Application Guide Version 2 Audio Mixer WR-DA7 The meter bridge shown in photo is one of the optional accessories.
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 4 2. Notes for connections with peripheral equipment............................. 5 2.1 Wordclock ....................................................................................... 5 2.2 Installing and using option cards with the WR-DA7 ...................... 5 2.3 ADAT, BRC ....................................................................................... 8 2.
1. Introduction This Application Guide supplies examples for interfacing the WR-DA7 with commonly used peripheral recording equipment. This guide’s diagrams provide the necessary connections and the methods for establishing proper system operation.
2. Notes for connections with peripheral equipment 2.1 Wordclock The WR-DA7 as wordclock master The DA7 has an internal wordclock generator that provides a timing reference for the external (digital) audio devices connected to it. This is neither MIDI nor SMPTE timecode. You can set the internal generator to synchronize to either 44.1 or 48K, selectable from The [D-I/O>INPUT SET] window.
WR-AESS: Select the switch (AES/EBU, S/PDIF) on the card, according to the devices being connected. It is possible to select settings for each pair of channels 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. This switch is used for switching the electrical signal not for format change. WR-TNDM: The Tandem card is for use in Slot 3 (only) of both mixers. WR-SMPT: SMPTE Card, carefully follow the steps to install the WR-SMPT according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.
Tandem connection Make all connections with the mixers turned OFF. You will need the following cables and cards: (2) WR-TNDM cards, (1) Tandem cable (part # DA/DB-DB: Available in the USA), (1) MINI DIN 8-Pin Serial cable (Macintosh Printer Cable), or (2) MIDI cables, (1) 75 ohm BNC-BNC wordclock cable (part # DA/BNC: Available in the USA). Set up the consoles as master and slave and make the tandem connections for the mixers accordingly. MASTER: When used with the tandem master unit.
2.3 ADAT, BRC Connections To connect an ADAT with the WR-DA7 digitally, the WR-ADAT option card is needed to connect the optical cables. Install the card (with the mixer turned OFF) and screw the option card securely into place to ensure proper grounding. To use the ADAT’s DIGITAL INPUT press the DIGITAL IN button on the ADAT to display DIGITAL IN. (Do not switch the DIGITAL I/O button on the BRC to ON, this is for transferring data between ADATs and may cause unsuspected results.
When a MIDI message is received at the MIDI IN terminal of the BRC it is immediately transferred as a through output from the MIDI OUT terminal. To send MIDI data through the BRC, press the MIDI/UTIL switch several times on the front panel of the BRC to display the 1:MIDI ECHO screen, then select ‘ON’ using the arrow keys. Timecode To generate MTC from the BRC, press the EDIT switch and then press the GEN SYNC switch until the MIDI screen appears. Select MTC, and turn the GEN SYNC switch to ON.
SYNC OUT terminal of the DA-88 to the WCK IN terminal of the WR-DA7. Then press the D-I/O switch of the WR-DA7 several times in order to display the INPUT SET screen of the D-I/O window. Then, select the SOURCE SELECT to ‘WCK IN.’ When the DA-98 or 38 is the wordclock master, the slot where the WR-TDIF card is inserted can be selected as the wordclock source, in addition to the above-mentioned WCK IN.
2.5 DAT (with AES/EBU or S/PDIF I/O) To record and playback using the DAT Recorder as the wordclock master and the WR-DA7 as a slave, connect the DAT to the REC OUT and 2TR IN terminals of the WR-DA7. Press the D-I/O switch on the WR-DA7 to display the INPUT SET screen on the D-I/O so that synchronization is secured with the digital audio signal of the DAT. Then, set the SOURCE SELECT to ‘2TR IN A.
Normally, a Macintosh computer has two serial ports: modem and printer port. RAMSA MAX software permits connection of either of these ports to the WR-DA7. To control one WR-DA7, the modem port is normally used. To control two WR-DA7s, connect the WR-DA7 (serving as the master) to the modem port and the other one (serving as the slave) to the printer port. For tandem communication between the two WR-DA7s, a MIDI cable must be connected from MIDI IN on one WR-DA7 to MIDI OUT on the other.
Set the OMS as follows: Start the OMS setup application. If the OMS is not installed, it can be downloaded from the manufactures web-site. Select [OMS MIDI Setup] in the Edit menu. Select the port (normally, the printer port) in which there's no WR-DA7 connected. (In this case, de-select [Modem] and [Run MIDI In background].) If OMS is started for the first time, the MIDI devices connected to the computer must be recognized by the OMS.
