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Fostex DMT-8 User's Manual

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2. Set the DMT 8 to the default setting Cass HAA NAHAS SESAME MMW a Connecting an external device 1 Connect the MIDI IN OUT connectors on the DMT 8 to the MIDI IN OUT connectors of a computer using a MIDI interface Start a sequencer software application on your computer that is compatible with MMC MTC 2 Set the sequencer software application to MTC slave mode and MMC output mode and select a desirable frame rate Refer to the MIDI Clock Synchronization system section for connecting the MIDI sound source and effect units to the DMT 8 Setting the MIDI SYNC OUT 1 Select MTC mtc for MIDI SYNC OUT in Setup mode At this time it is useful to set timebase to Refer to page 106 for more detail Setting MTC OFFSET 2 Set the difference in time offset time less than six hours from ABS time OFFSET in Setup mode Refer to page 108 for more detail 3 j 3 55 CNN NW Sua SN WAN A BSA OSES BN NE NHTSA ASA AN A A ASSO SSN A SRS SSN NS NESS SIC TENTS Setting frame rate 3 Select the same MTC frame rate as that of the sequencer software application for the FRAME RATE parameter in Setup mode Refer to page 107 for detail Checking synchronization and machine control 4 Run the DMT 8 in record mode you do not have to record any sound since the purpose is only to create a recorded disk area and confirm that the MIDI sequencer is runni
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4. Refer to MMC Response Information Field List Response information Field List Command 01 SELECTED TIME CODE READ 48 MOTION CONTROL TALLY 4C RECORD MODE READ WRITE 4E TRACK RECORD STATUS READ 4F TRACK RECORD READY READ WRITE MASKED WRITE 51 RECORD MONITOR READ WRITE Inquiry Message List IDENTITY REQUEST FO 7E 01 06 01 F7 IDENTITY REPLY FO 7 01 06 02 51 01 00 09 00 01 00 7F 7F F7 51 Fostex ID 01 00 Device family code 09 00 Device family number DMT 01 00 7F 7F Software version RENT Ee ee Ee 111 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Maintenance 8 Specifications Maintenance Cleaning the exterior For normal cleaning use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt moisten a cloth in diluted detergent wring it out firmly and wipe the dirt off Then polish with a dry cloth Never use solvents such as alcohol thinner or benzene since these will damage the printing and finish of the exterior Specifications Mixer Section input Output Input x 8 Input 1 4 Connector Input impedance Input level Input 5 8 Connector input impedance input level Insert x 4 input and output Connector Output TIP Load impedance Output level Input RING Input impedance Input level AUX SEND 1 2 Connector Load impedance Output level AUX RTN 1 2 L R Connector Input impedance Input levet STEREO BUS
5. i M M M M o O O 12 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 2 1 Mixer section Words in this manual that appear in brackets are used on the panel 1 Input Select switch INPUT SEL INPUT TRK This switch selects the signal routed to the INPUT fader of each channel INPUT Signal of the instrument or microphone connected to the INPUT jack is routed to the INPUT fader At this time the recorder output signal will be sent to the SUB MIX section Switch OFF No signal will be routed Recorder output signal will be routed to the INPUT fader The track signal will be routed to the same number of the channel as the Track For example the Track 1 signal is routed to Channel 1 and the Track 2 signal is routed to Channel 2 At this time the signal input to the INPUT jack will be sent to the SUB MIX section Bl Refer to page 38 of Chapter 3 for instructions on using the INPUT SEL switch 2 SUB MIX section According to the selection of the INPUT SEL switch the input signal from the INPUT jack or the recorder output signal will be routed to this section This section is usually used to monitor the recorder playback signal during overdubbing 2 a SUB panpot knob SUB PAN This knob is used to adjust the L R balance of the SUB MIX signal before it is sent to the stereo bus 2 b SUB gai
6. If a plug is connected to this jack input signal at this jack will have priority and recording be routed via the GROUP MASTER controls ade a esos NMS Eaa signal will not aa cete ce Ces CORNER TA a CR AGUA CADRE NECARE REESE IARE 61 Recorder Out jack RECORDER OUT Connector RCA pin jack These analog connectors are used to output Track 1 8 signals directly When you are using the recorder section independently connect the INPUT jack of the external console here Refer to page 68 for information on using only the recorder section 62 Power switch This switch turns the main power to the DMT 8 on off Warning Before turning the power off to the DMT 8 first quit Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped Especially never attemped to turn off the power to the unit while the hard disk is accessing data the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing Otherwise 63 Power cable Connect the power cable to an AC outlet of the specified voltage 27 1 Preset display DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 2 6 Display Section The display of the DMT 8 integrates the level meter of a high visibility FL tube with a time display of 10 digits and 7 segments The level meter shows the Track 1 8 output level of the recorder section and the Stereo L R output of the mixer section simultaneously The time display shows the current time of the recorder section u
7. Date Model DMT 8 MIDI Implementation Chart Version V1 10 X X Default Changed Default x Mode Message x Altered k ok ok k k ck k CK kok E GE Note x Number True voice ak ak k k k ok k k ck k k Velocity Note ON x Note OFF Key s x Touch x pitchBend Bend Control Change Prog Change True O 2 Song Position Common Song Select Tune System Clock Real Time Commands Local ON OFF UX All Notes OFF Mes sages Active Sense x xX X Reset rem 1 MMC Device ID 00 MTC Identity reply rem 2 MMC Device ID 00 or 7F Identity request Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Yes Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO X No 110 tle CY x DMT 8 Owner s Manual MIDI Implementation Chart amp MMC List MMC Command List 04 FAST FORWARD F FWD 05 REWIND REWIND 06 RECORD STROBE REC 07 RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT 40 WRITE Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 41 MASKED WRITE 42 READ Refer to MMC Response Information Field List 44 LOCATE LOCATE to Setting Data 47 SHUTTLE CUE REVIEW 1 60 times REX SAAS NARS Movement Recorder PLAY
8. IRE Lie Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions After pressing this key if you change your mind and wish to cancel the store operation press the EXIT NO key DISP SEL key or STOP button Bl Refer to page 85 for more information about the clipboard Refer to page 79 for more information about the Locate function Bl Refer to page 69 for more information about Auto Punch In Out recording Refer to page 80 for more information about Auto Return 39 Recall key RECALL Press this key to recall the stored time value or Bar Beat Clock value Pressing this key then one of the following keys will display the data stored at the key you pressed and you will be able to edit the data RECALL key gt CLIPBOARD IN key The Clipboard In point is recalled and the unit enters edit mode The Clipboard Out point is recalled and the unit enters edit mode he Auto Punch In point is recalled and the unit enters edit mode The Auto Punch Out point is recalled and the unit enters edit mode RECALL key CLIPBOARD OUT key RECALL key gt AUTO PUNCH IN key RECALL key gt AUTO PUNCH OUT key RECALL key gt AUTO RIN START key The Auto Return Start point is recalled and the unit enters 4 edit mode RECALL key gt AUTO END key The Auto Return End point is recalled and the unit enters edit mode RECALL key gt LOCATE key The Locate key data is recalled and the
9. most important step is overdubbing Overdubbing means to record a new sound source to another track using input monitoring while listening to the playback of the pre recorded sound 15 playback monitoring 7 73 Step 1 Recording a drum machine to Track 1 Refer to the Basic Recording section to record the drum machine to Track 1 3 Hint 1 Stereo recording of a drum machine 2 If you wish to record a drum machine in stereo not in monaural you can just record the B L signal to Track 1 and the R signal to Track 2 Follow the settings described below 1 Channel 1 setting Connect the t output jack of the drum machine to the INPUT jack 1 of the DMT 8 E INPUT SEL switch INPUT 5 i GROUP Assign switch G1 G2 3 GROUP PAN control Turn all the way to ODD E SUB mix Use the GAIN control to adjust the L channel monitoring level Set the PAN control to 3 all the way to the left 2 INPUT fader and TRIM accordingly Channel 2 setting Connect the R output jack of the drum machine to the INPUT jack 2 of the DMT 8 2 INPUT SEL switch INPUT GROUP Assign switch G1 G2 B GROUP PAN control Turn all the way to EVEN E 21 SUB mix Use the GAIN contro to adjust channel monitoring level Setthe PAN controlall the way to the right INPUT fader and TRIM accordingly lt setting gt 5 RECORD TRACK select key Turn 1 61 and 2 22
10. the data wiil be pasted to identical tracks Note 2 If pasted data overlaps the source data the content of the source data will be altered 85 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Edit Function Copying First you need to specify the area to be copied using the Clipboard In and Out points fore irn Note The following procedure uses the ABS time as time base on the display If you wish to E use the MTC time or MIDI Bar Beat Clock press the DISP SEL key while holding down 3 the EXECUTE YES key to change the time base EN Entering and storing the CLIPBOARD IN point 1 Press the RECALL key then the CLIPBOARD IN key or press only the 20d CLIPBOARD IN key and the unit will enter edit mode 2 Move cursor to the digit you wish to change using the HOLD gt key or the 1 SHUTTLE dial and change the value using the JOG dial a 3 After setting the value press the STORE key then the CLIPBOARD IN key U3 The time value will be stored as the Clipboard in time edit mode will disengage and the display will return to the previous screen You can perform steps 1 3 in real time Pressing the STORE key then the 73 CLIPBOARD IN key while playing back the recorder will store data 23 Entering and storing the CLIPBOARD OUT point 1 Press the RECALL key then the CLIPBOARD OUT key or press only CLIPBOARD OUT key and the unit enters edit mode 2 Move th
11. 57 Data In connector DATA IN Connector Optical Connect the optical output connector of a DAT machine here Bal Refer to page 101 for more information about loading song data 58 Data Out connector DATA OUT Connector Optical Connect the optical input connector of the DAT machine This connector is usually used to save song data created on the DMT 8 audio data and setup data to the digital master recorder DAT During any opreations other than save and load analog output signal at STEREO OUT L R will be digitized and output from this connector E Refer to page 101 for more information about saving song data 59 Punch In Out jack PUNCH IN OUT Connector PHONE jack Connecting the optional foot switch will let you control punch In Out and rehearsal recording Use a Fostex Model 8051 foot switch Ball Refer to page 75 for information about Punch In Out recording using the foot switch 60 Recorder In jack RECORDER IN Connector RCA pin jack These connectors are used to send an external signal directly to the recorder section when you are using the recorder section independently The signal will be sent to two tracks simultaneously the input signal at RECORDER IN 1 5 is routed to Tracks 1 and 5 the input signal at 2 6 is routed to Tracks 2 and 6 and so on Connect the OUTPUT jack of the external console here Refer to page 68 for information on using only the recorder section Note
12. Connecting sound source Press the REWIND button while holding down the STOP buiton The DMT 8 locates ABS 0 the beginning of the hard disk To prevent accidental recording turn the RECORD TRACK select key 1 G1 OFF The track indication will change from blinking to off The INPUT SEL switch for Channels 1 and 2 should stay at INPUT The playback signal on Track 1 is routed to the Channel 1 SUB mix section and the playback signal on Track 2 is routed to the Channel 2 SUB mix section Press the PLAY button to start playback o Set the Master fader L R to 7 8 adjust the headphone volume level using PHONES knob and adjust each SUB mix to change the entire volume and panpot Step 3 Overdubbing an electric guitar on Track 3 Just as in Step 2 overdub the electric guitar on Track 3 while listening to the recorded drum machine and electric bass 80990942297 Connect to any available INPUT jack 1 Electric Guitar 1 Connect the electric guitar to any available INPUT jack lf you connect the guitar to Channel 1 4 lower the TRIM fader to the MIN line level position as we did in basic recording 90 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Switch control settings 2 Set the INPUT SEL switch of Channels 1 2 and 3 to INPUT Track 1 3 output signals are routed to the Channel 1 3 SUB mix respectively If you have connected the electric guitar to any jack o
13. ENO RECALL HOLE gt O STORE CJ OO 0 00 C3 1 copy PASTE ERASE UNDO REDO 1 3 C3 c3 PUNCH LOCATE OHD ACCESS RECORD asro PLAY lt 6QREWND PDF FWD LOO LOCATE ABS END 1 Press the RECALL key then the AUTO RTN START key or AUTO RUN END key As a short cut you can press the AUTO RTN START key or AUTO RTN END key directly The display will show the time value stored at the key and the unit wil enter edit mode 2 Move the cursor to the time value bar using the HOLD key or SHUTTLE dial and use the JOG dial to change the value 3 Press the STORE key then press the AUTO START key The edited time value will be stored as a Start point or End point Note Pay attention to the location of the Start and End points If you have set a larger value to the Start point than the End point while both Auto Return mode and Auto Play mode are on the DMT 8 will jump to the Start point and continue to play the rest of the data after playing to the End point which is located before the Start point Therefore the repeat operation explained later will not be carried out correctly Auto Return mode is effective only when the unit is in play mode LC 55 83 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 7 Locate Function 7 4 Auto Repeat AUTO AUTO PLAY The Auto Repeat function is a combination of Auto Play mode and Auto Return mode To access the Auto Rep
14. Offset setting Default 0 59 575 CO 20 39 5 1 1 ER SET UP OFFSET OVER Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key to change your selection or to exit Setup mode Each time you press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key the display will return to the previous stage allowing you to select a different item or to exit Setup mode Now you have selected the SETUP items The following paragraphs explain how to set and execute each item Refer to the following information on each item for details 95 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 2 Setting the time signature BAR J Setup item BAR J sets a time signature for a measure For example the first and second measures could have a time signature of 4 4 and the third and subsequent measures could have a time of 2 4 You can set up 16 points in any time signature for each measure Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP then press the EXECUTE YES key The SETUP indicator will light up Use the JOG dial to select blinking then press the EXECUTE YES key The BARJ indicator wili light up In the initial setting the first measure has a time signature of 4 4 This means that the following measures will be played with a time signature of 4 4 unless you set a different time signature after the first measure In this case turning the JOG dial will allow you to check the current time signatures one b
15. SUB mix section on the DMT 8 to the RECORDER IN jack on the DMT 8 and connect the RECORDER OUT jack to the tape input x8 of the external mixer lt Note gt If you connect a plug to the RECORDER IN jack on the DMT 8 this connection takes priority and you will be unable route the recording signal via the GROUP MASTER controls If you wish to use the mixer function of the DMT 8 for recording be sure to remove any plug from the RECORDER IN jack _ External Mixer 4 group type 68 2 d fo id DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out Chapter 6 Punch In Out Punch In Out recording is used to re record data onto a certain area of a pre recorded track For example you can replace a phrase from your guitar solo with a better performance There are two ways to Punch In Out record Auto Punch In Out recording in which you specify the Punch In Out points and Manual Punch In Out recording in which you use optional foot switch Model 8051 In either case the Rehearsal function allows you to practice before actual take Using the Punch In Out recording technique you can easily and quickly replace mistakes or phrases you do not like with more desirable takes Choose one of these methods to suit your preferences and applications The example here explains how to replace part of the guitar solo recorded on Track 3 with a new phrase by playing the guitar connected to Input jack 1 while listening to the
16. case you can omit step 3 below 2 Press the HOLD gt key or turn the SHUTTLE dial to select the digit you wish to edit then use the JOG dial to change the time value ABS 15 1 A 20 UY SF 3 Press the STORE key The STORE LED will light up 4 Press the AUTO PUNCH IN key The specified time value will be stored as a Punch In point and the STORE LED wilt go off 71 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out Storing the Punch Out point 5 Press the HOLD gt key to enter edit mode 5 nn of ye M W 8 blink Edit is possible 03 6 Press the HOLD gt key or turn the SHUTTLE dial to select the digit you wish to edit then use the JOG dial to change the time value ABS NA n 3 Uunutu 3 3 9 5 IS r Bose 7 Press the STORE key The STORE LED will light up 8 Press the AUTO PUNCH OUT key The specified time value will be stored as a Punch Out point and the STORE LED will go off To check the stored Punch In Out point press the RECALL key then press the AUTO PUNCH IN key and or the AUTO PUNCH OUT key Alternatively press the AUTO PUNCH IN AUTO PUNCH OUT key The display will show the stored time value lt Note gt You cannot set the Punch Out point before the Punch In point location If the Punch Out point precedes the Punch In point and you try to punch in the message Void out appears the screen immediately afte
17. then the AUTO PUNCH IN key or press only the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the unit enters edit mode 2 Move the cursor to digit you wish to edit using the HOLD gt key the SHUTTLE dial and set the value using the JOG dial 3 After setting the time value press the STORE key then the AUTO PUNCH IN key The time value will be stored as the start point of the pasting area and the display will go back to the previous screen Executing the paste operation 1 Press the PASTE key The display will show the blinking message ARE YOU SURE and the bottom row of the 7 segment display will show PAST 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key When the paste operation is executed the upper row of the 7 segment display will count the time required to complete the paste operation When the operation is completed the display will show COMPLETED Press the EXIT NO key to return to the previous display In this way sound data copied on the clipboard can be pasted from the specified Auto Punch In point cancel the paste operation press the EXIT NO key while the message ARE YOU SURE is blinking on the display 87 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Edit Function If you wish to cancel the paste operation after you press the EXECUTE YES key press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key before the COMPLETED message appears on the display If you abort the paste operation using this procedure even in the middle of the opera
18. 105dB or more Optical x 2 IEC 958 Part 2 S P DIF DIN SPIN x 2 Complying to MIDI standard 6 phone jack An optional FOOT SW Model 8051 can be connected 3 5 inch 54MB hard disk x 1 IDE type 44 kHz 16 bit linear About 12 5 min DMT 8 Owner s Manual Maintenance amp Specifications General No of recording track Crossfade Recording reproducing frequency Dinamic range Dimensions Weight Power supply Power consumption 8 tracks 10msec 20Hz 20kHz 92 dB or more 568 W x 121 x 432 D mm About 7 5kg 120VAC 60Hz 230 50 60Hz About 33W Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for product improvement 114 DMT 8 Owner s Block Diagram 1936 LR GROUP RECORDER IN 1048 15 RECORDER OUT 1 5 1048V 1 4 i NPuTSEL aise GROUP MASTER WUT dem il 59 7 10dBV p 7 i 8 TRACK HARD DISK RECORDER LEO i aaga e SEL ee TAK wei cam EQ LL ODINPUTFADER e Li 1 SIS GAN GST CAN i gt C MASTER FADER II 5 TRKS 2 8 1 NIB ERAN SUBGAN TT ALTERNATE MIX X4 AUX RTN 1 UMONO AUX ATH 1 20dBV PEL AUX RTN 2 UMONO A AUX RTH 2 200BV or A
19. 4 Group Bus 4 output signal signal at G4 gt Tracks 4 and 8 SO ESS SSE SV SOONERS CTC SSE Sa ate STN a 20 Auto Play Auto Return key Pressing this key repeatedly will change Auto Play mode Auto Return mode and Repeat mode On Off as follows LED off LED light up OAUTO RTH Auto Play Auto Return OFF All LEDs are off Auto Play ON Only the AUTO PLAY LED is lit AUTO RTN ES Auto Return ON Only the AUTO RTN LED is lit e AUTO RTH ewroeur Repeat ON Both AUTO PLAY and AUTO RTN LEDs are lit Auto Play mode In this mode playback will start automatically after the START point is located This function is effective at any locate points other than the ABS END point Auto Return mode When the END point is reached during playback the START point is automatically located in this mode This function is effective only when the START and END points have been specified Note Auto Return function is effective only during playback In recording mode the START point wili not be located automatically when the END point is reached TARNEN od MENU Auto Repeat mode This mode is a combination of Auto Play and Auto Return and plays back the part between the START and END points repeatedly The auto repeat function is effective only when the START and END points have been specified correctly Refer to page 79 of Chapter 7 for details
20. Connect the DMT 8 MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector on the MIDI sequencer 2 Setthe MIDI sequencer to MIDI Clock Slave mode and connect the MIDI source that plays sequence data to the INPUT jack of the DMT 8 3 If necessary connect the effect units for monitoring or simultaneous recording AUX SEND 1 2 gt Effect unit 1 2 AUX RTN 1 2 MIDI SYNC OUT settings 1 Set MIDI SYNC OUT in Setup mode to MIDI Clock CLocK OUT if you wish to use the metronome function set CLICK in Setup mode to ON Refer to pages 100 and 106 for details Creating a Tempo Map 1 Seta time signature for each measure using the parameter in Setup mode Then set the tempo for each bar beat location using the TEMPO parameter in Setup mode Refer to pages 96 and 98 for details 2 Run the DMT 8 in record mode you do not have to record any sound since the purpose is only to create a recorded disk area and confirm that the MIDI sequencer is running in sync with the tempo map If some data has already been recorded up to the end point of the song you can only play back data Set the timebase to BAR J CLK to check whether the playback position on the sequencer matches that on the DMT 8 Overdubbing 3 Overdub performance data to Tracks 1 8 while accompanying the synchronizing MID source output as if the source was data already recorded on the track Alternatively you can actually record
