Fostex VF-160, Operation Manual

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Create the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape,
DAT, MD, etc.). The VF160 can output S/P DIF (optical) digital signals making it is possible to directly mix down
digital signals if the master recorder can input S/P DIF (optical) digital signals.
Analog Mix Down
1. Connect the IN (input jack) of the master recorder with the [ST
OUT-L/R] jack of the VF160.
Tips: Fade IN/OUT
The VF160 Master Fader provides a feature to Fade IN
(gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT (gradually
decrease the volume) the sound.
Digital Mix Down
Tips: Fade IN/OUT
The VF160 Master Fader provides the feature to Fade
IN (gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT
(gradually decrease the volume) the sound.
Mix Down
2. Adjust the recording level of the master recorder.
3. Start recording with the master recorder and then play the song
on the VF160 from the beginning.
4. Stop both machines when recording is completed.
2
1
R L
IN OUT
IN OUT
AVIS: VIS:
OPTICAL
AC-IN
POWER SCSI FOOT SW DIGITAL/DATA MIDI ST OUT AUX SEND
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Analog master recorder
1. Connect the digital IN (input jack) of the master recorder with
the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack of the VF160.
• Direct connection is possible if the master recorder
has a S/P DIF (optical) digital input.
• Use the “Fostex COP-1/96k” for connections if the
master recorder has a S/P DIF (coaxial) digital
input jack.
3. Fine tune the output level of the VF160 master fader.
• In General, the optimal level is when the level
meter of the master recorder is 0 at the maximum
volume of VF160. Note that any level exceeding
0 may cause sound distortion.
4. Start recording with the master recorder and then play the song
on the VF160 from the beginning.
5. Stop both machines when recording is successfully completed.
2
1
R L
IN OUT
IN OUT
AVIS: VIS:
OPTICAL
AC-IN POWER SCSI FOOT SW DIGITAL/DATA MIDI ST OUT AUX SEND
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Digital master recorder
2. Prepare the master recorder to accept digital input.
• The sampling frequency of the VF160 is 44.1kHz.
Digital mix down is not possible unless the master
recorder can record 44.1kHz digital signals.
• Generally speaking, the input level of the master
recorder is not adjustable for digital input.
Tips: Internal Mixdown Mode
The VF160 features an “
Internal mixdown mode
”.
By using the Internal mixdown mode, you can mix-down up to 16 tracks without using an external master
recorder. Also, by using the optional CD-RW drive or an external SCSI-type CD-RW drive, you can make your
original audio CD from materials mixed-down by the Internal mixdown mode.
See “
Advanced Features
” on page 79 for the
Internal mixdown mode
and “
Save/load of Song Data
” on page 119 for
making an audio CD
.