Akai DR4 User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Hard disk recorder of 4 channels
- Enables 16 bit PCM in linear form, recording of sound.
- With a sampling frequency of 48 kHz, 100MB of hard disk space allows recording of 17 channels lasting a minute each.
- For a 16 channel system, it allows connection of 4 units.
- A maximum of 7 SCSI hard drives can be interfaced.
- Uses 16 bit A/D converters with 64 times oversampling.
- 8x oversampling D/A Converters of 18 bits.
- Has near instant access to data which removes the long and tedious rewinding process.
- Eliminating the usual wait before a tape begins to play, direct access to the place where one wants to hear is guaranteed.
- If all 4 playbacks are on, they are seamless and smooth.
- Supports up to 100 stack locate points in addition to 8 locate points.
- Time mode allows only to specify absolute and relative time with sync offset
- Has a preset to allow map beat and tempo for a master MIDI clock
- Enables a rotary screw with various rolls for placing audio recordings
- Varipitch and preroll adjustment features Getting the tape to the set place manually, will act as a switch enabling it to begin playing automatically
- The machine supports two types of approaches, “punch in and out” which includes manual, auto
- A jog shuttle is used to find recordings locations.
- Past recording can also be modified. Features include copy, moving, erasing and undoing.
- Two types of input units and outputs units. A balanced 1/4 analog: +4 dB and -10 dB plugs are input and output.
- Has two different types of digital in output XLR and RCA phono, one is AES EBU and S PDIF.
- It is able to transfer information from a computer to the system by connecting the computer’s DAT player.
- Synchronizing with MIDI sequencers and other units can be done using an optional IB-113M midi interface.
- IB-110D is an additional digital interface which allows four channel recording/playing via IO ports for embedding.
- There is an option for the installation of an HD240 240MB hard disk
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Akai DR4 offers how many channels?
A: In total, Anda. Akai DR4 has four supplementary channels.
- Q: In what format can recordings be made with the Akai DR4 device?
A: There is the ability to record audio in 16 — bit linear PCM format in the Akai handheld recorder
- Q: Is it possible to use external hard disk drives on the DR4?
A: It is possible to connect an additional of up to seven SCSI hard drive
- Q: What are the available options for the recording sampling frequency?
A: Other recording sampling options include 32 kHz and 44.1 KHz
- Q: Allow me to know if you can use MIDI to synchronize the Akai DR4?
A: Yes, it can be synchronized and operated with MIDI using it’s optional IB-113M MIDI Interface
- Q: What about punch in/out recording will the DR4 be able to perform?
A: It is able to perform manual, auto(based on rehearsal recordings) and footswitch punch in/out recording .
- Q: What is the maximum number of locate points that I can be able to use?
A: Up to 8 direct locate points and 100 stack locate points may be stored in the DR4.
- Q: Is the internal hard disk included in the DR4?
A: The internal hard disk is not included in the cost of the kit and must be purchased separately .
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