For awhile, i think the only players were radar otari at the time, akai, and fostex. You can use the alesis software or investigate the 3rd party hd24tools software. Find the user manual you need for your tv and more at manualsonline. D 2424lv or alesis hd24 r8 capstan trouble need help connecting the mr8 to my pc.
Superb sonic performance was a baseline objective for alesis. D2424lv mk2 24 track digital multitrack d2424lvmk2 is a perfect successor to the reputed d2424 offering new solution to transfer the recorded data to computer with no stress. Ive got an alesis hd24 that we my band are using live for playback tracks. Your operating system will not recognize hd24 adat fst drives, and because of it, it may ask you if you want to initialize or format it. The hd24 provides 24 tracks of highresolution 24bit. This adds support for sata hard disks when used with the following caddies. The current ata specification for the maximum size of ide drives is 7gb, but this is likely to change soon. How to use this manual this manual is divided into the following sections describing the various modes of the dm5.
I think the fostex feels subjectively more solid than the alesis, not that it matters. Some important criterias would be the remote functions and data transfer speed to the laptop. Fostex is aware of the punchin problem, which they claim is the result of their very efficient file management system. Tv and television manuals and free pdf instructions. The problem is that i dont know how to change the order of the songs if we change the setlist.
To take full advantage of the m1 active mk2s operation, and to enjoy long and troublefree use, please read this users manual carefully. Media for this recorder ide hard drives is the least expensive per track minute of any recorder that i know of. The alesis adat hd24 is a 24track hard disk recorder that operates almost exactly like a tapebased analog recorder. Fostex d2424lv mkii 24track digital recorder musicians friend.
Archive page 9 the place for fostex users to hang out, exchange tips, and otherwise have fun. For my part, i find excellent dynamics though some have taken missed, i always found afterwards that it was the wrong adjustment or configuration. Joe has experience with the fostex and ive got the alesis. Download the alesis hd24 manuals for free hifi manuals. One product, many solutions i see the fostex d2424 as a solution to many applications. This means that you can get a drive from anywhere, but it only accepts the older pata drives.
I have found this unit to be incredibly stable so much so that i have done numerous gigs on it without backup. The manual is comprehensive and covers the needs of most users, in my opinion. Sign in to disable this ad hi guys, wondering whats your take regarding the above. I think the first one for fostex was their d80, then d90, d108, d160, then d82416242424, and now d2424lv. New listing alesis masterlink ml9600 24bit 96khz high resolution master hard disk recorder. From what i have heard, the editing features on the fostex is more advanced, i dont know wich extra features it got though. To take full advantage of the dm5s functions, and to enjoy long and troublefree use, please read this users manual carefully. Adat hd24 manual analog to digital converter digital to analog. We bought this with the intention of using it for a project. This costeffective gain control device complements any studio with several important features. Also be aware the manual states you cannot use the adat digital signal. As an aid to our customers, alesis plans to maintain an approved drive list on the alesis web site.
Alesis hd24 minimal computerless record project youtube. Stop trying so hard to groove on drums do this instead duration. Once you get the tracks into pt, itd be easiest to just mix in the box and not worry about routing back through the hd24. The fostex d2424lv mk2, successor to the renowned d2424, offers a new solution for both backup and stressfree file transfer to computer. Even if you dont own an hd24, it may be worth it for your studio to have compatibility.
You can edit tracks internally or easily transfer to computer via an ethernet connection. The hd24 comes complete with 24 channels of analog and digital inputs and outputsthere are no cards or extras to buy to get audio in or out of the recorder. I think in general, the fostex is more feature rich. The e2 is user installable, and comes with utra high quality converters. Alesis dm5 reference manual american musical supply. The support of the hd24 community has been of great help in developing this software. This software was designed to help users of the alesis adat hd24 recorder perform daily. From small, intimate room settings to large unobstructed spaces to useful gated reverb effects, microverb ll offers a powerful level of sonic flexibility that will expand and polish the sound of any recording.
