Fostex DV-824 Multitrack Recorder

DV824 - General 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.

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.

By updating the firmware for model 8370, USB/Firewire card, DV824 now allows you to mount the internal HD (model 9057/9058) on your PC or Mac via USB2.0 or Firewire in addition to the DVD media. This new function will considerably save time to transfer data recorded on the HD.

DV824 - 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
• Optional 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
• Optional 40GB Hard Drive (Model 9057) or 80GB Hard Drive (Model 9058) allows for Dual Disk Recording as well as Auto Backup functions
• Optional IEEE1394/USB 2.0 card (Model 8370) will be available for fast data transfer to/from PC/Mac
• Auto New File function to automatically separate files when EXT TC leaps. Good for copying audio from DAT source.
• iXML metadata implementation
• Multiple media recording modes including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RW (copying via internal HD)
• ES Bus mode which allows the user to link multiple machines from the master unit. Metadata flows from the master to the slave units with a machine designator written in the file header.
• Seamless New File mode to allow the machine to create a new file once the designated file length has been reached
• New File mode offers the user to instantly create a new file while recording
• Auto Save function to add an additional level of safety in the event of loss of power. The DV824 will preserve and examine the data every minute during recording.

DV824 - Specifications