Magma MDR 24/96 User Manual

24 TRACK/24 BIT, DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDERQUICK START GUIDEMDR 24MDR 24MDR 24MDR 24MDR 24/96

10MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Sync Card & Cables - Word Clock and Digital SynchronizationThe Sync Card provides ports to synchronize the MDR24/96’s sample c

11Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideThe following are recommended setups for establishing proper sample clocksynchronization with the devices connecte

12MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Mackie Media (Optional)The MDR24/96 emulates the tape library tradition with Mackie Media M•90 andMackie Media PROJECT drives. Bot

13Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideMFOOT SWTO HDR/MDRREMOTE JACKREMOTE 24DO NOT PLUG INTOETHERNETWARNING TAPE IN/OUTSINPUT OUTPUTINPUT OUTPUTINPUT OU

14MDR 24/96MDR 24/96DIGI-I/OConfigurationBefore starting a Project, you will need to configure the MDR24/96 I/O cardoptions and synchronization parame

15Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuidePDI•8 CardThe PDI•8 card options include sample rate conversion for each stereo AES/EBUinput, and status bit contr

16MDR 24/96MDR 24/96SynchronizationSample ClockThe Sample Clock setting determines the source of the MDR24/96 sample clock.If the MDR24/96 is a clock

17Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideSAMPLE RATE/2 OUT ON << >> OK<- SYNC OPTIONS [4]Video SR/2 SR/2 Field

18MDR 24/96MDR 24/96HookupsThis section shows how the MDR24/96 is typically connected to both analog anddigital consoles (using the Mackie Analog and

19Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideThis example describes the hookup for the D8B console equipped for analog I/O. TAPE IN/OUTSINPUT OUTPUTINPUT OUTPU

2MDR 24/96MDR 24/961. Read instuctions — Read, understand and follow all safety and operatinginstructions before using the MDR24/96. 2. Retain Instruc

20MDR 24/96MDR 24/96TDIF Hookup (DIO•8)NoteNoteNoteNoteNote: Determiningwhich unit in Figure 1provides the masterclock depends on yourapplication. Fo

21Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideTDIF Hookup with DIO•8Digital 8•BusAPOGEESYNCAPOGEEWordClockOutWordClockInWordClock Out(MDR24/96as Master)WordCloc

22MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Note:Note:Note:Note:Note: Determiningwhich unit in Figures2 & 3 provides masterclock depends onyour application. Forinformatio

23Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideADAT Optical Hookup with DIO•8APOGEESYNCAPOGEEWordClockOutWordClockInADAT Optical InAPOGEEDIGITAL I/OSYNCIN OUTTDI

24MDR 24/96MDR 24/96ADAT Optical InADAT Optical OutDigital•8 BusOPT•8 CardsMDR 24/96Figure 3OPT•8 CardsADAT Optical InADAT Optical OutADAT Optical Hoo

25Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideNote:Note:Note:Note:Note: Determiningwhich unit in Figure 4provides masterclock depends onyour application. Fori

26MDR 24/96MDR 24/96AES/EBU Hookup with PDI•8PDI•8AES/EBU I/OAES/EBUCables (DB25)PDI•8 I/O CardsDigital 8•BusMDR 24/96Figure 4APOGEESYNCAPOGEEWordCloc

27Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideMDR24/96 OperationNow that you’ve finished installing and configuring the MDR24/96, you’re almostready to start yo

28MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Time DisplayThe Current Time display shows the exact position of the MDR24/96’s“playback head”. Current Time is displayed in SMPT

29Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideLOC 2LOC 1LOC 2LOC 1 STORELocate Points and LoopingLocate points provide fast access to frequently used locations

3Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuidePlease write your serial number here for futurereference:Purchased at:Date Of Purchase:ContentsIntroduction -------

30MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Track EditingThe MDR24/96 features non-destructive Cut, Copy, and Paste editing.Edit operations are performed on an "Area&quo

31Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideEnter A Project Name:vProject#1 << >> New CancelCreating ProjectsNow that you have a few basics

32MDR 24/96MDR 24/96MonitoringThe Monitor Mode buttons determine what you hear from the MDR24/96 TapeOutputs. The MDR24/96 offers several familiar mon

33Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide24232221201918171615141312111098765432124TRACK/24BIT DIGITAL AUDIO HARD DISK RECORDEROL2471015202530354050OL247101

34MDR 24/96MDR 24/96OL2504710152025303540+22 dBudBuequivalent+20–28 dBu+18+15+12+7+2–3–8–13–184. After adjusting the tape output levels for each cons

35Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideM TAPE IN/OUTSINPUT OUTPUTINPUT OUTPUTINPUT OUTPUTANALOG I/O ANALOG I/O ANALOG I/OFootswitchFootswitch OperationUs

36MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Delete LastWith the MDR24/96 you don’t need to worry about filling up your hard disks withunwanted takes. The Delete Last function

37Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideTBACKUPDProject Backup / RestoreWith Mackie Media drives, you can back up your Projects on removable mediathat you

38MDR 24/96MDR 24/96DISK UTILITY MENU Mount Format VerifyTo format and verify media performance from the MDR24/96:1. Press the Disk Util button.2.

39Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideAppendix A: Compatible CablesAnalog and Digital Multitrack CablesThe following companies supply analog and digital

4MDR 24/96MDR 24/96IntroductionSave your Box!Uncle Jeff’s Bottom Ten Reasons to Save the Box:10. You think boxes grow on trees?9. It’s actually a time

40MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Marshall ElectronicsPO Box 2027, Culver City, CA 90231Tel: (800) 800-6608; Fax: (310) 391-8926http://www.mars-cam.com/cable.htmlAI

41Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideREWINDFAS T FWDPLAYSTOPRECORDSELECTSELECTSELECTSELECTONPOWERLOC 2LOC 1 STORELOOP1–2RECSAFEAUTOTAKET-CODECHASETRACK

42MDR 24/96MDR 24/96Troubleshooting and serviceAlthough you probably won’t need them, troubleshooting tips can be found in theTechnical Reference Manu

43Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideNotes_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideConventionsThe MDR24/96 Quick Start Guide uses the following conventions to help you findinformation quickly:Text C

6MDR 24/96MDR 24/96OverviewBy combining traditional multitrack tape recording features with the power andflexibility of hard disk recording, the Macki

7Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideSetup & ConfigurationThis chapter explains how to set up and configure the MDR24/96 for use in yourstudio. Two

8MDR 24/96MDR 24/96I/O Cards & CablesWhile the MDR24/96 ships with AIO•8 cards already installed, three other flavorsof I/O cards are also availab

9Quick Start GuideQuick Start GuideTo replace the AIO-8 cards with different I/O cards:1. If the MDR24/96 is plugged into AC power, unplug it.2. Uns