21. Cut operation If you wish to restore data that existed before you executed the Cut function press the UNDO key to restore the status of the DMT 8 prior to the cut Pressing the REDO key after you press the UNDO key will restore the status prioir to the Undo operation The Undo and Redo functions are effective only while the DMT 8 is stopped After the UNDO key or REDO key is pressed the display will show COMPLETED and return to the previous screen UNDO REDO lt Note gt You can use the undo redo functions while the DMT 8 is in stop mode Under the following circumstances you will be unable to use the undo redo functions if you make new recording if you make a new edit paste erase or cut if the Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on or if you turned off the power to the DMT 8 then turned it back on DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode Chapter 9 Setup mode The Setup mode of the DMT 8 allows you to set various parameters related to the applications and environment The following items are included in Setup mode This chapter explains the basics of Setup mode including how to set the parameters Indication O o Function 00 BARJ Sets the time signature on the Tempo selected from 11 signatures 1 4 8 8 Se TEMPO Sets the tempo on the Tempo Map Turns the Metronome function on off Loads a data file
22. However during mixdown they are used to adjust the master level of the grouped signals In this example GROUP MASTER controls G1 and G2 adjust the master level for the rhythm group drum electric bass and rhythm guitar and GROUP MASTER controls G3 and G4 adjust the master level for the front group vocal lead guitar piano synth During overdubbing the GROUP TO L R switches were all off but during mixdown turn these switches on In this way signals that were grouped to a rhythm group and front group will be sent to the Stereo Bus L R and will be output from STEREO OUT L R output to the master recorder At this time Groups 1 and 3 are patched to L and Groups 2 and 4 are patched R If either G1 or G2 is turned on the signal of the corresponding group will be sent to 4 SRR SESS NUNT Sua aus RL A E E EES N a Adjusting the output level on the DMT 8 and the recording level on the master recorder 4 5 Press the PLAY button to play back data on the recorder section Raise the Master fader L R to 7 8 then raise the Channel INPUT faders and adjust the playback level of each track while monitoring the sound through the headphones To obtain a good level balance press only the GROUP TO L R switches G1 and G2 to monitor only the rhythm group Alternatively press only G3 and G4 to adjust the balance of the front group While observing the meter L R on the DMT 8 adjust the INPUT fad
23. Recorded area All tracks Non recorded area Recorded area VNSMMMSENSHMENASEN ES URS a DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Edit Function Erasing Entering and storing the erase Punch In start point 1 Press the RECALL key then the AUTO PUNCH IN key or press only the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the unit enters edit mode 2 Move the cursor to the digit you wish to edit using the HOLD key or the SHUTTLE dial and set the value using the JOG dial 3 After setting the time value press the STORE key then press the AUTO PUNCH IN key The time value will be stored as a start point of the pasting area and the display will return to the previous screen Entering and storing the erase Punch Out end point 1 Press the RECALL key then the AUTO PUNCH OUT key or press only the AUTO PUNCH OUT key and the unit enters edit mode 2 Move the cursor to the digit you wish to edit using the HOLD gt key or the SHUTTLE dial and set the value using the JOG dial 3 After setting the time value press the STORE key then the AUTO PUNCH OUT key The time value will be stored as an end point of the erasing area and the display will return to the previous screen To check the erase In Out point press the AUTO PUNCH IN and AUTO PUNCH OUT keys respectively The display will show the stored time value Erasing 1 Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the track from which you wi
24. The disk has already been formatted in the factory You do not need to format it again when you record data for the first time Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select FORMAT blinking and press the EXECUTE YES key The display changes as shown below and the DMT 8 enters format stand by mode To cancel the format operation press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key lt Note gt Once you start formatting the disk you cannot cancel the operation once itis underway Even the STOP button and the EXIT NO key are disabled if you do not with to lose the recorded audio data do not press the EXECUTE YES key at this time CO 2 1 51 1 1 E 7 URET FORMAT 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again The Format operation will start and the display will show the available recording time not the time taken for formatting and count down the time CO 621 091 021 517 71081 Boe REMAIN SET UP FORMAT 3 When formatting is complete the display will change as shown below 11 43 51 61 071681 OVER 0 3 6 9 SET UP 18 COMPLETED 24 30 4 Pressing the STOP button or the EXIT NO key will allow you to quit Setup mode and the DMT 8 will stop at the position timebase ABS 00 00 00 obtained right after you turned on the power
25. adjusted by SUB GAIN to be output Rotating the knob counter clockwise will increase the output level lo No signal will be output This option selects the INPUT fader signal its level has been adjusted by the INPUT fader The signal controlled the AUX 1 knob will be output from the AUX SEND 1 jack and the signal controlled via the AUX 2 knob will be output from the AUX SEND 2 jack 5 Group Assign Panpot knob PAN ODD EVEN In combination with the Group Assign switch this knob is used to determine the routing of the INPUT fader signal to the Group Buses ODD O The signal is routed to Group Buses 1 or 3 center The signal is routed to Group Buses 1 and 2 or 3 and 4 with the same level EVEN The signal is routed to Group Buses 2 or 4 6 Group Assign switch G1 G2 G3 G4 In combination with the Pan knob this switch sends the INPUT fader signal to Group Buses When the knob is to ODD the signal is sent to Group Bus 1 When the Panpot 6 knob is set to EVEN the signal is sent to Group Bus 2 center No siganl is sent to any bus line G3 G4 When the Panpot knob is set to ODD the signal is sent to Group Bus 3 When the Panpot knob is set to EVEN the signal is sent to Group Bus 4 Refer to page 38 for a detailed description of the Group Assign switch and the Group Assign Panpot knob 7 INPUT faders 1 8 The INPUT fader controls the
26. and Group Panpot The Group Assign switches and Group panpot of each channel of the DMT 8 mixer section function as a guide to the Group Bus The input signal at the INPUT jack is distributed to G1 G4 by means of these switches and panpot settings and is recorded on the tracks The Assign switch selects a combination of the Group Buses G1 G2 or G3 G4 Then the PAN setting determines the signal destination odd numbered bus ODD G1 or G3 or even numbered bus EVEN G2 or G4 If you set PAN to the center the same level of the signal will be sent to odd numbered and even numbered buses The GROUP MASTER control adjusts the level of the signal sent from the Group Bus to the recorder and the RECORD TRACK select key selects the recording track Send GROUP BUS 1 Send to GROUP BUS 3 Send to GROUP BUS 1 Send to GROUP BUS 2 Send to GROUP BUS 3 Send to GROUP BUS 4 and GROUP BUS 2 with and GROUP BUS 4 with the same level the sama levet on 82 93 64 38 DMT 8 Owner s Manuai Chapter 3 Before Starting 3 6 Alternate Mix function SES Recens 73 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Before Starting 3 8 Effect connection 1 Using AUX The DMT 8 is equipped with two sets of AUX send mono out return stereo in allowing two effect units with mono in stereo out to be connected See the figure below EFFECT UNIT 1 a 66666666 EFFECT UNI
27. and the display will show the next message CAN T UNDO This message means that if you try to punch in record you will be able to record but unable to undo the recording due to insufficient undo space on the disk If you wish to see the overtime indication again press the AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key again DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions Unassigned track indication Select any track Action to take Use the RECORD TRACK select key to ready any track Mm MWe 5 1 et SE Event overflow indication The editing points are overflowed E Action to take You edited too much warning means you cannot paste or erase any In this case first use the SAVE function from the Setup mode to save data to an external DAT machine then load the data back to the DMT 8 In this way the editing points will be 23 cleared you will be able to continue editing ee ee 1 OVER t Er Load error indication You cannot load data because data input to the DATA IN connector contains an error Action to take Check to see if there is an abnormality with the external DAT machine connected to the DATA IN connector or with the DAT type itself Try to LOAD again 21 1 OVER Lo fld r r Un formatted indication The internal hard disk is damaged or not formatted yet E After t
28. be lowered to the minimum 41 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started 4 2 Basic recording before starting multitrack recording Before you start multitrack recording first try to record one sound source to one track 3 Any sound source will do Here as an example we are going to connect an electric guitar to INPUT jack 1 to record the guitar sound to Track 1 gt 3 E id DoD E Donna sx Connecting the sound source and headphone 1 Connect an electric guitar to INPUT jack 1 2 Lower the TRIM fader to MIN This position will be adjusted later 3 Make sure that the PHONES control is set to 0 and connect the monitoring o headphone to the PHONES jack Setting switches controls 200042 4 Turn the INPUT SEL switch to INPUT The electric guitar signal will be routed to the INPUT fader 5 Set the Group Assign switch to G1 G2 The electric guitar signal will be routed to Group 1 2 6 Turn the Group PAN control all the way to ODD E The electric guitar signal will be routed to Group 1 7 Turn the GROUP MASTER control G1 to 7 8 The master volume level of the electric guitar at Group 1 will be raised 8 Press the RECORD TRACK select 1 G1 switch to ready Track 1 1 the display will blink 42 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Monitoring the rec
29. be used to connect an effect unit dynamic effect unit such as compressor limiter noise gate etc Refer to the figure below for information on connecting the effect unit Compressor limiter See the section regarding Using the INSERT jack of Before Starting for information on connecting cables suc ki nud fer ux eed Recor Qu A detur DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Switch control settings 2 Set the INPUT SEL switch of Channels 1 and 2 to INPUT Track 1 output is routed to Channel 1 SUB mix and Track 2 output is routed to Channel 2 SUB mix If you have connected an electric bass to any jack other than INPUT jacks 1 and 2 set the corresponding channel s INPUT SEL switch to INPUT Set the GROUP Assign switch of the electric bass channel to G1 G2 Turn the Group PAN control of the electric bass channel all the way to EVEN Set GROUP MASTER knob G2 to 7 B Press the RECORD TRACK select key 2 G2 to ready Track 2 2 on the display will blink Monitoring the recording signal 7 Press the RECORD button once The RECORD LED will blink The readied track 2 enters input monitoring status As we discussed in the basic recording section set the monitoring volume level and pan position of the electric bass sound using the GAIN and PAN controls of Channel 2 SUB mix Set the Master fader L R to 7 8 These settings will not affect the recordin
30. beginning Use the Master fader L R to add fade in out 13 When you are satisfied with tonal color level and effect balance and the meter L R shows an appropriate level set the master recorder to recording mode You also need to adjust the input level on the master recorder if you are mixing down analog data from the STEREO OUT L R jacks to the master recorder so that the level meter on the master recorder will show the same level as the meter L R on the DMT 8 59 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started 4 5 Recording four tracks simultaneously This section explains how to record up to eight sound sources to four tracks simultaneously The DMT 8 can record up to four tracks simultaneously Here all the band members will play instruments and record music simultaneously Microphone 1 Connect the instruments as shown in the figure and record music following the rack chart L R E Bass Synth Drums Side Guitar 1 Guitar Apply compressorilimiter to the drum sound on Channels 1 4 Set the DMT 8 to the default settings VE Latt rar petant rta e atta ta SEAE U mese eee jacks 1 8 Synthesizer Microphone 4 pe o tere tend 1 a NES we DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Connecting the effect units 1 Connect four compressor limiters to INSERT jacks 1 4
31. input level of the signal selected via the INPUT SEL switch that is the input signal from the INPUT jack or the recorder output signal Level 7 or 8 is a standard level and a gain of about 6dB will be obtained with level 10 8 TRIM faders TRIM 1 4 The TRIM faders control the signal level according to the output level of the devices connected to INPUT jacks 1 4 The adjustable range is 10dBV LINE level to 50dBV MIC level continuous Example MAX MIC level Mic Low output type Mic High output type E Guitar E Base Single coil typej E Guitar E Base Hambacking type MIN 10dBV LINE level Y Keyboard Drum machine 14 re i ved e DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 9 AUX Return 1 Level contro AUX RTN 1 This control adjusts the signal level input from the effect unit connected to the AUX RTN 1 jack The volume level changes equally for the L and R channels 10 AUX Return 1 Assign switch G1 G2 L R This switch determines the routing of the signal after level adjustment via AUX RTN1 to the bus line 21 62 A signal routed to the AUX RTN jack L is sent to Group Bus 1 and a signal routed tothe AUX RTN jack R is sent to Group Bus 2 center No signal is sent to any bus line signal routed to the AUX jack L is sent to Group Bus L and a signal routed to the 992 LA AUX RTN 2 11 AU
32. integrated eight channel analog mixer and a 540Mbyte IDE internal hard disk It enables you to achieve high quality recording playback with a quantization of 16 bit and a sampling rate of 44 1kHz which is approximately equivalent to CD quality The DMT 8 incorporates many advanced functions thanks to the incorporation of a hard disk such as copy paste cut erase using time value or MIDI bar beat clock and undo redo The DMT 8 is also equipped with a jog wheel a shuttle dial for speedy operation a song data save load function for an external DAT recorder and an AUTO function that includes 9 point AUTO locate AUTO return play and AUTO punch in out with rehearsal function The unit can also transmit MIDI clock data and Song Position Pointers via the internal programmable tempo map as well as MTC and MMC You can also control and synchronize an external MIDI sequencer or sequencing software from the DMT 8 The analog mixer section which is integrated with the hard disk recorder has Bi 2 AUX send two parametric equalizers and stereo submix offering a mixing function with virtually sixteen inputs Please read this Owner s Manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place so that you will be able to produce high definition high tonal quality music Precautions Notes about power supply Be sure to connect the DMT 8 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Owner s Manual Do not use an AC outlet of any
33. key 21 Exit No key 21 Display 28 Event overflow indication 32 Error indication 33 Effect connection 39 40 Editing and storing the start end point 82 Edit function 85 Erasing 90 Entering Setup mode 92 Fast forward button Formatting the hard disk 104 Frame rate 107 Re Group assign panpot knob 14 38 57 14 38 57 Group master level control 15 Group to L R switch 15 Group bus 37 Group assign switch HI MID gain control knob 13 HI MID shift knob 13 Headphone level control 15 Hold Digit move key 22 Hard disk operation LED 23 Headphone connector 25 ESE Introduction 5 Input select switch INPUT fader 14 Input jack 25 Insert jack 25 Invalid data indication 31 Invalid In Out indication 31 Input monitor 35 13 57 Inquiry message list 111 J Jog dial 23 LOW MID gain control knob 13 LOW MID shift knob 13 Locate key 20 116 4 le DMT 8 Owner s Manual INDEX Load error indication 32 Recall key 23 Locate function 79 Record button 24 Loading data from a DAT machine 102 Rewind button 24 1 22 2 Recorder in jack 27 Main features of recorder section 8 Recorder out jack 27 Main features of mixer section 10 Repro monitor 35 Monitor level cotrol 15 Recording four tracks simultaneously 60 Master fader 16 REC ENABLE DISABLE 109 Meter display 16 S Monitor out jack 26 SUB mix section 13 MIDI
34. or the available disk space REMAIN 20 d DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions Time Base The DMT 8 uses time display ABS or MTC or Bar Beat Clock display to indicate the current position of the recorder section These displays are called Time Base ABS Absolute Time shows the absolute time of the disk and MTC MIDI Timecode shows the relative time obtained by adding an MTC offset value to the ABS value Bar Beat Clock BAR J CLK indicates a position within a piece of music and conforms to the MIDI clock and Song Position Pointers created on the internal Tempo Refer to pages 97 107 and 108 for more information about MTC and the internal Tempo Map Refer to page 36 for more information about Timebase 31 Execute Yes key EXECUTE YES Press this key to execute the operation when you try to edit data on the hard disk using the edit functions such as Paste and Erase when you put the DMT 8 into SETUP mode or when you set the parameters in the SETUP menu Pressing the DISP SEL key while holding down the EXECUTE YES key allows you to select the Time Base Refer to the explanation about the DISP SEL key Refer to page 85 for more information about using this key for the Paste or Erase operation Refer to page 92 for more information about using this key in SETUP mode 32 Exit key No key EXIT NO Contrary to the EXECUTE YES key this key is used
35. same signal 51 AUX Send 1 2 jack AUX SEND 1 2 Connector PHONE jack 5 Connect these jacks to the INPUT jacks on the effect unit Tq The signal selected and level adjusted by the AUX Send1 knob or AUX Send2 knob will i i be output to the effect unit 52 Monitor Out jack MON OUT Connector PHONE jack Connect monitoring amplifier and speakers or powered speakers here The Stereo Bus L signal will be output Use the MONITOR knob to adjust the output level E 53 Stereo Out L R jack STEREO OUT L R Connector RCA pin jack eg Connect the INPUT jack of the master recorder here The Stereo Bus L R signal will be output Use the master fader L R to adjust the output U level E 54 Stereo Bus in jack STEREO BUS IN Connector RCA pin jack Connect the STEREO OUT jack of the externa console here Signal input here will be routed directly to the Stereo Bus 3 2 5 Connector Section 3 Rear panel 55 MIDI IN connector MIDI IN Connector DIN 5 pin Connect the MIDI OUT connector on the external MIDI device here g Sending an MMC MIDI Machine Control signal allows you to control the DMT 8 remotely 56 MIDI OUT connector MIDI OUT Connector DIN 5 pin E Connect the MIDI IN connector on the external MIDI device here This connector will output timecode MMC MIDI Machine Control 3 response MIDI clock 26 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions
36. the return level of the reverb sound Adjusting the recording level 9 While checking the level on meter 4 use the TRIM INPUT fader and equalizer for the microphone channel to create a desirable tonal color and level Practicing overdubbing o 10 Press the PLAY button to start the recorder and adjust the monitoring level of Tracks 1 3 using the Channel 1 3 SUB mix sections Also adjust the monitoring 53 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started sound original vocal sound on Track 4 using the Channel 4 SUB mix section and adjust the monitoring reverb level using the Channel 4 AUX 1 knob while practicing the vocal part Start stop recording 11 Press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD button to overdub the vocal sound on Track 4 Only the original vocal sound without reverb will be recorded on Track 4 Only you heard the reverberation 12 When overdubbing is completed stop recording by pressing the STOP button The RECORD LED goes off and Track 4 enters the playback monitoring status Playback 1 Set the RECORD TRACK key 4 G4 to OFF The setting of Channel 1 4 INPUT SEL switches should remain as INPUT Press the PLAY button 2 You can change the volume level and pan position of the sound recorded on Tracks 1 4 at SUB mix sections 1 4 this time try to change Channel 4 AUX 1 control setting When it is set to 0 you will hear only the dry vocal sound and you w
37. the MIDI sound source on a track as a guide or accompaniment track Mixdown while synchronizing the MIDI sound source 65 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 5 Application Guide DAT DIGITAL N When overdubbing is complete you can start the mixdown As shown in the figure connect the MIDI sound source to the DMT 8 to route the source signal to SUB mix 1 8 and using this as a virtual track synchronize other tracks while applying effects and mixing down Effect unit 1 Effect unit 2 MIDI OUT DATA OUT AUXRTN 1 1 AUK SEND 2 oo 00 mm mm MIDI clock amp sang 2 Q o 15 8 4 postion poinur 0 06 0 0 auc a 0 auuu MIDI 99 06 eee c Sequencer 0000 MIDI sound equipment 1 Set the channel switches as follows INPUT SEL switch Set the GROUP Assign switches and PAN controls as weil as the AUX RTN 1 and AUX RTN 2 Assign switches according to grouping Refer to page 57 for details GROUP panpot Accordingly GROUP Assign switch Accordingly Turn all the GROUP TO L R switches G1 G4 ON Track 1 8 output signal will be sent v a Group Buse
38. to stop the operation Bl Refer to page 85 for more information about using this key for the Paste or Erase operation Refer to page 92 for more information about using this key in SETUP mode 33 Auto Punch key AUTO PUNCH IN This key stores the Punch In point for Auto Punch In Out recording Pressing the RECALL key then this key or pressing only this key will display data currently stored at this key and will place the unit in Edit mode If you press the STORE key then this key after editing the edited value will be stored at this key in addition to storing a Punch In point this key can store the paste start point erase start point and cut start point Data stored at this key can be used as a locator When you turn off the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be set to the factory default value Refer to page 69 for more information about Auto Punch In Out recording Bl Refer to page 85 for more information about pasting data Bl Refer to page 89 for more information about the Erase and Cut operations 34 Auto Punch Out key AUTO PUNCH OUT This key stores the Punch Out point for Auto Punch In Out recording Pressing the RECALL key then this key or pressing only this key will display data currently stored at this key and will place the unit in Edit mode If you pressing the STORE key then this key after editing the edited value will be stored at this key In addition to storing a Punch Out point this
