Akai dps24 24-TRACK TRANSFER - AD AT TO DPS24 , 24-TRACK TRANSFERS - DPS24 TO ADAT , OTHER APPLIC ATIONS FOR THE AD AT EXP ANSION OPTION

24-TRACK TRANSFER - AD AT TO DPS24

Normally, the maximum number of audio sources the DPS24 can record simultaneously is 16.

In order to record 24 tracks simultaneously from the three sets of ADA T input connectors, the 24-

TK RECORD parameter in the SETUP / PREFERENCES should be switched ON.

This sets the DPS24 up for recording on all 24 tracks to enable 24 track transfers from your ADATs

to the DPS24.

NOTE:

When 24 TK RECORD is enabled, tracks 21-24 cannot be used for playback. After perform-

ing a 24-track recording to the DPS24, you should switch 24 TK RECORD off in order to play the 24

tracks you have just transferred.

24-TRACK TRANSFERS - DPS24 TO ADAT

If you have three ADATs and want to transfer a 24-track project from the DPS24 to them, no

special settings are required other than selecting the new patch preset shown above - this

routes the 24 tracks of the DPS24 to their respective ADAT outputs 1-24. All you need do now

is arm all 24 tracks on your ADAT machines and, when you're ready, press PLAY+REC on

the DPS24 - the ADAT sync-link will control the transport of the external ADATs, dropping

them in and out of record conveniently from the DPS24. Of course, when doing this, ensure

that no tracks are selected for record on the DPS24!!

NOTE:

For 24-track transfers to be made from the DPS24 to ADAT machines, it is essential that 24 TRK

RECORD must be switched OFF otherwise only track 1-20 will play.

It may be worth pointing out that the DPS24's tracks are routed to the ADAT outputs post

fader through the disk channels allowing you to transfer the audio with EQ, dynamics and

level. Of course, if you simply want to transfer the audio 'raw' as it is on disk you simply turn

off eq/dynamics, etc., on the tracks and set their faders to 0dB.

To assist with 24-track transfers, an additional "24 Track ADAT Transfer" Patch Preset is in-

cluded which routes all 24 ADAT inputs directly to the Disk Record Sources for Tracks 1-24

on the DPS24.

This Patch Preset also routes the 24 tracks of the DPS24 to the 24 ADAT outputs.

OTHER APPLIC ATIONS FOR THE AD AT EXP ANSION OPTION

With the ADAT board installed, this opens up other possibilities for use with other ADAT

equipped devices, not just ADAT machines.

For example, the DPS24 could accept transfers from other 24-track recorders or mixers

equipped with ADAT format outputs.

Alternatively, you could use the DPS24 with other digital mixers, the only proviso being that

they have at least 24 inputs and at least three ADAT inputs. In this way, you could, for ex-

ample, build your tracks up at home and then use the DPS24 in a larger studio for mixdown

with more outboard gear, etc..

Furthermore, you could use the ADAT I/Os to connect the DPS24 to a computer equipped

with an ADAT I/O interface. Not only does this allow you to transfer tracks between the

DPS24 and the computer (which can also be achiieved using the extensive WAV/AIFF Im-

port/Export features), but also allows to use the computer as a massive multi-effects proces-

sor for the DPS24, using off-the-shelf plug-ins.

v1.6 Operator’s Manual