3. WR-DA7 system applications 3.1 Example of systems for ADAT (1 unit) (When a timecode is recorded on a tape track) This system is used to record the SMPTE timecode on track # 8 of an ADAT. This timecode will be used as the timecode reference for automation. Method of connection With the mixer powered ‘OFF’ Insert the option card WR-ADAT (Slot 1) and WR-SMPTE in the dedicated slot of the WR-DA7 and firmly fasten them to the mixer using the supplied screws.
System configuration-1 SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU Effector B MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR AUX A IN SEND AUX RTN WCK MASTER ADAT DIGITAL OUT IN TRACK8 ANALOG OUT (RCA) IN Optical Cable OUT R WR-ADAT SR SLOT 1 (17-24ch) SMPTE IN (XLR) WR-SMPT WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 Mic Sampler Keyboard 16
3.2 Example of systems for ADAT (3 units) and BRC This system is configured using 3 ADATs and a BRC connected using the ADAT Sync cables and the three ADAT units are being remote-controlled from the BRC. In addition, it is possible to perform automation synchronized to timecode (MTC or SMPTE) from the ADAT using the MIDI out of the BRC, and having the ADAT controlled by MMC from the WR-DA7.
During ADAT playback there will be no playback while ALL INPUT is ON. ALL INPUT must be turned OFF. BRC setting Select the Fixed Mode when the BRC is used as a word clock master and the sampling rate is set at 48kHz. Select the Variable Mode when the sampling rate is set at 44.1kHz. Press the PITCH DOWN switch to make setting at -147cent ( ‘44.1’ display). For MTC setting, set MIDI in the GEN SYNC setting at ‘MTC’ and turn on the GEN SYNC switch.
System configuration-2 SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU B Effector MTC MMC MIDI OUT MIDI IN WCK MASTER WCK OUT (48kHz OUT) REMOTE OUT TO ADAT BRC Sync Cable IN SYNC OUT IN ADAT Sync Cable ID1 Optical Cable DIGITAL OUT IN SYNC OUT IN ADAT Sync Cable DIGITAL OUT ID2 DIGITAL OUT IN IN ADAT Optical Cable ID3 Optical Cable WORD CLOCK IN (75Ω=ON) MIDI OUT MIDI IN MONITOR A REC OUT AUX SEND IN OUT AUX RTN R WR-ADAT SR SLOT 1 (17-24ch) IN OUT WR-ADAT SLOT 2 (25-32ch) IN OU
3.3 Example of systems with Two WR-DA7 in tandem with 4 ADATs and BRC This is a 32-track digital recording system utilizing two WR-DA7’s connected in tandem along with four ADAT units a BRC and ADAT Sync cable connections. The four ADAT units can be controlled from the BRC. It is also possible to perform recording and playback synchronized to timecode (MTC or SMPTE) generated from the ADAT through the MIDI interface of the BRC, and also control ADAT operation via MMC from the WR-DA7 is possible.
For proper tandem connections, select the TANDEM setting to ‘ON’ in the TO SLOT screen of the D-I/O Input Setup Section. To operate MMC, set the MMC PORT to ‘MIDI’ in the MIDI SETUP screen of the TANDEM MASTER unit. In this case, the MIDI channel of MMC should be set at the same MIDI channel of MMC to be received on the BRC. To send/receive the MIDI messages, set the PORT of Gen.Rx and Gen.Tx to ‘MIDI’ in the MIDI SETUP screen.
To accomplish MMC operation, the MIDI channel of the WR-DA7 and the MIDI channel of the BRC must be set to the same channel. On the BRC, obtain a display of 11: MIDI Device screen by MIDI/UTIL setting. Set the value of ‘MIDI channel set for the WR-DA7 - 1.’ Otherwise, the settings should be set to ‘ALL.’ BRC setting (BRC as the wordclock slave) When using a BRC and ADAT with the DA7, it may be necessary to sync the BRC to the DA7’s internal wordclock generator. 1.
System configuration-3 MTC SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU B Effector MMC WCK MASTER MIDI OUT BRC REMOTE OUT TO ADAT MIDI IN WCK OUT (48kHz OUT) (BNC) Sync Cable DIGITAL OUT IN SYNC OUT Sync Cable IN ADAT ID1 IN MIDI WORD CLOCK IN OUT (75Ω=OFF) IN ADAT AUX SEND 2TR A IN AUX RTN R SR WR-ADAT SLOT 1 (17-24ch) IN OUT IN Optical Cable SYNC OUT REC OUT (XLR) WR-SMPT OUT Optical Cable DIGITAL OUT MONITOR A MIDI IN ID2 WORD CLOCK OUT (75Ω=OFF) WR-ADAT SLOT 2 (25-32ch) (MASTE
3.4 Example of systems with 3 DA-88s This is a 24-track digital recording system that uses three DA-88’s. The DA-88 can generate SMPTE timecode and MTC by using the optional SY-88 SYNC card installed into the DA-88. By using the MIDI connections between the WR-DA7 and the DA-88, it is possible to perform MMC (MIDI Machine Control) from the WR-DA7.
