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FOSTEX DV 824
DVD multitrack
8 TRACK MULTITRACK RECORDING DIRECT TO DVD-RAM

euro 3.360

DTV Studio Recording
Perfect for today’s surround sound recording requirements, the DV824 provides a full 8 channels of 24-bit recording and Timecode/Sync facilities with Model 8348 card fitted.

Stage Recording
Being able to record 8-tracks simultaneously, the DV824 is well suited for recording live stage audio. Balanced XLR inputs are present for all 8 recording tracks.

Theatre Sound
For large-scale theatre and ‘event’ sound, the 8 track DV824 provides a number of possibilities including programmable playback functions.

On-Cart Location
The DV824 fits right into the location recording and outside broadcast acquisition environments. Full timecode facilities are available with the Timecode/Sync card fitted.

8 TRACK MULTITRACK RECORDING DIRECT TO DVD-RAM

Fostex Modular Approach
Fostex have identified that different applications require different interfacing options. For example, TV show recording will require timecode facilities, whereas live stage recording will not.
Taking a leaf out of desktop computer design and to broaden the appeal of the machine across multiple applications and environments, the DV824 employs a unique modular card-frame approach.
Primary recording and playback functions, along with metering, user interface and disc management, are all handled by the mainframe, with additional functionality, (such as timecode), available via plug-in cards.
This allows the DV824 to be tailored precisely to accommodate diverse applications with plug-in options available for Timecode / Bi-phase facilities, IEEE1394 interface for direct data transfer to/from PC or Mac, and internal Hard Disk for dual disk recording with auto backup. - With the DV824 you only pay for the features and functionality you actually need.

Quality
Good audio quality offered by the high-definition recording engine which offers multitrack recording in one of six audio formats up to 24bit / 96kHz.
Compliment of balanced analog I/O and AES/EBU digital I/O, the programmable playback feature (ideal for telecine playback), the headphone monitoring, the smart file administration and Ethernet networking.
In addition, the DV824 can be powered via AC or DC current, making it ideal for on-cart location applications, and it employs the same BWF file format and UDF disk format as other Fostex DVD-RAM machines for PC/Mac compatibility.
Intuitive operation, thanks to a user interface which combines a 132 x 64 dot LCD display, positive-action buttons / switches, large LED time indicator, 18-bar level metering and intelligently written software.

Useful for TV show recording, live stage recording, small event playback, large scale live theatre SE playback, on-cart location sound recording, telecine playback and more..

UNIVERSAL DISC FORMAT
As the UDF (Universal Disc Format) is utilized, discs can be read by any computer OS (Windows, Mac, etc.) which makes for easy transfer of audio files to and from the recorders for external editing.

Features
* 8-Track Recording and playback to and from industry standard DVD-RAM media
* Up to 8-track simultaneous recording at 24bit/48kHz
* Up to 4-track simultaneous recording at 24bit/96kHz
* Slim line chassis - just 2U high - for easy handling & installation
* Analog balanced XLR inputs and outputs for all 8 channels
* AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs for connection to analog and digital audio mixers
* Flexible AC or DC (for location use) power operation. Supplied with AC adapter (AD-15C) as standard.
* BWF file format and UDF disk format combine for PC/Mac compatibility
* Playback of disks recorded on both DV40 and PD-6.
* 132x64 dot-matrix LCD display
* Large LED time display and 18-bar level meters.
* High-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for data transfer via the media network
* Multiple DV824’s can be controlled by a master DV824 through the 9-pin remote connector
* Dedicated front-panel USB keyboard input for easy file naming and editing.
* Flexible programmable playback function
* Interface expansion via card-frame system with optional cards
* Optional Timecode/Sync (Model 8348) card allows for both internally-generated and external timecode with +/-1ppm accuracy to be integrated into the recording process. An LTC offset can be set independently for each file
* Bi-Phase input included on Timecode/Sync card for synchronization to film projectors
* Optional Hard Drive (Model 9057) allows for Dual Disk Recording as well as Auto Backup functions
* Optional IEEE1394/USB 2.0 card (Model 8370) will be available for fast data transfer to/from PC/Mac.

BWF Manager
BWF Manager' is a software utility application, (available in both Windows and Mac versions), that enables the user to analyze a selected BWF poly format file and create individual BWF mono files for each track of the poly format file.
BWF Manager is a FREE download from Fostex.

