Alesis ADAT-XT manual Transport Buttons, Recording, To make a recording

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Chapter 2: Your First Session With The ADAT XT

TRANSPORT BUTTONS

During recording and playback, the following transport buttons are used frequently. Get familiar with them by using them while watching the TIME counter.

REWIND

High speed reverse. Press with [PLAY] to initiate review mode.

FAST FWD

High speed forward. Press with [PLAY] to initiate cue mode.

STOP

Stops transport and disables recording.

 

While the transport is stopped, this button toggles between

 

threaded (LED is lit) and unthreaded modes (LED is flashing).

PLAY

Starts playback. Initiates recording when pressed with [RECORD].

 

Stops recording when in record mode while continuing to play.

 

Press with [FAST FWD] to initiate Cue mode.

 

Press with [REWIND] to initiate Review mode.

RECORD

Press with [PLAY] to initiate recording.

RECORDING

Recording takes place only on tracks that are in record-ready. When you start recording, the [RECORD] LED lights, and the [REC] LEDs for those tracks in record- ready will stop flashing and remain lit. If no tracks are in record-ready when recording takes place, the [RECORD] LED will flash to indicate that pressing any of the RECORD ENABLE buttons will initiate recording on the selected track.

To make a recording:

¿Use the [REWIND] or [FAST FWD] button to locate to the desired tape position Either the [REWIND] or [FAST FWD] LED will light (depending on which button was pressed), indicating that the transport is moving in that direction. The TIME counter will indicate the current tape location status while the transport is in motion.

¡When you’ve arrived at the desired tape address, press the [STOP] button. The [STOP] LED lights.

¬Hold [PLAY], and then press [RECORD].

Both the [PLAY] and [RECORD] LEDs will light to indicate you are recording.

÷To go in and out of record on the individual tracks while record mode is engaged, press any of the RECORD ENABLE buttons [1] – [8].

Record-enabled tracks will have their REC LED lit. If no tracks are record- enabled during recording, the [RECORD] LED will flash.

ƒTo punch out without stopping, press [PLAY].

The [RECORD] LED turns off, while the [PLAY] LED remains lit.

ªTo punch out and stop the transport, press [STOP]

The [RECORD] and [PLAY] LEDs turn off; the [STOP] LED lights.

Note: When recording for the first time, be sure the Auto Input function is off. When recording over previous material (also known as punching), turn the Auto Input function on. Use the [AUTO INPUT] button to turn Auto Input on and off. The AUTO INPUT icon will light in the display when Auto Input is on. See page 39 for more info.

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Contents Alesis ADAT-XT Introduction Adat XT Reference Manual Conventions Adat XT Reference Manual Contents Basic Operations Analog Recording Basics Digital Recording Basics Why S-VHS? Index Maintenance/Service Cleaning Obtaining Repair Service Chapter Setting UPAC Power Hookup Unpacking and InspectionSetting Up Line Conditioners and Protectors About Audio CablesInput Normaling Basic Audio HookupWord on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape Threaded VS. UnthreadedAvoiding Electromagnetic Interference Operating EnvironmentThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Mounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK EnclosureABS n0 F0 POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionYour First Session ABS 0H 15M 48SRecording While Formatting Formatting a Tape a MustSample Rate Selection Formatting a NEW TapeMaking a Recording Track Selection and Setting LevelsTo record-enable a track REL 0H 01M 29SRecord LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit Transport ButtonsRecording To make a recordingReviewing and Cueing To engage Review modeTo engage Cue mode PlaybackLocating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a LoopMeasure twice or more, and cut only once Automated RecordingRehearsing To automatically punch in and outPitch Control Track DelayABS 00 % 00 C 70 mSTo bounce audio from one track to another To adjust the display brightnessTrack Copy Display BrightnessAnalog Audio Unbalanced Outputs Input Jack CharacteristicsConnections Analog Audio Unbalanced InputsAdditional grounds Analog Audio Balanced Inputs and OutputsInput Mode Analog Audio Input ModeTo synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATs Sync IN/OUTTo connect the digital optical network Digital Audio IN/OUTVersa FootswitchesRehearse and Auto Record features XT RemoteComplete Format Basic OperationsTape Formatting Formatting ConsiderationsBe sure the tape is completely rewound Format ExtendTo extend the format on a partially formatted tape ABS Pr 0t 0 FFABS Pr 0t 0 n Write Protect OverrideReading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Selected 01M 29STime Counter & ABS/REL Button LocateEditing Individual Digits Basic EditingEdit Value Button Entering Numeric ValuesTrack Copy Input SelectAnalog Input Digital InputBasic Operations Auto Input Monitor Input MonitorALL Input Monitor Recording a Benchmark T APE Peak Mode ButtonFine Meter Mode MetersSetting Levels Record EnableFast Forward /CUE Transport ControlsEject Rewind /REVIEWTo start recording RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTStop Whether the tape being played is formatted or notTo select the sample rate Sample Rate ClockRecord Crossfade Time Positions as beforeDisplaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS FA dE 2To set the Crossfade Time About Pitch Changing 10 mS To turn Track Delay on and offTo set the Track Delay amount To set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay valueAbsolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time Autolocation ControlsLocate To edit a Locate Point memory Setting Locate PointsLocating To store a Locate Point memory on the flyLoop Limit Auto LoopingAuto Return Auto PlayRehearsal Auto RecordTape Length Looped RecordingEuropean equivalents and approximate recording times To set the tape lengthErroneously selected, to avoid damage to the tape Footswitch Controlled Punching Footswitch ControlsFootswitch Controlled Autolocating Using the XT Remote Overview OperationSynchronizing Machines Achieving Lock Master /SLAVE InteractionFormatting Multiple Tapes Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Master Format ENABLED, Format ExtendMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend Master Format DisabledBefore punching into format record Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks Making Digital BackupsRecording Digital Audio Bouncing Tracks Between AdatsRecording Digital Audio from Other Sources To make a backup tapeDigital Clock Considerations Tape OffsetABS 0H 00M 00S Setting the Machine OffsetInput Monitoring Combining XTS and AdatsXT Transport Speed Sample Rate VS. Pitch ControlPolarity Differences Here are some possible solutionsConnections Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck ApplicationsLIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Midi Systems Virtual Tracking Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlLocking to Video Code only Master Computer ControlModular Recording Libraries and ArchivesCalculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Using Track Copy AS a Digital RouterPress Edit VALUE, then press Locate Appendix a Digital Recording ConceptsAnalog Recording Basics Digital Recording BasicsWHY S-VHS? Appendix B TroubleshootingTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index RE-INITIALIZINGABS d1 SP r E9 Error Rate DisplayAbout Error Rate Readings ABS d1 SP E rrAdat Head Maintenance Drum Time Display Tape Maintenance Safe TapeMAINTENANCE/SERVICE CleaningCustomers in the USA MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Refer ALL Servicing to AlesisAppendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error CodesAutomatic Brake Calibration Procedure Steps to Take Before Calling for Help SpecificationsAppendix D Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Or Analog-to-Digital Converter GlossaryDAT BusMMC MidiSMPTE/LTC OutputVitc VHSIndex Index Adat XT Reference Manual
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