SoundCraft Spirit Digital 328 v2 User manual

DAT Recorder Setup Guide
DAT Recorder Setup GuideDAT Recorder Setup Guide
DAT Recorder Setup Guide
V 2.0
Revised: 04-12-00

DAT Recorder Setup Guide
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Contents
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1 Connecting The System 2
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2 Digital 328 Setup 4
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3 DAT Recorder Setup 7
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4 Notes On Specific DAT Recorders 8
Fostex D5
Tascam DA-302
Tascam DA-20 MkII
Tascam DA-30 MkII
Panasonic SV-3800
DAT Recorders With BNC Wordclock Input
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5 Connecting The System 11
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6 Digital 328 Setup 13
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Digital 328 v2 and DAT
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Spirit Digital 328 v2
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In order to connect the DAT recorder digitally to the 328, it must have either a coaxial S/PDIF
Input and Output or AES/EBU input and output.
If the DAT recorder has S/PDIF I/O, the system should be configured thus:
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Audio Connections
Audio ConnectionsAudio Connections
Audio Connections
328 S/PDIF Out Î
Dat Recorder S/PDIF In
Dat Recorder S/PDIF
Out Î328 S/PDIF In
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BNC Wordclock Input
BNC Wordclock InputBNC Wordclock Input
BNC Wordclock Input
The Auxiliary Optical Output on the 328 transmits a signal in ADAT
format, not optical S/PDIF format.
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If the DAT recorder has AES/EBU I/O, the system should be configured thus:
328 AES/EBU Out ÎDat
Recorder AES/EBU In
Dat Recorder AES/EBU
Out Î328 AES/EBU In
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BNC Input
BNC InputBNC Input BNC Input

Spirit Digital 328 v2
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DAT recorders without a wordclock input will automatically slave to the S/PDIF or AES/EBU digital
input when set to record digitally. Consequently, the 328 must be configured as a wordclock
master when recording to DAT. However, when playing back from the DAT recorder, the 328
must slave either to the S/PDIF or AES/EBU input, depending on which is connected. As a result,
two wordclock settings must be switched between on the 328 when using a DAT recorder – one
for recording to DAT and one for playback.
RECORDING TO DAT:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘Clock Source Sel’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and set the 328 to run on its internal clock at the sample
rate at which you wish to record:
PLAYING BACK FROM DAT:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘Clock Source Sel’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and set the 328 to slave to the clock at the AES/EBU or
S/PDIF input:
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Wordclock
WordclockWordclock
Wordclock
<W
or
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l
oc
k
S
rc.
>
Internal:44.1kHz
<Wordclock Src.>
External:AES/EBU <Wordclock Src.> External: SPDIF
or
As the 328 will be changed between two different clock settings for
playback from and recording to DAT, it is advisable not to slave the 328
to another, external unit. Subsequently changing the 328 clock source
to External: S/PDIF or External: AES/EBU for DAT playback would
result in clock issues.
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S/PDIF Input:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘SPDIF I/P Setup’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the S/PDIF input as required, from a choice of
stereo inputs 1 and 2, FX returns 1 and 2 or as a dedicated 2 Track input. The SP/DIF input can
also be routed to ‘NOWHERE’, which is the default setting, in which case the signal is muted.
S/PDIF Output:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘SPDIF O/P Setup’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the S/PDIF output as required, from a choice of
the mix bus, aux outputs 1/2 or 3/4, or FX sends 1/2.
To set the wordlength of the S/PDIF output, press the down cursor from the above menu page.
The wordlength options are 16, 20 or 24 bit. Note that 16 and 20 bit settings are dithered and
24 bit is undithered.
To set the status bits within the S/PDIF output stream * , press the down cursor. By default the
S/PDIF output status bits setting of ‘AUTO’ sets the sample rate flag to 44.1kHz and the pro flag
to off. To set these manually, you should use the PARAM encoder to set the status bits to MAN.
Press the down cursor again to set the sample rate flag and again to set the pro flag on or off.
S/PDIF Input And Output Configuration
S/PDIF Input And Output ConfigurationS/PDIF Input And Output Configuration
S/PDIF Input And Output Configuration
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SPDIF
I
npu
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>
Route To: 2TRK
<
SPDIF
O
u
t
pu
t
>
Src From: MIX
< SPDIF Output >
Wordlength: 16
< SPDIF Output >
S/Rate Flag:44k1 < SPDIF Output > Pro Flag: OFF
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BNC Input
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Assigning the S/PDIF input will override any analogue signal present at
the selected input. The S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs cannot be routed to
the same in
p
ut simultaneousl
y
.