39. track is safe and is lit during recording 4 LOCATE This appears when the DMT 8 enters edit mode telling you that pressing the LOCATE key will cause the point to be located 5 REMAIN Refer to 2 Switching the display using the DISP SEL key 6 SETUP Refer to 2 Switching the display using the DISP SEL key 28 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 7 CAN T UNDO If you try to perform Auto Punch In Out recording after the DMT 8 enters Auto Punch In Out mode this message appears to warn you that you will be unable to undo the recording even if you can record because there is not enough Undo area on the disk 8 COMPLETED This message indicates that an operation such as copy and paste has been completed 9 ARE YOU SURE This message is shown to confirm whether or not you wish to execute a certain operation 10 LOAD SAVE FORMAT MTC OFFSET FRAME RATE MIDI SYNC OUT PREROLL TIME TEMPO BAR J When the DMT 8 enters Setup mode the preceding words appear as names for the parameters being set 11 MIDI IN This indication lights up when the DMT 8 receives effective MIDI messages from an external MIDI device 12 DIGITAL IN This indication tights up when the DMT 8 is receiving a digital signal properly at the DATA IN lt connector while loading data from a DAT machine If this indication is blinking the digital signal is not being received correctly 2 Switching the display using DI
40. will be routed to INPUT faders 1 8 instead of the SUB mix section The signals input from INPUT jacks 1 8 are now sent to SUB mix sections 1 8 Thatis the track signal and INPUT signal take an alternate route Now you can adjust the recorded track balance using the INPUT faders which is easier than using the SUB mix and apply equalization Equalization is effective only on signal routed to the INPUT fader not on the signal routed to the SUB mix sections On the other hand if you do not want to apply equalization to certain tracks set the INPUT SEL switch for the corresponding channels to INPUT to route those track outputs to the SUB mix section Assign switches and PAN controls The settings shown above allow for the following grouping and stereo image settings Grouping refers to assigning tracks to groups such as rhythm and front to facilitate mixdown depending on the source 57 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started center E L G1 R G2 G4 Drums E 54 Rhythm Group G1 G2 Front Group G3 G4 Setting the Group Master section 2 Set GROUP TO L R switches G1 G4 to ON The signals distributed into Groups 1 4 can be sent to the Stereo Bus L R Set GROUP MASTER controls G1 G4 to 7 8 This setting will be adjusted later During overdubbing the GROUP MASTER controls were used to adjust the master level of the signals sent to the recording tracks
41. 0 9 5 Saving and loading the recordings SAVE 101 9 6 Formatting the hard disk 104 9 7 Setting the preroll time for the Locate operation PREROLL 4 4 105 9 8 Selecting the synchronized signal output from the MIDI OUT connector MIDI SYNC 9 9 Setting the Frame Rate FRAME 1 107 9 10 Setting MTC Offset Time OFFSET 108 9 11 Setting Recording Enable Disable mode rEc 109 MIDI Implementation Chart e eeeeeee eee een enean nnne than naar nnn 110 MMC Command List Inquiry Message List eere 111 6 seaaaecccescsccceasonscacecsececcscescceneesecenceceres 112 SpecificatiOMs cecccccsccsssessscssssssccsssccscsnsscessssccsssssccsensssssssessssesceseesereeseeenses 113 Block Diagranm ccscssccssssssecssssscssecsssescscessessescsssssssaccssssaescsscassessessecsssaseesees 115 INDEX C m 116 E 5 2d pated kao E hieu DMT 8 Owner s Manual Introduction and Precaution Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Mode DMT 8 The DMT 8 is an eight track digital multitrack recorder with an
42. 17 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 4 21 Clipboard In key CLIPBOARD IN When audio data is copied the start point of the copied part is stored in memory Pressing this key following the RECALL key or pressing only this key will show the d stored data on the display and the recording section will enter edit mode In edit mode _ use the HOLD gt key or shuttle dial to move around the digits and use the jog dial to 1 increase decrease the value If you press this key following the STORE key after the 2 edit operation the edit value will be stored into the key memory The data stored by this ry key can be used as locate data When you turn the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be reset to the factory default s tting Bl Refer to page 79 of Chapter 7 for locating the CLIPBOARD IN point 13 Refer to page 85 of Chapter 8 for copying data to the clipboard 3 22 Clipboard Out key CLIPBOARD OUT d When audio data is copied the end point of the copied part is stored in the memory Pressing this key following the RECALL key or pressing only this key will show the stored data on the display and the recording section enters edit mode In edit mode use the HOLD gt key or shuttle dial to move around the digits and use the jog dial to m increase decrease the value If you press this key following the STORE key after the edit operation the edit value will be stored into the key memory The data stored by
43. 2 Set all Channel 1 8 INPUT SEL switches to INPUT 3 Set the Channel group Assign switch and group PANPOT as follows INput Channel Group PANPOT knob Group ASSIGN switch Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 camels 83 64 chanel avez 83 64 Channel 6 Cp 81 02 1 63764 Channel 8 4 Set GROUP MASTER controls G1 G4 to 7 8 Turn the GROUP L R switches to OFF 5 Press the RECORD TRACK select key 1 G1 4 G4 to ready Tracks 1 4 Track 1 4 indicators will blink Now each sound source signal is sent to the corresponding track according to the track chart The snare and kick sounds have a center pan position so the same level of the signal is sent to Group 1 and Group 2 Hints The drums have been recorded in stereo to Tracks 1 and 2 Therefore you cannot apply reverberation to only the snare sound during mixdown In this case you can use AUX to 1 apply reverb to the snare sound recording original sound along with the reverb sound to Tracks 1 and 2 simultaneously For more details refer to Hint 2 in Step 1 SBE ES PNIS A IMS MOOR AAS 61 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Monitoring the recording signal and adjusting the level 6 Press the RECORD button once the RECORD LED will blink to set readied Tracks 1 4 to input monitoring
44. 32 Punch In Out recording using afoot switch 75 Un formaited indication 32 Punch In Out rehearsal using afoot switch 76 Using only the DMT 8 recorder section 68 Punch In Out take using a foot switch 78 Undo Redo of Auto Punch In 3 Pasting 87 Undo Redo the erase operation 90 Paste Undo Redo 88 Undo Redo the cut operation 91 Preroll time 105 W Waming on oscillation by looping 7 Record track select key 17 Waming message 31 Redokey 20 Lal Lid eae DEAE EEA 1 eas qe LIII aimes 902662 4 4 ID varers verat TIT ttam aseresas 4 ate ETETE s mI detta I erwe won oe eco asuen raner erans ate EM EI era ss m saa ane wate srpa
45. 4 and 66 for more information on using a DMT 8 connected to a MIDI sequencer or computer 106 TN uv E DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 9 Setting the MTC Frame Rate FRAME RATE FRAME RATE in Setup mode allows you to set the MTC frame rate when you select MTC for the MIDI SYNC OUT parameter to output MIDI timecode to an external computer You can select 25F 24F 30DF or 30ND for a frame rate Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select FRAME RATE blinking and the display will change as shown below and will display the default setting The default setting is 25F COR Wee 051 1 a e 5 SET UP 20 a NAL 727 n FRAME RATE 1 _ 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again F on the display will blink indicating that you can edit the parameter gt 1 oe 25 FRAME RATE 1 25 frames 24 frames 30 drop frames nd30 30 non drop frames RRS ER ET NN RRC 4 After you select frame rate press the EXECUTE YES key again The display will return to that displayed in step 1 and the setting will be complete 5 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key to quit Setup mode 107 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 10 Setting
46. 5 5 3 MTC Synchronization Machine Control 67 5 4 Using only the DMT 8 recorder 2 2 68 Chapter 6 Punch In Out 6 1 Auto Punch 1 eeeee eene eene nnne senta nain nennen nennen 70 6 2 Punch In Out Recording using a foot SWICK 75 Chapter 7 Locate Function AMET RII 79 7 2 Auto Play 1 isse nennen nennen nasse nennen nena 80 7 3 Auto Return 1 80 7 4 Auto Repeat 84 Chapter 8 Edit Function 8 1 Copy 8 85 T7 t 86 PASHING ccseeecenccececetensnceeeeeaarsenecaseasausnessceccueeaeasuseassgaaeserseeenanaseueaeeeeees 87 8 2 Erase amp 1 1 1 1 4 4 24 2 1 89 1 41 1 211 90 91 Chapter 9 Setup mode 9 1 Entering Setup 92 9 2 Setting the time signature BAR eese 96 9 3 Setting tempo 1 1 1 2 4141 0 4 98 9 4 Metronome Function On Off CLICK 10
47. 6 3 33 3 Ce RECORD TRAC 588 Eau 20 ES E16 80 UTS IN m HOLD D STORE RECALL e c 39 38 E O AUTO PLAY 20 3 e 22 37 LOCATE 40 i 41 E 18 Meter display This meter display shows signal level and settings Refer to the Display section page 28 7 16 3 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 19 Record Track Select key RECORD TRACK The Record Track Select key selects SAFE READY for the recording track When you press this key once the track enters the READY status and the track indication on the display will blink Pressing it again changes this status to SAFE the track indication will go out When you start recording the blinking track indication becomes illuminated When you press only the RECORD button while the track is in the READY status the track becomes an input monitor allowing you to adjust the recording level Pressing only the RECORD button again the track become a reproduction monitor Mf Refer to page 35 of Chapter 3 for details about the reproduction monitor and the input monitor Eight tracks may be selected simultaneously and each track will record the following signal Group Bus 1 output signal signal at G1 gt Tracks 1 and 5 Group Bus 2 output signal signal at G2 gt Tracks 2 and 6 Group Bus 3 output signal signal at G3 gt Tracks 3 and 7
48. AUTO RTN keys Auto Punch Ir Out point Ul gt if the preroll figure is previously set to other than 0 then the stop point will be beforehand of the locate memory data 1n other words it will stop by the time figure obtained by subtracting the preroll figure from the memory data 7 3 Auto Return mode AUTO AUTO PLAY To turn Auto Return mode on press the AUTO PLAY AUTO RTN key so that the AUTO RTN LED will light up To use the Auto Return function first you need to specify the Auto Return Start point and Auto Return End point As shown in the diagram below the DMT 8 will play back data to the Auto Return End point then automatically locate the Auto Return Start point and stop AUTO ATN START point AUTO ATN END point Locate if the preroll figure is previously set to other than then the stop point will be beforehand of the locate memory data In other words it will stop by the time figure obtained by subtracting the preroll figure from the memory data lt Note gt The start point will not be locate after the AUTO RTN END point is reached when the D 80 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 7 Locate Function Setting the Auto Return Start End point There are two ways to set the Auto Return Start point and End point one is to hold and store a desired time value in real time during playback or while the DMT 8 is stopped the other is to edit and store a desired time Storin
49. AY starts blinking on the display as shown below Place the DAT machine in playback mode The Load operation will start and the display will count down the time a negative number appears required for the load operation Tocancel the load operation press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Pressing this key will cancel the load operation and the unit will quit Setup mode 4 SET UP 404 un DIGITAL IN 38 28 REMAIN SET UP DIGITAL IN 3 When loading all data is finished the display will show COMPLETED and the unit will automatically quit Setup mode lt Note gt Once you start loading data from a DAT machine all data existing on the hard disk will be F erased even if you cancel the operation in progress and only new data the portion of the data after you cancelled will be effective For example if you load new song of two minutes duration to a DMT 8 that already contains a six minute song no data will remain after two minutes At this time the ABS END time becomes 2 minutes Bear this in your mind and be sure to save important data from the hard disk to a safe place befo additi DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 6 Formatting the hard disk FORMAT Setup FORMAT allows you to format initialize the hard disk When you format the disk all the existing recordings and other data as well as the Setup data will be initialized to factory default settings
50. BS 0 ABS END 12 5 minutes 55 Play is possible in this area on recorded are 3 3 Input monitor and Repro monitor There are two ways to monitor track data on the recorder Input monitor and Repro monitor These are defined as follows Input monitor Input monitoring enables you to listen to the input signal that is routed to and output through the tracks just as itis That is listening to monitoring the post recorder input signal not the pre recorder signal Eight tracks on the DMT 8 can be set to either Input monitoring or Repro monitoring status Follow the steps below to set the tracks to Input monitor 1 Set the track to recording status To set the track to recording status first ready the track the press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD button At this time the recording track is in Input monitoring status Alternatively 2 Ready the track and press the RECORD button once If you press the RECORD button again the track enters the repro monitoring status Track 5 INPUT monitor input siganl Track 1 4 Repro monitor Recorder At this time the RECORD LED next to the RECORD button will flash and the currently selected tracks will enter input monitoring status 35 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Before Starting Repro monitor Repro monitoring enables you to monitor the playback signal on the tracks that is to listen to the output of the recorded signal Un I
51. BUSS STEREO BUSS AUX BUSS G2 G3 G4 Signal from SUB mix section EFFECT UNIT1 EFFECT UNIT2 SEE Ts or HEADPHONE 1 Signal AUX SEER ED MASTER RECORDER Signal from AUX 2 PERCE CEES RE ane Signa from INPUT fader RECORDER 1 8 x GROUP TO UR switch INPUT signal 37 The DMT 8 is equipped with a SUB mix section that is like a twin brother of the channel INPUT faders Usually a signal from the INPUT jacks or the recorder output signal is routed to these two sections INPUT faders and SUB mix section Depending on your purposes you can switch and select one of these signals to the INPUT faders or the SUB mix section This function is called the Alternate Mix function Use the INPUT SEL switch to select the signal Refer to the table below This Alternate Mix function allows you to use the SUB mix section as a monitoring section when the INPUT SEL switch is set to INPUT When TRK is selected you can perform mixdown on up to 16 channels by syncing the MIDI device HARD DISK RECORDER wa Output Signal m n an p SU n E D lt 2858123824224 LA18GIOS OU NPUT 4 INPUT fader BRI H Vessisssqesat d4oemaaamtangamemeaacmanvesdanet INPUT SEL switch 3 7 Group Assign switch
52. D 10 D 5 SONY DTC D7 DTC 790 OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN 101 M DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 7 lt Note gt When you are loading data from a DAT connected to the DMT 8 as shown in thefigure E 2 on pege 101 and if that DAT plays back data sync with an external clock e g if itis a 53 professional level DAT machine with its INPUT or EXTERNAL SYNC switch set to 3 OPTICAL the digital clock will form loops as shown below preventing the DMT 8 from loading data correctly 2 OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN D 7 LOAD a In this case set the DAT sync mode to INTERNAL or remove the optical cable from the DMT 8 DATA OUT connector the other hand while data is saved its DATA IN will noi ffunction Thus no problem will occur 3 773 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select SAVE blinking and press the EXECUTE YES key The display will change as shown below and the DMT 8 will 3 enter save stand by mode CL CZ C3 C33 C109 C03 C23 oo B Ng 209 4 RE YOU SURET S V 2 Start recording on the DAT machine and press the EXECUTE YES key again on the DMT 8 The Save operation wili start and the display will count down the time a E negative number appears required for the save operation save the entire data it takes four times longer than t
53. DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 4 After modifying the value press the EXECUTE YES key the bar beat position of the tempo data stored by th tempo setting procedure explained later is lost when you modify or delete the stored beat data the tempo data will be automatically erased for ever For example if you change the time signature to 3 4 for BAR 001 the existing tempo data at BAR 001 4J will be automatically deleted Tocancela selection or quit Setup mode press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Pressing the STOP button or the EXIT NO key repeatedly will step you back through the previous settings then quit Setup mode Follow the procedure below to clear all stored beat tempo data 1 While BAR is blinking turn the JOG dial counter clockwise The information on the first measure will appear followed by subsequent information The beat data and the tempo data explained later will be ready for the all clear operation 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key Alt stored time signature and tempo data will becleared and the default setting will be restored If you do not want to clear all of the time signature and tempo data press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Note If you attempt to enter time signature and tempo data in a position that exceeds the maximum recording time the value will be not effective 97 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 3 Tempo setting TEMPO
54. E 00s sd MIDI SYNC OUT CLock FRAME RATE 25F P OFFSET 0 59 575 O rEc EnAbLE 4 After displaying the desired SETUP item pressing the EXECUTE YES key again will select each item Second stage BAR J gt Time signature Default 1 bar 4 4 Cr 3 Cs CR ER e gt setting Default 1 bar 1st beat 120 2 1 1 CR f 93 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 1 CLick Metronome function Default off CO 20 C3 s1 s1E1 CR i P lt 0 3 M lags 9 SET UP 0 F 2 E 3 18 3 24 5 30 LOAD Load function DIGITAL IN is blinking This indicates that digital signal 5 is not being transmitted correctly from an external DAT to DMT 8 WII C33 E83 CT1C8 DIGITAL IN SAVE gt Save function 4Re You SURE T SAVE SET UP E ARE YOU SURE 1 PREROLL TIME DIGS 1 a m 1 f b amp i SET UP SYNC OUT 1 DMT 8 Owner s Manual 9 SETUP mode FRAME gt Frame Rate setting Default 25F C24 Ca Cs C84 1 o lt m 0 3 SET UP e 4 i2 18 FRAME 24 30 gt
55. ECUTE YES key CLicK will light up and the display will show the current setting The default setting is off 5 a 23 Be Oe ao 2 Use the JOG dial to select on or off Turning JOG dial clockwise will select and turning it counter clockwise will select off In this example turn the dial clockwise to select on 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key again Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key to quit Setup mode as explained previously 4 Set the recorder in Play mode to monitor the metronome sound Set the Track 8 INPUT SEL switch to INTPUT the master fader L R to 7 8 and PHONES knob accordingly Then use the SUB GAIN control and PAN control to adjust the volume level and stereo image Note The DMT 8 will play back only recorded data from the disk If nothing has been recorded th 100 TOR DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 5 Saving and loading the recordings SAVE LOAD You can save recordings audio data Setup data from the hard disk of the DMT 8 to an external DAT machine Also you can load and play back data saved on a DAT machine The Save and Load functions are useful when you wish to start a new project since you can save complete or partial projects It takes four times longer to save or load data to from a DAT machine than the actual length of the audio data on the hard disk because the Save and Load functions are executed as illus
56. EDDA 84 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Edit Function eS Chapter 8 E Edit Function This chapter describes various editing functions on the DMT 8 The DMT 8 uses the hard disk as a recording media which allows for non linear non destructive quick audio editing The edit function includes the Copy Paste Erase and Cut functions 8 1 Copy amp Paste E 7 The Copy amp Paste functions use the clipboard of the DMT 8 allowing you to copy sound data and paste it to the specified area The copied data remains on the clipboard after you paste it and you can paste the same data as many times as you want to different places The Copy amp Paste functions can reference any one of the following time bases ABS time MTC time Bar Beat Clock CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point COPY The Copy and Paste functions are Copy Data effective only within the same i track Paste AUTO PUNCH IN point PASTE First you need to specify the Start point CLIPBOARD IN point and the End point CLIPBOARD OUT point to copy data To paste data set only the Start point AUTO PUNCH IN T aterane ST CTSNET SWS CWE W aN aN BEE OSU TEU ONTO TENE TNT SC lt Note 1 gt You cannot paste data to a different track For example you cannot copy and paste Track 1 data to Track 2 When you copy and paste data of multiple tracks simultaneously
57. IN connector 26 SUB panpot knob 13 MIDI QUT connector 26 SUB gain control knob 13 MTC display 30 Store key 22 MTC 36 Shuttle dial 23 Monitoring reverb 51 Stop button 24 Mixdown 56 Stereo out L R jack 26 MIDI clock synchronization system 65 Stereo bus in jack 26 MTC synchronization system 67 SETUP mode display 30 Metronome function ON OFF 100 STEREO bus 37 MIDI SYNC OUT 106 Storing the Punch In point 7 MTC OFFSET 108 Storing the Punch Out point 72 MIDI implementation chart 110 Setting the auto return start end point 81 MMC command list 111 Storing the start end point in real time 81 Maintenance 112 SETUP mode 92 N Setting the time signature 96 Notes about power supply 5 Setting tempo 98 Notes on handling the hard disk 6 Saving and Loading the recordings 101 Notes on the setup location 6 Saving data to a DAT machine 102 Notes on repair 6 Setting the preroll time for the locate operation 105 0 2 Selecting synchronized signal output from the MIDI Overtime indication 31 OUT connector 106 Overdubbing 46 55 Setting the MTC frame rate 107 P Setting MTC Offset time 108 Precautions 5 Setting recording enable disable mode 109 Specifications 112 Paste key 19 Play button 24 IT Punch in out jack 27 TRIM fader 14 Power switch 27 Track 35 Power cable 27 Timebase 36 Preset display 28 Three bus lines 37 Parametric equalizer 40 Ping pong recording 63 Undo key 20 Punch In Out 69 Unassigned track indication
