Mackie SDR24/96 Operation Guide

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    SDR 24/96 Operation Guide 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER ERROR 44.1k 48k X2 TC VARI 16 BIT 24 BIT HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES EXT CLOCK PROJECT: Feel the Love AVAIL: 02:27:26 on EXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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    et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. Important Safety Instructions 12. Servicing - Do not attempt to service the SDR24/96. All servicing should be referred to the Mackie Service Department. 13. Lightning - Unplug the SDR 24/96 during lightning storms
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    45 Time Code Source 19 USB Mass Storage 45 Frame Rate 20 SDR Footswitch 46 Sample Size 20 Remote Footswitch 46 LTC Output 20 Load Meter 46 MTC Output 20 Date 47 Varispeed 20 Time 47 About 47 SDR24/96 Operation 21 Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Service ---- 48 Project
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    great place to hide your old digital 8-track recorder. 1. If you collect ten SDR24/96 boxes, Greg will come over for dinner (this offer does not apply to dealers or distributors). In the unlikely event that you should need to send the SDR24/96 back to Mackie for service, please use the shipping box
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    Operation Guide Conventions The SDR24/96 Operation Guide uses the following SDR24/96. So for your own sake, please read these sections. About "Tape" No, you're not reading the wrong manual. Our goal was to build a hard disk recorder that is comfortable for someone familiar with tape recording
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    MIDI I/O for MMC (MIDI Machine Control). Record Ready Meter Display Status Display Current Time Display LCD Display 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER ERROR 44.1k 48k X2 TC VARI 16 BIT 24 BIT HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES EXT CLOCK PROJECT
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    Operation Guide Setup & Configuration This chapter explains how to set up and configure the SDR24/96 for use in your studio. Two application examples show how to interface the SDR24/96 with analog and digital recording consoles. Required Equipment Of course, there's more to a studio than a recorder
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    word clock to other devices in the system when the SDR24/96 is configured as the clock master (Sample Clock set to Internal). Use 75-ohm coaxial cable with a BNC connector. DIGITAL 1 - 8 IN OUT DIGITAL 9 - 16 IN OUT DIGITAL 17 - 24 IN OUT WORD CLOCK I/O IN OUT SMPTE IN OUT MIDI
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    Operation Guide • MIDI IN/OUT - These standard MIDI connectors (female 5-pin DIN) can be used to send or receive MIDI Time Code (MTC) and MIDI on an ADAT multitrack recorder when the SDR24/96 is the slave. Use male-to-male 9-pin D-sub (DB9) cable. Whenever digital audio connections are made between
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    device is an ADAT multitrack recorder, use ADAT SYNC OUT of the SDR24/96 to the SYNC IN on the ADAT. With the SDR24/96 configured as a slave, there is no need to connect the word clock connection on the SDR24/96 (the SDR can derive its word clock from the Digital Optical input). Make sure the
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    in your pocket. Each can hold a couple of 5-minute 24-track masters. Mackie Media Tray Mackie Media Receiver 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER ERROR 44.1k 48k X2 TC VARI 16 BIT 24 BIT HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES EXT CLOCK PROJECT: Feel the
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    ANALOG OUT 9 - 16 ANALOG IN 9 - 16 ANALOG OUT 17 - 24 ANALOG IN 17 - 24 SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER POWER USB DIGITAL 1 - 8 IN OUT DIGITAL 9 - 16 IN OUT DIGITAL 17 - 24 IN OUT WORD CLOCK I/O IN OUT SMPTE IN OUT MIDI IN
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    ANALOG OUT 9 - 16 ANALOG IN 9 - 16 ANALOG OUT 17 - 24 ANALOG IN 17 - 24 SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER POWER USB DIGITAL 1 - 8 IN OUT DIGITAL 9 - 16 IN OUT DIGITAL 17 - 24 IN OUT WORD CLOCK I/O IN OUT SMPTE IN OUT MIDI IN
