FOSTEX D-15 Details
Based on
technology first seen in the market leading D-10, the D-15 features 8 Mbit of
DRAM on-card to provide instant start, ‘RAM scrub’ and ‘RAM repeat’ with 1 ms
accuracy for precision cueing with advanced jog/shuttle techniques. In
addition, this facility has been utilised to provide the simulated ‘vari-speed’
required to enable a linear DAT transport to perform the chase synchronisation
offered when the optional 8335 timecode expansion card is fitted.
TIMECODE
The 8335
card enables the D-15 to playback and assemble record externally generated
timecode, as with the D-10, which is essential for, say, ‘spinning in’
timecoded audioprogram material to a digital audio editing system. Furthermore,
the 8335 card brings the D-15's new chase mode into its own by synchronising to
external LTC when playing back with the option of referencing to external Word,
Video and AES/EBU.
USABILITY
Fostex's
reputation for ergonomic design is enhanced in the D-15's clear and concise
front panel which features a large multi-function fluorescent display with 7
modes (5 different time scales plus ‘non-hold’ and ‘permanent’) of peak
metering, soft touch illuminated transport keys, a large jog/shuttle wheel and
the logical layout other buttons and switches.
INTERFACING
The D-15
is equipped with a full compliment of all standard audio interfaces such as
balanced +4dBu XLR I/Os and -10dBV RCA connectors as well as standards not
often implemented on a machine in this class. AES/EBU and optical S/P-DIF are
provided along with a 37-pin parallel interface for connection to cabled remote
controls. Also a General Purpose Interface (GPI) is present - useful for remote
and fader starts plus S-ID location - while the optional 8336 RS-422 card
allows control of the machine via 9-pin protocol.
SOLUTIONS
With such
a comprehensive feature-set from a company with an unrivalled DAT pedigree, the
D-15 is the perfect solutions machine
FOSTEX D-15 TIMECODE DAT FEATURES:
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Expandable DAT
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8MB DRAM - provides instant start, RAM scrub & RAM repeat
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Simulated 'vari-speed
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Optional timecode/sync capabilities
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Optional RS-422 serial interface
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Newly designed 4-motor transport for ultra-fast tape shuttling (120 minute tape
in 60 seconds)
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Full S-ID implementation including write & erase of S-ID, SKIP-ID &
END-ID plus locate to S-ID, program number & user defined points (100
locations available)
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Selectable reference levels: -12, -18 & -20dB with fine recording level
adjustment on each channel
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18bit 64x oversampling A/D & 20bit 128x oversampling D/A converters
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Front panel ‘lock-out’ via software command prevents unauthorised access
-
D-SUB 37-pin parallel remote port provided as standard for optional controllers
i.e. Fostex Model RMC-2 Remote
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SCMS free
SPECIFICATIONS:
| D-15 |
| GENERAL |
|
|
| Recording Format |
: |
IEC DAT Standard Part1 |
|
|
IEC DAT Standard Part5 (w/model 8335) |
| Number of Channel |
: |
Audio x2 |
|
|
Audio x2, Timecode x1 (w/model 8335) |
| Recording Time |
: |
120 minutes (T-120 tape) |
| Head Configuration |
: |
Rotating 2 heads |
| Error Correction |
: |
Double Encoded Reed Solomon Code |
| Sampling Frequency |
: |
48kHz, 44.1kHz |
| Quantization |
: |
16bit linear |
| A/D Converter |
: |
18bit Delta-Sigma 64 times over
sampling |
| D/A Converter |
: |
20bit Delta-Sigma 128 times over
sampling |
| Deemphasis |
: |
50usec. / 15usec. |
| Copy Guard |
: |
Not Provided |
| Power Requirement |
: |
120VAC, 60Hz |
|
|
230V, 50/60Hz |
|
|
240V, 50Hz |
| Power Consumption |
: |
39W |
| Dimension |
: |
482(W) x 150(H) x 371(D)mm |
| Weight |
: |
9.0kg |
| MECHANICAL |
|
|
| Motor Configuration |
: |
2DD, 4 motors |
| Loading System |
: |
Front loading system |
| Fast Wind Speed |
: |
180 times (maximum) |
| Fast Wind Time |
: |
Approx. 60sec. (T-120 Tape) |
| Search Speed |
: |
