User manual ALESIS BRC

[. . . ] These same functions can be edited by first pressing the EDIT button, and then the toggle button whose function you wish to program. 1 · Modular recording. This is the feature that makes ADAT and the ADAT/BRC system perhaps the most flexible multitrack recorder ever designed. Because ADAT's S-VHS tape format is so inexpensive, you can easily afford to record alternate versions of vocals, solos, background accompaniments; whatever your creative urge requires. Modular recording means you can build as many tracks as you desire while you're recording and do composite editing with the BRC and ADAT's Optical Digital Interface (see next section) before the final mixdown. [. . . ] To engage automatic looping, press the LOOP button; the AUTO-PLAY button will turn on automatically. These functions may be combined with other functions, such as Rehearse, Pre/Post-Roll and Crossfade Record, to promote more advanced recording and editing functions. 4. 3 AUTO-PUNCH The AUTO-PUNCH button is used to enter and exit Auto-Punch mode. When pressed, its LED will light to indicate that you are now in Auto-Punch mode. When in Auto-Punch mode, punching-in and punching-out is automatically handled when recording, using the Auto-Punch points (see below). When the button is pressed again, the LED will turn off to indicate that you are no longer in Auto-Punch mode (i. e. all punch-ins and outs must be done manually). 44 To perform an Auto-Punch: 1. Set the Punch-In and Punch-Out points (see section 4. 3A); 2. Press the AUTO-PUNCH button to enable Auto-Punch; 3. Press PLAY and RECORD while the tape position is before the Punch-In point. · If AUTO-PUNCH is turned on and you press PLAY and RECORD while the tape position is past the Punch-In point but before the Punch-Out point, recording will begin immediately. · If LOOP and AUTO-PLAY are turned on, then Auto-Punch will occur upon each loop. This enables you to record a part repeatedly (while practicing, for example) and then stop when you have a recording you are happy with (see sections 4. 1I and 4. 2). It is recommended that your Loop Start point be set at least 5 seconds before the Punch-In point to ensure that the ADATs are in sync before the punch occurs. This can be done easily by turning on PreRoll (see section 4. 4). 4. 3A Setting Auto-Punch Points Whenever you punch in and out (go in and out of record mode while in play) with Auto-Punch turned off, the punch positions are stored into locate numbers 21 and 22, respectively. These are used as the default Punch-In and Punch-Out points when you first turn on Auto-Punch. Although these punch points may be referenced to any of the other 20 locate points, the significance of locate numbers 21 and 22 is that they make it easy to repeat a manual punch procedure as many times as you like. Just play the tape, go in and out of record, then turn on Auto-Punch; the BRC will punch in and out at precisely the same locations. Note: While Auto-Punch is on, the Punch-Out point will remain unchanged if a manual punch-out is performed. This way, you don't have to worry about moving your Punch-Out point accidentally. Tip: By assigning your Punch-In and Punch-Out points to a pair of locate points (01­20), you can feel free to perform manual punches while Auto-Punch is turned off, without affecting your AutoPunch settings. To display and/or edit the Punch-In and Punch-Out points: 45 1. Press the EDIT button (the EDIT button LED will go on to indicate you are in Edit mode); 2. [. . . ] AC power switch and IEC-spec AC cord connector. 90-250 VAC, 50­60 Hz, 50 W max. Rear Panel Controls and Connectors: Power Requirements: 88 Dimensions (H x W x D): Weight: Shipping Weight: Accessories Included: Optional Accessories: 10-5/8" x 17" x 4" (261. 5 mm x 432 mm x 101 mm) 12 lbs (5. 44 kg) 18 lbs (8. 2 kg) IEC style AC power cord Owner's Manual Concepts and Applications Handbook 30' 9-pin D connector Allen wrench RMB Remote Meter Bridge AI-1 AES/EBU, S/PDIF and Sample Rate Converter Interface Rollaround stand 89 6. 1 APPENDIX 2: MAINTENANCE/SERVICE INFORMATION 6. 1A Cleaning Disconnect the AC cord, then use a damp cloth to clean the BRC's metal and plastic surfaces. 6. 1B Maintenance Here are some tips for preventive maintenance. · Periodically check the AC cord for signs of fraying or damage. · Unplug the BRC when not in use for extended periods of time. [. . . ]