58. Locates the stored Auto Punch Out point 9 LOCATE Locates the stored Locate point see the note below lt Note gt Please note that each time you use any locate functions other than operations 1 2 and 9 shown above the located point data will automatically replace the existing data at the LOCATE key For example assume that the LOCATE key has stored data of O0H 05 308 00 005 When the Auto Return Start point 009 03 008 007 008 is located the data stored at the LOCATE key will be changed 00 03V 005 00 005F You can check the data stored at the LOCATE key by pressing the RECALL key then the LOCATE key You can also edit the data using the JOG dial and press the STORE key then the LOCATE key to store a locate point which can be accessed by only the O AUTO RTN O AUTO PLAY Locate 79 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 7 Locate Function 7 2 Auto Play mode AUTO AUTO PLAY Turn Auto Play mode on before using the Direct Locate function and the DMT 8 will automatically start playback from the located point except when the ABS END point is located The diagram below illustrates this operation To turn Auto Play mode on press the AUTO PLAY AUTO RTN key so that the AUTO PLAY LED will light up To cancel this mode press the AUTO PLAY AUTO RTN key again so that the AUTO PLAY LED will go off Refer to page 17 of chapter 2 Names and Functions for instructions on using the AUTO PLAY and
59. MTC Offset Time MTC OFFSET OFFSET in Setup mode allows you to create time offset from ABS time when you select MTC for the MIDI SYNC OUT parameter to output MIDI timecode to an external computer You can specify any time within a range of 04 00 008 5H 59M 598 Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select OFFSET blinking and the display will change as shown below and will display the default setting The default setting is 0 59 57 COMI 21 51 Ct1L amp 059 5 SET UP rise 4 L4 OFFSET ey rly v 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again S on the display will blink indicating that you can edit the parameter Use the HOLD gt key or the SHUTLE dial to select the digit you wish to edit hour minute second and use the JOG dial to set or change the value 0 99 95 hy SET UP 2 we a C73 D83 eee MTC 3 After setting the value press the EXECUTE YES key again display will return to that displayed in step 1 and the setting will be complete 4 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key to quit Setup mode 108 POM a Ww ies cots DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 11 Setting Recording Enable Disable mode rEc ENABEL DISABLE REC ENABLE in Setup mode is used to turn on off recording enable disable m
60. MTRs the editing functions such as Paste and Erase may be restricted Refer to pages 31 and 85 for details lt aa EEN 7g In addition to recording sound from INPUT jack 1 to Track 1 you can also record data from any INPUT jack to any track The table below shows some quick setting hinis E Try recording to see how and where the input signal is routed and recorded You can use the same settings regardless of which INPUT jack of Channels 1 8 is connected E to the source E _ You can play back data you just recorded using the procedure below 1 Press the REWIND button while holding down the STOP button The DMT 8 will locate the beginning of the hard disk immediately using the LOCATE 4 ABS 0 operation E 2 To prevent accidental recording turn the RECORD TRACK key 1 G1 OFF The EM track indicator will change from blinking to off 3 The INPUT SEL switch should stay at INPUT As before the signal from Track 1 is routed to Channel 1 SUB mix section 3 4 Press the PLAY button to start play back i Currently Track 1 is in playback monitoring status Track 1 output at Channel 1 SUB mix is the actual recorded sound not the signal being input 5 Adjust the volume level using the SUB GAIN control and adjust the panpot using the 23 SUB PAN control Raise the Master fader L R to 7 8 Adjust the headphone volume level using the PHONES knob Note When you are mo
61. NPUT Track 1 4 output signals are routed to Channel 1 4 SUB mix respectively Set the GROUP Assign switch of the microphone channel to G3 G4 Turn the PAN control knob all the way to EVEN Set GROUP MASTER knob G4 to 7 8 Press the RECORD TRACK select key 4 G4 to ready Track 4 4 on the display will blink Turn Channel 4 AUX 1 knob toward SUB accordingly In this way the vocal monitoring sound is adjusted for the level at Channel 4 SUB mix section thus called post SUB gain signal and output from the AUX SEND 1 jack sema AUX SEND 1 Set the AUX RTN 1 knob to 10 and set the AUX RTN 1 Assign switch to L R The signal returning from the effect unit to the AUX RTN 1 L R jack will be routed to the Stereo Bus L R and you will be able to monitor the SUB mix sound which is usually sent to the Stereo Bus L R through the headphones Monitoring the recording signal and reverb sound 8 Press the RECORD button once The RECORD LED will blink The readied track 4 enters input monitoring status As we did in Step 3 set the monitoring volume level and pan position of the vocal sound at the Channel 4 SUB mix section Set the Master fader L R to 7 8 Fine tune the Channel 4 AUX 1 knob in the range of SUB to set the monitoring reverb level This setting does not affect the recording level of either the original sound or the reverb sound You can also use the AUX RTN 1 knob to control
62. Owner s Manual tal Multitracker igi D RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons WARNING REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOIS TURE S 2 AFETY INSTRUCTIONS Head Instructions All the safety and operating instruc lions should be read before the appliance is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used near water for example near bathtub washbowl kit chen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swim ming pool and the like Carts and Stands The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manu facturer An appliance and cart
63. S IN L R Connector Input impedance Input level 6 phone jack unbalanced 20k Q or more 10dBV variable 6 phone jack unbalanced 20k Q or more TOdBV Stereo 6 phone jack unbalanced or more 10dBV 20k Q or more 10dBV 6 phone jack or more 10dBV 6 phone jack 10k O or more 20dBV RCA pin jack or more 10 112 rad c ese n Ve p DMT 8 Owner s Manual Maintenance amp Specifications RECORDER IN x 4 Connector Load impedance lutput level RECORDER OUT x 8 Connector Load impedance Output level STEREO OUT L R Connector Load impedance Output level MONITOR OUT L R Connector Load impedance Output level HEADPHONE Connector Matching load impedance Maximum output level EQUALIZER Parametric type HI MID LOW MID FREQUECY RESPONCE DINAMIC RANGE Recorder Section Input Output DATA IN OUT Connector Format MID IN OUT Connector Format PUNCH IN OUT Connector Recording reproducing Recording medium Sampling frequency Quantization Recording time RCA pin jack or more JOdBV RCA pin jack 10k Q or more TOdBV RCA pin jack or more 10dBV 6 phone jack 10k Q or more OdBV 4 6 stereo phone jack 8 500 100mW more 1kHz 16kHz 1548 60Hz 1kHz 15dB 20Hz 20kHz 15dB
64. SP SEL key Let s assume that you turned off the power while the time display was using a time base of ABS and then you turned the power on again The DMT 8 time display will again use time base of ABS ABS TIME display C2 C3 C4 C81 Cs C7108 Ct LR 488 v 00 00 TE 18 m At this time if you press the DISP SEL key the Disk Remain display available recording time on the recorder will appear DISK REMAIN display CNPC ood 1 6 485 38 8 9 If BAR J CLK selected for the timebase explained later the DISK REMAIN indication will show a value in terms of the number of measures calculated based on the last beat tempo data on the tempo map of the recorded song 29 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions When you press the DISP SEL key again the Setup mode display will appear At this time the DMT 8 has not entered Setup mode To put the DMT 8 into Setup mode press the EXECUTE YES key After pressing the EXECUTE YES key if you wish to go back E to the previous status press the EXIT NO key Setup mode display T When you press the DISP SEL key again the screen returns to the ABS TIME display Fy 3 Switching the Time Base display using the EXECUTE YES key and DISP SEL key E cd When the screen is showing the ABS TIME or REMAIN display if you press the DISP SEL key repeatedly while holding down the EXECUTE YES k
65. T 2 OO v 5 S4 TESS SR ena EA era Re uA ERR Gale RANT If the effect unit has a mono output use the L MONO connector of the AUX RTN 1 and AUX RTN 2 jacks When the effect unit is connected to the L MONO jack the same signal is input to the R jack Using the AUX send control _ Use the AUX send 1 and AUX send 2 controls to select and adjust the output level of the signal sent to each AUX SEND jack Turning the AUX send control toward CH will send the post fader signal at the INPUT fader to the effect unit Turning the AUX send control toward SUB will send the post Sand the SUB SUB gain signa at the SUB mix section to the effect unit gain signal at the Send the post fader signal SUB mix section at the INPUT fader to the to the effect unit effact unit EFFECT UNIT 1 EFFECT UNIT 2 Using the AUX return control and the AUX RTN Assign switch After the level of the effect return signal is adjusted by the AUX RTN control at the AUX RTN jack the signal is routed either to the Stereo Bus or Group Bus depending on the setting of the AUX RTN Assign switch The AUX 1 signal is sent to the Stereo bus or Group Bus 1 2 and the AUX RTN 2 signal is sent to the Stereo bus or Group Bus 3 4 GROUP BUSS STEREO BUSS G1 G2 G3 R G4 L AUX RTN 1 9 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Before Starting 3 9 Effect connection 2 Using the INSERT jac
66. The Setup TEMPO allows you to set the tempo on the tempo map You can set up to 32 points in the range of quarter note 30 to 250 at any position in the song if it has been structured by the beat settings For example you can set a specific tempo value on a specific beat in the certain measure The setting sequence is BAR gt J gt TEMPO Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Then use the JOG dial to select TEMPO blinking and press the EXECUTE YES key will light up At this time turning the JOG dial allows you to check the current tempo settings one by one The default value for the first beat of the first bar is 120 This means that unless you set a different tempo after the first beat of the first measure the tempo will continue to 120 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again BAR on the display will blink indicating that BAR measure can be edited now Use the HOLD key or SHUTTLE dial to select a desirable editing item BAR J or TEMPO modify the value using the JOG dial and press the EXECUTE YES key Bar and beat values for BAR J gt The range of the bar and beat specified by the time signature settings Values for TEMPO gt 30 to 250 and indicates none and is used to delete tempo data You cannot store in the position of 0015 1 lt Example gt After
67. To monitor the signal at the SUB mix section raise the Master fader L R to 7 8 and raise the SUB GAIN level for Channels 7 and 8 to which Track 7 and 8 output signals are routed Set the SUB GAIN controls for Channels 1 6 to 0 Turn the SUB PAN control for Channel 7 all the way to L and turn the SUB PAN control for Channel 8 all the way to R to create a stereo image 5 Press the PLAY button to start playback 6 Adjustthe track level balance using INPUT faders 1 6 and adjust the effect balance by turning the AUX2 controls 1 6 toward CH so that the OVER indicator will not light up on meters 7 and 8 Hints As discussed in the Summary of level adjustment section of the Getting Started chapter set the GROUP MASTER controls to 7 8 This is for the following reason If the entire volume level adjusted by the INPUT faders is too high lowering the level using the GROUP MASTER controls and G4 will correct the movement of the Track 7 5 and 8 level meters however the level of the signal immediately preceding GROUP i MASTER controls G3 and G4 will be too high causing the signal to distort To prevent ping pong recording a distorted signal you need to set the GROUP MASTER controls to 7 8 DESIST AS OLSEN BAS SSS AS Actual ping pong recording 7 To start ping pong recording press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD button Depending on the PAN control settings the playback
68. UT point END paint H Rehearsal will be repeated automatically as many times as you like to make it easier to adjust the recording level 73 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out Auto Punch In Out Take mode actual recording 1 As in Rehearsal mode locate the point just before the Punch In point Assume that Auto Punch mode is on that is both REHEARSAL and TAKE LEDs are blinking 2 Press the PLAY button while pressing and holding down the RECORD button The REHEARSAL LED will go off and the TAKE LED will light up 3 Play the guitar while listening to the playback sound As shown in the illustration below the recorder will start recording automatically at the Punch In point and stop recording at the Punch Out point TAKE mode Auto Punch In Out Punch In Point Punch Point All tracks are under REPRO i Oniy Track 3 enters input monitoring All tracks are undar REPRO monitoring status i status Unlike in Rehearsal mode monitoring status i the DMT 8 will record dala RECORD TRACK display blink light up blink REHERSAL LED TAKE LED Take LED will light up Take LED will light up Both LEDs will go off gt PLAY H PLAY button LJ Play LED wil ightup o Play LED will light up j Play LED wil light up RECORD button L Record LED will blink i Record LED will tight When recording is finished Auto Punch mode will be ca
69. UX SEND 1 102BV Mirco d IN AG AUX SEND Block Diagram 115 DMT 8 Owner s Manuat INDEX INDEX eA dee EAE ener e REESE EE QE p aac nn seat ae E SE RIEN SSSESSENSESSOSS RS AUX send knob 14 AUX retum level control 15 AUX return assign switch 15 Autoplay Auto retrum 17 Auto punch mode ON OFF key 18 Auto punch in key 21 Autopunchoutkey 21 Auto retum start key 22 Auto return end key 22 AUX return jack 26 DEM Ue 55255524 X RANE AUX send jack 26 ABS time display 29 ABS 36 AUX bus 37 Alternate mix section 38 Auto Punch In Out rehearsal mode 72 Auto Punch In Out take mode 74 Auto play mode 80 Auto return mode 80 Auto Tepeat mode 84 B iis T BAR BEAT CLK display 30 Before strating Glossary 34 BAR BEAT CLK 36 Basic recording 42 Block diagram 115 Clipboard in key 18 Clipboard out key 18 Copy key 18 Channel 34 Changing the stored start end point 83 Copying 86 Cutting 91 Can t UNDO 31 74 SE EE Display select key 20 DATA IN connector 27 DATA OUT connector 27 DISK remain display 29 Disk error indication 33 Difference between track and channel 34 Difference from a tape MTR 35 Default settings on the 8 41 Direct locate 79 ONERE See Equalizer section 13 Erase key 19 Execute Yes
70. X Return 2 Level control AUX RTN2 This control adjusts the signal level input from the effect unit connected to the AUX RTN 2 jack The volume level changes equally for the L and R channel 12 AUX Return 2 Assign switch G3 G4 L R This switch determines the routing of the signal after level adjustment via AUX RTN2 to the bus line G3 G4 No signal is sent to any bus line UR A signal routed to the AUX jack L is sent to Stereo Bus L and a signal routed to the AUX RTN jack R is sentto Stereo Bus R 13 Monitor Level control MONITOR A signal routed to the AUX RTN jack Lis sent to Group Bus 3 and a signal routed to the AUX RTN jack Ris sent to Group Bus 4 it 0 chy This control adjusts signal level output to an external amplifier or speakers powered speakers connected to the MON OUT jack Increasing the monitor level while the Master faders L R are raised allows you to monitor the Stereo Bus L R output signal via an external amplifier or speakers Level 7 or 8 is a standard level and a gain of about 6dB will be obtained with level 10 Qh GROUP MASTER L R 14 Headphone Level control PHONES This control adjusts the volume level of the sound output via connected headphones Increasing the headphone level while the Master faders L R are raised allows you to monitor the Stereo Bus L R output signal via the headphones 15 Group Mas
71. a So far the time signature and tempo have been set on the tempo map The tempo map information will be output as the MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer information to an external sequencer via the DMT 8 MIDI OUT connector Refer to page 65 for details about the MIDI clock sync system In addition using the metronome function on the DMT 8 allows you to play back the tempo map data track 8 using the click sound Refer to the following section for information on the metronome function Note The DMT 8 will play back only recorded data from the disk If nothing has been recorded no tempo map information will be output from the MIDI OUT connector DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 4 Metronome Function On Of CLICK ON OFF You can listen to the data set in the Setting the time signature and Setting the tempo using the metronome sound You can also record the parts to accompany the metronome sound Note When the metronome function is ON Track 8 will play back the metronome sound Therefore you cannot play back recorded audio data on Track 8 Do not set Track 8 to record mode while the metronome sound is playing When the metronome function is ON Track 8 will play the metronome sound regardless of the MIDI SYNC OUT setting Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key Use the JOG dial to select CLick blinking and press the EX
72. ader to READY the track and press only the RECORD button to cause the READY track to enter input monitoring status or press the RECORD button and PLAY button to start recording 2 During ping pong recording you select the wrong track that is the same track as the playback track READY that track then start input monitoring or recording After one of these operations loops will form When you raise the GROUP MASTER control which corresponds to the channel INPUT fader or the track for ping pong recording higher than the standard level usually 8 on the fader scale or higher however it depends on the equalizer setting oscillation will occur The level meter will peak for the oscillating channel signal If you do not correct this situation and you continue to monitor the signal through the headphones or monitor speakers unexpected oscillation noise will be output causing damaging your hearing or the headphones or speakers Be sure to lower the master fader L R correct the position of the switches and controls and redo the operation DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 1 Main Features Chapter 1 Main Features of DMT 8 The DMT 8 is equipped with the following functions Recorder section 7 Instead of conventional cassette tape the DMT 8 is equipped with a 3 5 inch IDE E type 540MB hard disk as the recording media allowing for about 12 5 minutes of recording playback Eight tracks enable four track s
73. ck to that obtained in step 2 and the setting will be complete 5 Press the STOP key or EXIT NO key to quit Setup mode 105 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 8 Selecting the synchronized signal output from the MIDI OUT connector MIDI SYNC OUT Setup MIDI SYNC OUT allows you to select the sync signal output from the DMT 8 MIDI OUT connector to the external MIDI device Output signals can be MIDI Clock amp Song Position Pointer or Mtc MIDI timecode Select Clock signal or None according to your application 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select MIDI SYNC OUT blinking and the display will change as shown below and show the default setting The default setting is CLocK Lt 2 1 C41 Cs C6 t oc 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again CLocK on the display will blink indicating that you can edit the parameter CT 24 C34 C4 63 1 MIDI SYNC OUT 3 Select a desirable option using the JOG dial MIDI Clock signal and song position pointer is output F MIDI timecode is output No signal is output as 4 After selection press the EXECUTE YES key again The display will return to that displayed in step 1 and the setting will be complete 5 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key to quit Setup mode BW See pages 6
74. combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Wall or Ceiling Mounting The appliance should be mount ed to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manu facturer Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti lation For example the appliance should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 10 11 12 15 16 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte nance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat Power Sources The appliance should be connecled to a power supply only of the type described in the opera
75. d region on the readied track The other is the Cut function which cuts data from the region beginning at the specified point Pressing this key when ail tracks are ready will activate the Cut function Pressing this key white one or more tracks are safe will activate the Erase function A region to be erased is defined between the Auto Punch In point and the Auto Punch Out point A region to be cut is defined only by the Auto Punch In point This Cut operation requires only the start point of the region to be cut that is the Auto Punch In point Note This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped Il Refer to page 89 for more information about the Erase Cut operation 19 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 27 Locate key LOCATE Press this key to locate a data point The DMT 8 will locate the point stored in the IN OUT key AUTO PUNCH 4 IN OUT key or AUTO RTN START END key when you press the corresponding key and then press the LOCATE key The LOCATE key has a memory and stores the previously located point Therefore you only need to press this key to tocate the same point repeatedly check the memory of the LOCATE key press the RECALL key then the LOCATE 1 key You also store a locate point by pressing the STORE key then the LOCATE key after you edit data using the JOG dial and or the HOLD gt key When you turn off
76. djust the equalizer if necessary If adjusting the equalizer has changed the level adjust the INPUT fader again Summary of level adjustment 1 Use Input Monitoring to monitor and adjust the level of the signal 2 Use the SUB Mix section and Master fader L R to monitor the signal You can listen to the signal at the Master fader L R through the headphones 3 Set the GROUP MASTER control to 7 8 4 Adjust the TRIM to a lower level for a line source or to a higher level for a microphone source then adjust the INPUT fader 5 If equalization has changed the level adjust it using the INPUT fader again Start recording 13 Press the PLAY button while pressing and holding down the RECORD button The blinking RECORD LED and track indication 1 will light up indicating that the recorder section has entered recording mode The recording track Track 1 in this example is always in the Input Monitoring status Finish recording You can record for about 12 5 minutes To end recording press the STOP button At the same time the Input Monitoring status will be cancelled and the recorder will enter playback monitoring status The RECORD LED will go off 43 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Note Press the STOP button immediately to finish recording when your performance is complete If recording mode continues after your performance is finished as occurs sometimes on tape
