Fostex DV40

DVD recorder


Fostex DV40


The DV40 DVD-RAM Master Recorder.

Working hand-in-hand with post production facilities, sound mixers, broadcast professionals and recording houses, Fostex have developed a mastering machine ready to handle every application and exception in today's, and tomorrow's, constantly changing and challenging audio environments.

In short, you can now move from Timecode DAT to ?Timecode DVD-RAM? with supreme confidence.

Features

# Employs UDF file format

# Record in Mono, Stereo or Multi (4 track) at various frequencies (44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192kHz*)

# Analog audio scrubbing by using high precision/ tracking JOG/Shuttle encoder dia

# Sophisticated I/O interfacing

# Support for BWF & SDII file formats

Details

# Recording and playback to and from industry standard DVD-RAM media

# Verify/Write feature constantly examines data being recorded ensuring no audio errors

# Universal Disc Format (UDF) ensures compatibility with most OS and computer based workstations

# Comprehensive on-board timecode offering 24H RUN, REC RUN, FREE RUN and EXT RUN modes

# TC generator equipped with the new 23.97F HD camera mode

# Up to 192kHz/24-bit performance. (44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 kHz also available)

# Incredibly wide 20Hz - up to 80kHz frequency range

# Mono, stereo or 4-track recording modes

# SDII(TM) or BWF audio file formats in 16-bit or 24-bit resolution (on the same disc)

# Optional 6-track Playback card (Model 5050) is available to playback files with more than 4-track

# Various track files can be read; mono, 2-track, 3-track, 4-track, 5-track, 6-track and 8-track (audio playback up to 6 track only when model 5050 is installed

# Optional 2.5" internal 40GB HD (model 9055) for disk/file copy between disks

# High definition audio scrub via jog/shuttle dial - 200 pluses per rotation

# Destructive & non-destructive recording

# Full on-board copy, paste, insert, cut and erase features with high precision scrubbin

# Comprehensive I/O including 24 bit/192kHz on balanced XLR and 1/4" phone jacks; AES/EBU digital

# Word, Video, PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse (front panel) and 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet networking connectors as standard

# Ethernet allows DV40 to transfer files via FTP in the media network

# Files created by FAT16 hard disc recorders, such as the Zaxcom Deva II, can now be read and correctly played back with timecode directly by the DV40. Files need to be backed up to external DVD-RAM by the host machine in the BWF Polyphonic format

# EDL file. An EDL file with ALE (Avid Log Exchange) compatibility can be automatically generated and edited for each DVD-RAM disc used. If wished, a number of different EDLs can be created per disc

# Audio CD playback. Regular Red Book audio cds (CD-DA) can now be played back on the DV40 with the machine adding the advantage of timecode output for the CD material

# Circle Take function. Files (takes) on the DV40 can now be selected and deselected as 'Circle Take' providing for easier file selection in the editing process

# Avid compatibility. BWF files recorded on the DV40 can now import directly into Avid Film Composer (depending on software version) along with information about Scene, Take, Reel Number, Event, etc. being transported and read from the files Metadata. The Metadata area is user-editable for future expansion

# CD playback with TC for broadcast applications.

# Multi Playback modes and file linking. Files and TC can be linked in a linear fashion

# Full Metadata compantibility