NOTE
* Individual DAT recorder models may require different settings.
Consult the DAT Recorder Setup section of this setup guide and
documentation s
p
ecific to the DAT recorder model.
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AES/EBU Input:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘AES/EBU I/P Set.’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the AES/EBU input as required, from a choice of
stereo inputs 1 and 2, FX returns 1 and 2 or as a dedicated 2 Track input. The AES/EBU input
can also be routed to ‘NOWHERE’, which is the default setting, in which case the signal is muted.
AES/EBU Output:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘AES/EBU O/P Set.’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the AES/EBU output as required, from a choice of
the mix bus, aux outputs 1/2 or 3/4, or FX sends 1/2.
To set the wordlength of the AES/EBU output, press the down cursor from the above menu page.
The wordlength options are 16, 20 or 24 bit. Note that 16 and 20 bit settings are dithered and
24 bit is undithered.
To set the status bits within the AES/EBU output stream * , press the down cursor. By default
the AES/EBU output status bits setting of ‘AUTO’ sets the sample rate flag to 48kHz and the pro
flag to on. To set these manually, you should use the PARAM encoder to set the status bits to
MAN. Press the down cursor again to set the sample rate flag and again to set the pro flag on or
off.
AES/EBU Input And Output Configuration
AES/EBU Input And Output ConfigurationAES/EBU Input And Output Configuration
AES/EBU Input And Output Configuration
< AES/EBU Input >
Route To: 2TRK
<AES/EBU Output>
Src From: MIX
<AES/EBU Output>
Wordlength: 16
<AES/EBU Output>
S/Rate Flag:44k1 <AES/EBU Output> Pro Flag: OFF
Assigning the S/PDIF input will override any analogue signal present at
the selected input. The S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs cannot be routed
NOTE
* Individual DAT recorder models may require different settings.
Consult the DAT Recorder Setup section of this setup guide and
documentation s
p
ecific to the DAT recorder model.
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Generally, the DAT recorder will have to be set up to record from the digital AES/EBU or S/PDIF
input rather than the analogue input. Consult your DAT recorder manual for precise details of
how this should be done.
No clock settings should need to be made to the DAT recorder as, as outlined on page 3, it
should slave automatically to the incoming signal when recording and on playback act only as a
clock master.
Notes on individual DAT recorder operation with the 328 are included in section 4 of this guide –
again the DAT recorder user manual should be consulted for further information.
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Fostex D5
The Fostex D5 detects clock frequency from the 328 AES/EBU output sample rate flag setting and
not the 328 internal clock frequency (see page 5). Consequently the sample rate flag setting
should be set to the same as the 328 internal clock, or if the 328 is slaving to another external
source, to the sample rate of that source.
When slaving to the Fostex D5 output, a change of sample rate on the DAT tape will cause the
328 to lose wordclock. Enter the 328 Clock Source Select menu to set the 328 back to slave to
the AES/EBU input.
When slaving to the Fostex D5 output, changing the DAT tape to a tape with a different sample
rate from the previous tape will cause the 328 to lose wordclock. Enter the 328 Clock Source
Select menu to set the 328 back to slave to the AES/EBU input.
Pro Flag may be set to on or off in the 328 AES/EBU or S/PDIF output setup menus.
The D5 input should be set to Digital XLR with the input select switch.
Tascam DA-302
The DA-302 detects clock frequency from the 328 AES/EBU output sample rate flag setting and
not the 328 internal clock frequency (see page 5). Consequently the sample rate flag setting
should be set to the same as the 328 internal clock, or if the 328 is slaving to another external
source, to the sample rate of that source.
Pro Flag may be set to on or off in the 328 AES/EBU or S/PDIF output setup menus.
A momentary click may be heard when adjusting 328 S/PDIF output status bits until the DA-302
syncs again and MARGIN may register on the DA-302 display – use the <MARGIN RESET> switch
to clear (DA-302 manual p 9/10).
Adjusting status bit settings or the 328 sample rate while recording or in record ready mode will
result in momentary clicks in the audio stream and a temporary dropout on the DA-302 input,
indicated on the DA-302 input meters.
‘Digital’ must be selected as input source on input selection switch.
