grounded correctly. The Tascam digital audio cable (PW-88DL) carries the eight tape sends and eight tape returns. The DA-88 is connected to Slot [1] of the 02R. These tape inputs correspond to tracks one through eight. The optional SY-88 Sync Board is required. The DA-88 has a dedicated timecode track and can output SMPTE timecode or MTC. In addition, a timecode offset can be specified on the DA-88, so the 02R automix start time can be adjusted. The DA-88 also has the ability to re-stripe the timecode track. 02R Wordclock Setup 02R works as wordclock master. DA-88 Wordclock Setup Wordclock is fed to the DA-88 from the 02R using a BNC to BNC cable. The sampling rate is set when the DA-88 tape is formatted. This can be either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Notes The DA-88 must be powered up even when it is not being used. Failure to do so may cause an intermittent pumping noise on the 02R. On the DA-88 rear panel, set the MACHINE ID to 0. The optional Tascam SY-88 Sync Board must be installed to use SMPTE timecode and MTC. This is available from Tascam. The rear panel of the SY-88 Sync Board has a DIP switch labeled MODE. Set DIP switches 2 and 5 to ON (0). Set internal switch 8 on the SY-88 board marked S2 to ON. To use the MTC function, the SY-88 firmware must be version 3.08 or higher. On the Tascam (CD8-TD) card there is a DIP switch that should be set to 16-bit. This is the initial setting, but you should confirm it. This switch is for use with Tascam High-Bit recording applications. Tascam 25-pin digital audio cables PW-88DL (5 m) and PW-88D (1 m) are available from Tascam. |
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02R with Two Fostex D-90s
*An enlarged figure[50k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with two Fostex D-90 hard disk recorders to create a 24-input, 16-track digital recording system. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode. The Fostex D-90 hard disk recorder features ADAT I/O as standard. For multiple operation, no special cables are required, and only the MIDI IN/OUT ports need to be connected for MTC-referenced synchronization. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup The 02R works as wordclock master. D-90 Wordclock Setup Each D-90 should be configured as a wordclock slave, with the ADAT interface as the source. |
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02R with Pro Tools for Music Recording
*An enlarged figure[50k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a Pro Tools system. The eight digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs at mixdown. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to MIDI timecode. A Digidesign 888 I/O Audio Interface connects the 02R to the Pro Tools system, with a special 50-pin Pro Tools cable between the computer card and 888. The 25-pin connector on the CD8-AE-S card connects to a patchbox, which provides eight AES/EBU inputs (four XLRs) and eight AES/EBU outputs (four XLRs). Pro Tools can be controlled remotely from the 02R V2 using the Pro Tools template of the MIDI Remote function. The 02R's built-in automation is referenced to MTC coming from the Pro Tools system. A MOTU MIDI Timepiece (or Opcode Studio 4) is used as a MIDI interface and connects to the computer's Modem port. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup The 02R works as a wordclock slave. On the DIGITAL I/O menu, set the wordclock source to TAPE 1/2 (i.e., AES/EBU 1/2). Pro Tools Wordclock Setup The Pro Tools system should be configured as wordclock master. Notes
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02R with Pro Tools for Video Post
*An enlarged figure[50k] Click here to view the enlarged figure of the above. This application shows how the 02R can be used with a video machine and Pro Tools system for audio post-production and audio sweetening. The 16 digital tape returns and 24 Mic/Line inputs provide up to 40 inputs. In addition, the 02R's built-in automation and scene memory systems provide both dynamic and static mix automation referenced to SMPTE or MIDI timecode. Two Digidesign 888 I/O Audio Interfaces connect the 02R to the Pro Tools system, with special 50-pin Pro Tools cables between the computer cards and each 888. Two custom-made D-sub to XLR break-out cables are used to connect the 25-pin connectors on the CD8-AE-S cards to the 888s. Pro Tools can be controlled remotely from the 02R V2 using the Pro Tools template of the MIDI Remote function. Connections
02R Wordclock Setup The 02R works as a wordclock slave. On the DIGITAL I/O menu, set the wordclock source to TAPE 1/2 (i.e., AES/EBU 1/2). Pro Tools Wordclock Setup The Pro Tools system should be configured as wordclock master. Notes
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