Fostex LR16 - Manuals

Model LR16 [Introduction/Overview] 9 • A hard disk drive for recording/playback is built in the recorder section of the mainunit. When you move or install the LR16,Do not apply mechanical shock or dropthe unit.When you install the main unit andcontrol unit separately, wire the CAT-5cable between the...

Model LR16 [Introduction/Overview] 11 Main features Overview The Model LR16 consists of the control unit which is equipped with a digital mixer withintuitive analog like operation and the main unit which is equipped with a recorder and I/Oconnectors. You can install the LR16 flexibly by integrating ...

13 Model LR16 [Before using the unit] Before using the unit Unpack the carton and inspect the contents for damage or shortages.The following contents should be found in the carton. If you find any damage or shortages,contact your Fostex dealer. Unpacking the carton Main unit (including recorder sect...

14 Model LR16 [Before using the unit] The control unit and main unit of the LR16 are separated. You can set these units flexibly. <Usage example 1> Integrating the main unit and control unit. You can integrate the main unit and con-trol unit.Use the supplied CAT-5 cable (approx. 50cm length) t...

15 Model LR16 [Before using the unit] CONTROLLER (1) Remove the rack mount angles attached to the side panels of each unit. The removed rack mount angles and fixing screws are used in step (3) below, so becareful not to loose them. (2) Connect the [ETHER] connector of the control unit and the [CONTR...

17 Model LR16 [Before using the unit] Using the supplied power cord, con-nect the [AC IN] connector on the rearpanel of the main unit and the ACoutlet. [POWER] switch AC outlet Press down the [POWER] switch on therear panel of the main unit to turn onthe power.After a while, the LR16 normally starts...

18 Model LR16 [Connection to external devices] Connection to external devices Connection example (live recording) INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER P...

20 Model LR16 [Connection to external devices] Balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs Balanced The advantage of a balanced cable is itsability to reject external interference.Therefore, it is suitable for handling a smalllevel signal or transferring over long dis-tances. The LR16 provides the follow...

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 21 Names and functions INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER PANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER Main unit (Front panel) Contr...

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 22 Control unit (input channel 1 through 16) (1) [TRIM] control Adjusts the gain of each input signal. Set this control appropriatelyso that the [PEAK] indicator lights at the maximum input level.By adjusting this control appropriately, the LR16 can accept a signalwi...

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 30 Display details HOME screen While stopped or during playback or recording, the Home screen as below is shown.On the Home screen, the following items are displayed. a c d e g h i b f j (11) [EFF SEND] jack This unbalanced phone jack outputs theEFFECT buss signal at...

Model LR16 [Names and functions] 31 d) Remain The remaining time of the hard disk isdisplayed. It is displayed only while armingtracks or during recording. Increasing thenumber of recording tracks decreases theremaining time. e) Sampling frequency and bit rate The combination of sampling frequency a...

34 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Signal flow of the mixer Mixer basics A mixer accepts audio signals and modifies them, then mixes them. The following diagram shows how the input signals flow through the mixer section of the LR16.As the diagram indicates, an analog signal from the [INPUT] connector i...

35 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Clipping level Clipping level Optimum gain Too high Too low <Memo>: It is important to set the [TRIM] con- trol appropriately. Otherwise, the signal maybe distorted or noisy. The [TRIM] control adjust the head amp gainof each input signal. To get the optimum gai...

36 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] You can tailor the sound using the channelequalizer. For best results, the equalizershould be used to make the sound natural. <Note>: You can equalize the pre-fader signal which is not affected by the channel fader.Note that you cannot equalize the signal sentto...

37 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] EQ HIGH The EQ HIGH is a shelving type EQ which pro-vides up to 18 dB of boost or cut above 12 kHz.The center detent position of the control is theflat position. You can emphasize a cymbal orsharpen a vocal, keyboard or guitar by boost-ing the EQ HIGH. You can soften ...

38 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] The LR16 features the internal effects (reverb/delay) processor, which allows applying ef-fects to the mixer channel signals. Using the internal effects processor • Using Insert The [INSERT] jack, as well as the AUX postsend, is used for connecting to an externalproce...

39 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] Monitoring • About the effect types You can monitor the signal using headphonesvia the [PHONES] jack or using monitor speak-ers via the [MONITOR L/R] jacks. The signal to be monitored can be selectedusing the [MONITOR SELECT] switch. Eachpress of the switch changes th...

40 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] You can group channels to group busses foreffective mixing.Using the channel grouping function, you canadjust levels of grouped channels using asingle fader while maintaining the balancebetween channels. Channel grouping By setting the group assign switch (1-2 or 3-4)...

41 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] You can connect a stereo audio source suchas a CD player, MD player, etc., to the [SUB IN(L, R)] jacks and output it directly from thecontrol unit.Therefore, you can connect a BGM source andplay it back during a break in the show, etc. Using SUB IN [SUB IN] control Au...