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    SDR 24/96 Digital Hookup This example describes the hookup for the D8B console equipped for digital I/O (DIO•8 or OPT•8). Cables & master, the SDR24/96 can derive its clock from the Digital Optical input. When the SDR24/96 is the clock master, connect the WORD CLOCK OUT on the SDR24/96 to the
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    Operation Guide ADAT Optical Hookup with DIO•8 ANALOG OUT 1 - 8 ANALOG IN 1 - 8 ANALOG OUT 9 - 16 ANALOG IN 9 - 16 ANALOG OUT 17 - 24 ANALOG IN 17 - 24 SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER POWER USB DIGITAL 1 - 8 IN OUT DIGITAL 9 - 16 IN
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    of the Mackie Remote 24 Footswitch Footswitch ANALOG OUT 1 - 8 ANALOG IN 1 - 8 ANALOG OUT 9 - 16 ANALOG IN 9 - 16 ANALOG OUT 17 - 24 ANALOG IN 17 - 24 SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER POWER USB DIGITAL 1 - 8 IN OUT DIGITAL 9 - 16 IN
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    outputs on the SDR24/96 corresponds to their track numbers when recording and playing back audio. You can customize the inputs and outputs to go to any of the tracks using the TRACK INPUT SELECT and TRACK OUTPUT SELECT menus. These settings apply to both the analog and digital inputs and outputs
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    the output assignments to switch places for the two tracks. Input Type Setup The SDR24/96 can read only one input for each track, either analog or digital. This must be configured in the Setup menu. Since these settings depend on how the SDR is connected to the console, these are global settings
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    the SDR24/96 sample clock runs. Compact Discs use a 44.1 kHz sample rate, while some SAMPLE RATE: 44.1 kHz > OK DVD disks use 96 kHz. The video production folks prefer 48 kHz because their digital video recorders use 48 kHz. When 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz is selected, all 24 tracks are available
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    (SETUP:Sync:Page Right:SSize) determines how many bits are contained SAMPLE SIZE: 16 bit > OK in each audio sample recorded to disk (the bit "resolution"). While 16-Bit audio takes up 1/3 less disk space than 24-Bit audio, 24-Bit audio offers the potential for greater dynamic range (the
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    the Transport, setting levels, and recording and overdubbing tracks. After you're done recording, you will learn how to back up your project to Mackie Media M•90, Mackie Media PROJECT drives, and an external drive via the USB port. Project Management The SDR24/96 organizes audio files and session
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    SDR 24/96 MENU > New Open Save SaveAs 2. If there is more than one hard drive, choose the drive you want to open the Project on by selecting open. Saving a Project Whenever you record new audio, the audio data and project information is automatically saved to disk. However, if you make other
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    Operation Guide A project file is the part of a Project that keeps track of all your recording and editing, and controls properly backed it up and archived it, you may need to delete the project from the hard drive to make room for your next project. To delete a Project: 1. Press Project. Press
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    SDR 24/96 24 SDR 24/96 the end of each session. While digital recording technology is highly reliable and hard disk media is durable, sometimes stuff just until disaster strikes to get backup religion, and don't complain to Mackie when your pet Rottweiler discovers that the only copy of your client's
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    Operation Guide Renaming a Delete Copy Rename Purge 2. If there is more than one hard drive, choose the drive that contains the project you want to history list. The history list contains a record of all previous edit operations and recording passes within the project in chronological order.
