Specifications

Punching and Automated Recording - Chapter 6
48 ADAT LX20 Reference Manual
ADJUSTING PUNCH CROSSFADE TIME
Whenever recording begins or ends, the XT20 provides a smooth transition between
the audio on tape and the audio being recorded. This prevents gaps and/or noises
when punching in and out of record.
The Record Crossfade Time sets how long it takes for the audio to completely
transition from the previous audio to the current audio when recording (crossfading
always begins at the punch point).
To adjust this time from 11 to 43 milliseconds:
Action You press… You see…
Advance to next crossfade
time
Press and hold the SET
LOCATE button, then press
RECORD
The TIME counter briefly
shows the Fade time (11, 21,
32, or 43 milliseconds)
• Faster crossfade times punch in and out more quickly, and are the best choice
when the audio on tape is similar to the audio you are recording.
• Longer crossfade times provide a smoother transition, and are more useful when
punching in new material that is very different from what is already on tape,
complex material like cymbals, or when punching in low-frequency signals.
• The fade times displayed assume a 48kHz playback rate, and will change
somewhat with Pitch control changes or an external clock source other than 48
kHz. At 44.1kHz, crossfade times are actually 12, 23, 35, and 46 ms.