Download the alesis hd24 manuals for free from the biggest alesis manual and schematic collection on the web. D2424lvmk2 now has builtin cf card slot on the second bay to backup the recorded program on the hd to fatformatted cf card in wav format. If you track to hd24 and then transfer to a daw to mix, go get one. Provides interoperability between computer and alesis hd24 harddisk recorder. I have a pdf on file back at home base, while the quickstart guide. This warranty is enforceable only by the original retail p. The hd24 provides 24 tracks of highresolution 24bit uncompressed linear recording at standard sample rates of 44. I find nothing in the manual about a different jumper setting for bay 2.
Go to internet options and choose the advanced tab. Fostex d2424lv mkii 24track digital recorder guitar center. The only thing mentioned is that all drives should be set for mastersingle. As we are actively seeking to continuously improve this. Im considering the alesis hd24xr or hd24 as my main recording setup to be used in conjunction with a mixer. Built exclusively for the purpose of recording music instead of data, the hd24 provides. Adat hd24 24 track hard disk recorder frequently asked. It will do 24 channels at a time up to 48k and 12 at 88. At that point, id like to use pro tools for mixing. Fostex d2424lv mkii 24track digital recorder musicians. Hello ive recently purchased an alesis hd24, and plan to record into it via a mackie 32x8 board.
For more information on the significance of these features, refer to the appendix about compression and limiting. I need a 24 track simultaneous for live recording and planning to transfer it to my computer at the end of the day for daw mixdown. To get the most out of hd24tools, it is highly recommended to read and bookmark the online manual. I have a pdf of the fostex dmt 8vl manual mr8 and spdif output.
Apr 20, 2014 alesis hd24 with pro tools and analog mixing console duration. Its a shame fostex didnt move forward with a true successor to the. The only disadvantage is that the fostex needs a short break after recording a track, that could be disruptive. Selling a fostex d2424lv 24 track digital multitrack recorder with hard drive that was never used by us. Now, once the tracking is done, im hoping to move the songs to a computer running pro tools. It packs 24 channels of digital audio io into a singleunit recorder that easily fits into any environment. Physically, the alesis hd24 occupies the same rack space 3u as the previous adat machines, and the front panel is set out in a similar way, making it very easy to operate. Fostex was making hard disk recorders well before alesis or mackie i dont know if that matters.
Alesis hd24xr with jim williams modsi bought this and its just more than i need. According to the manufacturers website caddies can be fitted with ideeideata drive at 5,4007,20010,000 rpm up to 2tb. The following documents are available for download listed by model. Whether your background is in studio or live sound, or youre a gigging musician, this article. Adat hd24 reference manual 101 alesis limited warranty alesis corporation alesis warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year for parts and for a period of one 1 year for labor from the date of original retail purchase. If either one falls off the back of a truck, your screwed. This software was designed to help users of the alesis adat hd24 recorder perform daily tasks that were previously difficult or impossible to achieve. We value any comments you may have about this monitor system, this manual, your alesis dealer or our factory service. Choose from the menu on the right or the links below. The only thing that ive found out by reading on forums is. The alesis adat hd24 24track hard disk recorder is designed to fit into any adat environment and match adats performance and affordability.
If you are having problems downloading zip files i. I just dont have songs pouring out of me these days so it needs to find someone who does. Ec2 96khz upgrade cards the ec2 is an optional 96khz sampling rate analog hardware upgrade designed exclusively for the alesis adat hd24. Connecting your hd24 to a pc to update the software. Hd24 alternative file transfer options for win 7 and mac os x open.
The fostex d2424lv digital recorders highdefinition recording engine offers sonically pure, nocompromise, noncompressed 24bit96khz multitrack recordingall under the control. View and download fostex d2424lv reference manual online. View and download alesis adat hd24 reference manual online. Thank you for purchasing the alesis m1 active mk2 biamplified reference monitors. Alesis hd24 or hd24xr im considering the alesis hd24xr or hd24 as my main recording setup to be used in conjunction with a mixer. Hd24 features adat optical and adat sync, enabling it to work efficiently. Alesis hd24 with pro tools and analog mixing console duration. The alesis ec2 96k upgrade allows your existing hd24 to convert and process stunning 24 bit 96k digital audio.
As a standalone 24track recorder it is simple and reliable. The included fstconnect software runs on macos x and windows 2000xp only. Ive heard the converters are great on the xr version. Its between alesis hd24 and fostex d2424lv, and as you discoverd the price is not the big deal in this case, hd24 is slightly more expensive.
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