Basic Audio Hookup, Input Normaling | Alesis ADAT-XT specs

Chapter 1: Setting Up

BASIC AUDIO HOOKUP

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When connecting audio cables and/or turning power on and off, make sure that all

devices in your system are turned off and the volume controls are turned down.

The XT provides eight -10dBV analog outputs via phono connectors. These should

be connected to your mixer’s tape or line inputs. Alternatively, a multi-pin connector

can be used with the XT’s +4dBu analog inputs and outputs (see Chapter 3).

Mixer Inputs

Bus Outputs

INPUT NORMALING

The XT has eight -10 dBV analog inputs, but you can choose between three different Input Modes: 2-Input Mode, 4-Input Mode and 8-Input Mode. These can provide three different analog audio input hookup options, and are available for both -10 dBV and +4dBu analog inputs:

•2 Bus Mixer. Connect the mixer’s two bus outputs to the XT’s INPUTS [1] and [2]. Select 2-Input Mode on the XT by holding the [ANALOG INPUT] button and pressing either Track Select buttons [1] or [2]; notice that the INPUT LEDs for tracks 1 and 2 remain lit until you release the [ANALOG INPUT] button.

•4 Bus Mixer. Connect the mixer’s four bus outputs to the XT’s INPUTS [1] through [4]. Select 4-Input Mode by holding the [ANALOG INPUT] button and pressing either Track Select buttons [3] or [4]; notice that the INPUT LEDs for tracks 1 through 4 remain lit until you release the [ANALOG INPUT] button.

•8 Bus Mixer/Direct Outputs. Connect the mixer’s eight bus outputs (or 8 direct outputs) to the XT’s INPUTS [1] through [8]. Select 8-Input Mode by holding the [ANALOG INPUT] button and pressing any Track Select button from [5] - [8]; notice that the INPUT LEDs for tracks 1 through 8 remain lit until you release the [ANALOG INPUT] button.

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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 Chapter Setting Up Line Conditioners and Protectors About Audio Cables Input Normaling Basic Audio Hookup Word on ADAT’S S-VHS Cassette Tape Threaded VS. Unthreaded Thermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Operating EnvironmentMounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference Your First Session POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionABS 0H 15M 48S ABS n0 F0 Sample Rate Selection Formatting a Tape a MustFormatting a NEW Tape Recording While Formatting To record-enable a track Track Selection and Setting LevelsREL 0H 01M 29S Making a Recording Recording Transport ButtonsTo make a recording Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit To engage Cue mode To engage Review modePlayback Reviewing and Cueing Locating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a Loop Rehearsing Automated RecordingTo automatically punch in and out Measure twice or more, and cut only once ABS 00 % 00 C Track Delay70 mS Pitch Control Track Copy To adjust the display brightnessDisplay Brightness To bounce audio from one track to another Connections Input Jack CharacteristicsAnalog Audio Unbalanced Inputs Analog Audio Unbalanced Outputs Additional grounds Analog Audio Balanced Inputs and Outputs Input Mode Analog Audio Input Mode To synchronize multiple XTs and/or ADATs Sync IN/OUT To connect the digital optical network Digital Audio IN/OUT Rehearse and Auto Record features FootswitchesXT Remote Versa Tape Formatting Basic OperationsFormatting Considerations Complete Format Be sure the tape is completely rewound Format Extend ABS Pr 0t 0 n ABS Pr 0t 0 FFWrite Protect Override To extend the format on a partially formatted tape Reading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Time Counter & ABS/REL Button 01M 29SLocate Selected Edit Value Button Basic EditingEntering Numeric Values Editing Individual Digits Analog Input Input SelectDigital Input Track Copy Basic Operations Auto Input Monitor Input MonitorALL Input Monitor Fine Meter Mode Peak Mode ButtonMeters Recording a Benchmark T APE Setting Levels Record Enable Eject Transport ControlsRewind /REVIEW Fast Forward /CUE Stop RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTWhether the tape being played is formatted or not To start recording Record Crossfade Time Sample Rate ClockPositions as before To select the sample rate Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS FA dE 2To set the Crossfade Time 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 mS Absolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time Autolocation ControlsLocate Locating Setting Locate PointsTo store a Locate Point memory on the fly To edit a Locate Point memory Auto Return Auto LoopingAuto Play Loop Limit Tape Length Auto RecordLooped Recording Rehearsal European 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 Interaction Master Format ENABLED, Complete Format Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Format Extend Formatting Multiple Tapes Master Format DISABLED, Format Extend Master Format DisabledBefore punching into format record Recording Digital Audio Making Digital BackupsBouncing Tracks Between Adats Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources To make a backup tape Digital Clock Considerations Tape Offset ABS 0H 00M 00S Setting the Machine Offset XT Transport Speed Combining XTS and AdatsSample Rate VS. Pitch Control Input Monitoring Polarity Differences Here are some possible solutionsConnections Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck Applications LIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Locking to Video Code only Master Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlComputer Control Midi Systems Virtual Tracking Modular Recording Libraries and Archives Calculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Using Track Copy AS a Digital Router Press Edit VALUE, then press Locate Analog Recording Basics Digital Recording ConceptsDigital Recording Basics Appendix a WHY S-VHS? TROUBLE-SHOOTING Index TroubleshootingRE-INITIALIZING Appendix B About Error Rate Readings Error Rate DisplayABS d1 SP E rr ABS d1 SP r E9 Adat Head Maintenance MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Tape Maintenance Safe TapeCleaning Drum Time Display Obtaining Repair Service MaintenanceRefer ALL Servicing to Alesis Customers in the USA Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error Codes Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure Steps to Take Before Calling for Help SpecificationsAppendix D Audio Digital Inputs/Outputs Or Analog-to-Digital Converter Glossary DAT Bus MMC Midi SMPTE/LTC Output Vitc VHS Index Index Adat XT Reference Manual