77. drum and bass sound recorded on Tracks 1 and 2 Once you master Punch In Out recording you can use this technique for other tracks Punch In Point Punch Out Point Track 8 Track 6 H i Replace Area RA DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out TE 6 1 Auto Punch In Out To perform Auto Punch In Out recording first you need to specify the In point recording start point and the Out point recording end point Once these two points are stored the DMT 8 automatically starts recording at the In point and stops recording LEE pes at the Out point while the recorder is mode When you use the Auto Punch 3 In Out function you can select Rehearsal mode to practice to your satisfaction before you record Set the DMT 8 to the default setting FOTN a e a a sa v aw e Ta a aaa P aaa a SSL SIS SS aa a a ee RR S a a VT a S us NA EO Pa a a a a 3 OFF Accordingty 1 INPUT 0 9 3 4 _ 3 33 E J i Center i ODD 7 j us 5 e DONE URNA G3 G4 Accordingly INPUT 1 OFF i 2 Guitar OFF i Preparation D 1 Connect the guitar to Input jack 1 Refer to 4 3 Basic Recording for
78. e INPUT fader amp TRIM Channel 1 Accordinaly Channel 2 8 0 G3 7 8 G1 G2 G4 0 G1 G4 OFF 7 8 RECORD TRACK select key rack 3 SRDS MAD Punch in Out Rehearsal 1 Press the foot switch once while holding down the STOP button The recorder enters Rehearsal mode and the 7 segment display on the upper row of the screen will show rEHSAL and the 7 segment display the bottom row will show on for one second Only the REHEARSAL LED green will blink 2 Press the PLAY button at a location just before the punch in point to play back data 3 Rehearse the guitar part while playing back the drum and bass sounds REHEARSAL mode manual Punch In Out Punch In point Punch Out point i gt All tracks under REPRO E Only Track 3 enters input monitoring i All tracks are under REPRO monitoring status status However the DMT 8 will nol 1 monitoring status record any data Rehearsal mode RECORD TRACK display Blink Light up REHERSAL LED TAKE LED Rehearsal LED will blink Rehearsal will blink i Rehearsal LED will blink PLAY button Play LED will light up i PLAY Play LED will light up o Play LED willlight up i RECORD button o Record LED will blink 76 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In O
79. e cursor to the digit you wish to change using the HOLD gt key or the SHUTTLE dial change the value using the JOG dial 1 3 After setting the value press the STORE key then the CLIPBOARD OUT key The time value will be stored as the Clipboard Out time edit mode will disengage and the display will return to the previous screen i Tocheck the stored In Out points press the CLIPBOARD IN key and CLIPBOARD OUT key respectively The time value you just stored will be shown on the display Copying the track data after storing the CLIPBOARD IN OUT points 1 Select the copy track using the RECORD TRACK select keys you can select multiple tracks 2 Press the COPY key Copy is immediately completed The display will show COMPLETED and return to the previous screen cs nthis way the specified part of the sound data of the selected track s is copied to the clipboard Note 1 If you try to press the COPY key without selecting the copy track s the message SELECt trk select copy track appears and the display returns to the previous screen In this case first select a copy track then press the COPY key Note 2 If you set the same or larger value to the In point than Out point and try to execute the Copy function the display will show Warning Message refer to page 31 and go back to the previous screen In this case set the correct In Out points first Note 3 The DMT 8 can store on
80. e holding down the STOP button will initiate the LOCATE ABS END operation and immediately locate the end of the recorded data on the hard disk ABS END Refer to the STOP bution section for more information about LOCATE ABS END 2 3 Connector Section 1 Front Panel 4T Input jack INPUT 1 8 Connector PHONE jack Connect your audio source such as a musical instrument or microphone to these inputs Connect the microphone to INPUTs 1 4 These inputs are equipped with TRIM faders that allow you to adjust the input level according to the output level of the connected microphone 48 Headphone connector 0 Connector Stereo PHONE jack Connect the headphones to this jack You can control the headphone volume using the PHONES knob 2 4 Connector Section 2 Top Panel NENNEN a LJ 49 50 51 52 53 54 49 Insert jack INSERT 1 4 Connector Stereo PHONE jack These connectors are used to route the Channel 1 4 input signal to the effect unit for signal processing and apply the compressor limiter to the signal Refer to page 40 for how to use the Insert jacks 25 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 50 AUX Return 1 2 jack AUX RTN 1 2 R Connector PHONE jack Connect these jacks to the OUTPUT jacks on the effect unit These jacks can be used as auxiliary inputs If the effect unit has MONO output use the L MONO jack 3 The R jack will receive the
81. eat function press the AUTO PLAY AUTO RTN key so that both AUTO RTN LED and AUTO PLAY LED will be lit You also need to set the Auto Return Start point and the Auto Return End point as you did for the Auto Return function Refer to the previous section Auto Return for information on setting the Start and End points With the Auto Repeat function the DMT 8 plays data up to the Auto Return End point then automatically locates the Auto Return Start point and plays back data between the Start and End points repeatedly until you cancel the playback using the STOP button Refer to page 17 of chapter 2 Names and Functions for instructions on using the AUTO PLAY and AUTO RTN keys AUTO RTN START point AUTO RTN END point Play f Y Locate Hints When you are rehearsing Auto Punch In Out recording using the Auto Repeat function allows you to rehearse as many times as you want without tedious operations For example by setting the Start point just before the Auto Punch In point and the End point just before the Auto Punch Out point you do not worry about locating the data and can concentrate on rehearsing AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point 2 ART point AUTO END point S AUTO RTN START poin Rehearsal Area 3 ra sa aed ger TRU ER Locate RIT ea sooth ea ERRMSG SR SGA DSRS RSS
82. ectric guitar sound on Track 3 11 When overdubbing is completed stop recording by pressing the STOP button The RECORD LED will go off and Track 3 enters the playback monitoring status as Tracks 1 and 2 Playback Set the RECORD TRACK select key 3 G3 to OFF The setting of Channel 1 3 INPUT SEL switches should stay INPUT Playback signals on Tracks 1 3 will be routed to the SUB mix section of Channels 1 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback Try different monitor balance settings using the SUB GAIN control and SUB PAN control 51 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Step 4 Overdubbing the vocal on Track 4 Now overdub the vocal on Track 4 while listening to the recorded drum sound electric bass and electric guitar At this time you can use the AUX function to apply monitoring reverb to the vocal sound during recording What is monitoring reverb During multitrack recording process reverberation is usually applied during mixdown However you may sometimes want to monitor the sound to which reverberation is applied during overdub in order to simulate the mixdown sound In particular a vocal with reverberation sounds much different from vocal without reverberation Monitoring reverb is a technique that applies reverberation to only the monitor sound the reverb sound will not be recorded On the other hand recording the original sound along with the reverberation
83. ed DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out Rehearsal Mode Auto Punch In Out Punch n Point Punch Out Point eccrine MM All tracks are under REPRO i Only Track 3 enters input monitoring Alltracks are under REPRO monitoring status i status However the DMT 8 will not monitoring status record any data in Rehearsal mode RECORD TRACK display light up blink REHERSAL LED TAKE LED Rehearsal LED will light up i Rehearsal LED will light up LED will light up acbsosseneacsssso acaso reno susn PLAY button LJ Play LED will light up Play LED willligh up Play LED will light up RECORD butlon Record LED will blink 4 Rehearse the guitar part while playing back the drum and bass sounds You will hear the guitar sound you are playing only between the punch in and punch out points Hints When you are rehearsing repeatedly it is an effective time saver to use the Auto Return function along with the Auto Play function As shown in the diagram below specifying the Start and End points for the Auto Return and Auto Play functions allows you to easily rehearse as many times as you like This enables you to pay more attention to the recording level and your own performance Refer to pages 81 83 for more information on setting the Start End points for the Auto Return Auto Play functions STARIT point PUNCH IN point PUNCH O
84. efer to to pages and 36 of the Before Starting section fort more gt information about ABS 0 and ABS END Refer to page 75 for more information about Punch In Out recording using the foot switch 44 Play button PLAY Pressing this button will start playback on the recorder section Pressing this button while holding down the RECORD button will start recording Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will execute the Clipboard Play operation Refer to the STOP button section for more information about the Clipboard Play operation 45 Rewind button REWIND Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will rewind data at 30 times speed Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data you can hear sound while rewinding at five times speed Pressing this button while holding down the STOP button will perform the LOCATE 24 ecd cu Von tet ker ERI x Aces DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions ABS 0 operation and immediately locate the beginning of the hard disk ABS TIME 00M 00S 00F Refer to the STOP button section for more information about LOCATE ABS 0 46 Fast Forward button F FWD Pressing this button while the recorder section is stopped will fast forward data at 30 times speed Pressing this button in Play mode will cue data you can hear sound during the fast forward operation at five times speed Pressing this button whil
85. er the input monitoring status Pressing the PLAY button while holding down this button will place the readied tracks into recording At this time the PLAY LED and RECORD LED will be lit and the readied track indication will be lit steadily instead of blinking Bl Refer to page 35 of the Before Starting section for more information about input monitoring and reproduce monitoring 43 Stop button STOP Pressing this button will stop playback of the recorder section Pressing the PLAY REWIND or F FWD button while holding down this button will execute the following operation STOP button PLAY button Clipboard Play operation The STOP LED will blink and the PLAY 3 LED will be lit 3 STOP button REWIND button ABS 0 will be located ABS END will be located You can turn Rehearsal mode on off by pressing the foot switch while hoiding down this button for Punch In Out recording Clipboard Play operation This operation plays from the beginning to the end of the data in the clipboard During the operation the track indication of the track from which the data was copied will blink so that you will know that the track data is on the clipboard Locating to ABS 0 LOCATE ABS 0 The DMT 8 will locate the beginning of recorded audio on the hard disk ABS TIME 00M 005 Locating to ABS END LOCATE ABS END The DMT 8 will locate the end of recorded audio on the hard disk end ABS TIME a R
86. ers so that the OVER indication will not light up with the peak signal After adjusting the balance using the INPUT fader adjust the balance between groups using the GROUP MASTER control 58 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Setting AUX and applying effects Refer to Applying monitoring reverb in Step 4 for information on connecting reverb and chorus units and detailed notes 8 Set the AUX RTN 1 control to 10 and the AUX RTN 1 Assign switch to L R so that the reverb output will return to Stereo Bus L R Set the AUX RTN 2 control to 10 and set the AUX RTN 2 Assign switch to L R so that the chorus output will return to Stereo Bus L R Hints You can also assign reverb and chorus outputs into groups by setting the AUX RTN 1 Assign switch to G1 G2 and setting AUX RTN 2 Assign switch to G3 G4 9 Turn the AUX 1 control of the channel of the track to which you wish to apply reverb toward CH Turn the AUX 2 control of the channel of the track to which you wish to apply reverb toward CH Now the post fader signal signal adjusted by the Channel INPUT faders will be output from AUX SEND 1 and 2 and routed to the reverb and chorus units respectively 10 You can use the AUX RTN 1 and 2 controls to adjust the reverb chorus return level 11 Use Channel equalizers to adjust the tonal color of Track 1 8 Actual mixdown 12 Press the PLAY button to start playback from the
87. ervice personnel he moto ott ean ae Table of Contents Introduction Precautions Notes about power 5 Notes on handling the hard 15 6 Notes on the setup 6 Notes repair 6 Warning on oscillation by 7 Chapter 1 Main Features of DMT 8 Recorder eese eeeeeeee 8 UU IER Te elio REM 10 Chapter 2 Names and Functions 2 1 Mixer 480 13 2 2 Recorder 1 1 1 16 2 3 VO Connector section 1 25 2 4 V O Connector section 2 25 2 5 Connector section 3 Rear 22 2 22 26 2 6 Display 28 Chapter 3 Before Starting Glossary 3 1 Difference between track and 2 34 3 2 Difference from a tape 35 3 3 Input monitor and Repro monitor eeeeece eese nennt 35 3 4
88. ey the TIME BASE display will change 2 cyclically You can select one of the following Time Base displays ABS Absolute Time B Mm 1 oe 485 MID Timecode noone om a a ovER uu 23 3 6 9 3 gt 18 24 2 30 3 DMT 8 Owners Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 4 Warning messages The following warning messages appears automatically when you operate the DMT 8 incorrectly input invalid or improper data or when their errors occur Invalid data indication The input data is not appropriate for the operation Action to take Input correct data Mma 651 d wa 0 7 dR ER Invalid In Out indication The In or Out points is appropriate for the operation Action to take Input correct data DORI SCA 1 Overtime indication The available disk space is insufficient for the length of time the number of measures indicated on the display Action to take During the paste operation try to shorten the length of the copied data by the indicated amount Alternatively use the CUT function to move the ABS END point backward to obtain enough disk space for editing During Auto Punch In Out mode shorten the length of data between the In and Out points or move the ABS END point backward If this warning message appears when you start Auto Punch In Out mode the message will automatically disappear
89. g level Adjusting the recording level 8 Raise the INPUT fader of the electric bass channel 7 8 check the level on the meter 2 and use the TRIM INPUT fader and equalizer to create a desirable tonal color and level This is the same step as in the basic recording section oo A Ww Practicing overdubbing Now we are going to play back the drum sound on Track 1 and monitor the sound in conjunction with the electric bass sound 9 Press the PLAY button to start the recorder 10 Adjust the monitoring volume level and stereo position of Track 1 drum machine playback sound playback monitoring at Channel 1 SUB mix and adjust the monitoring level and panpot of the electric bass sound Track 2 input monitoring sound at Channel 2 SUB mix You can practice your performance with these settings as many times as you like Start stop recording If you are satisfied with your rehearsal start recording 11 Press the REWIND button while holding down the STOP button to locate the ABS 0 point the beginning of the hard disk 12 Press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD button The drum machine sound on Track 1 will be played back with the monitor balance setting specified in the previous step Play the electric bass to overdub the bass sound on Track 2 13 When completed press the STOP button to stop recording The RECORD LED goes off and Track 2 enters playback monitoring status 49
90. g the Start End point in real time ML EXECUTE EXIT Vil 72 48 5 DiP 6E YEB NO C D C CJ CJ CJ COR AMAER PLAY N STANT N OT HOLD C O STORE RECALL 3 2 5 copy PASTE ERASE UNDO REDO 1 4 e aoe OREHEARBAL OHD ACCESS AUTO PUNCH CRECORO 8 PLAY HREWND DF FWD CLIPBOARD PLAY 1 While the DMT 8 is playing back or stopped press the HOLD gt key at the location you wish to store as a Start point The time value obtained when you press the HOLD gt key will be held and the DMT 8 will enter edit mode 2 Press the STORE key The STORE LED will light up 3 Press the AUTO RTN START key The time value you held will be stored as a Start point and the display will go back to the previous screen that was obtained before the time value was held The STORE LED will go off 4 Press the HOLD key again at the location you wish to store as an End point Press the STORE key The STORE LED will light up 6 Press the AUTO RTN END key The time value you held will be stored as an End point and the display will go back to the previous screen that was obtained before the time value was held in steps 1 and 4 described above you can press the STORE key instead of the HOLD gt key then press the AUTO RTN START AUTO RTN END key to set the data more quickly R1 8 Owner s Manual Chapte
91. he actua length of the data recorded on the hard disk For example if the data is four minutes long it will take about 16 minutes to save the data m 3 When saving all data is finished the display will Show COMPLETED and the unit will automatically quit Setup mode 23 1 a 18 08 REMAIN SET UP UM cancel the save operation or quit Setup mode press the STOP button or the 4 key Each time you press the STOP button or the key the B display will return to the previous stage allowing you to select a different item or exit i Setup mode 102 E DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode Loading data from a DAT machine LOAD 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select LOAD blinking and press the EXECUTE YES key The display changes as shown below and the DMT 8 enters load stand by mode 11121L 31 Cs 1 DIGITAL IN lt Note gt If optical cables are not connected to the DATA IN OUT connectors or if a correct signal digital clock is not being supplied to the DMT 8 DIGITAL IN on the display will blink indicating that you are unable to load data In this case check the optical cable connections the DAT output settings and the contents of the DAT tape 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again PL
92. his message is shown for about 10 seconds FORMAT in Setup mode will flash on the display Pressing the EXECUTE YES key this moment will erase all data and reformat the hard disk 3 Action to take d Press the EXECUTE YES key to format the disk All audio and other data on the disk will be lost 21 1 oe urn t DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions Disk error indication This disk cannot be read Action to take Contact the Fostex service station as soon as possible 21 C43 653 OVER di 5E Er Error indication Intrenal error occurred Action to take Stop the operation and inform the Fostex service station of the error message number CI 091 eco oot Er 08 08 Displayed No 33 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Before Starting Chapter 3 Before Starting Glossary This chapter explains the following items with which you should become familiar prior to operating the DMT 8 Difference between track and channel Difference from a tape MTR Input monitor and repro monitor 22 Timebase Three bus fines Alternate Mix function Group Assign switch and Group Panpot Effect connection 1 Using AUX 9 Effect connection 2 Using the INSERT jack 10 Parametric Equalizer E ONNAN 3 1 Difference between track a
93. ill notice more reverberation when you turn the control toward SUB Now you should understand how to overdub You can repeat this procedure for Tracks 5 6 7 and 8 The following figure shows the next page DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started lt Signal flow during overdubbing gt eer tee terete SUB mix section 1 8 recording TRACK INPUT fader 1 8 PHONES knob oy headphone master fader L R tate alata lata data Ha aT s alata a RARE SRA URN SBIR B IEA BROTR CSIR RIEN MEER RR ER ORR RRO RRR RR E Ca Se Sa S 55 ESSERE AIEO en ee EMEND IOS STA I SSS IST TET SERT I SO DO I SASS UE dr SEE ISO DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started 4 4 Mixdown Mixdown is the final step in multitrack recording and allows you to combine multiple track recordings to L and R channels two mixes and copy the data to a master recorder For example we will mix down eight tracks drum machine electric bass electric guitar vocal etc after applying effects using the AUX function equalizing and adjusting the panpot balance and volume level The DMT 8 is equipped with a DATA OUT connector that outputs a digital signal in S P DIF format as well as STEREO OUT L R jacks that output analog signal for mixdown o
94. imultaneous recording For details refer to page E 60 Sixteen bit linear quantization and a sampling rate of 44 1kHz which enables you to _ record and playback high quality sounds that are approximately equivalent to 2 9 quality Versatile editing functions are made possible by the hard disk bL The DMT 8 allows you to use non linear non destructive audio editing functions such as copy paste cut and erase These edit operations can refer not only to time values such as ABS and MIDI timecode butto MIDI bar beat clock values Refer to page 85 for details You need only one action to monitor the copied audio data using the Clipboard Play function Refer to page 87 for details ij The Over Time Monitor function lets you know the overtime length when you try to copy or paste data in excess of the currently available disk space Refer to page 31 for details PES Undo Redo function to support edit works ui The Undo Redo functions wilt cancel the latest edit and restore the data obtained before the edit or restore the data obtained after the edit respectively Refer to UA pages 88 91 for details The Can t Undo function provides you with an alarm indicating that the undo area is insufficient for the Auto Punch In Out operation Refer to page 31 and 74 for details E Song data Save Load function You can save and load recordings audio data plus corresponding setup data to and f
