Fostex VF-160 User manual

VF160 Digital Power Tool
Here’s the next generation hard disk 16-track digital recording/editing/mixing/CD
mastering power tool all wrapped up in one easy-to-use package. Based on the
popular VF-16, the VF160 comes standard with a built-in CD-RW so you can
burn CD’s directly in the unit! No options, no gimmicks - simply record, master,
and let it burn. The recording engine features a total of 16 tracks plus 8 virtual
tracks for recording additional takes. The simultaneous 16-track recording to a
large capacity 20GB internal E-IDE hard disk gives you hours of record time on
all 16 tracks – all under the control of Fostex’s clever FDMS-3 technology. This
technology enables more efficient disk and CPU usage so you get more
recording track minutes per drive— all without data compression, and with
faster editing and DSP operations.
Main Features
■An internal CD-RW drive—
the CD-1A.
■.WAV file import/export via
internal CD-RW
■ADAT Mixer Mode – when using
PC/Mac-based audio/midi software
and an ADAT audio card, the VF160
can be used as a full function mixer
with its high-quality mic amps,
digital EQ and effects processing
available for inputs and
simultaneous monitoring of the
audio on the PC, each with its
own fader.
■Scrub Zoom allows zooming-in of
the current waveform display by
up to 16 times, so that editing
points can now be selected more
precisely.
■Fader Pairing allows channels be
paired or ganged in stereo sets i.e.
Ch 1-2, 5-6, etc. and have the stereo
level controlled by the odd
numbered respective fader.
■Channel Solo allows any number
of channels to be placed into solo
mode quickly and easily.
■In addition to ‘individual track’ and
‘8 track’ modes, Track Exchange is
now enhanced to include ‘stereo
pair’ exchange.
■BPM Delay will automatically
calculate the feedback time of the
delay according to any change of
tempo as designated in the tempo
map.
■Event Map Locate allows instant
access to points displayed on the
Event Map Screen.
■Locate to Last Rec Point will
instantly return to the point where
the last recording began.
Burn.Record. Mix.
20900-FostexVF160sell/Sorenson 6/6/02 10:13 AM Page 1

In accordance with our policy of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice. All trademarks respected.
Distributor / Authorized Dealer
Fostex Corporation, 3-2-35 Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, Japan 196-0021
Te l: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Fostex America • 15431 Blackburn Avenue • Norwalk, CA 90650
Te l: 562.921.1112 Fax: [phone]
www.fostex.com
The VF160 also provides easy-to-operate non-
destructive editing with a waveform display and
newly added zoom feature for precise waveform
editing.
The VF160’s superb digital mixer provides 60mm
faders for all 16 channels, 3-band EQ with
parametric mid & high on all 16 channels, master
EQ, channel and master compressors, 8 mic
inputs (2 with XLR, inserts & phantom power),
ADAT optical I/O, two effect sends and two aux
sends per channel (switchable pre/post), and 99-
mix Scene Memory.
Plus, the VF160 comes with two independent
multi effect DSPs including a pre-set library with
great sounding algorithms.
Affordably priced, easy to use, and with hours of
record time, the all-in-one complete digital
recording solution just got a whole lot better.
Check it out today at your Fostex Dealer.
Specifications
REC/PLAY
Recording media Internal E-IDE 3.5” hard disk
Recording format FDMS-3
(Fostex Disk Management System-3 ver. 1)
Sampling frequency 44.1kHz
Quantization 16bit linear (non compressed)
ADC 20bit 64-time oversampling Delta/Sigma
DAC 24bit 128-time oversampling Delta/Sigma
Recording time depends on the HD capacity
Number of tracks 16 tracks + 8 additional tracks
maximum 16 track play and
simultaneous recording
Pitch control +/- 6%
Crossfade 10ms
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz
Dynamic range 88dB or more
T. H.D 0.01% (typical)
Crosstalk 60dB or more @1kHz
Equalizer <Lo> 400Hz +/- 18dB (Shelving)
<Mid> 500Hz – 20.2kHz +/-18dB (Parametric)
<Hi> 500Hz – 20.2kHz +/-18dB
(Parametric, Shelving)
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Input (A-H) Connector 6mm TRS phone jack (unbalanced)
Level -50dBV (mic) - +2dBV (line), variable
Impedance 50k ohm or more
Input (G, H) Connector XLR3-31 type (balanced) +48V phantom power
& 6mm TRS phone jack (balanced)
Level -50dBu (mic) - +2dBu (line), variable
Impedance 1k ohm or more (XLR) 50k ohm or
more (phone)
Insert x 2 Connector 6mm TRS phone jack (TIP: output / RING: input)
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Input/Output Level -10dBV
Monitor Out (L, R) Connector 6mm phone jack (unbalanced)
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Level -10dBV
Headphone Connector 6mm stereo phone jack
Impedance 8 ohm or more Max. output 20mW
or more@ 32Ω
AUX Send (1/2) connector 6mm TRS phone jack (TIP: send 1 / RING: send 2)
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Level -10dBV
Stereo Out (L, R) Connector RCA pin jack
Load Impedance 10k ohm or more
Output Level -10dBV
Footswitch 6mm phone jack (Optional Model 8051)
Digital In/Out Connector ADAT optical / S/P DIF
MIDI In/Out 2 x DIN 5 pin / MIDI Standard
© 2002 Fostex America 05.05M
20900-FostexVF160sell/Sorenson 6/6/02 10:13 AM Page 2