42 Model LR16 [Mixer functions] BA SUB IN RECORDER A/D - ∞ ~ +20dB (-10dBV) BA BA GND TRK1 TRK16 REPR O TRK [1] REPR O TRK [16] 2MIX S/R ST MIX S/R 1 S/R 15 S/R 16 - ∞ ~ +10dB FDR FDR - ∞ ~ +10dB FDR FDR GR OUP3 GR OUP4 FDR GR OUP2 T O ST FDR GR OUP1 MONIT OR SW LR/12/34/EFF - ∞ ~ +10dB EFF R TN L-R...

43 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Recorder functions

44 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Recording/playback Before starting recording, understand the basics of the recorder of the LR16. Recording format The recorder section of the main unit is equipped with the 3.5 inch hard disk drive. Youcan record a linear 16 or 24 bit audio fil...

45 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Recording mode The LR16 recorder provides two recording modes: the new project mode and insert mode. New project mode Insert mode The LR16 automatically creates a new project and starts recording from the beginning of theproject. To perform rec...

46 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Live recording The following shows the setting example of live recording in which the LR16 is used as a PA mixer. INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu)...

48 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] The track numbers ("1" through "16") and "LR" flash. Recordable remaining time Adjusting input level (=recording level) of eachmixer channel (3) Press the [RECORD] key. The key lights up and the level meters 1through 16 ...

49 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] <Memo>: You can monitor an input sig- nal via headphones or monitor speakerswhen the solo function is engaged. Themonitor level can be controlled by usingthe [MONITOR] and [PHONES] controls(the latter only affects headphone moni-toring). ...

50 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] <Memo>: When you play back a project while all [REC TRACK SELECT] keys areOFF, the LR16 automatically stops at therecording end position (REC END).If at least any one of the [REC TRACK SE-LECT] keys is ON, the LR16 does not au-tomatically...

51 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Adjusting the input level while playing backtracks 1 and 2 Flashing Remain (3) Press the [NEW PROJECT] key in therecorder section to turn off the key. (4) Press the [RECORD] key in the recordersection to flash the key. (5) Set the [SOLO] switch...

52 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Performing overdub (1) Press the [PLAY] key while holding downthe [RECORD] key to start recording(overdubbing) and play the guitar. You can play the guitar while monitoringthe playback signals of tracks 1 and 2. (2) When recording finishes, pre...

54 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] The punch in/out function allows replacing the desired part of the desired track already recorded,instead of re-recording the entire track. While a project is playing, the recorder switches from play-back to recording at the "punch in" ...

55 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback] Punch in/out using a footswitch You can perform punch in/out using afootswitch connected to the [FOOT SW] jack onthe rear panel of the main unit.The following procedure example describes howto perform punch in/out to track 3 of the projectwhose...

57 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memory play] Memory play The LR16 provides the memory play function. This function allows you to perform instant startplayback of a stereo mix file which is assigned to any of the numeric keys (0 through 9). Theassigned file can be a file recorded by the LR16 or a...

58 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memory play] 5) Use the [MENU] dial to select a desiredstereo mix file and press the [ENTER] key. The stereo mix file is assigned to thenumeric key selected in step 3) above, andthe display returns to show the fileassignment to the numeric keys. Repeat steps 3) to...

59 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memory play] 6) After you complete assignment, press the[EXIT/NO] key. The display returns to the memory playsetup screen, where "Sound file" ishighlighted. • Selecting a channel pair for memory play Using the "Assign/MemPlay" menu item, youcan sel...

60 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Memory play] Performing memory play While any one or more numeric keys are illu-minated, you can perform memory play. <Note>: To stop memory play in the middle, press the [MEMORY STOP] key.You cannot stop memory play by usingthe [STOP] key in the recorder or...

61 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] Mark function The recorder of the LR16 features the mark function. You can add a mark to a desired position ina song and can quickly locate to the mark position. You can edit the position or label of a mark,as well as delete a mark. Adding a mark Yo...

62 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] Editing a mark You can edit a mark label or mark position,as well as can delete a mark. (1) Press the [ENTER] key to bring up theMENU screen. When you bring up the MENU screen forthe first time, "Mark point" is highlighted. (2) While "Ma...

63 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight a desiredmark point to be edited and press the[ENTER] key. The display now shows the edit screen forthe selected mark. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight a desiredmark point and press the [ENTER] key. The displ...

64 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Mark function] (4) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight"<Position>" and press the [ENTER] key. The flame digit of the time data for theselected mark starts flashing. (5) Edit the time data in the following manner. Use the [REWIND] or [F FWD] key to movet...

65 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Selecting a project Project management You can select the desired project by the fol-lowing procedure. (1) Press the [ENTER] key to bring up theMENU screen. When you bring up the MENU screen forthe first time, "Mark point" is highlighte...

