
DVD-RAM
Format of choice.
Format of the future.
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that a hard disc simply cannot offer. Quite simply it is the | |
best professional mastering recording format available, as | |
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and development process before it could handle the rigours and demands of multiple track,
And that’s exactly what Fostex undertook when developing the DV40, the world’s first 4- track Timecode
In Action...
Fostex Timecode
Movie Production
Chris Munro - Sound Mixer
One of the world’s leading Production Sound Mixers and a BAFTA and Oscar™ award winner, Chris used Fostex Timecode DVD- RAM technology for audio acquisition on the latest James Bond hit ‘Die
Another Day’. Chris has pioneered the ‘magless dailies’ process, (see bottom left), which saved the production a small fortune.
Always in demand, Chris is recognised as setting quality standards in the film industry.
REFINING THE TECHNOLOGY - CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT |
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The DV40 was, and is, a revelation. Here is a rackmount unit which can record up to 4 |
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and with full timecode facilities. A machine which elegantly addresses the challenges |
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The reaction from sound mixers, post production facilities, broadcast professionals and |
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recording houses was outstanding: they could see that the DV40 could save them time, |
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could enhance their workflow, could improve their productivity. |
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But that was only the start - from the moment of launch, Fostex made it clear that the |
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DV40 would benefit from continual development with users encouraged to request |
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via the www.fostexdvd.net web site. |
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PORTABLE TIMECODE |
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users yielded a wish list of features which included: Six audio tracks, highly accurate |
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timecode, a minimum 10 second |
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management, slate microphone, auxiliary send / return, power for mic receivers, a high |
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quality mixer and a user interface in keeping with their existing DAT recorders. |
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Fostex listened to what the sound mixers wanted and involved them in the development |
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