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    record and cancels master record standby. If there are unsaved recording passes, the recording passes and project file are automatically saved to disk. When the transport is already stopped, pressing STOP twice within one second moves the current locator to the beginning of the project. 26 SDR 24/96
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    toggled during play by pressing only the RECORD button. Serial 9-Pin The SERIAL 9-PIN connector on the rear panel of the SDR24/96 is provided for connecting transport controllers that use the EIA RS-422 serial data communication standard. It supports the Sony® 9-Pin protocol. The following transport
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    SDR 24/96 3. Select one of the four Locates (Loc1, Loc2, Loc3, Loc4). The current locate time appears in the Press SETUP to enter the SETUP MENU. SETUP 2. Select Transp. to enter the TRANSPORT OPTIONS menu. SETUP MENU > Record I/O Sync Transp TRANSPORT OPTIONS > Loc1 Loc2 Loc3 Loc4 28 SDR 24/96
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    to enter the SETUP MENU. SETUP 2. Select Transp. to enter the TRANSPORT OPTIONS menu. SETUP MENU > Record I/O Sync Transp TRANSPORT OPTIONS > Loc1 Loc2 Loc3 Loc4 3. Press the Page Right button and select RelOf. you to work with time coordinates relative to a certain position. Operation Guide 29
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    SDR 24/96 To turn on the relative mode: 1. Press SETUP to enter the SETUP MENU > SETUP MENU. SETUP Record I/O Sync Transp 2. Select Transp. to to playback or record a section of the project repeatedly, from a preset starting time to a preset ending time. Locate The SDR24/96 has four numbered
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    in the SDR24/96 is non-destructive. When you record over existing audio, the old audio is not "erased" as it with magnetic tape; rather, new audio files are created in addition to the existing files. Audio files are recorded in native Wave format (.WAV). Recording can only take place on tracks that
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    3. Press any transport button other than RECORD to stop recording. The Record LED glows when the SDR24/96 is recording and blinks when RECORD is engaged with no tracks armed (master record standby mode). Post-record processing time: After a record pass, the SDR takes a few moments to process the
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    Operation Guide Record Options There are a number of options available to make your recording session easier. Safe Mode Safe mode (SETUP:Record:Safe) disarms all tracks and disables the Record Ready and master Record buttons. Use safe mode to prevent anyone from inadvertently activating record
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    SDR 24/96 34 SDR 24/96 Locator Mode The locator mode setting (SETUP:Record:Page Right:LocMd) determines how looping and auto enabled, the SDR24/96 automatically increments the virtual tracks after each take (record pass). AUTO TAKE There are two modes in which AutoTake (SETUP:Record:Page Right:
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    RECORD with no tracks armed and then punching with the record ready buttons is a handy way to overdub individual tracks, because you can punch in and out of individual tracks at different times. Monitoring The Monitor Mode buttons determine what you hear from the SDR24/96 Tape Outputs. The SDR24/96
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    distortion is uglier than scraping your fingernails across a chalkboard. 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 36 SDR 24/96 To get the get the best sound from the SDR24/96: 1. Turn ALL INPUT on. ALL INPUT 2. Ask the
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    Operation Guide doesn't clip while the recorder is still within its working range. Most professional consoles can output +22 dBu without breaking a sweat (like the Mackie Analog and Digital 8•Bus consoles). But beware that semi-pro consoles often operate at a nominal output level of -10 dBV and
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    plays. When Current Time reaches the Punch-in point, the SDR24/96 begins recording on all armed tracks and the Record LED glows. When Current Time reaches the Punch-out point, the SDR24/96 stops recording, the Record LED blinks, and the SDR24/96 continues playing for the postroll amount of time. The
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    ANALOG OUT 9 - 16 ANALOG IN 9 - 16 ANALOG OUT 17 - 24 ANALOG IN 17 - 24 SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER POWER USB DIGITAL 1 - 8 IN OUT DIGITAL 9 - 16 IN OUT DIGITAL 17 - 24 IN OUT WORD CLOCK I/O IN OUT SMPTE IN OUT MIDI IN
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    audio from the hard drive, so you can undo this action. 1. Press EDIT, select the tracks you want to delete (Record Ready), then select Delete. EDIT MENU > Delete Cut Copy Paste 2. You are asked whether to Splice after delete? Splice after delete? Yes No Cancel 40 SDR 24/96 If you choose
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    list, and can be undone. Cut This operation cuts the audio in the selected region on the selected tracks and puts it on the clipboard. 1. Press EDIT, select the tracks you want to cut (Record EDIT MENU > Delete Cut Copy Paste Ready), then select Cut. 2. You are asked whether to Splice after
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    SDR 24/96 the clipboard are not copied. If there are less tracks on the clipboard than selected tracks, the remaining selected tracks remain T EDIT 1. Press EDIT and Page Right, select the track you want to place audio into (Record Ready), then < EDIT MENU Place Undo Redo select Place.
