Fostex DV824
Time Code/Firewire Recorder

Fostex DV824 G&G Price: $5995 8 Track Time Code/Firewire Production Recorder, Bi-phase, HD, 12 volt operation List Price: $7495

Description:

The next generation of standalone multitrack recorders is here, and provides supreme quality 8-track recording to standard-size DVD-RAM discs in a unique package representing the very forefront of multitrack recorder design. But, then again, you would expect nothing less from Fostex. Starting with the 8-track D80 almost 10 years ago and continuing with today's acclaimed 24-track D2424LV, Fostex have been driving the standalone HD-based multitrack market forward through innovation and refinement. Now, with the experienced gained in implementing state-of-the-art DVD-RAM recording technology into the revolutionary DV40 Master Recorder and industry standard PD-6 DVD Location Recorder, Fostex present the new D824 DVD-RAM based multitrack. The DVD-RAM format has fast become the format of choice among audio, video and film professionals around the world. It has built-in error correction, (enhanced by 'Verify/Write' technology which constantly examines the recorded data being stored on DVD-RAM), is durable, and has longevity. It therefore seemed only natural to use the technology for a brand new breed of multitrack recorder. Fostex have identified that different applications require different interfacing that broaden the appeal of the machine across multiple applications and environments. Primary recording and playback functions, along with metering, user interface and disc management, are all handled by the powerful mainframe, with additional functionality, (such as timecode), available via plug-in cards allows the DV824 to precisely accommodate diverse applications. Inclusive only in the US version, Timecode / Bi-phase, IEEE1394 interface for direct data transfer to/from PC or Mac, firewire, and internal Hard Disk for dual disk recording with auto backup all come standard. First there is the excellent audio quality offered by the high-definition recording engine which offers multitrack recording in one of six audio formats up to 24bit / 96kHz. Then there's the full compliment of balanced analog I/O and AES/EBU digital I/O, the programmable playback feature (ideal for telecine playback), the comprehensive headphone monitoring, the smart file administration and Ethernet networking. In addition, the DV824 can be powered via AC or DC current, making it ideal for on-cart location applications, and it employs the same BWF file format and UDF disk format as other Fostex DVD-RAM machines for excellent PC/Mac compatibility. Finally, there's the intuitive operation, thanks to a user interface which combines a 132 x 64 dot LCD display, positive-action buttons / switches, large LED time indicator, 18-bar level metering and intelligently written software. Ready for TV show recording, live stage recording, small event playback, large scale live theatre SE playback, on-cart location sound recording, telecine playback and more, the new Fostex DV824 is probably the most versatile multitrack ever designed.

Features:

8-Track Recording and playback to and from industry standard DVD-RAM media Up to 8-track simultaneous recording at 24bit/48kHz Up to 4-track simultaneous recording at 24bit/96kHz Slim line chassis - just 2U high - for easy handling & installation Analog balanced XLR inputs and outputs for all 8 channels AES/EBU digital inputs and outputs for connection to analog and digital audio mixers Flexible AC or DC (for location use) power operation. Supplied with AC adapter (AD-15C) as standard. BWF file format and UDF disk format combine for excellent PC/Mac compatibility Playback of disks recorded on both DV40 and PD-6. 132x64 dot-matrix LCD display Large LED time display and 18-bar level meters. High-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for data transfer via the media network Multiple DV824's can be controlled by a master DV824 through the 9-pin remote connector Dedicated front-panel USB keyboard input for easy file naming and editing. Flexible programmable playback function Interface expansion via card-frame system Timecode/Sync (Model 8348) card allows for both internally-generated and external timecode with +/-1ppm accuracy to be integrated into the recording process. An LTC offset can be set independently for each file Bi-Phase input included on Timecode/Sync card for synchronization to film projectors Hard Drive (Model 9057) allows for Dual Disk Recording as well as Auto Backup functions IEEE1394/USB 2.0 card (Model 8370) will be available for fast data transfer to/from PC/Mac.