User manual FOSTEX 4011

[. . . ] With excellent quality (up to 24-bit / 192KHz recording - a first for a CF recorder), huge feature list and a cost-effective price point, the 4011 offers users of portable DAT and other formats the opportunity to make the switch to a more flexible, higher quality audio acquisition machine without sacrificing features. INTERFACING The 4011 is very well connected: the two analog inputs switchable between Mic & line on XLR connections link to top quality microphone pre-amps with selectable phantom power, while analog out is offered on RCA connectors. Digital I/O is selectable between AES/EBU and S/P-DIF, again on balanced XLR connections. [. . . ] Digital I/O is selectable between AES/EBU and S/P-DIF, again on balanced XLR connections. The USB ports allow direct connection to PC and MAC with an additional port allowing for an external keyboard to be used to aid file naming and operation. Main Features · Recording industry standard, PCcompatible BWF files (stereo/mono) on a FAT32 media format · Up to 24-bit/192kHz uncompressed recording · Includes a unique 22. 05kHz sampling frequency setting for extended recording · Records to both Type II CompactFlashTM cards and PCMCIA 1. 8" hard disk drives*1 · Fostex's "File per Take" system with auto scene & take naming/increment · Two balanced XLR microphone inputs with switchable phantom power and top quality, high headroom mic pre-amps · 132 x 64 dot matrix LCD screen for ease of use & high visibility in the field · Uses AA-sized rechargeable NiMH batteries which are widely available due to the popularity of digital cameras. 8 AA cells will provide approximately 2. 5 hours operation when recording to a CF card · Easy file transfer to PC/Mac via PCMCIA, CF ROBUST DESIGN, TOUGH CONSTRUCTION Designed from the ground up to withstand the rigours of in-thefield use, the 4011 is constructed out of highgrade materials and tried & tested components. *1 May require software update for PCMCIA HD operation *2 Complies with Nature Takes TV and Radio Documentary Broadcast Programming Location Sound Recording · · · · adaptor or standard on-board USB connection for data editing and/or backup*2 Quick and easy on-board file naming or via external keyboard through standard USB keyboard port "Pre-record" loop buffer of approximately 10 seconds*3 Easy software update via CF or PCMCIA card with downloads from the internet Optional timecode generator / reader card files between takes on location and complies with both US and Euro clapper board standards. In addition, the inclusion of a `prerecord' buffer (user adjustable) means there should never be another missed take or lost soundbite! Timecode The 4011 can be retrofitted with an optional, fully featured timecode card offering both reader and generator thus turning it into the ideal production and location recorder, whether it be used as a master or backup machine. Excellent Audio Compatibility In adopting the BWF Broadcast WAV file format, the 4011 offers what is now the most popular choice for professional recording. It can be set to record mono or stereo files with 16 or 24-bit quantisation over a vast range of frequencies from 22. 05kHz for extended recording time up to 192kHz for the highest quality audio acquisition. (8 x AA NiMH type/2300mAH) DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT (except for 176. 4, 192kHz) Connector XLR Input Format S/P DIF / AES/EBU automatic Output Format S/P DIF / AES/EBU switchable USB x 2 (keyboard / PC only) TIMECODE CARD (OPTIONAL, T. B. A. ) LTC Input/Output LEMO Frame Rate 23. 976/24/25/29. 97DF/29. 97ND/30DF/30ND Gen Mode 24H RUN / REC RUN / FREE RUN / EXT RUN OPTIONS Model 8347 Timecode Card The 4011 can be retrofitted with an optional timecode reader/generator card. Using a standard 5-pin locking Lemo connector, the card can be fully configured though 4011's front panel display to provide all standard frame rates including 23. 976 and 29. 97drop; pull-up and pull-down and jam sync. The generator can work in 24 hour, Rec Run, Free Run or external, with output being set to repro or gen. The addition of the timecode card allows 4011 to be used for location recording where portability is key and on sets not requiring an high number of independent tracks. Also 4011 will become an ideal addition to a sound mixers arsenal also finding a use as a timecode backup machine to his/her main recorder. [. . . ] The generator can work in 24 hour, Rec Run, Free Run or external, with output being set to repro or gen. The addition of the timecode card allows 4011 to be used for location recording where portability is key and on sets not requiring an high number of independent tracks. [. . . ]