4 DT RS Machines – Care and Use
4.11 Hints for making print masters on DT R S machines
I f possible play back the master in a different machine to which it was recorded. I f a DA98 is available. T his can be used in “confidence” mode. T his plays back the audio off tape whilst recording using read after write heads. Bear in mind the following
§T he audio output of the DA98 is delayed by 6 frames. T he projector must be advanced to compensate for this.
§T he tracks are armed in pairs in this mode. Please ensure that no noise, hiss etc. is recorded on unused tracks, especially in a 5.1 format film. T racks 2 and 4 LC and RC are still played back in the cinema, so any noise present on them will be reproduced in the cinema.
§I t is not possible to