<MARGIN RESET> switch
Input source select switch
Input select switch
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Tascam DA-20 MkII
The Tascam DA-20 MkII detects clock frequency from the 328 S/PDIF output sample rate flag
setting and not the 328 internal clock frequency (see page 5). Consequently the sample rate flag
setting should be set to the same as the 328 internal clock, or if the 328 is slaving to another
external source, to the sample rate of that source.
When slaving to the Tascam DA-20 output, a change of sample rate on the DAT tape will cause
the 328 to lose wordclock. Enter the 328 Clock Source Select menu to set the 328 back to slave
to the S/PDIF input.
When slaving to the Tascam DA-20 output, changing the DAT tape to a tape with a different
sample rate from the previous tape will cause the 328 to lose wordclock. Enter the 328 Clock
Source Select menu to set the 328 back to slave to the S/PDIF input.
Pro Flag may be set to on or off in the 328 S/PDIF output setup menu.
The DA-20 input should be set to COAX (digital) with the input select switch.
Tascam DA-30 MkII
The Tascam DA-30 MkII detects clock frequency from the 328 S/PDIF output sample rate flag
setting and not the 328 internal clock frequency (see page 5). Consequently the sample rate flag
setting should be set to the same as the 328 internal clock, or if the 328 is slaving to another
external source, to the sample rate of that source.
When slaving to the Tascam DA-30 MkII output, a change of sample rate on the DAT tape will
cause the 328 to lose wordclock. Enter the 328 Clock Source Select menu to set the 328 back to
slave to the S/PDIF input.
When slaving to the Tascam DA-30 MkII output, changing the DAT tape to a tape with a different
sample rate from the previous tape will cause the 328 to lose wordclock. Enter the 328 Clock
Source Select menu to set the 328 back to slave to the S/PDIF input.
Pro Flag may be set to on or off in the 328 S/PDIF output setup menu.
The DA-30 MkII INPUT switch should be set to DIGITAL and the DIGITAL INPUT switch set to
AES/EBU or COAXIAL (S/PDIF) as required.
Input select switch
Input select switch
Digital Input select switch

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Panasonic SV-3800
The SV-3800 will auto-detect the sample rate at AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs from the wordclock
imbedded in the 328 outputs, regardless of the sample rate flag setting in the 328 AES/EBU or
S/PDIF output setup menus.
Clicks may be heard when the SV-3800 playback sample rate changes and the 328 is set to slave
to the SV-3800 AES/EBU or S/PDIF output.
Pro Flag may be set to on or off in the 328 AES/EBU or S/PDIF output setup menus.
Adjusting status bit settings or the 328 sample rate while recording or in record ready mode will
result in momentary clicks in the audio stream and a temporary dropout on the SV-3800 input,
indicated on the SV-3800 input meters.
When playing back a DAT from the SV-3800 it is important to note that clock is only present at
the selected SV-3800 digital output at any one time. By pressing the counter <MODE>, counter
<RESET> and <PAUSE> keys simultaneously and selecting menu 0 with the counter <MODE>
switch, the active output can be selected with the skip >>| key. This should be set to AES for
the AES/EBU output or IEC-C for the coaxial S/PDIF output. This must also be set for the
SV-3800 input. Press counter <RESET> to return.
Counter <MODE> and counter <RESET>
<PAUSE>
Skip >>|
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If the DAT recorder is to be connected to the 328 for use with S/PDIF I/O, the system should be
configured thus:
328 S/PDIF Out Î
Dat Recorder S/PDIF In
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BNC Wordclock Input
BNC Wordclock InputBNC Wordclock Input
BNC Wordclock Input
328 BNC Wordclock Out Î
Dat Recorder BNC Wordclock
In
DAT Recorder S/PDIF
Out Î328 S/PDIF In
The digital audio connections and the BNC wordclock connection must
both be made
NOTE

Spirit Digital 328 v2
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If the DAT recorder is to be connected to the 328 for use with AES/EBU I/O, the system should
be configured thus:
328 AES/EBU Out
Dat Recorder AES/EBU In
328 BNC Wordclock Out
Dat Recorder BNC Wordclock
In
DAT Recorder AES/EBU
Out 328 AES/EBU In
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BNC Input
BNC InputBNC Input BNC Input
The digital audio connections and the BNC wordclock connection must
both be made
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The DAT recorder should be set to slave to the clock present at the BNC wordclock input. The
manual supplied with the DAT recorder should be consulted on how this should be done. The
same clock source should then be used for both playback and record of the DAT recorder.