1/2, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 16 times |
| MEMORY REPRODUCING |
|
|
| RAM |
: |
8Mbit, 5sec. |
| RAM Search Speed |
: |
0 - 1time |
| ELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICS |
|
|
| R/P Frequency Response |
: |
20Hz to 20kHz |
| S/N |
: |
92dB |
| Dynamic Range |
: |
92dB |
| T.H.D. |
: |
0.05% (1kHz, +4dBu) |
| Channel Separation |
: |
80dB (1kHz) |
| Wow & Flutter |
: |
Less than measurement limit |
| Standard Recording Level |
: |
-20dB / -18dB / -12dB (switchable) |
|
|
(default:-12dB) |
| Meter Display |
: |
FL, 28 segments (level) 7 seg. X 14
lines |
| AUDIO INPUT / OUTPUT
CONNECTORS |
|
|
| ANALOG AUDIO INPUT |
|
|
| BALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
XLR-3-31 type (Pin2:Hot) x2 |
| Reference
Input Level |
: |
+4dBu |
| Input
Impedance |
: |
More than 20k ohm |
| UNBALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
RCA Pin x2 |
| Reference
Input Level |
: |
-10dBV |
| Input
Impedance |
: |
More than 10k ohm |
| ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT |
|
|
| BALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
XLR-3-32 type (Pin2:Hot) x2 |
| Reference
Output Level |
: |
+4dBu |
| Load
Impedance |
: |
More than 600 ohm |
| UNBALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
RCA Pin x2 |
| Reference
Output Level |
: |
-10dBV |
| Load
Impedance |
: |
More than 10k ohm |
| DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT |
|
|
| AES/EBU |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
XLR-3-31 type |
| Format |
: |
IEC958 Part3 (AES/EBU) |
| S/P
DIF |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
Optical |
| Format |
: |
IEC958 Part2 (S/P DIF) |
| DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT |
|
|
| AES/EBU |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
XLR-3-32 type |
| Format |
: |
IEC958 Part3 (AES/EBU) |
| S/P
DIF |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
Optical |
| Format |
: |
IEC958 Part2 (S/P DIF) |
| HEADPHONE OUTPUT |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
6mm dia stereo phone jack |
| Load
Impedance |
: |
More than 8 ohm |
| Maximum
Output |
: |
100mW (at 32 ohm) |
| 37PIN REMOTE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
D-sub 37pin x1 |
| Command
Input |
: |
Parallel input |
|
|
PNP transistor input |
|
|
Low active (4.7k ohm / +5V, pull up) |
| Status
Output |
: |
Parallel output |
|
|
Open collector (4.7k ohm / +5V, pull
up) |
| GPI |
|
|
| INPUT |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
DIN 5pin type |
| Input |
: |
PNP transistor input |
|
|
Low active (4.7k ohm / +5V, pull up) |
| OUTPUT |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
DIN 5pin type |
| Output |
: |
Open collector |
|
|
VCEO:25V |
|
|
Icmax:25mA |
| MODEL 8335
TC/SYNC Card SPECIFICATION |
| TIMECODE INPUT |
|
|
| Format |
: |
SMPTE/EBU |
| BALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
XLR-3-31 type |
| Reference
Input Level |
: |
2Vp-p |
| Minimum
Input Level |
: |
0.25Vp-p |
| Input
Impedance |
: |
More than 20k ohm |
| UNBALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
RCA Pin |
| Reference
Input Level |
: |
1Vp-p |
| Minimum
Input Level |
: |
0.25Vp-p |
| Input
Impedance |
: |
More than 10k ohm |
| TIMECODE OUTPUT |
|
|
| Format |
: |
SMPTE/EBU |
| BALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
XLR-3-32 type |
| Reference
Output Level |
: |
2Vp-p |
| Load
Impedance |
: |
More than 600 ohm |
| UNBALANCE |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
RCA Pin |
| Reference
Output Level |
: |
1Vp-p |
| Load
Impedance |
: |
More than 600 ohm |
| VIDEO |
|
|
| INPUT |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
BNC |
| Format |
: |
Composite |
| Reference
Input Level |
: |
1Vp-p |
| Input
Impedance |
: |
75 ohm On/Off (switchable) |
| THRU |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
BNC |
| Reference
Output |
: |
Direct output of VIDEO Input |
| WORD |
|
|
| INPUT |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
BNC |
| Reference
Input Level |
: |
TTL level |
| Input
Impedance |
: |
75 ohm On/Off (switchable) |
| OUTPUT |
|
|
| Connector |
: |
BNC |
| Reference
Output Level |
: |
TTL level |
| Load
Impedance |
: |
75 ohm On/Off (switchable) |
| MODEL 8336
RS422 Card SPECIFICATION |
| Connector |
: |
D-sub 9pin x1, comply to RS422
specification |
| Protocol |
: |
Comply to Sony 9pin protocol |
| Device Mode |
: |
Controlled fixed |
FOSTEX D15 DAT MACHINE
