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DD8
plus Version 2.20 - September 1998
INTRODUCTION - 1
INTRODUCTION
The DD8
plus is a magneto/optical-based, random-access digital film dubber designed to re-
place the current generation of magnetic film dubbers and multitrack tape machines used in
most film and video post production environments. It features virtually instant locating, conve-
nient removable media, flexible I/O and remote control options together with full data compatibil-
ity and seamless integration with the Akai DD1500 Recorder/Editor.
Being a dedicated system with no host computer required, its performance is optimised for ease
of use and speed of operation with no prior knowledge of computers and/or hard disk digital
recording required.
The DD8
plus is a logical developmement from the original DD8 with new additional features
including support for 20/24-bit audio recording at sample rates up to 96kHz.
SPECIFICATIONS
General
• Digital audio format:
16-bit, 20-bit and 24-bit linear PCM
• Simultaneous recording:
8 tracks max.
• Recording time:
225 track-minutes
(equivalent to 28 minutes/8 track with 2.6Gb MO disk)
• Sampling rate:
48k, 44.1k, 32kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz
(with +0.1% Pull-up and -0.1% Pull-down at all sample rates)
• Recording media:
Optional 2.6Gb MO disk / Removable Hard Disk Unit
• Internal drive:
5.25-inch half-height drive bay x 1 mountable
• Display:
248 x 60 dot LCD x 1 - Time, Parameters
8-segment LED x 8 - Peak Level Meter, Track Active, Track
Slip
Warning LED x 3 - Disk Busy, T/C RCV, W/C RCV
• Memory :
Flash ROM for OS and Settings
72-pin SIMM x 1 for buffer memory expansion (EDO SIMM,
any size from 2Mb to 32Mb)
• Expansion slot:
General purpose slot x 4
Digital audio slot x 1 - TDIF, ADAT or AES/EBU
8-channel analog audio input slot x 1
8-channel analog audio output slot x 1
EQ8 slot (internal) x 1
• Dimensions:
482.6 (W) x 177 (179) (H) x 410 (441.2) (D)mm (max.), 4U
• Weight:
12.8 kg (no options)
• Power:
100-120 / 220-240 VAC, 50 / 60Hz, 90W