Kolpak DA-98 manual REC Mute recording silence, Dither

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However, each track can be patched internally to take its input from any one of the eight inputs or from any one of the other tape tracks. Note that in the example below, it is possible for a track to act as an input source to another track at the same time that it is recording from an external input. This allows great flexibility in dubbing situations.

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 Inputs

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 Tapetracks

Track Copy

 

 

Input 1234

 

(Dig)

Tape

1234

 

Track 12345678

on

 

 

 

Naturally since the DA-98 tracks are digital, there is no loss of quality incurred when tracks are transferred.

NOTE

It is not possible to combine tracks (as in conventional “ping-pong”) using the Track Copy function. Combin- ing of tracks must be carried out through an external mixing console. You can bounce a track to itself, but it is notraparticularlyckComeaningfulpyprocess!

8.11.1InutTTapckeCopy12345678(channel-to(-trackAna)routing)rack off

1) CopySelect m nu group 0, move the cursor to Trk nd press ENTER:

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3)Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the track you want to route.

You can also use the function keys as number keys for direct selection of the track (see 5.2.2, “Using the function keys as number keys”).

4)Use the UP and DOWN keys to change the track input between inputs 1 through 8 and tr cks 1 through 8.

NOTE

If you change from analog to digital input (see 8.10.1, “Chan ing between digital and analog inputs”) or vice (Dig)versa, the display will change between (Ana)and

as appropriate.

5)To re-route a track to its input, press and hold down the UP key and then press the DOWN key.

8.12 REC MUTE (recording silence)

ThereRcmay Mbeutimtes when you wish to prevent any signalOnfrom reaching an armed track (in other words,ffwhen you record, you are recording sil nce ontotrkthe track1. 2345678

1) Enmuteer menu group 1, move the cursor to Rec and press ENTER:

In the screen above, tracks 7 and 8 are muted (no input signal is routed to them).

2)Use the LEFT and RIGHT cursor keys to navigate between tracks. Use the UP and DOWN keys to switch the track muting of individual tracks on or off.

Pressing and holding the UP key and then pressing the DOWN key will reset the REC MUTE settings of all tracks.

2)Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys to move the cursor to the offon the bottom line of the display and change it to on.

The TRACK COPY indicator will light.

8.13 Dither

Dither is the technique of adding a known noise to low-level signals, especially when converting from a high number of bits (for instance 24 or 20