95. k data 2 Play the guitar while listening to the playback 3 Press the foot switch once at the punch in point and press the foot switch again at the punch out point When you finish punch out recording the DMT 8 will quit recording mode TAKE mode manual Punch In Out Punch In point Punch Out point H H 1 3 All tracks are under REPRO Only Track 3 enters input monitoring All tracks are under REPRO monitoring status status Unlike in Rehearsal mode the monitoring status i will record data RECORD TRACK display Light up Blink REHERSAL LED i i 1 Both LEDs will go off Both LEDs will go olf TAKE LED EPLAY PLAY button Play LED will light up Play LED will light up RECORD Play LED will light up RECORD button i o Record LED willjight up Hints Besides the foot switch you can also use the PLAY button and RECORD button for Manual Punch In Out recording Please note that you can use these buttons only once 5 Start playing back from a point just before the punch in point Atthe punch in point press the RECORD button while holding down the PLAY button Punch tn At the punch out point press only the PLAY button Punch Out Youcan aiso rehearse if you press only the RECORD button instead of steps 2 and 3 described above 78 eyes EET DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapte
96. k Channels 1 4 which can be used with a microphone are equipped with the INSERT jacks for effect processing In particular it is very effective to apply raw sound processing effects such as a compressor limiter or noise gate To connect the effect unit to the INSERT jack prepare the following connecting cables SEND RING RECEIVE SLEEVE GROUND TOINSERTjack fem STEREO PHONE plug MONO PHONE plug E g Connecting a compressor COMPRESSOH OUTPUT INPUT 3 10 Parametric Equalizer The DMT 8 is equipped with a two band parametric equalizer for each INPUT channel You can set any frequency from 60Hz through 1kHz and from 1kHz through 16kHz and boost or cut in the range of 15dB These equalizers are powerful tools to add color and character to the sound by adjusting the basic frequency components and harmonics which determine the tonal color of instrumental and vocal sounds Note The parametric equalizers are effective only on the signal routed to the INPUT faders by the Alternate Mix function via the INPUT SEL switch They are not effective on signals routed to the S 2 Getting Started This chapter describes the basic recording and playback procedure on the DMT 8 Basic recording is the same as that on conventional cassette tape or reel to reel multitracker To get used to the DMT 8 first understand and master the basic
97. key can store the erase end point Data stored at this key can be used as a locator When you turn off the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be set to the factory default value 21 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions Bl Refer to page 69 for more information about Auto Punch In Out recording Bl Refer to page 89 for more information about the Erase operation _ 95 Auto Return Start key AUTO RTN START This key stores the Start point for Auto Return or Auto Repeat Pressing the RECALL key then this key or pressing only this key will display data currently stored at this key and put the unit into Edit mode If you press the STORE key then this key after editing the edited value will be stored at this key Data stored at this key can be used as a locator When you turn off the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be set to the factory default value Bl Refer to page 79 for more information about Auto Return and Auto Repeat 36 Auto Return End key AUTO RTN END This key stores the End point for Auto Return or Auto Repeat Pressing the RECALL key then this key or pressing only this key will display data currently stored at this key and will place the unit into Edit mode If you press the STORE key then this key after editing the edited value will be stored at this key Data stored at this key can be used as a locator When you turn off the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be set to the factor
98. ly one piece of data on the clipboard 1f you copy other data the new data will replace the existing data DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Edit Function Listening to sound data copied on the clipboard Clipboard Play function To listen to sound data currently copied to the clipboard press the PLAY button while holding down the STOP button Clipboard Play mode The data will be played back from the beginning To stop the playback in the middle press the STOP button PLAY During the clipboard playback the display shows the position of the source data referenced to the selected time base aaa renee NE Pea ea aaa ee ee ea Pasting You can paste data to the same track as the source For example if you copied data on Track 1 data will be pasted on Track 1 Data will be pasted starting from the Auto Punch point Note You cannot out a paste operation if there is insufficient space available on the hard disk In this case the overtime warning message appears on the display refer to page 31 as soon as you press the PASTE key indicating the excessive time calculated using the selected timebase To prevent this from happening shorten the copy data by the length of excessive time or use the Cut function to move the ABS END point backward in order to increase the disk space TEE ES Entering and storing the paste Punch In point 1 Press the RECALL key
99. mixer is a powerful featur especially for mixdown while syncing with a MIDI source Refer to page 65 for details Flexible two AUX send return Each input channel has two AUX sends You can select the post channel fader or post SUB MIX as a source Itis useful as a monitor reverb send during overdubbing as well as for effect processing during mixdown The mixer section has two stereo AUX returns You can assign RTN 1 to Group 1 2 or stereo L R and RTN 2 to Group 3 4 or stereo L R Two parametric EQs for detailed sound making Each input channel has two parametric EQs for flexible sound making Refer to page 40 for details Other mixer functions GROUP L R function used to route four group outputs to stereo L R STEREO BUSS IN connectors for the external mixer output or effect return Refer to page 68 for details MON OUT connector and MONITOR volume for audio monitoring through the amplifier or speakers One headphone jack and PHONES volume control DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions Chapter 2 Names and Functions Rear Panel Input Output Section A gt ctt oaonooo R n Eeeeooeeoe L L Beeeeeccecoe e e e e e e e e eB LL Bee6060600 0 6B IL 5BeeecoccocoeB IP HeeeceoecooooB Front Panel Input Output Section
100. more i information on adjusting the recording level Switch settings 3 3 INPUT SEL switch Channel 1 3 INPUT i Channel 4 8 off center SUB GAIN knob Channel 1 3 7 8 Adjust the level for easier monitoring D Channel 4 8 0 SUB PAN knob Channel 1 3 center Adjust the level for easier monitoring 3 3 Group ASSIGN switch Channel 1 G3 G4 Channel 2 8 OFF Group PANPOT Channel 1 ODD Turn the knob fully counter clockwise 7 INPUT fader amp TRIM Channel 1 Accordingly Channel 2 8 0 4 GROUP MASTER knob G3 7 8 G1 G2 G4 0 GROUP TO UR switch Gi G4 OFF 3 MONITOR amp PHONES knobs Accordingly Master fader U R 7 8 RECORD SELECT key Press 3 G3 to ready Track 3 70 3 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out Storing the Punch In point Here we assume that ABS has been selected for the timebase LC wal 2 02 3 03 4 04 5 901 6 02 1703 8704 C D D C 4 AUTO RIN COPY PAGTE ERAGE UNDO REDO 3 7 C3 CJ EJ CJ ane O REHEARSAL O TAKE OHO ACCESS AUTO PUNCH LOCATE 2 5 6 ORECORD OST PLAY lt lt DOF FWD CLIPBOARD PLAY LOCATE ABS D LOCATE ASS ENG 1 Press the HOLD gt key to enter edit mode ABS ft ft u fo Uunuu M U 38 bink Edit is possible 03 Pressing the STORE key will also cause the DMT 8 to enter hold edit status this
101. n control knob SUB GAIN This control knob is used to adjust the output tevel of the SUB MIX signal before itis sent to the stereo bus L R Level 6 or 7 is a standard level and a gain of about 6dB will be obtained with level 10 3 Equalizer section This section allows you to adjust the tonal quality of the signal routed to the INPUT fader 3 a HI MID gain control knob HI MID GAIN This knob is used to boost or cut the frequency set via the HI MID SHIFT knob in the range of 15dB 3 b HI MID shift knob HI MID SHIFT This knob allows you to specify the frequency to be increased or decreased in the range of 1kHz 16kHz 3 c LOW MID gain control knob LOW MID GAIN This knob is used to boost or cut the frequency set via the LOW MID SHIFT knob in the range of 15dB 3 d LOW MID shift knob LOW MID SHIFT This knob allows you to specify the frequency to be increased or decreased in the range of 60Hz 1kHz e Bl Refer to page 40 of Chapter 3 for a detailed description of the equalizer frequency response 13 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 4 AUX send knob AUX 1 2 This knob is used to select the signal that is output to the AUX SEND 1 or AUX SEND 2 jack and to adjust the output level Once adjusted the signal is sent from the AUX SEND jack to an external device such as an effect unit This option selects the SUB MIX signal its level has been
102. n these bus lines Group Bus Recording signal is routed to the Group Bus Group Bus consists of four lines G1 G4 where the signal sent to the INPUT faders and the signals returning from the effect unit are mixed The mixed signal is then converted to digital and recorded to the specified tracks This mix signal can be routed to the Stereo Bus for mixdown Refer to the explanation on the operation of the GROUP TO switch Stereo Bus Signal not to be recorded only for the purpose of monitoring is routed to the Stereo Bus There are two Stereo Bus lines L and where the signal sent to SUB mix section the signal returning from the effect unit and the signat from the Group Bus are mixed The signal mixed in the Stereo Bus is output from the STEREO OUT jack and at the same time converted to digital S P DIF format and output from the DATA OUT connector to the master recorder The signal mixed in the Stereo Bus is also output from the MON OUT and PHONES jacks AUX Bus Route the signal to the AUX Bus to apply effects There are two AUX Bus lines AUX 1 and AUX 2 These are used to apply effects to the signal routed to the INPUT faders or the signals routed to the SUB mix section The signal mixed in the AUX Bus is sent to an external effect unit via the AUX SEND 1 or AUX SEND 2 jacks then effects are applied and the signal is returned to the Stereo Bus L R or Group Bus from the AUX RTN 1 or AUX RTN 2 jack GROUP
103. ncelled and both REHEARSAL and TAKE LEDs will go off Undo Redo of Auto Punch In When you auto punch in out record while the CAN T UNDO warning message is not displayed you will be able to undo or redo the take Pressing the UNDO key after recording will restore the status obtained before you made Punch In Out recording Pressing the REDO key will restore the status obtained before you pressed the UNDO key UNDO REDO lt Note gt You can use the undo redo functions while the DMT 8 is in stop mode Under the following circumstances you will be unable to use the undo redo functions 1 if you make a new recording 2 if you make a new edit paste erase or cut 3 if the Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on or 4 if you turned off the power to the DMT 8 then turned it back on PPM eee AAAS ESAS NADA STS mah i ana oe ae aa etta itat a a 74 EE 1 lt J xad M ce ad DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out 6 2 Punch In Out Recording using a foot switch Take mode and Rehearsal mode are also available in this application Pressing the foot switch repeatedly while holding down the STOP button will toggle between take and rehearsal The REHEARSAL LED of the AUTO PUNCH key will blink during Rehearsal mode and the LED will be off during Take mode Select the track onto which you wish to punch in o
104. nd Out points to the input monitor Refer to page 70 for details 2 The Pre roll function is used to park a specified time prior to the locate point Pre roll time can be set in the range of 0 10 seconds Refer to page 105 for details MIDI function using MMC and MTC Youcan add an offset of less than six hours to the ABS time value to output MTC MIDI timecode The MTC frame rate is compatible with all formats 24 25 3ODF and 30ND Refer to page 107 for setting the frame rate The DMT 8 can be controlled MMC MIDI Machine Contro external sequencing software Refer to pages 65 and 67 for more details Internal programmable Tempo The DMT 8 is equipped with an internal programmable Tempo Map that allows the MID clock and Song Position Pointer to be transmitted to an external sequencer switchable to MTC output for complete synchronization with a hardware sequencer You can also use Track 8 as a Metronome playback track which will generate counts according to a Tempo Map Refer to pages 96 99 for details Eleven types of Tempo Map signature are available 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 1 8 3 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 and 8 8 Maximum 16 points of signature can be set Up to 32 points of tempo a Tempo can be set on any point determined by the signature settings in the range of 30 250 per quarter note Refer to page 98 for details Setup Menu function The DMT 8 is equipped wi
105. nd channel The terms track and channel can sometimes be confusing In this manual they are differentiated as follows Channel Channel is used to define the input and output system on the mixer section e g the bass signal routed to Channel 1 is output from Channel L Track Track is used to define the input and output system in the recorder section that is the hard disk on the DMT 8 e g Ping pong record playback signal on Tracks 1 2 and 3 to Track 4 Jono cuc DoD D00000 D0000 9 Tracks 1 8 Hard Disk Channels 1 8 34 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Before Starting 3 2 Difference from a tape MTR The DMT 8 uses a hard disk as a recording media Therefore the concept of recording and playback on the DMT 8 is somewhat different from that of conventional tape MTR As shown in the diagram below you can play a tape from the beginning to the end of the tape On the DMT 8 you can play data only between the ABS time absolute time 0 and the End point the end of recording If we use the analogy of a tape recorder the DMT 8 would have a tape with a maximum of 12 5 minutes For example the tape recorder would have a five minute tape after a five minute recording and a six minute tape if the recording lasts six minutes 0 12 5 minutes I X Play is possible in this area A
106. ng All Tracks Repro monitor TR MI Recorder 3 4 Timebase 52 The DMT 8 indicates location of the recorder current position using the ABS time MTC or MIDI Bar Beat Clock This time reference is called timebase E ABS Absolute Time refers to an absolute time on the hard disk MTC MIDI timecode refers to relative time obtained by adding certain value offset value to the 3 ABS value and BAR BEAT CLK bar 4 clock indicates a position in a song that corresponds to the MIDI Clock Song Position Pointer and can be created using the internal Tempo Map The following diagram shows the retationship between the three 3 types of timebase DISK END _ 50 00 08 00 ABS END Approx 12 5 minutes ABS j 01 00 00 00 jono 08 00 MIC 3 v E MTCOFFSET 01 00 00 AE 2 BAR 1 100 001 BAR 1 J 00 CLK 2 BAR J CLK BAR 001 BAR 0404 BAR4 4 E i 73 TEMPO 001 BAR 1 7760 J 60 gt c Recorded Area Non Recorded Area a Ug 36 E DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 3 Before Starting 3 5 Three bus lines The DMT 8 mixer section has an internal path called a bus line in which signals are mixed Using an analogy you could consider the eight INPUT jacks branches and the bus line as a main stream There are the following three bus lines on the DMT 8 and the following signals are mixed o
107. ng in sync with the tempo map If some data has already been recorded up to the end point of the song you can only play back data Also check to see that the DMT 8 responds correctly when you use the PLAY STOP or LOCATE functions on the computer i Overdubbing 5 Overdub performance data to Tracks 1 8 as explained in MIDI Clock synchronization system Mixdown while synchronizing a MIDI sound source Connect a MIDI sound source as shown in the figure below patching the MIDI source signal to SUB mix sections 1 8 or INPUT faders 1 8 as a virtual track to which to synchronize and apply the effect and mixdown Refer to the MIDI Clock synchronization system section for the switch settings The recorder output is routed to the SUB mix section of the channel which has the MIDI sound source signal routed to the INPUT fader 67 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 5 Application Guide DIGITAL IN DAT OOO 24 noaoo C9 Beooooccecceo Beeececooes Computer with MMC MTC MIDI sound equipment 5 4 Using only the DMT 8 recorder section You can use only an internal hard disk recorder Connect an external mixer that has eight monitor mix channels that correspond to
108. ng to ping pong Tracks 1 through 6 to Tracks 7 and 8 Since effects cannot be applied to each sound individually after ping pong recording we need to apply effects here and record the effect sound to Tracks 7 and 8 Ping pong recording Original sigan and Effected siganl the DMT 8 to the default setting Connecting the effect unit As in the Getting Started chapter connect your favorite effect unit using the AUX connection Only AUX RTN 2 is used to send the effect sound to Tracks 7 and 8 Select G3 G4 using the AUX 2 Assign switch to send the effect return signal to Tracks 7 and 8 AUX RTN 1 selects G1 G2 Check the relationship between Groups and Tracks Effect Unit OUTPUT L R 63 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 5 Application Guide 1 Set the channel switches as follows INPUT SEL GROUP Assign SW GROUP 1 6 TRK G3 G4 accordingly 7 8 Setthe Channel 1 6 GROUP PAN controls if necessary The stereo pan position 15 created by Tracks 7 and 8 Track 7 L Track 8 R 2 Turn the GROUP MASTER controls G3 and G4 to 7 8 Set all the GROUP TO L R switches to OFF 3 Press the RECORD TRACK select keys 7 03 and 8 G4 to ready Tracks 7 and 8 Track indicators 7 and will blink Monitor Level adjustment Rehearsal 4 Press the RECORD button once The RECORD LED will blink Tracks 7 and 8 enter input monitoring status
109. nitoring the sound for a long period of time do not raise the phone level too high Otherwise you could damage your hearing PER TPR RT When the INPUT SEL switches are set to INPUT the track output signal is routed to the SUB mix section of the same channel number as the track number That is Track 1 l E signal is sent to Channel 1 SUB mix section Track 8 signal is sent to Channel 8 SUB mix section etc n this way you can monitor Track 1 8 output signals without affecting the INPUT fader 1 8 settings for sound sources 1 E V x x 44 E DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Setting of the MIXER section channel 1 8 Group PANPOT knob GROUP MASTER knob Setting of the RECORDER section REC TRACK select key Recording Track Track 1 Track2 Track 3 Track 4 enr wes 0 6 02 avez 93 94 Track 6 Track 8 Group ASSIGN switch 45 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started E d 4 3 Multitrack recording using overdubbing Now you should understand how to record a sound source to a specific track as well as T the basic signal flow and switch control functions on the DMT 8 3 Here we will make a multitrack recording Multitrack recording is a series of operations in which you record sound sources to 1 multiple tracks and combine these recordings into two mixes L R In this process the
110. o Punch mode was on or if you turned off the power to the DMT 8 then turned it back on 88 3 etus DMT 8 Owner s Chapter 8 Function 8 2 Erase amp Cut The Erase function and Cut function are two different function and are defined as follows on the DMT 8 Make sure that you understand the difference before using these functions Erase This function deletes creates silence only a specified area between the Auto Punch In and Auto Punch Out points of any track on the hard disk Refer to the diagram below You cannot erase data on all tracks simultaneously To erase data ready to seven tracks using the RECORD TRACK select keys Refer to the following note for information on erasing ali track data PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point Any track Any track Note The Cut function erases data from all tracks simultaneously described later To erase data from all tracks divide the tracks into two groups and apply the Erase function to each group For example first erase Tracks 1 4 then erase Tracks 5 8 Cut This function deletes data starting from a certain point Auto Punch In point on the hard disk You need to set all the tracks RECORD TRACK select keys to READY Only the start point is needed Refer to the following diagram AUTO PUNCH IN point All tracks
111. o functions 1 if you make a new recording 2 ifyou make a new edit paste erase or cut 3 ifthe Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Auto Punch mode was on or if you turned off the power to the DMT 8 then turned it back on BSCS SSS SSC SISOS SS Cutting i o Entering and storing the cut Punch In start point 1 Press the RECALL key then the AUTO PUNCH IN key or press only the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the unit enters edit mode 2 Move the cursor to the digit you wish to edit using the HOLD gt key or the SHUTTLE dial and set the value using the JOG dial 3 After setting the time value press the STORE key then press the AUTO PUNCH IN key The time value will be stored as a start point of the cut area and the display will return to the previous screen To check the cut In point press the AUTO PUNCH IN key The display will show the stored time value Executing the cut operation 1 Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the track from which you wish to erase data to ready the track 2 Press the ERASE key The upper row of the 7 segment display will show Cut and message ARE YOU SURE will blink 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key When the operation is complete the display shows the message COMPLETED then returns to the previous screen In this way sound data starting from a specified position is cut and an unwritten area will be left on the hard disk Undo Redo the
112. ode to prevent accidental recording This function is similar to breaking the tab on a cassette tape to protect a recording lt Note gt If you select record disable mode rEc DISABLE and you try to record paste erase or cut data on any selected track the display will show diSAbl rEc for about one second indicating that these operations are disabled If you wish to use one of these operations first select record enable mode rEc ENABLE Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select ENABLE REC blinking and the display will change as shown below and will display the default setting The default setting is ENABLE 21 R En Ab LE vi lay SET UP f HE 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again ENABLE on the display will blink indicating that you can edit the parameter L1 C23 E31 E43 E571 Ce C73 E81 LEVY CRI 1 LE Ea SET UP 3 Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select REC DISABLE or turn it counter clockwise to select REC ENABLE 4 After setting the value press the EXECUTE YES key again The display will return to that displayed in step 1 and the setting will be complete 5 Press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key to quit Setup mode 109 DMT 8 Owner s Manual MID Implementation Chart amp MMC List
