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INPUT SELECT

There are three buttons for input select options. These three buttons are labeled [ANALOG INPUT], [DIGITAL INPUT], and [TRACK COPY]. These determine what signals will be recorded on the XT. The currently selected input mode is indicated in the lower right corner of the display: ANALOG, DIGITAL or TRK COPY.

While any of the Input Select buttons are being held, the channel record and input status indicators no longer indicate the current record or input status, and the REC icon turns off. As long as one of these buttons is being held, the tracks’ INPUT LED is used to indicate channel selection for that particular function, and the RECORD ENABLE buttons [1] – [8] are used to select and de-select channels (see page 41).

ANALOG INPUT

Pressing the [ANALOG INPUT] button once selects the analog inputs (both unbalanced and balanced) for recording and monitoring; the ANALOG icon will light in the INPUT icon group in the display. While holding the [ANALOG INPUT] button, the channel input indicators will show the number of analog inputs that are currently selected. There are three selections possible: Two inputs, four inputs, or eight inputs. This allows you to record from a 2 or 4 bus mixing console without repatching.

• To choose 2-input mode: Press either the channel 1 or 2 RECORD ENABLE buttons while holding [ANALOG INPUT]. This will cause both the channel 1 and 2 input lights to light up, indicating that only input channels 1 and 2 will be used. If any of tracks 1, 3, 5, or 7 are record enabled, they will receive their input signal from the analog input of channel 1. If any of tracks 2, 4, 6, or 8 are record enabled, they will receive their input signal from the analog input of channel 2.

• To choose 4-input mode: Press RECORD ENABLE button 3 or 4 while holding

 

the [ANALOG INPUT] button. This will cause channels 1 through 4 INPUT LEDs

 

to light up, indicating that only input channels 1 thru 4 will be used. In this case,

 

channels 5 through 8 receive their input from channels 1 through 4, respectively.

 

• To choose 8-input (the most common) mode: Press RECORD ENABLE button 5

 

thru 8 while holding the [ANALOG INPUT] button. This will cause all eight track

 

INPUT LEDs to light. In this mode, each track receives its signal from its own input.

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In 2-input mode, inputs 3-8 are disconnected and cannot be recorded or heard. In 4-

input mode, inputs 5-8 are similarly disconnected. To use all inputs, 8-input mode

 

must be selected.

 

DIGITAL INPUT

 

To record from the digital input, press the [DIGITAL INPUT] button; the DIGITAL icon

 

in the INPUT icon group will light. The digital input can be used to record from

 

another XT or ADAT-compatible optical signal. All eight channels will be received via

 

the fiber optic connection (see Digital In/Out in Chapter 3) and the analog inputs will

 

be ignored. However, by holding the [DIGITAL INPUT] button, you may reroute

 

incoming channels to record on different tracks; Example: Digital audio received on

 

channels 1 and 2 can be rerouted and recorded onto tracks 3 and 4. For more

 

information about recording from the digital input and digital track bouncing, see

 

chapter 5, page 59.

 

TRACK COPY

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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 AC Power Hookup Setting UPUnpacking and Inspection ChapterSetting Up Line Conditioners and Protectors About Audio CablesInput Normaling Basic Audio HookupWord on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape Threaded VS. UnthreadedThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Operating EnvironmentMounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure Avoiding Electromagnetic InterferenceYour First Session POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionABS 0H 15M 48S ABS n0 F0Sample Rate Selection Formatting a Tape a MustFormatting a NEW Tape Recording While FormattingTo record-enable a track Track Selection and Setting LevelsREL 0H 01M 29S Making a RecordingRecording Transport ButtonsTo make a recording Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains litTo engage Cue mode To engage Review modePlayback Reviewing and CueingLocating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a LoopRehearsing Automated RecordingTo automatically punch in and out Measure twice or more, and cut only onceABS 00 % 00 C Track Delay70 mS Pitch ControlTrack Copy To adjust the display brightnessDisplay Brightness To bounce audio from one track to anotherConnections Input Jack CharacteristicsAnalog Audio Unbalanced Inputs Analog Audio Unbalanced OutputsAdditional 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/OUTRehearse and Auto Record features FootswitchesXT Remote VersaTape Formatting Basic OperationsFormatting Considerations Complete FormatBe sure the tape is completely rewound Format ExtendABS Pr 0t 0 n ABS Pr 0t 0 FFWrite Protect Override To extend the format on a partially formatted tapeReading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Time Counter & ABS/REL Button 01M 29SLocate SelectedEdit Value Button Basic EditingEntering Numeric Values Editing Individual DigitsAnalog Input Input SelectDigital Input Track CopyBasic Operations ALL Input Monitor Input MonitorAuto Input Monitor Fine Meter Mode Peak Mode ButtonMeters Recording a Benchmark T APESetting Levels Record EnableEject Transport ControlsRewind /REVIEW Fast Forward /CUEStop RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTWhether the tape being played is formatted or not To start recordingRecord Crossfade Time Sample Rate ClockPositions as before To select the sample rateTo set the Crossfade Time FA dE 2Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS About Pitch Changing To set the Track Delay amount To turn Track Delay on and offTo set multiple tracks to the same Track Delay value 10 mSLocate Autolocation ControlsAbsolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time Locating Setting Locate PointsTo store a Locate Point memory on the fly To edit a Locate Point memoryAuto Return Auto LoopingAuto Play Loop LimitTape Length Auto RecordLooped Recording RehearsalErroneously selected, to avoid damage to the tape To set the tape lengthEuropean equivalents and approximate recording times Footswitch Controlled Autolocating Footswitch ControlsFootswitch Controlled Punching Using the XT Remote Synchronizing Machines OperationOverview Achieving Lock Master /SLAVE InteractionMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Format Extend Formatting Multiple TapesBefore punching into format record Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend Recording Digital Audio Making Digital BackupsBouncing Tracks Between Adats Reassigning Channels to Different TracksRecording Digital Audio from Other Sources To make a backup tapeDigital Clock Considerations Tape OffsetABS 0H 00M 00S Setting the Machine OffsetXT Transport Speed Combining XTS and AdatsSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input MonitoringConnections Here are some possible solutionsPolarity Differences Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck ApplicationsLIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Locking to Video Code only Master Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlComputer Control Midi Systems Virtual TrackingModular Recording Libraries and ArchivesCalculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Using Track Copy AS a Digital RouterPress Edit VALUE, then press Locate Analog Recording Basics Digital Recording ConceptsDigital Recording Basics Appendix aWHY S-VHS? TROUBLE-SHOOTING Index TroubleshootingRE-INITIALIZING Appendix BAbout Error Rate Readings Error Rate DisplayABS d1 SP E rr ABS d1 SP r E9Adat Head Maintenance MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Tape Maintenance Safe TapeCleaning Drum Time DisplayObtaining Repair Service MaintenanceRefer ALL Servicing to Alesis Customers in the USAAppendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error CodesAutomatic Brake Calibration Procedure Appendix D SpecificationsSteps to Take Before Calling for Help Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Or Analog-to-Digital Converter GlossaryDAT BusMMC MidiSMPTE/LTC OutputVitc VHSIndex Index Adat XT Reference Manual
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