Fostex D2424 Manuel D’Utilisation

Model D2424 Reference Manual (Main features/Precautions)

Main features

• A removable cartridge for easy installation and

replacement of the hard disk at the front panel is
employed.

• By installing the optional Model 9044 (BAY +

CADDY), an E-IDE hard disk for backup can then
be installed. Furthermore, it will also be possible
to install the optional Model 9046 (DVD-RAM
drive).

• The recorder features non-destructive audio

editing (a great advantage of digital recording)
such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase, etc.
You can choose Time Base (ABS or MTC) or MIDI
bar/beat/clock as the recorder.

• It contains the “Track exchange function” to allow

exchanges between real tracks or between real
track and the additional track.

• A “Preview function” allows for an intuitive fine-

adjustment of an editing point (locate point).

• “Single undo/redo” for reprocessing record/edit

mistakes and “Multiple undo” by time jump is
possible (On/off can be set when formatting).

• A “Vari Pitch function” allows you to fine-tune the

pitch.

• The [Digital input setup function], to allow digital

recording of S/P DIF digital signals from CD/MD,
and adat digital signals from adat equipment, are
provided.

• A digital output setup function is provided to

digitally output, by selecting from the real track,
any 2 output sources (S/P DIF) or 8 output sources
(adat).

• You can also use the DATA INPUT and OUTPUT

jacks to an external DAT or adat, and to save and
load song data (audio data and SETUP mode
settings) to and from the DAT or adat.

• High-speed SCSI Save/Load is also an option by

connecting a non-DAT or adat SCSI backup drive.
WAV file Save/Load is possible by using a DOS
formatted SCSI type disk.

• Save/load of FMDS-3 or WAV file is possible by

using the E-IDE hard disk for backup or the
optional Model 9046 (DVD-RAM drive).

• In addition to cueing by JOG/SHUTTLE, digital

scrubbing using the envelope function is also
possible.

The unit’s recorder section uses a recording format called FDMS-3 Ver 3.0 (Fostex Disk Management System-
3). It uses an E-IDE hard disk as the recording media.

• MIDI clock and Song Position Pointer can be

transmitted according to the internal
programmable Tempo Map.
You can set up a synchronization system with a
sequencer or a rhythm machine without wasting
a track.

• You can use the recorder as a sync slave machine

by sending MTC from a connected device.

• The recorder supports MTC, MMC, and Fostex

System Exclusive Message, which allows for
advanced control and high-precision
synchronization from external sequencing
software.
You can set the device number and MTC frame
rate for MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message.
Also, “MTC Offset function” and “Offset Mode
function” are useful for setting up a sync
environment using an external sequencing
software.

• Auto Punch In/Out and Manual Punch In/Out

functions offer two modes: “Take” for a real
recording, and “Rehearsal” for monitoring the part
between the in and out points.

• The “Program Select function” enables you to select

a song from up to 99 songs and name the songs.

• A “Bar/Beat Resolution function” is used to edit

audio at the beginning of the beat (round up or
round off to a beat).

• The “Metronome function” can be used as a

rhythm guide for recording.

• Various edit functions using an edit point (locate

point), such as Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, Erase,
Auto Punch In/Out, Auto Locate, are available. You
can also locate ABS 0 or REC END regardless of the
edit point (locate point).

• A maximum of 99 Locate Pointers can be

programmed for a LOCATE only feature.
Simply select the LOCATE number desired for swift
location.

• You can set a preroll time of 0 to 10 seconds.

• A “Disk Remain Display function” offers a clear

indication of available recording time and disk
space (in mono track recording). You can choose
the Time Base from ABS, MTC, and BAR/BEAT/CLK.