To set the sample rate of the Digital 328 internal clock, press <MENU> and use the PARAM
encoder to scroll down until ‘Clock Source Sel’ is the highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and set
the 328 to run on its internal clock at the sample rate at which you wish to record or playback a
DAT.
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘SPDIF I/P Setup’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the S/PDIF input as required, from a choice of
stereo inputs 1 and 2, FX returns 1 and 2 or as a dedicated 2 Track input. The SP/DIF input can
also be routed to ‘NOWHERE’, which is the default setting, in which case the signal is muted.
S/PDIF Output:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘SPDIF O/P Setup’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the S/PDIF output as required, from a choice of
the mix bus, aux outputs 1/2 or 3/4, or FX sends 1/2.
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Wordclock
WordclockWordclock
Wordclock
<Wordclock Src.>
Internal:44.1kHz
< SPDIF Input >
Route To: 2TRK
< SPDIF Output >
Src From: MIX
S/PDIF Input And Output Configuration
S/PDIF Input And Output ConfigurationS/PDIF Input And Output Configuration
S/PDIF Input And Output Configuration
Assigning the S/PDIF input will override any analogue signal present at
the selected input. The S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs cannot be routed to
the same input simultaneously.
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To set the wordlength of the S/PDIF output, press the down cursor from the above menu page.
The wordlength options are 16, 20 or 24 bit. Note that 16 and 20 bit settings are dithered and
24 bit is undithered.
To set the status bits within the S/PDIF output stream * , press the down cursor. By default the
S/PDIF output status bits setting of ‘AUTO’ sets the sample rate flag to 44.1kHz and the pro flag
to off. To set these manually, you should use the PARAM encoder to set the status bits to MAN.
Press the down cursor again to set the sample rate flag and again to set the pro flag on or off.
AES/EBU Input:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘AES/EBU I/P Set.’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the AES/EBU input as required, from a choice of
stereo inputs 1 and 2, FX returns 1 and 2 or as a dedicated 2 Track input. The AES/EBU input
can also be routed to ‘NOWHERE’, which is the default setting, in which case the signal is muted.
AES/EBU Input And Output Configuration
AES/EBU Input And Output ConfigurationAES/EBU Input And Output Configuration
AES/EBU Input And Output Configuration
<
SPDIF
O
u
t
pu
t
>
Wordlength: 16
< SPDIF Output >
S/Rate Flag:44k1 < SPDIF Output > Pro Flag: OFF
<
AES/EBU
I
npu
t
>
Route To: 2TRK
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BNC Input
BNC InputBNC Input BNC Input
* Individual DAT recorder models may require different settings.
Consult the DAT Recorder Setup section of this setup guide and
documentation specific to the DAT recorder model.
NOTE
Assigning the S/PDIF input will override any analogue signal present at
the selected input. The S/PDIF and AES/EBU inputs cannot be routed
to the same input simultaneously.
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AES/EBU Output:
Press <MENU>, and use the PARAM encoder to scroll down until ‘AES/EBU O/P Set.’ is the
highlighted menu. Press <ENTER> and route the AES/EBU output as required, from a choice of
the mix bus, aux outputs 1/2 or 3/4, or FX sends 1/2.
To set the wordlength of the AES/EBU output, press the down cursor from the above menu page.
The wordlength options are 16, 20 or 24 bit. Note that 16 and 20 bit settings are dithered and
24 bit is undithered.
To set the status bits within the AES/EBU output stream * , press the down cursor. By default
the AES/EBU output status bits setting of ‘AUTO’ sets the sample rate flag to 48kHz and the pro
flag to on. To set these manually, you should use the PARAM encoder to set the status bits to
MAN. Press the down cursor again to set the sample rate flag and again to set the pro flag on or
off.
<AES/EBU
O
u
t
pu
t>
Src From: MIX
<AES/EBU
O
u
t
pu
t>
Wordlength: 16
<AES/EBU Output>
S/Rate Flag:44k1 <AES/EBU Output> Pro Flag: OFF
Individual DAT recorder models may require different settings. Consult
the DAT Recorder Setup section of this setup guide and documentation
specific to the DAT recorder model.
NOTE

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The DAT recorder will have to be set up to record from the digital AES/EBU or S/PDIF input.
Consult your DAT recorder manual for precise details of how this should be done.
The DAT recorder must be set to slave to the clock present at the BNC wordclock input. Consult
your DAT recorder manual for precise details of how this should be done.
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BNC Input
BNC InputBNC Input BNC Input