Fostex PD-6/DV40 - Manual (Page 2)

Having been a leading pioneer in the field of
professional digital audio for over 16 years, it seemed
only natural that Fostex, the inventors of timecode
DAT and portable timecode DAT, should start the next
revolution in digital recording - Timecode DVD-RAM.
REMOVABLE DVD-RAM & RECORDING FORMATS
Fostex chose DVD-RAM as the most suitable
successor to DAT after extensive research and
testing. DVD-RAM has excellent reliability and has
already established itself as the film industry’s
preferred media format due to its built-in error
correction and longevity. This security is enhanced by
the Fostex’s proprietory ‘Verify/Write’ technology
which constantly examines the recorded data being
stored on DVD-RAM, in real-time, for error-free
recording. Plus, ensuring compatibility throughout the
industry and maximising the DVD-RAM technology,
the DV40 and PD-6 can record multiple channels of
simultaneous audio (4 with the DV40 and no less than
6 with the PD-6), in a vast number of permutations
and in BWF (PD-6 and DV40) or SDII (DV40 only)
formats.
IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN
With the superb audio quality, up to 24-bit / 192kHz 1
available, the flexible and comprehensive timecode
facilities and the sheer usability of both machines
means that the PD-6 and DV40 are not just class
leaders, they’re in a class of their own.
Removable media revolution
UNIVERSAL DISC FORMAT
As the UDF (Universal Disc Format) is utilized, discs
can be read by any computer OS (Windows, Mac,
etc.) which makes for easy transfer of audio files to
and from the recorders for external editing.
UdF
File Format
TIMECODE DVD-RAM RECORDING
DVD
Sound Mixer Chris Munro pioneered and developed the ‘magless
dailies’ concept, originally with the Fostex PD-4 timecode DAT, and has
refined it with the use of Fostex's DVD-RAM products. In fact, Chris was
honoured with the Charles Parkhouse Award for his work in this area of
production sound. The day’s audio can be loaded into a non-linear editor
such as Avid Film Composer
2 complete with all the automatically-
generated scene, take, reel information and more in just a couple of
minutes for each hour of audio directly from the DV40 or PD-6’s DVD-
RAM disc, with no additional software! After syncing to picture, an
export to another DVD-RAM disc produces the 'daily disc'. The editor
gets all his labelling done for him by the acquisition machine, along
with a guide audio track; the production team watch rushes in original
digital audio; and most importantly, the production saves tens of
thousands of dollars in no longer having to use (and store!) expensive
mag stock, while wiping off hours from the whole post process.
‘Magless Dailies’
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DVD Master Recorder
DV40
DVD Location Recorder
PD-6
PD-6
ON SET
Audio acquisition direct to DVD-RAM in
BWF. Scene, slate, take, reel &
timecode automatically stamped to
each file/take.
EDIT SUITE
Fast import of the day's audio files, direct
from DVD-RAM, into Avid Film Composer. All
takes already automatically labelled. After
sync to picture, quick export of the audio track
to the DVD-RAM 'daily disc'.
No real-time batch digitizing of audio into editor - save time
No expensive making of mag stock for daily rushes - save money
SCREENING ROOM
'Dailies disc' can be played on a DV40
synced to the screening room's
projector with instant lock and hi-
speed playback features as standard.
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No need to covert or
batch digitize audio
TIME & BUDGET
SAVING
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No need to make
mag stock
TIME & BUDGET
SAVING
ALL STANDARD REFERENCES
All the standard clock references of word
and video are included with the ability to
resolve to incoming timecode.
Sync
word & video
FLEXIBLE RECORDING
The DV40 and PD-6 are capable of
recording up to 24bit audio depending
on recording mode used.
24
bit
Audio quality
1 192kHz available on DV40 only
2 Dependent on version