113. on v3 Master setting 22 GROUP MASTER control Set G1 G2 to 7 8 Master fader L R Set to 7 8 3 Hint 2 Applying reverberation to the snare sound If you have a drum machine that has parallel outputs it may be a good idea to apply 3 reverberation to the snare sound before recording the sound to Tracks 1 and 2 It is very effective to use the AUX function of the DMT 8 to apply ambience effects such as reverberation Refer to the section Step 4 overdubbing the vocal sound to Track 4 Mixdown for more information the AUX function You can refer to the settings below Channel 1 setting EN Same as Hint 1 Channel 2 setting 7 Same as Hint 1 46 E DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started AUX RTN 1 CH1 CH2 CH3 snara Drum machine i Channel 3 setting Connect the snare output of the drum machine to the INPUT jack 3 of the DMT 8 INPUT SEL switch INPUT 2 GROUP Assign switch G1 G2 GROUP PAN control Center The snare sound is centered between ODD and EVEN 2 SUB mix Set the GAIN control to 0 2 INPUT fader and TRIM accordingly 8 lt Channel 3 AUX setting gt AUX 1 control Turn the knob toward CH clockwise to adjust the reverberation amount 4 Master settings AUX RTN 1 control Set this knob to 10 all the way to the right which is the standard level AUX 1 Assign switch G1 G2 to rec
114. operations described here before proceeding to the application section You can start recording immediately since the DMT 8 hard disk has already been formatted at the factory 4 1 The default settings on the DMT 8 Before you start operating the DMT 8 or proceed to the next step you may want to arrange the controls and switches to restore the default settings so that you will not for example erase important data on a track by using incorrect settings As default settings the controls and switches should be arranged as shown in the figure below Remember to make it a rule to return to these default settings before you proceed to a new step Default settings All the INPUT fader TRIM fader and the Stereo Master faders should be lowered to the minimum All controls and switches should be in the center position or 0 Turn all the GROUP TO L R switches to OFF The switches should protrude Turn all the RECORD TRACK select keys to OFF 5 all the operation setting keys to OFF LEDs should be off Turn the RECORD TRACK select keys to OFF Turn ail the operation setting keys to OFF The LEDs shouid be off All controls and switches should be in the center position or 0 Turn all the GROUP TO L R switches to OFF The switches should protrude All the INPUT fader TRIM iader and tha Stereo Master faders should
115. ord the sound and effect at the same time GROUP MASTER control Set G1 G2 to 7 8 E Master fader L R 7 8 baa ERUNT ets buf Ree 47 D M T 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Step 2 Overdubbing an electric bass to Track 2 Now we are going to overdub Assume that you have recorded the drum machine to Track 1 in monaural and we are recording the bass to Track 2 while monitoring the drum sound Set the DMT 8 to the default settings Make sure that you have set Track 1 as safe track E a joo com m 101 0 0 0 1010 10 0 iojo 0 jo nuc oooo 0 atu o o penso joo m C LL Connect to any available INPUT jack Electric Bass Connecting the sound source 1 Connect the electric bass to any available INPUT jack If you connect the bass to Channel 1 4 lower the TRIM fader to the MIN position as we did in the basic recording Hints If you wish to apply the compressor limiter to the bass sound to record a dynamic sound connect the bass to any INPUT jack 1 4 INPUT jacks 1 4 are equipped with an INSERT connector that can
116. ording signal 9 Press the RECORD button The RECORD LED will blink The readied track Track 1 enters input monitoring status That is the electric guitar signal sent to Track 1 via Group 1 is throughput from Track 1 output Track 1 output is sent to Channel 1 SUB mix section due to the setting in step 4 Raising the SUB GAIN level will allow you to monitor the electric guitar sound through the headphones This signal is sent to the Stereo Bus L R by the SUB PAN control Raise the Master fader L R to 7 8 the Master fader controls the master volume level of the Stereo Bus Also adjust the SUB PAN control and PHONES control to a desirable stereo position and volume level respectively these settings do not affect the recording level The headphones and MON OUT always output the Master fader L R signal Adjusting the recording level 10 Raise the INPUT fader to 7 8 and check the recording level on the level meter 1 while playing the electric guitar Adjust the TRIM control so that the meter approaches level 0 at a peak volume and OVER will not be lit If the level is too low raise the TRIM level gradually If you have connected a microphone or other low output sound source instead of a line output source such as an electric guitar you may want to raise the TRIM level up nearly to the MAX position 11 If the level is still too high even if the TRIM is lowered to MIN lower the INPUT fader below 7 8 12 A
117. other voltage Donotconnect the DMT 8 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise such as a large motor or dimmer or the devices that consume a large amount of power such as an air conditioning system or a large electric heater are connected If you use the unit in an area with a different power voltage first consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station You can use the unit with a power frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz Itis very dangerous to use a power cord that is frayed or damage In such a case stop using the unit immediately and ask your dealer to repair the cord To avoid possible electric shock and damage to the DMT 8 avoid contact with water or other liquids or do not handle the power plug while your hands are wet prevent possible electric shock and damage to the DMT 8 do not remove the main unit cover or reach the inside the unit Donotlet water or other liquid or metal objects such as pins accidentally enter the inside of the unit because this may lead to electric shock or damage Should water enter the inside of the unit remove the power plug from the AC outlet and consult your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station 5 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Introduction and Precaution prevent damage to the DMT 8 be sure to power on the connected devices first then turn on the power to the DMT 8 When you remove or connect the cables to the input output connecto
118. r 7 Locate Function on c 6660 6888 Doo ORECORU DPLAY lt REWNO DOF FWD CLIPRDARD PLAY LOCATE ABS END Press the HOLD key while the DMT 8 is playing back or stopped The time value at the moment when you pressed the HOLD key will be held and the unit will enter edit mode Move the cursor to the time value bar using the HOLD key or SHTUTTLE dial and use the JOG dial to change the value Press the STORE key The STORE LED will light up Press the AUTO RTN START key The edited time value will be stored as a Start point and the display will return to the screen displayed before you held the time value The STORE LED will go off Press the HOLD key again Enter the value as you did in step 2 Press the STORE key The STORE LED will light up Press the AUTO RTN END key The edited time value will be stored as an End point and the display will go back to the screen obtained previously before you held the time value In steps 1 and 5 described above you can press the STORE key instead of the HOLD gt key edit the time value bar then press the AUTO START AUTO RTN END key to set the data more quickly 82 MN m 3 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 7 Locate Function Changing the stored Start End points 6000 RT COPO EUCH C AUTO PLAY N OUT START N
119. r 7 Locate Function eee Chapter 7 E Locate Function Since the DMT 8 uses a hard disk as storage media it can locate any point immediately Using the Locate function allows you to quickly locate points stored at the CLIP BOARD IN OUT key AUTO PUNCH IN OUT key AUTO RTN START END key LOCATE key or at the beginning of the hard disk ABS TIME 0 or at the end of recording area ABS TIME END gt This function is also very useful for rehearsal before recording rehearsing during mixdown and rehearsal for Auto Punch tn Out recording This chapter describes how to use these Locate functions 7 1 Locate Use the following key sequences to locate a certain point In this table indicates that you need to press the specified key while pressing and holding down the STOP button gt indicates that you need to first press one key then press a second key Locates the beginning of the hard disk ABS 0 Locates the end of the recorded area on the hard disk ABS END Locates the stored Clipboard in point STOP REWIND STOP F FWD 3 CLIPBOARD IN gt LOCATE CLIPBOARD OUT gt LOCATE Locates the stored Clipboard Out point E AUTO START gt LOCATE Locates the stored Auto Return Start point 6 AUTO RTN gt Locates the stored Auto Return End point 7 AUTO PUNCH IN LOCATE Locates the stored Auto Punch In point 8 AUTO PUNCH gt
120. r you press the AUTO PUNCH key indicating that the time value of the Punch Out point is inappropriate Be sure to specify larger value for the Punch Out point than for the Punch In point eT Nee Sarat e RASTER EN SA Auto Punch In Out Rehearsal mode In Rehearsal mode recorder enters input monitoring status between the Auto Punch In and Out points The recorder will not record any data allowing you to fine tune the In Out points or the recording level until the settings are satisfactory 1 Locate a point just before the Punch In point using one of the following methods Press the AUTO PUNCH IN key then the LOCATE key The display will show the Punch In point parameter and the Punch In point will be located immediately Press the REWIND button or turn the SHUTTLE dial counter clockwise to rewind a little Alternatively you can store the playback start point time at the AUTO RTN START for the future locate operations You need to use the AUTO RTN START key for step 4 of Storing the Punch In point 2 Press the AUTO PUNCH key The REHEARSAL and TAKE LEDs will light up If there is not enough disk space for the undo operation the display will show an overtime indication and CAN T UNDO indication at this time For more details refer to Warning Message in the 2 6 Display Section 3 Press the PLAY button Rehearsal mode is engaged as follows 72
121. rom an externa DAT machine The Save Load function will take about four times as long as recording i e it takes 16 minutes to save or load a four minute song Refer to page 101 for details Convenient Disk Remain Display function The Disk Remain function facilitates checking the available recording time This function is compatible with all types of time references ABS MTC MIDI bar and beat L DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 1 Main Features Three types of time reference The 10 digit 7 segment display shows the current time position of the recorder using ABS time MIDI timecode or MIDI bar beat ABS and MTC function with sub frame precision 1 100 frame and the MIDI bar beat is 96 clock precision These are used for data display and the memory register Various Auto functions The DMT 8 is equipped with six time memories that can be edited Using these memories you can perform auto locate auto return and auto play between two points and auto punch in out crossfade time 10ms Refer to page 70 for details Auto locate to ABS 0 or ABS END is also possible In addition the LOCATE key has its own memory This is very useful for a repeated locate operation Refer to page 79 for details There are two modes for Auto Punch In Out function Take mode which is used for actual recording and Rehearsal which is used to switch the part located between the In a
122. rs on the DMT 8 make sure that the channel INPUT faders and volume controls are set to Q Notes on handling the hard disk The DMT 8 is equipped with a high precision hard disk Do not expose the unit to excessive vibration at any time In particular do not move the unit or allow an impact to the unit when the power is on Before turning the power off to the DMT 8 first quit Setup mode and make sure that the recorder section is stopped Especially never attempt to turn off the power to the unit while the hard disk is accessing data the HD ACCESS LED is lit or flashing Otherwise not only will you lose recorded data but you may damage to the unit FOSTEX is not responsible for data lost during operation of the unit Before you change the location of the DMT 8 pack the unit in the shipping carton or an impact resistant case Make sure that the unit is kept free from external vibration or impact since the unit is very sensitive to vibration Notes on the setup location Do not install the unit in locations subject to the following Extremely high or low temperature or significant changes in temperature Excessive humidity or dust Excessive changes in power supply voltage Unstable or significantly vibrating or shaking surfaces Near a strong magnetic field such as a TV or speakers If you move the unit from a place with an excessively low temperature to a warm place or if you use the unit in a room in which the
123. s 1 2 3 and 4 to the Stereo Bus L R and will be mixed with the MIDI source output signal on the SUB mix section Both mixed signals will be routed via the Master fader L R to the STEREO OUT L R connectors then via the DATA OUT connector to the master recorder Place the master recorder in record mode and start playback on the DMT 8 If you wish to apply an effect to the MIDI sound source turn the AUX 1 or AUX 2 control of the connected channel toward SUB If you wish to apply the effects to the track playback signal turn the control toward CH Refer to the Mixdown section for information on setting the output level on the DMT 8 and other notes 66 a x 203 CUM 22 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 5 Application Guide 5 3 Synchronization Machine Control system This section explains how to control the DMT 8 from a computer using MMC MIDI Machine Control and how to synchronize the system to MIDI timecode output from the DMT 8 The DMT 8 can output MTC at any frame rate by adding a time offset less than six hours to the ABS absolute time of the hard disk You can also control the DMT 8 from an external device by sending MMC MIDI Machine Control Refer to page 110 MMC List for more information about MMC compatibility When the DMT 8 receives MMC Rehearsal message set by WRITE 40h RECORD MODE 4ch the REHEARSAL LED will flash indicating that Manual Punch in out Rehearsal mode is engaged
124. saved on a DAT to the DMT 8 SAVE Saves recordings setup data from the hard disk to the DAT machine FORMAT initializes the hard disk he preroll vatue for the locate MIDI SYNC OUT Selects the signal output from the MIDI OUT connector FRAME RATE Setects the frame rate for MTC output MTC OFFSET Sets the offset value between MTC and ABS time ENABLE REC Selects recording enable disable 9 1 Entering Setup mode Follow the steps below to select a desired Setup mode Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select Setup mode the SETUP indicator will blink 0J C E2108 1073081 0 8 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key The SETUP indicator will be lit The display will change as shown below indicating that the DMT 8 has entered the first hierarchy C2 aie Cs 671081 Cite m lt Note gt When you use the DMT 8 for the first time or when you turn on the power to the DMT 8 after initializing the hard disk BAR will blink on the first stage Otherwise the SETUP item last specified will be shown 7 E E 2 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 3 Turn the JOG dial to show the desired item Turning the dial clockwise or counter clockwise will show each item s title blinking on the display BAR J TEMPO SAVE FORMAT oOo PREROLL TIM
125. setting the time signature as follows set a desired tempo t f TEMPO 120 60 TEMPO 120 98 briawt veda DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode Tempo Map Tempo 0071848 1 120 0038 R 44 QQTEMPO 0059 0304 0059 92 0078 24 1 2 Time Signature 00154 0404 Follow the procedure below to modify or delete stored tempo data 1 While BAR is blinking turn the JOG dial to recall the measure in which the tempo data to be modified is stored 2 While J is blinking move the cursor here using the HOLD key or the SHUTTLE dial use the JOG dial to recail the beat at which the tempo data to be modified is stored The display will show the current tempo data setting 3 While TEMPO is blinking enter a new tempo value using the JOG dial If you select located between 30 and 250 stored data will be deleted _ 4 When you finish modifying the vatue press the EXECUTE YES key If you wish to cancel the procedure or quit Setup mode press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Pressing the STOP button or the EXIT NO key repeatedly will take you to the step just before you quit Setup mode Follow the procedure below to clear all stored tempo data Refer to 9 2 Setting the Time Signature to clear all tempo data along with the time signature dat
126. sh to erase data to ready the track 2 Press the ERASE key The upper row of the 7 segment display will show ErAS and the message ARE YOU SURE will blink 3 Press the EXECUTE YES key The Erase operation starts and the display counts the time required for the operation in the upper row of the 7 segment display The bottom row of the 7 segment display will show the blinking message ErAS When the operation is completed the ErAS message is lit on the bottom row of the display and message COMPLETED appears Press the EXIT NO key to return to the previous display In this way the sound data of the specified area is erased Undo Redo the Erase operation If you wish to restore data that existed before you executed the Erase function press the UNDO key to restore the status of the DMT 8 before you erased the data Pressing the REDO key after pressing the UNDO key will restore the status of the DMT 8 prior to the Undo operation The Undo and Redo functions are effective only while the DMT 8 is stopped After the UNDO key or REDO key is pressed the display will show COMPLETED and return to the previous screen UNDO REDO lt Note gt You can use the undo redo functions while the DMT 8 is in stop mode 90 E 24 2 20 EL ags E keen kenne ERE DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 8 Edit Function Under the following circumstances you will be unable to use the undo red
127. sing ABS TIME Absolute time MIDI timecode MiDi BAR BEAT bar beat This display also shows the messages required for interactive operation The following section explains the display functions and provides with some examples Display shown when the power is turned on When you turn on the power to the DMT 8 the display shows in it iL wait Initializing Please wait and the time display shows the time using the time base ABS MTC BAR BEAT CLK that was selected before the power was turned off CU 2 C83 71 on t ot uA 1 C91 C13 8 CRT LI CL LL DL LL LLIgypgEm t C c cc c c Ss aa CE CL co p Seo ae a ea Oo aa Ce CIL SS c co SSS SS cem SS SS SS L g SS SS SS SS pm a EL Ge ea g SSS Lr ce E cuc Se LL cc c EL ELE SS pem t 655 C LE c ER EE ES ES COMPLETED SS ee EL LJ 54 c SS cuc c OU SUR EX ELE LOAD SAVE 5 1 161 T 1 Level meter The level meter shows recorder output level and recording level for Tracks 1 8 2 Level meter 2 The level meter shows the Stereo Out L R output level of the mixer section 3 Track indication The track indication blinks when the corresponding track is ready It turns off when the
128. so offers the RECORDER OUT connectors 1 8 to output data directly from the recorder Connect an optional foot switch Model 8051 to the PUNCH IN OUT connector for punch in out and rehearsal operation to free your hands Refer to page 75 for details A highly visible FL tube level meter shows the output level of Tracks 1 8 and Stereo L R Mixer section A high quality eight channel analog mixer that offers compatibility with four microphones The DMT 8 is equipped with a high quality eight channel analog mixer with four groups and compatibility with four microphones The stereo L R output can be routed to the DATA OUT connectors optical S P DIF format Channels 1 4 for microphones are equipped with a TRIM fader with a continuous range of 10dBV 50dBV Channels 1 4 have an INSERT jack through which you can route dynamic effects such as a compressor and noise gate SUB MIX section that simulates a virtual 16 channel mixing Each input channel has a SUB MIX section stereo type in line monitor section which allows for more real monitoring of the recorder output input signal with a stereo image Using the Alternate Mix function input signal and recorder output can be routed to the channel fader and the SUB MIX section alternately Virtual 16 channel mixing 10 PM kie fes teed WM 929050605 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 1 Main Features without an external
129. sound on Tracks 1 6 will be recorded to Track 7 or Track 8 along with the effect sound 64 stt nisi eus aed 12d DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 5 Application Guide 5 2 MIDI Clock synchronization system In this section we will learn how to insert a time signature at any location of the song and set the tempo using the internal programmable Tempo Map in order to synchronize an external MID sequencer to the MIDI Clock You can use all eight tracks on the DMT 8 unlike conventional tape multi track recorders on which you must sacrifice one track for the FSK signal You can also set the INPUT SEL switches so that the signal from the INPUT jack and output signal from the recorder section can be routed to the INPUT faders and SUB mix sections alternately this is called the Alternate mix function Therefore it is possible to send the recorder output to the INPUT faders and connect up to eight MIDI sound sources to the INPUT jacks to patch the input signals to the SUB mix sections allowing for mixdown of a total of 16 channels At such time you can set the AUX 1 and AUX 2 knobs to CH SUB for effect send so that you can apply effects to both the track playback signal at the INPUT faders and the MIDI sound source signal at the SUB mix sections Set the DMT 8 to the default setting ARR nunen Connecting external MIDI devices 1
130. sound on the same track is called recording with reverb AUN MENS Set the DMT 8 to the default settings Do not forget to set Tracks 1 3 as a safe track 1 S RM Reverb Machine OUTPUT NPUT 3 6 J 19 eae ol 1 999299908 ooo SIEEECEEE UE L m fe eee ooo Gonnect to any of the INPUT jacks 1 4 Microphone 52 MW nanc suet DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Connecting the sound source and reverb effect unit Connect the vocal microphone to any of the INPUT jacks 1 4 Lower the TRIM fader to the MIN position as you did in the previous steps Connectthe AUX SEND 1 jack of the DMT 8 with the INPUT connector of the reverb unit and the AUX RTN 1 L R jack with the OUTPUT L R connector of the reverb unit Setthe reverb unit so that it will output only the effect sound so that the original sound will not be duplicated if the effect unitis equipped with the input output level switch such as 4 0 10 20dBV select 20dBV which is the rated input level of the AUX 1 L R jack of the DMT 8 If the effect unit has only monaural output connect it to the LIMONO connector on the DMT 8 Switchicontrolsettings 0 0 Switch control settings 3 Set the INPUT SEL switch of Channels 1 4 to I