66 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Editing a project name You can edit the name of the current project. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Rename"press the [ENTER] key. The display now shows the screen forediting a project name. <Note>: Project name editing is n...

67 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] [MENU] dial numeric keys (5) After editing the name, press the [ENTER]key. The display now shows the Home screen ofthe renamed project. [CLEAR] key <Name editing example> The following shows the procedure of com-pletely deleting "PROJ...

68 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Saving a project to an external medium You can save the current project to an exter-nal USB memory stick. <Note>: Connect a FAT16- or FAT32-format- ted USB memory stick to the [USB HOST] portof the main unit before executing the follow-in...

70 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Copying a stereo mix file to an external medium You can copy a stereo mix file in the "2 mix"folder of the current project to an externalUSB memory stick. You can copy all or anydesired stereo mix files. <Note>: Connect a FAT16- o...

72 Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Project management] Deleting a project You can delete an unnecessary project fromthe hard disk. <Note>: You cannot undo deleting a project. Make sure before deleting a project. (4) Use the [MENU] dial to select "On" (or "Off")and press the [E...

74 Model LR16 [Recorder function / File transfer to/from a computer] Enabling USB connection File transfer to/from a computer After you connect the LR16 to your computer,turn on the both machines and follow theprocedure below to enable USB connection.In the following procedure, it is assumed thatany...

76 Model LR16 [Recorder function / File transfer to/from a computer] Copying data from the LR16 to a computer You can copy data from the internal hard diskof the LR16 to the hard disk of a personalcomputer. INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dB...

77 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Adjusting the display contrast Other functions If the display is difficult to see, you can adjustthe display contrast by rotating the [MENU]dial while the LR16 is turned on. Rotating the [MENU] dial counterclockwiseincreases the contrast. Rotating ...

78 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Formatting the internal hard disk You can format the internal hard disk of themain unit. Formatting the internal hard diskerases all the data on the disk. <Note>: Formatting the internal hard disk erases all the data on the disk.Before you fo...

79 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Assigning the destinations of SUB IN and the memory play signals You can assign the destination channels ofthe signal received from the [SUB IN] jacks onthe control panel as well as the memory playsignal. (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight"Sy...

80 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Software version upgrade When the software version of the LR16 is up-graded, you can upgrade the LR16 by your-self. The upgraded software can be down-loaded via the Fostex website (http://www.fostexinternational.com/).Use either of the methods belo...

81 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] In the following procedure, it is assumed the fol-lowing. The upgrade file is transfered to the inter-nal hard disk of the LR16 or the USB memory stickto which the upgrade file is copied from a personalcomputer is connected to the [USB HOST] port o...

82 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] (3) Use the [MENU] dial to highlight "Defaultframe" and press the [ENTER] key. The current frame setting starts flashing (bydefault, "25FPS" is selected). (4) Use the [MENU] dial to select the desiredframe rate and press the [ENTER]...

83 Model LR16 [Recorder function / Other functions] Setting FS/Bit of project You can select the FS (sampling frequency)and Bit length combination of a newly cre-ated project. By default, it is set to 44 kHz/16bits. (1) Press the [ENTER] key to bring up theMENU screen. When you bring up the MENU scr...

84 Model LR16 [Specifications] Inputs/Outputs Specifications 0dBV = 1.0 Vrms, 0dBu = 0.775 VrmsReference level: -20dBfs Input and Output (Main unit) [MIC INPUT (1 - 16)] Connectors: XLR3-31, balanced (combo) Nominal input level: -60dBu ~ -12dBu Input impedance: more than 1.5k Ω Phantom Power: P48V (...

85 Model LR16 [Specifications] INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INSERT INPUT AUX SEND (-2dBu) EFF SEND (-2dBu) GROUP (+4dBu) R STEREO OUT (+4dBu) L ST MIX OUT (-10dBV) USB MIDI OUT FOOT SW CONTROLLER PANEL LOCK LOCK PHANTOM POWER Recording time: approx. 16 hours (80GB HD,16bit/44.1kH...

86 Model LR16 [Specifications] MIDI Implementation Chart [LIVE RECORDING MIXER] Model LR16 Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO O: Yes X: No Function..... Transmitted Recognized Remarks BasicChannel DefaultChanged Mode DefaultMessageAltered NoteNu...

87 Model LR16 [Specifications] Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of membernation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximati...

88 Model LR16 [Specifications] FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on thestate in which the Fostex product was purchased. WARRANTY PROTECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for ...

89 Model LR16 [Specifications] FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA num-ber). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of originalpurchase to Fostex America. This wa...

90 Model LR16 [Specifications] Index <A> Assign channel .....................................................59, 79ADL file ...........................................................45, 52, 66 <B> Balanced type .............................................................20Bus ............