Fostex VR800 - Manual (Page 20)

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VR800 Quick Operation Guide
Mixdown
After overdubbing and ping-pong recording, you can mix all tracks data into two channel stereo data and
record it onto your master recorder. This final process of multitrack recording is called “mixdown.”
The mixdown signals are usually output from the mixer’s STEREO OUT L/R. Connect the master recorder
inputs to the STEREO OUT L/R connectors.
1
. Set all tracks to the SAFE status.
2
. Locate the top of the program on the VR800.
3
. Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode.
4
. Play the program from the beginning and adjust the
recording level on the master recorder while adjusting
the tonal quality and mix balance of the playback sound
from the mixer. (Rehearsal)
Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that the
STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer respond to the same
degree as the level meters on the master recorder.
5
. Locate the top of the program.
6
. Start recording on the master recorder. (Take)
7
. Press the PLAY button on the VR800 to start playing the
program from the beginning.
8
. When mixdown is completed, stop the master recorder
and the VR800.
* Initialize the VR800.
* Do not change the sampling frequency of the digital mixer until you finish the session.
Recording in a new program
The explanation so far has been based on one program set up when you format a current drive (E-IDE hard
disk or SCSI disk). You may create up to 99 programs, depending on the available disk space. Multiple
programs do not interfere with each other. You can record, play, and edit each program independently,
which facilitates song management. This section explains how to set up a new program on the disk. Refer
to the main Owner’s Manual for more information regarding programs.
1
. While the VR800 is stopped, hold down the HOLD/> key
and press the STORE key.
The display indicates [Select PGM!] momentarily, then shows
the title of program 1. The program number and [SURE ?]
flash.
2
. Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select [New PGM?].
The “?” mark of [New PGM ?], and [SURE ?] flash, indicating
that you can set up a new program.
3
. Press the EXECUTE/YES key.
The VR800 sets up a new program (program 2) and enters
the [Title Edit] menu in SETUP mode, showing the following
display. In this example, we use the default title. You can
change the title later. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more
information.
4
. Press the EXIT/NO key.
The VR800 exits SETUP mode, and the top of program 2 in
ABS time base (ABS 0) appears.
Refer to the next page for more information on how to
select the desired program from multiple programs on
the disk.
DRIVE
AUTO A.PUNCH
SYNC OUT
CLK SCSI
44.1kHz
CLK
SYNC OUT DRIVE
SCSI
AUTO A.PUNCH
SURE ?
DIGITAL 44.1kHz
DRIVE
AUTO A.PUNCH
SYNC OUT
CLK SCSI
? SURE
44.1kHz DIGITAL
44.1kHz
SETUP
DRIVE
AUTO A.PUNCH
SYNC OUT
CLK SCSI
PGM
DIGITAL