Euphonix Version 3 Supplement to the R-1 Operation Manual
Overview of Version 3
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1.1
Software Feature Overview
This section introduces the most important new features; each is discussed in more de-
tail in subsequent chapters.
1.1.1
Sound File Transfer to and from the R-1
The R-1 can now capture sound files from either the R-1 Directory system or the
displayed track sheet, and export them as Broadcast WAV (BWAV) files. BWAV files
are extended versions of the WAV format. They are compatible with any software that
reads WAV files, even if that software does not use or preserve the additional data.
BWAV is the standard file format of the European Broadcast Union and of the commit-
tee developing the AES 31 file interchange standard. BWAV files are compatible with
Windows and Macintosh platforms. Because the R-1 is used extensively as a 24-bit/96
kHz mastering recorder, version 3 allows direct transfer of multichannel BWAV files to
a DVD authoring system. See Chapter 3:
File Management
for more information.
1.1.2
Display Enhancements
Metering in the R-1 has been widely praised and now includes the following new options:
•
decay-peak hold
•
no-peak hold
•
re-settable, no-decay-peak hold
•
adjustable decay rate
The crossfade time, now always visible on the Navigation Bar of the on-screen display,
can be set in the Record dialog as well as by its previous method.
The track sheet now shows waveforms for all Clips. In addition, the name of the file is
shown, which aids import and export operations. The file name display can be disabled
if it is too long; a selected clip and any clip under the cursor will still display its full name.
New Zoom features include:
Zoom on Selection
quickly jumps to the view previously
assigned to that section; zoom in on the track sheet displays sample-accurate Waveforms.
New Selection hotkeys, include
Select All Time
and
Select All Tracks
.
See Chapter 2:
Display Features
for complete information.
1.1.3
Editing Enhancements
Clip-based selection and editing along with the waveform display make the R-1’s editing
tools easier and more powerful to use. These enhancements allow a greater range of ed-
iting operations on the R-1 without transferring to a separate editor. On-board editing can
even fix problems that previously required punch recording. Waveform display makes
locating edit points easier and faster.
