Fostex D-160 owner manual Setting a Sampling Rate

D-160 Owner's Manual (Recording /Playback)

2-4. Setting a Sampling Rate

The D-160 supports two sampling rates: 44.1kHz and 48kHz.

Before you start recording data in a new Program, be sure to set the sampling rate, using the procedure below. After you format the disk or set up a new Program, the sampling rate is set to “44.1kHz.” If you wish to use this rate, you do not have to follow the procedure below.

The sampling rate of the Program is indicated by the status of the 48kHz message above the display. The message lights up at a setting of 48kHz, and is turned off at a setting of 44.1kHz.

*Default: 44.1kHz

*Available sampling rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz

*This parameter can be set for each Program.

*This setting can be saved and loaded as part of the song data.

*This setting will be retained after the power is turned off.

*Check to make sure the correct Program has been selected before you set the sampling rate.

*Refer to page "162" of " Setup mode 2-19. Sampling Frequency Setting" for information on operating procedures.

The sampling rate setting does not greatly affect analog recording or playback. However, it can be an important element when the D-160 is processing a digital signal.

For example, CDs use a sampling rate of 44.1kHz, and you will need to set the sampling rate of the D-160 to 44.1kHz for digital recording from a CD. If you have set the sampling rate on the D-160 to 48kHz when recording from a CD, the 48kHz message located above the display will flash to warn you. When you work with a 48kHz digital signal input from an adat, set the sampling rate to 48kHz.

Also, make sure that the sampling rate of any external device matches that of the D-160 when a digital signal is output from the D-160 to an external device, such as a digital mixer.

<Note>

A 48kHz sampling rate setting requires more disk space than a 44.1kHz setting. This means that the available recording time will be shorter.

Therefore, the remaining disk space (REMAIN) after recording with a sampling rate of 48kHz would be smaller (shorter in time).

<Note>

Do not change the sampling rate of a Program during a session unless it is very important. It is possible to change the sampling rate setting, but the Program will be played back at a speed different from the original recording speed, causing the data value stored in the Memory keys (time, or bar/beat/clock) to change.

* Refer to page "60" for information on recording and playback of a digital signal.

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