Yamaha 03D - Manual (Page 6)

Introduction 1
Yamaha 02R & 03D Applications Guide
Introduction
This Applications Guide provides detailed examples of real-life 02R and 03D recording
systems. The application diagrams show exactly what equipment is needed for each system
and how to connect and make the relevant settings. The 02R and 03D feature as the main
components throughout the applications, with various equipment by other manufacturers
introduced to form complete systems.
Equipment in this Guide
The applications in this guide show how the 02R and 03D can be used with complementary
equipment from other manufacturers to create complete recording and mixing systems. For
those not familiar with 02R and 03D complementary equipment, here’s a brief description
of several such products.
Akai DR8 & DR16
The Akai DR8 is a digital hard disk recorder featuring 8-track simultaneous recording and
playback. The optional ADAT (IB-804A) interface card provides 8-channel digital I/O with
an 02R or 03D. The DR16 is a 16-track hard disk recorder featuring 8-track recording and
16-track playback. The optional ADAT (IB804AEX) interface card, for use only with the
DR16, provides 8 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
Alesis ADAT Professional Digital Audio Recorder
This is the original ADAT format recorder made by Alesis. It’s an eight-track recorder and
uses standard S-VHS tapes. It features 16-bit, 64-times oversampling AD/DA converters,
and a sampling rate of 48 kHz. A 120 minute S-VHS tape provides a total recording time of
40 minutes. Up to 16 ADATs can be connected together for a fully synchronized, sample
accurate 128 track recording system. Digital I/O consists of Alesis optical connectors. These
can be connected directly to an 02R or 03D with an optional CD8-AT Digital I/O card. The
LRC Remote Control, which duplicates the front panel controls, comes as standard, and a
full function BRC Master Remote Control is available as an option.
Alesis BRC Master Remote Control
The BRC Master Remote Control provides complete synchronized remote control of up to
16 ADATs, for 128-track recording. Sample accurate digital copy and paste editing allows
digital audio data to be transferred between ADATs with no signal degradation. In addition,
the BRC reads and writes SMPTE timecode, generates MIDI Timecode and MIDI clocks,
reads and generates wordclock, and reads composite video sync. Autolocation provides
multiple locate points per song. Seamless punch in/out is assisted with variable crossfade.
Alesis AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface
The Alesis AI-2 Multipurpose Audio/Video Synchronization Interface supports SMPTE
timecode, Sony 9-pin protocol, video sync, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz sampling rates, and MIDI
Timecode. So ADATs can easily be slaved to video and audio master recorders. At the same
time, the AI-2 can provide timecode via its timecode output, which can be fed to the 02R for
use with automix.
Alesis M20
The Alesis M20 is a 20-bit, 8-track digital multitrack recorder. It can be connected to the
02R or 03D digital mixers, which both support a maximum wordlength of 24 bits, using
existing CD8-AT interface cards, which do not require modification or special settings.