DA-88 setting Since the DA-88 receives digital input data from the TDIF-1, press the DIGITAL IN switch on the control panel. The machine ID number of the DA-88 is 0 for the wordclock master unit. These machine ID numbers are set at 0, 1, 2, and 3 using the rear rotary switch in the sequential order of the SYNC cable connections attached from SYNC OUT to SYNC IN. (* For the DA-98 and 38, machine ID numbers are set at 1, 2, 3, 4 in the sequential order of the connections.
System configuration-4 SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU B Effector MTC MMC MIDI OUT MONITOR A REC OUT DA-88 MIDI with SY-88 OUT MIDI IN WORD SYNC OUT (BNC) TDIF-1 SYNC OUT TDIF-1 PW-88DL PW-88S DA-88 AUX SEND AUX RTN TDIF-1 TDIF-1 PW-88DL SYNC OUT DA-88 (BNC) R WR-TDIF SR SLOT 1 (17-24ch) ID0 IN ID1 IN TDIF-1 TDIF-1 PW-88DL Terminator ID2 WR-TDIF SLOT 2 (25-32ch) WR-TDIF SLOT 3 (9-16ch) INPUT 1-8 WR-DA7 Mic Sampler Keyboard 26 2TR A IN WORD CLOCK IN (75Ω=ON) W
3.5 Example of systems for WR-DA7 tandem connections with DA-98 (1 unit) and DA-38 (3 units) This is a 32-track digital recording configuration using two WR-DA7 mixers configured in tandem with three DA-38’s being synchronized using the DA-98 as the master unit. Synchronization with timecode (MTC or SMPTE) generated from the DA-98 and remote control operations function using MMC generated from the WR-DA7.
WR-DA7 setting To use the WR-DA7 as a slave unit, set the SOURCE SELECT to ‘WCK IN’ in the INPUT SET window of the D-I/O Setup Section on the MASTER unit. (For wordclock synchronization using the DA98’s connection slot, set the SOURCE SELECT to ‘SLOT1’ on the MASTER WR-DA7. Keep ‘WCK IN’ on the SLAVE unit.) To establish communication between the tandem WR-DA7 units, set the PORT SELECT to ‘TO PC’ in the SERIAL I/O SETUP in the MIDI SETUP screen for both the MASTER and SLAVE units.
System configuration -5 MTC SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU B Effector MMC WCK MASTER MIDI OUT MIDI IN WORD CLOCK IN (75Ω=OFF) WORD SYNC OUT (BNC) (BNC) SYNC OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR A IN AUX SEND AUX RTN R TDIF-1 TDIF-1 PW-88DL PW-88S DA-98 IN TDIF-1 TDIF-1 PW-88DL DA-38 ID2 SR SLOT 1 (17-24ch) ID1 SYNC OUT WR-TDIF WORD CLOCK OUT (75Ω=OFF) WR-TDIF SLOT 2 (25-32ch) To PC WR-TANDM (MASTER) SLOT 3 WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 (MASTER) Mic PW-88S Sampler Keyboar
3.6 Example of systems for analog 16-track recorder (1 unit) This is an editing system that uses AUTOMATION. The SMPTE timecode is recorded in the 16th tape track of the analog 16-track recorder and the system works off this timecode. Method of connection Insert the option card WR-ADDA (Slot 1, 2) and WR-SMPTE in the WR-DA7 and firmly fasten them to the main body with the supplied screws.
System configuration -6 SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU B Effector WCK MASTER 16Track Analog Multitrack Recorder MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR A IN AUX SEND AUX RTN 8 8 MTR Track16 Analog Out OUT 8 IN 8 OUT WR-ADDA SLOT 1 (17-24ch) R SR WR-ADDA SLOT 2 (25-32ch) SMPTE IN (XLR) WR-SMPT INPUT 1-16 WR-DA7 Mic Sampler Keyboard 31
3.7 Example of systems for Digital Video Recorder (1 unit) This is a post-production system consisting of the WR-DA7 and the Digital Video Recorder. The audio signals are connected using the AES/EBU digital audio option card. The WR-DA7 receives SMPTE timecode from the Digital Video Recorder for it’s editing and automation operations. Method of connection Insert the option card of WR-AESS (Slot 1) and the WR-SMPTE (option card) in the WR-DA7 and fasten them to the console using the supplied screws.