131. status E eT 7 While playing the instrument use the Channel INPUT faders TRIM Equalizers to E adjust the signal level and tonal color 8 Raise the Master fader to 7 8 and monitor sound Channel 1 4 SUB mix 7 sections Turn Channel 1 and 2 SUB PAN controls all the way to L and R respectively so that 4 the drums sound can be monitored in stereo el A Start recording E 9 Press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD button 73 Playback 1 Turn RECORD TRACK select keys 1 G1 4 G4 to OFF and press the PLAY button 3 to start playback Adjust the playback level using the GAIN controls and adjust the pan position using the PAN controls in Channel 1 4 SUB mix sections Use the Master fader L R to E adjust the entire volume level ES 62 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 5 Application Guide Chapter 5 7 Application Guide This chapter explains how to perform ping pong recording It also describes the MIDI Clock synchronization system and the MTC sync machine control system which work with the DMT 8 MIDI functions This chapter also explains various applications of the recorder section 5 1 Ping pong recording Ping pong recording enables you to combine multiple recorded tracks and record them to an empty track You can then overdub additional sounds onto the previously recorded tracks adding instrumention or musical parts to your recording In this example we are goi
132. temperature varies significantly during winter condensation may occur on the hard disk or other parts In such cases leave the unit for about an hour in the new location before you turn on the power Notes on repair This unit does not use any parts that users can repair easily Contact your dealer or the nearest FOSTEX service station to ask about repairs Use the packing carton designed for the DMT 8 when you transport the unit to the dealer for repair or return If you have discarded the packing box try to pack the unit completely using shock absorbing materials Fostex is not responsible for malfunction or damage due to incomplete packaging or caused during transport a m DMT 8 Owner s Manual Introduction and Precaution Warning on oscillation by looping When the DMT 8 enters recording mode or input monitoring status due to incorrect operation the signal may form loops causing abnormal oscillation to occur Follow the procedure below immediately if oscillation occurs If you continue monitoring the signal through headphones or external monitor speakers without any Corrective action your hearing or the speakers or headphones may be damaged The following actions may form loop 1 You route the recorder playback signal to the channel INPUT fader the channel INPUT SEL switch is set to TRK you press the RECORD TRACK select key the same track as the one from which the signal is routed to the INPUT f
133. ter Level control GROUP MASTER G1 G2 G3 G4 These knobs adjust the output level of Group Buses 1 4 that is the master volume ievel of the signal routed by means of the Group Assign Panpot Group Assign switch These knobs are used to adjust the level of the final send signal sent to Tracks 1 4 and Tracks 5 8 of the recorder section 15 17 16 16 Group TO L R switch GROUP TO L R G1 G2 G3 G4 These switches are pressed ON to send the signal to Stereo Buses L R after its level is adjusted via the G1 G4 knobs If you press either G1 or G2 ON the selected Group Bus signal will be sent to Stereo Bus L R in monaural in the same way if you press either G3 or G4 ON the selected Group Bus signal will be sent to Stereo Bus L R in monaural To send the signal in 15 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions stereo press both G1 and G2 and G3 and G4 ON Press all these switches ON in order to remix the signal routed to Groups 1 4 via the 53 Group Assign Panpot Group Assign switches into Stereo Buses L R then mix down the signal from the STEREO OUT jacks L R into the master recorder 17 Master fader L R id This fader adjusts the output signal level at the STEREO OUT Jacks L R Stereo Bus L R output signal E The settings will affect the output level of MON OUT and PHONES Make sure that the wd master fader level is raised while you are monitoring the sound 2 2 Recorder section E 18 30 31 32 3
134. th the following setup Menu functions for the interactive operation system You can use a highly visible FL tube display and the jog shuttle dial to set the parameters Refer to page 92 for details Main Setup Menu LOAD loading audio and setup data SAVE saving audio and setup data 9 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 1 Main Features Easy to use jog shuttle dial FORMAT formatting the internal hard disk PREROLL setting the Pre roll time MIDI SYNC OUT selecting MTC MIDI clock or OFF FRAME RATE setting the MTC frame rate MTC OFFSET setting the MTC offset value against the ABS time BAR BEAT SET setting the signature TEMPO SET setting the tempo CLICK ON OFF switching the Metronome function ON OFF REC ENABLE setting the REC ENABLE or REC DISABLE Using the shuttle dial allows for 1 2 3 5 9 12 or 20 time speed cueing fast forward while monitoring audio Using the jog dial allows for digital audio scrubbing Using this function you can locate data efficiently while monitoring audio without any changes in pitch The jog shuttle dial is also used to recall parameters and to enter data Other recorder functions Other recordertunctions In addition to 30 time speed FF REW 5 time speed cueing PLAY FF REW is also available Four RECORDER IN connectors 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 are used to record data directly into the recorder bypassing the mixer section The DMT 8 al
135. the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be reset to the factory i default setting Refer io page 79 for more information about the Locate function 24 18 Undo key UNDO After using edit function such as Paste Erase Cut or after auto punch in out LJ recording pressing this key will restore the previous status obtained before editing or recording This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stopped 73 Refer to page 74 88 90 and 91 for more information about the Undo operation 29 Redo REDO Pressing this Key after you press the UNDO key lets you to restore the status obtained before you undo recording or editing This key is activated only when the recorder E transport section is stopped Bl Refer to pages 74 88 90 and 91 for more information about the Redo operation 30 Display Select key DISP SEL E This key is used to change the display mode Pressing this key repeatedly will change eg the display mode as follows E The current position Display of the available SETUP blinki v of the recorder section disk space REMAIN menu blinking E 22 Refer to page 29 for more infomation about the REMAIN Refer to page 92 for more information about the SETUP mode Pressing this key while holding down the EXECUTE key will switch the Time Base as follows The Time Base can be set when the display shows the recorder s current position
136. ther than INPUT jacks 1 3 set the corresponding channel s INPUT SEL switch to INPUT Set the GROUP Assign switch of the electric guitar channel to G3 G4 The electric guitar signal will be patched to Group 3 4 Turn the Group PAN control of the electric guitar channel all the way to ODD The electric guitar signal will be routed to Group 3 Set GROUP MASTER knob G3 to 7 8 The volume level of the electric guitar in Group 3 will be raised Press the RECORD TRACK select key 3 G3 to ready Track 3 3 on the display will blink Monitoring the recording signal 7 Press the RECORD button once The RECORD LED will blink The readied track 3 enters input monitoring status As in Step 2 set the monitoring volume level and pan position of the Channel 3 SUB mix Set the Master fader L R to 7 8 These settings will not affect the recording level Adjusting the recording level 8 While checking the level on meter 3 use the TRIM INPUT fader and equalizer to create a desirable tonal color and level Practicing overdubbing 9 Press the PLAY button to start the recorder adjust the monitoring level and pan position of the electric guitar using the Channel 3 SUB mix section while listening to the playback on Tracks 1 and 2 and practice the guitar Start stop recording 10 When practice is completed press the PLAY button while holding down the RECORD button to overdub the el
137. this key can be used as locate data When you turn the power to the DMT 8 the memory will be reset to the factory default setting Refer to page 79 of Chapter 7 for locating the CLIPBOARD OUT point Refer to page 85 of Chapter 8 for copying data 23 Copy key COPY This key is used to copy data stored in the memory using the CLIPBOARD IN OUT keys To execute the copy operation one or more tracks must be readied and a correct value must be stored for the In and Out points If you attempt to copy data when 23 tracks are safe track indications and a SELECT trk indication on the display will blink to warn you If a correct value is not set for the Clipboard In or Out points Void out warning will appear Refer to page 85 for more information about copying data 24 Auto Punch Mode On Off key AUTO PUNCH Switch this key ON for auto punch in out 25 When you press this key while a correct value is stored to the AUTO PUNCH IN key and the AUTO PUNCH OUT key both the REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED will blink indicating that Auto Punch mode is on Pressing the PLAY button under this condition will put the unit into Rehearsal mode for Auto Punch In Out recording Pressing the PLAY button and RECORD button simultaneously will put the unit into Take mode DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions There are five combinations of the REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED that indicate the sta
138. ting instructions or as marked on the appliance Grounding or Polarization The precautions that should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the point where they exit from the appliance Cleaning The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are spilied into the enc losure through openings Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged Or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance or C The appliance has been exposed to rain or D The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Servicing The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instruc lions All other servicing should be referred to qualified s
139. tion no data will be pasted lt Note gt If the pasted data overlaps the source area and you wish to redo the paste operation later erasing the pasted data will change the source data Be sure to use the Undo function to redo the paste operation instead of erasing the paste data CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point CLIPBOARD NN oe OUT pont The data specified for Und the operation to ithe copyoperation will 1 rastdre the data obtained Tbo overwritten i before the paste operation Y tbe EMEN The data specified for the paste operation will be erased Paste Undo Redo If you wish to restore data that existed before you executed the Paste function press the UNDO key to restore the status obtained before you pasted the data Pressing the REDO key after pressing the UNDO key will restore the status before the Undo operation that is after pasting The Undo and Redo functions are effective only while the DMT 8 5 is stopped After the UNDO key or REDO key is pressed the display will show COMPLETED and return to the previous screen UNDO REDO lt Note gt You can use the undo redo functions while the DMT 8 is in stop mode Under the following circumstances you will be unable to use the undo redo functions if you make a new recording d if you make a new edit paste erase or cut ifthe Auto Punch In point was passed in play or record mode while Aut
140. to the DMT 8 for the first time 104 uo DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 9 SETUP mode 9 7 Setting the preroll time for the Locate operation PREROLL TIME The DMT 8 is equipped with a preroll function that parks the DMT 8 a specified time before the locate point when you perform the locate operation You can set any preroll time between 0 10 seconds using the Setup PREROLL TIME parameter This function is useful when you wish to start monitoring data slightly before the stored locate point STOP point You can set the preroli point just the Locate point within a range of 0 to 10 seconds Procedure 1 Press the DISP SEL key to select SETUP and press the EXECUTE YES key 22 SETUP will light up Turn the JOG dial to select PREROLL TIME blinking and press ihe EXECUTE YES key The display will change as shown below and will show the default value The default setting is 00 second 23 Oo 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again PREROLL will light up on the display will blink indicating that you can edit the value 1 21 51 81 PREROLL TIME 3 Use the JOG dial to enter a desirable time Turning the dial clockwise will increment the value and turning it counter clockwise will decrement the value 4 After setting the value press the EXECUTE YES key again The display will go ba
141. trated below o el SETUP UP DATA DAT Track 1 and Track 2 Track 3 and Track 4 Track 5 and Track 6 Track 7 and Track 8 DMT 8 Track 8 n minute 4n minutes Connecting a DAT machine to save load data Useoptical cables to connect the DMT 8 DATA IN connector with the DAT OPTICAL OUT connector and the DMT 8 DATA OUT connector with the DAT OPTICAL IN connector Insert a DAT recording tape in the DAT machine Setthe DAT machine so that it will record digital data input from the optical connector For more information on DAT settings refer to the instruction manual that came with your DAT machine d Note To save and load data you can use only a DAT machine that allows for digital recording with 16 bit 44 1kHz non compression recording optical S P DIF format Other media cannot be used appropriately for save load operations For example you cannot use an MD or DCC that uses a compression recording method a CD R machine that makes automatic correction between songs any devices that convert sampling rates or any devices that have Adat optical connectors Some devices equipped with SCMS can be used if they satisfy the conditions described above The following models can correctly save load data Basically any DAT machines equipped with optical in out connectors in the S P DIF format should work fine However please note that some models may cause errors to occur FOSTEX
142. tus of the unit regarding auto punch recording Auto Punch mode OFF Both REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED are off Auto Punch mode ON Both REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED are blinking Auto Punch Take mode Only the TAKE LED red is lit E Auto Punch Rehearsal mode Only the REHEARSAL LED green is lit Rehearsal mode entered by means Only the REHEARSAL LED green is blinking Punch In Out Mode and LED display Light S Blink SBREHEARSAL OTAKE PUNCH Rehearsal C OREHEARSAL etus AUTO PUNCH Take AUTO PUNCH Auto Punch In Out Mode e Punch In Out Mode 1 Manual Punch In Out using ehearsai rum footswitch or MMC Auto Punch mode OFF OREHEARBAL OTAKE GTAKE AUTO PUNCH Take AUTO_PUNCH Bl Refer to page 69 for more information about the Punch In Out 25 Paste key PASTE Press this key to paste data that has been copied to the clipboard to a location stored at the AUTO PUNCH IN key A destination track to which data is pasted is identical to the source track Note This key is activated only when the recorder transport section is stop lt aa an ne ped E ke Refer to page 85 for more information about the Paste operation 26 Erase key ERASE This key has two functions the Erase function which erases data creates silence within a specifie
143. unit enters edit 1 To exit edit mode press the EXIT NO key DISP SEL key or STOP button Bl Refer to page 85 for more information about the clipboard Refer to page 69 for more information about Auto Punch In Out recording Refer to page 80 for more information about Auto Return 40 Hard Disk Operation LED HD ACCESS This LED is lit when the DMT 8 is writing data to the hard disk or reading data from the hard disk 41 Jog Shuttle dial Jog dial inside If you turn the jog dial when the recorder is stopped you can perform jogging forward and reverse digital audio scrubbing without altering the audio quality In edit mode turning the jog dial will increase decrease the value tn Setup mode using the jog dial allows you to set the parameters Shuttle dial outside The shuttle dial is used for the forward and reverse cueing at 1 2 3 5 9 12 20 times speed In edit mode it is used to move around the digits Bl Refer to pages 71 72 82 and 83 for more information about the editing the memory data Refer to page 92 for more information about Setup mode 23 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 2 Names and Functions 42 Record button RECORD Pressing only this button places the readied tracks into input monitoring status Pressing this button again will reset the tracks to playback monitoring The RECORD LED will blink when the readied tracks are und
144. ut 4 Press the foot switch once at the Punch In point and press the foot switch again at the Punch Out point The following diagram illustrates this operation You will hear the guitar sound you are playing only between the punch in and out points End of rehearsal 1 Press the foot switch again while holding down the STOP button to cance Rehearsal mode The 7 segment display on the upper row of the screen will show rEHSAL and 7 segment display on the bottom row will show for one second Also the REHEARSAL LED green will turn off indicating that you quit Rehearsal mode Hints When you are rehearsing repeatedly it is an effective time saver to use the Auto Return function along with the Auto Play function As shown in the diagram below specifying the Start and End points for the Auto Return and Auto Play functions allows you to easily rehearse as many times as you like 2 In this way you can pay more attention to the recording level and your own performance Refer to pages B1 83 for more information on setting the Start End points for the B Auto Return Auto Play functions START point PUNCH point PUNCH OUT point END point gt Rehearsal will be repeated automatically as many times as you like to make it easier to adjust the recording level 77 DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 6 Punch In Out Punch In Out Take 1 Locate the point just before the punch in point and play bac
145. ut record Start playback just before the punch in point Press the foot switch when you want to start recording 4 Press the foot switch again when recording is finished ew In this lesson we are going to replace part of the guitar solo recorded on Track 3 as we did in the Auto Punch In Out section Set the DMT 8 to the default setting Use an optional foot switch Model 8051 for punch in out recording To use a foot switch be sure to turn the AUTO PUNCH key OFF The REHEARSAL LED and TAKE LED will go off OFF a Accordingly INPUT PUNCH 0 IN OUT V 2 Bal 9966 393 0906 x atu Oooon j00000000 6060600000 CCCG KEARE DDR oe EN uj INPUT 1 E Guitar OF Foot switch Mode 8051 75 1 Connect the guitar to Input jack 1 or any Input jack available Refer to 4 3 Basic Recording for more information on adjusting the record level 2 Connect the foot switch Model 8051 to the PUNCH IN OUT jack on the rear panel of the DMT 8 INPUT SEL switch SUB GAIN knob Channel 1 3 7 g Adjust the fevel for easier monitoring Channel 4 8 0 _ SUB PAN knob Channel 1 3 center Adjust the level for easier monitoring Group ASSIGN switch Channel 1 G3 G4 Channel 2 8 OFF Group PANPOT channel 1 ODD Turn the knob fully counter ctockwis
146. utput which corresponds to Stereo Bus L R output Therefore you can connect a DAT machine equipped with an optical input for high quality digital mixdown without sound deterioration Set the DMT 8 to the default settings Assume that the following sound sources have already been recorded to eight tracks ee 7 R Rhythm Lead E B Vocal Synth ass Drums Guitar Guitar Piano y Here are using two effect units reverb unit connected to AUX 1 and chorus unit connected to AUX 2 nn ia ae aus ANA Reverb Unit 3 D H NSERT 4 1LQUAUXSEND para our STEREO QUT LR 6999221 Glee ee actu oonan ce c a 5 4 9 56 i j DMT 8 Owner s Manual Chapter 4 Getting Started Connecting effect units and master recorder 1 Refer to the figure below to connect two effect units and a master recorder DAT or analog master recorder Channel switch settings CH INPUT SEL switch Group ASSIGN switch Group PANPOT knob 4 5 INPUT SEL switch In the figure above the INPUT SEL switches are set to TRK During the overdubbing operation these switches were set to INPUT or OFF center Make sure that all these switches are to TRK during mixdown 3 With these settings Track 1 8 outputs
147. y default value Bl Refer to page 79 for more information about Auto Return and Auto Repeat 37 Hold Digit Move key HOLD Pressing this key while the recorder transport is operating will hold the time value or Bar Beat Clock value display the value on the screen and will place the unit into edit mode If you press this key while the recorder section is stopped the DMT 8 will enter edit mode Pressing this key repeatedly allows you to select the digit column to edit To cancel edit mode press the STOP button DISP SEL key or EXIT NO key Refer to pages 81 and 82 in Chapter 7 for more information about using this key 38 Store key STORE This key is used to store a time value or Bar Beat Clock value to any memory key Pressing this key then one of the following keys will cause the data shown on the display to be stored to the memory key you pressed The stored data can be used as a locator The stored data can be used as a locator 3 The stored data be used as locator The stored data can be used locator The stored data can be used as a locator Data is stored as an Auto Return End point The stored data can be used as a locator 22 STORE key gt CLIPBOARD IN key STORE key gt CLIPBOARD OUT key STORE key gt AUTO PUNCH IN key STORE key gt AUTO PUNCH OUT key STORE key gt AUTO RTN START key EN CENE
148. y one 2 Press the EXECUTE YES key again BAR on the display will blink and you will be able to edit the BAR measure parameter Use the JOG dial to enter a desired measure number then use the HOLD key or the SHUTTLE dial so that J is blinking enabling you to edit a time signature Turn the JOG dial to enter a time signature value for the specified measure Measures for the BAR parameter 001 999 Time signature for the J parameter 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 1 8 3 8 5 8 6 8 7 8 8 8 means none and is used to delete time signature data 3 Each time you enter bar and time signatures press the EXECUTE YES key to store the setting Repeat this step to set the necessary time signature for the bar You cannot assign to measure 001 To cancel edit or quit Setup mode press the STOP button or the EXIT NO key Pressing the STOP button or the EXIT NO key repeatedly will step back through the previous settings then quit Setup mode Follow the procedure below to modify delete a stored time signature 1 While the BAR indicator is blinking turn the JOG dial to enter the number of the measure you wish to modify The measure number and time signature you set will be displayed 2 Use the HOLD key or the SHUTTLE dial to move the cursor to the blinking J field 3 Use the JOG dial to enter a new time signature value Assigning deletes the stored value 96

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