SONOSAX SX-ST RECORDER
Quick Start Guide
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2.
INTERNAL RECORDER
The internal 8 tracks recorder occupies the lower half of the digital module. It includes a keypad with three
push buttons, a compartment for the hard disk, a slot for a CF card, a USB 2.0 port and a wired remote
control.
The recorder works in conjunction with the 8 channels A/D converter located just above. It can record up to 8
tracks on the hard disk - or on a SSD drive as an option - and up to two independent tracks on the
CompactFlash card. The CF card can also operate in Mirroring mode, so that it records simultaneously the
exact copy of what is recorded on the hard disk.
The WAV files are uncompressed, PCM encoded in 24 or 16 bit and contain a double implementation of BWF
and iXML meta data's.
NOTE
:
To avoid loss of files during recording, the recorder continuously monitors the [Power Off]
switch of the console. It prevents turning off the console if a recording is in progress or as long
as the recorder still "writing" on the hard disk
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2.1
CONNECTIONS
A USB port is available on the front panel for files transfer to a computer and a set of connectors on the rear
panel provides connections for the remote control, clock synchronization and time code.
2.1.1
Port USB 2.0
This connector on the front panel is a USB 2.0 only and is not compatible with older USB 1.0 standard.
It allows connection to any computer having a USB 2.0 port (PC or MAC). Once it is connected to a computer,
the hard drive and / or card the ComapctFash appear on the desktop as an external media.
WARNING
:
when connecting to a computer, it is imperative to use a certified cable "USB 2 High Speed".
The speed of data transmission is such that the use of cable not certified "High Speed" may
cause malfunctions (disk not recognized or not appearing on the desktop - Windows error
Code 10, etc.)
2.1.2
Remote Connector [ REMOTE ]
This connector is used only for connecting the dedicated remote and can not be used for other purposes. The
wired remote is included with the recorder. It is used to configure all the parameters of the recorder and to
display the modulation levels of the 8 tracks of hard disk and the 2 tracks of the CF Card.
2.1.3
Time Code Connector [ TC ]
This 5 pin Lemo connector can either receive an external Time Code, or to provide a time code output in all
common formats, including the frame rate at 23.976. This connector also provides with the WordClock Out of
the A/D converter. The pin out matches with the Aaton standard
The mating cable connector is a Lemo 5pin
SONOSAX Reference nr: SX860232
Lemo Reference nr: FGG.0B.305.CLAG52
Pin 1 = GND / Pin 2 = T.C. IN / Pin 3 = n.c. / Pin 4 = WordClock Out / Pin 5 = T.C. OUT
2.1.4
Sync Connector [ VIDEO IN ]
The SMA connector allows connection of either a video sync signal or an external WordClock. A detailed
explanation follows in the chapter [SYNC IN].
An SMA to BNC adapter is available under reference SX 860620
