Fostex DV40
DVD-RAM Recorder

Fostex DV40 G&G Price: $4595 4-Channel Time Code DVD-RAM Studio Recorder List Price: $5995

Accessories:
5050 2 CH	6-channel playback kit for DV40 (includes labor)	$365
9055 HD Option	Internal Hard Drive Kit for the DV 40	$720

Description:

The Fostex DV40 Master Recorder is designed to record and playback audio data directly onto a DVD-RAM disc. The unit offers high reliability recording by employing a Verify/Write mode, which examines all recording data, all the time, while in the record mode. The DV40 employs the UDF file format mode that establishes file compatibility between Computer based Work Stations. The user can choose either SDII or BWF (.WAV) as the desired audio file format and also choose either 24 bit or 16 bit resolution. Recording track modes can be selected from MONO, STEREO, or MULTI (4track). Various sampling frequencies can be chosen: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz*. The DV40 offers internal file conversion between 4track or STEREO files and Multitrack mono files. File editing modes offer non-destructive edit functions such as Copy, Paste, Insert, Cut and Erase. You can choose between 2 recording modes: “New file” and “Insert”. The recorded data in the Insert mode offers Time Jump, UNDO functions supported by time and date. The other mode available is Tape mode (destructive mode), which offers data security for accidental power cut, i.e., previous recording is secured up to the point where power loss occurs. For back up and archiving a Disc duplicate mode is available by installing an optional HD, while Audio file duplicate modes are possible on board (no hard drive necessary.) The DV40 offers a comprehensive choice of built in I/O options, which include: Analog Input XLR x4, 24bit/192kHz AD. Analog Output as XLR x4, 1/4” phone jacks, 24bit/192kHz DA. Two Digital AES/EBU I/O’s. Synchronization with Word and Video signals are included and full Time Code generator functions which offer 24H RUN, REC RUN, FREE RUN and EXT RUN modes. The TC generator is also equipped for the new 23.97F HD camera mode as well. The user-friendly machine-operator interface offers Cue point write and recall functions based on BWF format and Play List group, list play using stored Cue points. You can also choose Direct locating to internal memory points and her locate functions including LAST REC START/END points and LAST PLAY START point. The DV40 offers analog audio scrubbing by using high precision/ tracking JOG/ Shuttle encoder dial. There is also a back panel port to interface to an ASCII 2 keyboard for inputting file names, TC locations, etc. An Optional Ethernet card will offer audio file transfer between the DV40 and a targeted PC via general-purpose FTP applications. With future software revisions and the installation of an VGA I/F card, the DV40 will offer file management on VGA monitor screen, waveform editing by P/S 2 mouse and DVD-AUDIO reproduction. The DV40 employs the generally standardized UDF file format as its DVD-RAM disc encryption. The recorded data in either SDII or BWF will be stored into two dedicated directories. Due to this advanced technology, SDII files and BWF files can co-exist on a same DVD-RAM disc! This offers the audio files to be fully compatible and to be able to mount into any PC’s platform regardless of the OS environment.

Features:

Employs UDF file format Record in Mono, Stereo or Multi (4 track) at various frequencies (44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz*) Two recording modes (Insert and Tape) Built in I/O options Analog audio scrubbing by using high precision/ tracking JOG/Shuttle encoder dial Optional ethernet card *0.1% pull up/down can be applied to any chosen rate.