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Chapter 1: Overview of the DPS16
For example, you can switch virtual tracks that are assigned to recording tracks (physical tracks) to record
multiple takes of the main vocal performance. In this way, you can later select the best take for mixdown. You can
also store data in a virtual track to perform ping-pong recording onto the data repeatedly until you are satisfied.
Virtual tracks have various applications, and you can use the DPS16 without being limited to sixteen tracks.
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TIP :
You can also name virtual tracks.
Sampling frequency and bit resolution
The DPS16 records data onto the disk by digitizing (sampling) audio signals. “Sampling frequency” is the number
of samples of the audio signal taken per second, and “bit resolution” indicates how precisely the audio signal is
measured.
On the DPS16, you can specify a sampling frequency (32, 44.1, 48, or 96kHz) and a bit resolution (16-bit or 24-
bit) for each Project. Depending on these settings, the number of tracks available for simultaneous recording and
playback varies. (See page 24 for more information on how to specify the sampling frequency and bit resolution.)
The number of tracks available for simultaneous recording:
32kHz
44.1kHz
48kHz
96kHz
24-bit
10 track
10 track
10 track
6 track
16-bit
10 track
10 track
10 track
8 track
The number of tracks available for simultaneous playback:
32kHz
44.1kHz
48kHz
96kHz
24-bit
12 track
12 track
12 track
6 track
16-bit
16 track
16 track
16 track
8 track
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NOTE :
• The number of available tracks varies depending on the specification and performance of the drive.
• The number of AUX SENDs you can use simultaneously varies depending on the sampling rate setting. The
number of effects you can use simultaneously is also affected in the same way. If the sampling rate is 32kHz,
44.1kHz, or 48kHz, you can use up to four AUX SENDs (and effects). If the sampling rate is 96kHz, you can
use up to two AUX SENDS (and effects).
• The Projects’ sampling frequency setting also affects the number of the EQs you can use simultaneously. If
the sampling frequency is set to 32kHz, 44.1kHz, or 48kHz, you can use the EQs on up to 16 channels. If the
frequency is set to 96kHz, you can use the EQs on up to 6 channels.
• You can change the sampling frequency later. However, the recorded sound will be played at a different
pitch.
• For more information on the Project’s sampling rate setting, see page 24, 106.
• You cannot change the bit resolution setting later. Carefully set the bit resolution when you create a new
Project.
• If you wish to master your Projects to a CD-R/RW later, set the frequency and resolution of the new Projects
to 44.1kHz and 16-bit respectively.