GENERAL
Recording Medium	ATAPI DVD-RAM
	(optional 2.5” hard disk is mountable)
File Format	BWF
Sampling Frequency	22.05/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
Quantization	16bit (22.05/44.1/48kHz)
	24bit (44.1/48/88.2/96kHz)
Recording Tracks	See chart below
INPUT/OUTPUT (0dBu=0.775Vrms, 0dBV=1Vrms)
Reference Input Level	+4dBu
Analog Input (Tr 1 – 8)
Connector	XLR-3-31 type (balanced) (1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Input Impedance	10k ohm or more
Rated Input Level	+4dBu
Max. Input Level	+24dBu
Analog Output (Tr 1-8)
Connector	XLR-3-32 type (balanced) (1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Output Load Impedance	10k ohm or more
Rated Output Level	+4dBu
Max. Output Level	+24dBu
Headphones Output
Connector	6mm stereo phone jack
Load Impedance	8 ohm or more
Max. Output Level	100mW (at 32ohm)
Digital Input (Tr 1 – 8)
Connector	D-sub 25 pin (balanced)
Format	IEC60958 (AES/EBU) or IEC69058 (S/P DIF)
Digital Output (Tr 1 – 8)
Connector	D-sub 25 pin (balanced)
Format	IEC60958 (AES/EBU) or IEC60958 (S/P DIF)
9P-REMOTE / ES BUSS (RS422)
Connector	D-sub 9 pin
Protocol	Sony 9 pin protocol / ES BUSS
9P-REMOTE / ES BUSS Thru Out
Connector	D-sub 9 pin
Parallel Remote
Connector	Mini-DIN 8 pin
USB (for Keyboard only)
Connector	USB Series “A” Receptacle
Ethernet
Connector	RJ-45
Format	IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX standard)
PERFORMANCE
R/P Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz +/- 1dB (fs: 44.1/48kHz)
	20Hz to 40kHz +/- 2dB (fs: 88.2/96kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio	105dB (typical)
Dynamic Range	105dB (typical)
Reference Record Level	-12dB / -18dB / -20dB (switchable on software)
PHYSICAL
Power Handling	120VAC / 230VAC
Dimensions	482 (W) x 98.5 (H) x 345 (D) mm
Weight	5.7kg
TC SYNC Card (Model 8348, optional)
TC Input
Connector	XLR-3-31 type (balanced) (1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Format	SMPTE/EBU
Rated Input	2Vp-p
Transfer Rate	2.4kbit/sec (SMPTE)
Input Impedance	20k ohm or more
Min. Input Level	0.25Vp-p
TC Output
Connector	XLR-3-32 type (balanced) (1:GND/2:HOT/3:COLD)
Format	SMPTE / EBU
Rated Output	2Vp-p
Output Impedance	1k ohm or less
Load Impedance	600 ohm or more
Bi-Phase In
Connector	D-sub 9 pin
Level	5V (470 ohm) or 24V (2k ohm) switchable
Word/Video Input
Connector	BNC
Rated Input Level	1Vp-p (with 75 ohm terminator SW
Word Output
Connector	BNC
Rated Output Level	TTL Level
IEEE1394/USB Card (T.B.A.)
IEEE1394 (for PC communication)
Connector	FireWire 400 (6 pin)
USB (for PC communication)
Connector	USB Series “B” Receptacle
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
9057	Optional Hard Disk

FOSTEX Contacts:
Fostex Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) Phone: +81 (0)42 546 4974 Fax: +81 (0)42 546 9222

ITALY
PROEL s.p.a. - Via alla Ruenia 37/43 - 64027 Sant'Omero (TE)
Tel. (++39) 086181241- Fax (++39)0861887862 e-mail

ARGENTINA-Arte Musical S.A.- TEL : (+54) 11-4374-8049
AUSTRALIA- Syntec International- TEL : (+61) 2-9417-4700- e-mail
AUSTRIA , SLOVAKIA,SLOVENIA - Atec Audio Technology -TEL : (+43) 2234-74004 e-mail
BELGIUM - EML NV - TEL : (+32) 11-232355 e-mail
BRAZIL- Habro Comercio, Importacao & Exportacao Ltda.-TEL: (+55) 11-2249787 e-mail
CANADA- Jam Industries - TEL : (+1) 514-457-2555- www.jam-ind.com/eriksonpro
BULGARIA - Shark Art -TEL : (+359) 52-600172
CANARY ISLANDS- Musicanarias, S.L.- TEL : (+34) 922-821664
COLOMBIA Musicland Digital-TEL: (+1) 305-668-0153 e-mail
CZECHO - Praha Music Center spol s.r.o. - TEL : (+420) 2-248-10-981 e-mail
DENMARK - SC Sound ApS - TEL : (+45) 4399-8877 e-mail
FINLAND -Noretron Audio Oy -TEL : (+358) 9-525-9330 - URL : www.noretron.fi
FRANCE - Guillard Musiques -TEL : (+33) 4 72 26 27 00 - URL : www.guillard-musiques.fr
GERMANY - Studiosound & Music GmbH -TEL : (+49) 6421-92510 - URL : www.ssm.de
GREECE - Bon Studio S.A. - TEL : (+30) 1-3809605-8, 3302059 - URL : www.bonstudio.gr
HUNGARY - ATEC Hungary - TEL : (+36) 27-3-42-595 e-mail
ICELAND - .D.elrf.electronic Ltd. - TEL : (+354) 588 5010
MALTA - Audio & Auto Sound -TEL : (+356) 24-2431
NETHERLANDS - IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B.V. - TEL : (+31) 20-697-2121 e-mail
NEW ZEALAND- Digital Music Systems- TEL : (+64) 9-279-4289- e-mail
NORWAY- Siv. Ing. Benum AS - Norway -TEL : (+47) 22-139900 e-mail
POLAND -MEGA MUSIC SP. Z.O.O.TEL : (+48) 58-551-18-82 e-mail
PORTUGA L- Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica -TEL : (+351) 22-608-0610
RUSSIA - MS-MAX - TEL : (+7) 095-234-00-06 URL : www.ms-max.ru
SPAIN - Multitracker, S.A. - TEL : (+34) 91-4470700, 91-4470898 e-mail
SOUTH AFRICA- Eltron (Pty) Ltd.-TEL : (+27) 11 7870355 e-mail
SWEDEN -TTS Scandinavia AB -TEL : (+46) 8-59798000 - URL : www.tts-protel.se
SWITZERLAND - Audio Bauer Pro AG - TEL : (+41) 1-4323230 e-mail
TURKEY -Zuhal Muzik Aletleri Tic. ve San. Ltd. - TEL : (+90) 212-249-8510
UK - SCV London - TEL : (+44) 0207-923-1892 e-mail
UKRAINE -Combo Ltd. - TEL : (+380) 612-335-106 e-mail
U.S.A., MEXICO / CENTRAL AMERICA- Fostex Corporation of America- TEL : (+1) 562-921-1112 e-mail

advanced technologic sound magazine

2005 January - issue 133

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