Alesis ADAT-XT manual Auto Record, Tape Length, Looped Recording, Rehearsal

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Basic Operations: Chapter 4

AUTO RECORD

The Auto Record function lets you determine exactly where recording should begin and end beforehand, so that the machine automatically takes you in and out of record. Locate Points 2 and 3 determine the in and out points.

After setting both Locate Points 2 and 3, press the [AUTO REC] button to enable this function; the AUTO REC icon will light. To execute a “take”, rewind to a position before Locate Point 2, then hold [RECORD] and press [PLAY], just as you would to record normally. When the Locate 2 position is reached, recording will begin. When the Locate 3 position is reached, recording stops while the transport continues.

To execute an Auto Record take:

¿Record-enable the track(s) you wish to record on (see page 41).

¡Press [AUTO RECORD].

The AUTO REC icon will light.

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If [AUTO REC] is pressed when the Locate 2 position is set beyond or at the same

position as the Locate 3 position, the TIME counter will momentarily read “invALid ”

 

indicating that this is not possible, and you will not be able to enable the Auto Record

 

function until you change either Locate 2 or 3’s position.

 

¬ Rewind the tape to a position prior to the Locate 2 position.

 

÷ Hold [PLAY] and then press [RECORD].

 

The [PLAY] LED will light, and the [RECORD] LED will flash.

 

Upon reaching the Locate 2 position, recording will begin on any record enabled

 

tracks and the [RECORD] LED will light solid. If no tracks are record enabled

 

when the Locate 2 position is reached, the [RECORD] LED will continue flashing

 

and no recording will take place. At any time before the Locate 3 position, a track

 

may be record enabled, which will cause the track to immediately enter record

 

and the [RECORD] LED will light solid. Upon reaching the Locate 3 position,

 

recording will cease and the [RECORD] LED will turn off.

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Whenever the XT is put into play, it requires a brief moment to locate the timecode

reference on tape and “lock.” If the Locate 2 position is reached while theAUTO REC

 

icon is lit before the XT establishes a lock, the punch in will not take place until a lock

 

has been established (after the LOCKED icon turns on).

 

LOOPED RECORDING

 

The Auto Return and Auto Play functions can be used along with Auto Record to

 

create a recording loop. So, you can record a take over and over until you get it right.

 

Simply set Locate 1 to a position several seconds before Locate 2, and Locate 4 to a

 

position after Locate 3. Refer to page 50 for more information.

 

REHEARSAL

 

With Auto Record turned on, you can rehearse before actually recording (or erasing

 

what’s already on tape). If you engage Auto Record while Rehearse and Auto Input

 

are enabled, when the Locate Point 2 position is reached, any tracks that are in

 

record-ready will be in input monitor mode and the [RECORD] LED will continue

 

flashing. When the Locate Point 3 position is reached, any tracks that are in record-

 

ready may return to tape monitor mode. The [REHEARSE] button turns Rehearse

 

mode on and off; the REHEARSE icon will light when enabled. Note that if Auto Input

 

is not enabled, Rehease will have no effect on what you hear in your monitor mix.

TAPE LENGTH

The XT can take advantage of the extra recording time on tapes longer than the standard ST-120 length. You can use ST-180 tapes, for over one full hour of recording time. ST-60 tapes can also be used for shorter projects; the XT

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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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