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Contents DA-98 Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Instructions Rear Panel connectors Table of ContentsIntroduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controlsTable of Contents Monitoring modes Advanced operationsSynchronization with other Dtrs units Operations related to timecodeTable of Contents Menu and parameter reference Example setupsMaintenance and memory setups Options, specifications and referenceTOC-4 1.00 06/97 Features Introduction to the DA-98Unpacking Using this manual Precautions and recommendationsClock source in a digital studio Confidence replayInstalling the DA-98 Environmental conditionsElectrical considerations CondensationRecommended tapes Tape brandsAvailable recording and playback time Introduction to the DA-98 Front Panel controls Rhsl F 1 key and indicator Auto Punch F 2 key IndicatorAuto Play F 4 key and indicator Digital in switch and indicatorShtl MON F 8 key and indicator Repeat F 9 key and indicatorLOC 2 Preset key Shift key and indicatorFront Panel controls TC REC switch and indicator REW keyFWD key Stop keyRear Panel connectors Time Code in and OUT40 RS-422 Meter Unit MU-8824Rear Panel connectors Connections Audio connectionsSynchronization connections 1 RS-422 connector Midi connectors in , OUT and ThruControl connections Word clock connectionsConnection to other Tascam units Parallel controlMultiple Dtrs units Indirect word syncConnections Menu operations MenusResetting a menu value FunctionFunctionkey modesChanging menu values fast Blanking the screen displayShift key and function keys Assigning menus to function keys To assign a menu screen to a keyRecalling an assigned menu function PressLothecaFt5e0key1Pm13rien-0r5oslelcBasic operations Formatting a tapeAborting the format process Threaded, the tape counters will showRecording the first tracks Preparing to recordRecording while formatting Write-protecting cassettesOverdubbing Track bouncingPunch-in and punch-out Replaying the first tracksAutomatic punch point setting Setting punch points on the flyAt the point where the punch is to occur, press At the point where you want to punch out, press PlaySetting punch points using the menus Basic operations Editing the pre-roll and post-roll timesPress Escape to re urn to menu group Rehearsing the punch-in Interrupting a rehearsal or punch recordingRecording the punch-in Exiting punch-in mode Press the Auto MON key so that the indicator goes outReplaying the punched material To replay the punch-in, press the Play keyBasic operations Monitoring modes Monitoring controlsALL Input 18 and Input Monitor Auto MONConfidence mode Monitoring modes Shuttle monitoringUsing confidence mode Arming tracks in pairsTo leave confidence mode, press Monitoring modes Setting Memo 1 and Memo 2 on the fly Setting the location pre-roll timeAdvanced operations Autolocation Checking, editing and manually entering Memo 1 and MemoPress the LOC 2/PRESET key Moving to Memo 1 and MemoEditing function key memories Pr ss EnterLocating to a function key memory Repeat functionTo start repeat play Location and playbackTrack delay Crossfade timesPress the Enter key Use the UP and Down keys to adjust the crossfade time Vari speed pitch controlShuttle operations Press EnterReference levels Shuttle mutingLevelEnter m nu Use the UP and Down keys to select betweenKeys to set the value for the peak signal level hold time Meter modesSine oscillator Advanc d operations Meter ballisticsDigital recording Routing digital inputsChanging between digital and analog inputs Selecting word lengthREC Mute recording silence DitherSetting the power-on message Lecting dither settingsMachine ID and master/ slave settings Synchronization with other Dtrs unitsDifferences between Dtrs models Setting mac ne ID Machine offsetOffset +00 Ing machine offsetCancelling machine offset Setting machine On the flyAn example of setting offsets Digital dubbing Start playing the master DA-98Synchronized formatting On the master machine, hold down Record and press PlaySynchronization with other Dtrs units Operations related to timecode ABS and SMPTE/EBU timecodeABS time Tape timecodeTape timecode mode Location point settingsTcTrack setting ABS settingABS-13 and ABS-23 settings Checking tapeTCTrackSelecting the frame rate Timecode input and outputPull up and pull down Fs shift Timecode inputTimecode output Timecode output formatTimecode output timing Using Midi Time Code MTC Recording timecode using the generatorRecording timecode Selecting the timecode sourcePress the TC REC switch 10.1.3, Sele ting TC or ABS timingSelect a frame rate see 10.3, Selecting Frame rateMenu see 10.2.1, TcTrack setting Assembling timecodeExternal timecode sources Start playing the tapeWhen recording timecode from a timecode When recording timecode from another DtrsWhen recording timecode from a digital source When recording timecode from an analogVideo resolution Chasing to timecodeChecking external timecode Machine ID and timecodeSetting timecode offset Cancelling timecode offsetSectionOffset10 Operations related to timecode Automatic park position setting Park positionAbsolute and relative difference Play the timecode master10.7.10Bypassing timecode errors Rechasing timecode10-14 1.00 06/97 Record delay External controlUse with 9-pin external control Pro ocCue-up tally Fast wind speedStill Track mapping Timecode track mappingTr k mapping and press Enter Bus protocol Midi Machine ControlMidi 11-6 1.00 06/97 Menu and parameter reference Menu groups Menu groupMenu and parameter FerenceErrBypass OutTcSrcTapeTC Menu and parameter Refe enceTrkMapCueupTly SectionStop 12.1.10Menu group12.1.11Menu group E 12.1.12Menu group FArkPsition Menu item indExample setups An all-DA-98 setupPost-production work Example setups Project studio ‘B’ room Example setups 13-6 1.00 05/30/97 Maintenance and memory setups Head and transport cleaning To c ean he heads and transportChecking error rates Checking head timeUser setups Saving user setupsResetting the memory Software upgradesChecking version Options, specifications and reference Options for the DA-98 Remote control RC-84815.1.1 RM-98 Rack Mount Adaptor Control I/O connector pinout Digital audio convertorsCables Specifications Physical specificationsPower specifications Digital recording characteristicsOptions, specifications and reference Tape transport Audio specifications Inputs and outputs15.2.8 9-pin RS-422, MIDI, synchronizer specifications Options, specifications and reference MMC Bit Map Array SYS. MAS15-7 1.00 06/97 Midi Implementation Chart MidiIndex BERIndex-10 1.00 06/97 06/97 1.00 Index-11 Index-12 1.00 06/97 DA-98