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    pass Keep audio? Yes No including and beyond (above) the recording pass disappear from the history list. ♦ If the audio is kept (Yes), the operations remain in the history list and can be redone. The audio will remain on the disk until explicitly deleted. 4. The next action can now be undone
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    Mount Drive Select Mount (SETUP:Page Right:Disk:Mount) anytime you change drives in the Mackie Media Bay. The SDR24/96 takes a look at the internal and external drives and checks to see if SETUP MENU > Record I/O Sync Transp < SETUP MENU Disk System the media has changed. When the operation
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    to put the SDR24/96 into USB mass storage mode. The SDR24/96 can then be accessed as an external storage device from a computer for transferring files. In USB mass storage mode, the SDR24/96 cannot be used as a hard disk recorder. Upon leaving USB mass storage mode, the SDR24/96 will reboot. To
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    SDR 24/96 Connect a USB cable between the USB port on the SDR24/96 and the USB port on your computer. Support for USB mass storage mode varies depending on the Operating System you are running on your computer. Here is an overview of USB mass storage support in various operating systems: ♦ Windows
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    allows you to enter the current time. This is used to timestamp new and updated files. Note that the SDR24/96 uses military time (00:00:01 to 23:59:59). To reset the time: 1. Press SETUP to About option shows the current software version of the SDR24/96. SDR-1.0-1.0.0 Continue Operation Guide 47
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    SDR 24/96 Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Service If you think your SDR24/96 has a problem, please do everything you can to confirm it before calling for service, including reading through the following Troubleshooting section. Doing so might save you from the deprivation of your Mackie Digital
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    SDR24/96 needs service, and it lives in the United States, follow these instructions: 1. Review the preceding troubleshooting suggestions. Please. 2. Call Tech Support at 1-800-258-6883, 8am to 5pm PST, to explain the problem and request an RA (Return Authorization) number. Have your SDR's serial
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    SDR 24/96 Appendix B: Technical Info SDR24/96 Specifications Electronic Frequency Response (Digital, 48 kHz sampling rate): Harmonic Distortion: Dynamic Range: Adjacent Channel Crosstalk (+10 dBu at 1 kHz): Digital Quantization: Sample Rates: Computer Internal CPU: Internal RAM: Hard Disk Internal
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    Guide Appendix C: Upgrading the System Software From time to time, Mackie may release updated versions of the SDR24/96 operating system on our website at www.mackie.com. The file can be downloaded easily from the SDR24/96 section of the site. To install new software: 1. Place the SDR24/96 into USB
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    SDR 24/96 Appendix E: Compatible Cables Analog and Digital Multitrack Cables The following companies supply analog and digital multitrack cables for use with the SDR24/96 Input and Output connectors: Horizon Music, Inc. P.O. Box 1988, Cape Girardeau MO 63702-1988 Tel: (800) 255-9822; Fax: (800)
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    Operation Guide Other Cables In addition to the companies listed above, the following companies supply individual 110Ω AES/EBU ., Rochester, NY 14612 Tel: (888) 733-4396; Fax: (716) 865-8930 http://www.whirlwindusa.com © 2002 Mackie Designs Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Operation
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    54 SDR 24/96 SDR 24/96 24 TRACK/24 BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER SDR 96 HIGH RESOLUTION NON-LINEAR RECORDER ERROR 44.1k 48k X2 TC VARI 16 BIT 24 BIT HOURS MINUTES SECONDS FRAMES EXT CLOCK PROJECT: Feel the Love AVAIL: 02:27:26 on EXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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