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Applications: Chapter 6

CHAPTER 6

APPLICATIONS

OVERVIEW

This chapter is designed to give you an idea of the multitude of applications for the XT. These applications are not broken down into great detail. Therefore, where applicable you will need to refer to other sections of this manual for instructions on how to setup the XT for a particular job.

COMBINED MULTITRACK/MASTERING DECK

The XT can serve as a combination 6-track multitrack recorder and 2-track mastering deck. Record your audio onto tracks 1–6, then run them through a mixer, using the sub or group outs to send them back to tracks 7 and 8. Tracks 7 and 8 will contain the stereo master recording; their outputs should then be connected back to the mixer’s 2-track playback inputs.

	Mixer Inputs		Bus Outputs

INPUT							INPUT
OUTPUT							OUTPUT
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
LOCATE/PLAY	PUNCH		DIGITAL				SYNC
LRC REMOTE	IN/OUT		DIGITAL				SYNC
LRC REMOTE	IN/OUT	IN		OUT		IN	OUT
		IN		OUT		IN	OUT

In addition, an external synchronizer connected to the XT’s [SYNC OUT] can output SMPTE or MTC to simultaneously synchronize a MIDI sequencer to tape. This way, you can mix down not only the first 6 tracks from the XT but your “virtual” tracks on the sequencer as well, all onto tracks 7 and 8.

If you are using a multiple machine system (with one or more XTs and/or ADATs), you can dedicate any two tracks in the system for a stereo mix. Because all machines are perfectly synchronized to one another, you can punch-in and -out of the mix itself. This opens up all sorts of possibilities, like changing the EQ, effects and other mix settings for different sections of the mix.

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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 Inspection 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 Avoiding Electromagnetic Interference Operating EnvironmentThermal Considerations in Rack Mounting Mounting on a Shelf or NON-RACK Enclosure ABS n0 F0 POWER-UP,AND Tape InsertionYour First Session ABS 0H 15M 48S Recording While Formatting Formatting a Tape a MustSample Rate Selection Formatting a NEW Tape Making a Recording Track Selection and Setting LevelsTo record-enable a track REL 0H 01M 29S Record LED turns off, while the Play LED remains lit Transport ButtonsRecording To make a recording Reviewing and Cueing To engage Review modeTo engage Cue mode Playback Locating REL 0H 00M 00SPage To loop a section of tape Creating a Loop Measure twice or more, and cut only once Automated RecordingRehearsing To automatically punch in and out Pitch Control Track DelayABS 00 % 00 C 70 mS To bounce audio from one track to another To adjust the display brightnessTrack Copy Display Brightness Analog Audio Unbalanced Outputs Input Jack CharacteristicsConnections Analog Audio Unbalanced Inputs 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 Versa FootswitchesRehearse and Auto Record features XT Remote Complete Format Basic OperationsTape Formatting Formatting Considerations Be sure the tape is completely rewound Format Extend To extend the format on a partially formatted tape ABS Pr 0t 0 FFABS Pr 0t 0 n Write Protect Override Reading the Display Display Icons Basic Operations Selected 01M 29STime Counter & ABS/REL Button Locate Editing Individual Digits Basic EditingEdit Value Button Entering Numeric Values Track Copy Input SelectAnalog Input Digital Input Basic Operations ALL Input Monitor Input MonitorAuto Input Monitor Recording a Benchmark T APE Peak Mode ButtonFine Meter Mode Meters Setting Levels Record Enable Fast Forward /CUE Transport ControlsEject Rewind /REVIEW To start recording RECORD/PUNCH in or OUTStop Whether the tape being played is formatted or not To select the sample rate Sample Rate ClockRecord Crossfade Time Positions as before To set the Crossfade Time FA dE 2Displaying Frames VS THS/SECONDS 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 value Locate Autolocation ControlsAbsolute ABS Time VS . Relative Time To edit a Locate Point memory Setting Locate PointsLocating To store a Locate Point memory on the fly Loop Limit Auto LoopingAuto Return Auto Play Rehearsal Auto RecordTape Length Looped Recording Erroneously 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 Interaction Formatting Multiple Tapes Independent Slave ModeMaster Format ENABLED, Complete Format Master Format ENABLED, Format Extend Before punching into format record Master Format DisabledMaster Format DISABLED, Format Extend Reassigning Channels to Different Tracks Making Digital BackupsRecording Digital Audio Bouncing Tracks Between Adats Recording Digital Audio from Other Sources To make a backup tape Digital Clock Considerations Tape Offset ABS 0H 00M 00S Setting the Machine Offset Input Monitoring Combining XTS and AdatsXT Transport Speed Sample Rate VS. Pitch Control Connections Here are some possible solutionsPolarity Differences Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Chapter Multiple ADAT-XT Operation Adat XT Reference Manual Combined MULTITRACK/MASTERING Deck Applications LIVE/LONG-TERM Recording Midi Systems Virtual Tracking Midi Machine Control Virtual Remote ControlLocking to Video Code only Master Computer Control Modular Recording Libraries and Archives Calculating Tape Offset Using the Locates Using Track Copy AS a Digital Router Press Edit VALUE, then press Locate Appendix a Digital Recording ConceptsAnalog Recording Basics Digital Recording Basics WHY S-VHS? Appendix B TroubleshootingTROUBLE-SHOOTING Index RE-INITIALIZING ABS d1 SP r E9 Error Rate DisplayAbout Error Rate Readings ABS d1 SP E rr Adat Head Maintenance Drum Time Display Tape Maintenance Safe TapeMAINTENANCE/SERVICE Cleaning Customers in the USA MaintenanceObtaining Repair Service Refer ALL Servicing to Alesis Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Error Codes Automatic Brake Calibration Procedure Appendix D SpecificationsSteps to Take Before Calling for Help 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