System configuration -7 SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU B Effector WCK MASTER House Video Sync MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR A IN AUX SEND AUX RTN V-SYNC IN(BNC) WR-SMPT SW-OFF (BNC) REF IN SMPTE IN(XLR) R REF OUT SMPTE OUT (XLR) DIGITAL IN/OUT (XLR) SR SLOT 1 (17-24ch) DIGITAL I/O WR-AESS (D-sub SW=AES/EBU 25pin) Digital Video Recorder INPUT 1-16 WR-DA7 Mic Sampler Keyboard 33
3.8 Example of systems for VTR (1 unit), ADAT (1 unit), and BRC This is a post-production system consisting of the ADAT and the BRC, in addition to the WR-DA7 and a video recorder. The SMPTE timecode output is generated from the video recorder, this output goes to the BRC. The BRC supplies the timecode and the wordclock to the ADAT and the WRDA7. Editing and Automation becomes possible in synchronization with the timecode from the video recorder.
BRC setting To synchronize the BRC with the SMPTE timecode from the video recorder set Locate Reference to ‘SMPTE Input’ and Clock Source to ‘Internal’ by selecting the EXT SYNC setting for the BRC. Then, turn on the EXT SYNC switch. Select the Fixed Mode when the BRC is used as a clockmaster and if the sampling rate is set at 48kHz. Select the Variable Mode when the sampling rate is set at 44.1kHz. Press the PITCH DOWN switch to setting -147cent ( ‘44.1’ display).
System configuration -8 TV Monitor VTR SP VIDEO OUT SP SMPTE Timecode Power AMP A B Effector MONITOR A REC OUT MIDI OUT SMPTE IN MIDI IN WCK OUT (48kHz OUT) MTC MIDI IN MMC MIDI OUT WORD CLOCK IN (75Ω=ON) SMPTE OUT (Phone) REMOTE OUT TO ADAT AUX SEND AUX RTN R SR WR-SMPT SMPTE IN (XLR) BRC WCK MASTER Sync Cable DIGITAL OUT IN SYNC IN ADAT ID1 Optical Cable IN OUT WR-ADAT SLOT 1 (17-24ch) WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 Mic Sampler Keyboard 36
3.9 Example of systems for VTR (1 unit) and DA-98 (1 unit) This is a post-production system consisting of the DA-98, one WR-DA7 and a video recorder. The SMPTE timecode output is generated from the video recorder and is supplying timecode to the DA-98. Receiving the SMPTE timecode, the DA-98 supplies the timecode and the wordclock to the WR-DA7. In this mode, editing operation becomes possible by the use of the AUTOMATION feature in synchronization with the timecode of the video recorder.
To enable the DA-98 to receive digital input from the TDIF-1, press the DIGITAL IN button on the front panel. When the timecode output of the video recorder is generated after being converted to MTC, the MODE dip switch 6 on the SY-88 rear side is set to OFF. (If this switch is set to ON, the timecode recorded on the tape is converted into MTC and the resultant output is generated.
System configuration-9 WCK MASTER House Video Sync SP TV Monitor SP VIDEO OUT VTR Power AMP A B Effector SMPTE Timecode MONITOR A REC OUT MTC MIDI IN MMC MIDI OUT AUX SEND AUX RTN R TIMECODE IN MIDI OUT SR MIDI IN TDIF-1 TDIF-1 WR-TDIF PW-88DL VIDEO IN DA-98 WORD SYNC OUT (BNC) ID1 WORD CLOCK IN (75Ω=ON) (BNC) INPUT 1-16 WR-DA7 Mic Sampler Keyboard 39
3.10 System Example of Pro Tools This example illustrates using the WR-DA7 in a Pro Tools system. Editing can be performed using Automation, etc. after synchronizing Pro Tools with the WR-DA7 in reference to the timecode from an ADAT (BRC). It then becomes possible to control Pro Tools, ADAT and BRC from the WR-DA7 using MMC, or to control the various parameters of Pro Tools from the WR-DA7 using the MIDI remote function of the WR-DA7.
To display MTC timecode on the LCD screen set the [Time Base] to [MTC] in the Automation Execute screen of the WR-DA7. To use MMC set the [MMC Port] to [MIDI] in the MIDI Setup screen. To control the various parameters of Pro Tools using the MIDI remote function of the WR-DA7, Pro Tools exchanges messages on MIDI channel 16. It is necessary, to take the following steps. 1. Set [Remote 1 Port] to [MIDI] and [CH] to [16] in the MIDI Setup screen.
System Configuration-10 SP SP Power AMP Pro Tools A B Modem Port DAT MIDI Timepiece PORT 1 IN Mac Macintosh Computer PORT 2 OUT 50pin Pro Tools Cable MMC IN OUT MTC MTC Effector MMC S/PDIF 888 I/O (XLR) WCK MASTER MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MONITOR A REC OUT MIDI OUT 2TR A IN AUX SEND AUX RTN WORD CLOCK IN SYNC OUT BRC Sync Cable IN SYNC OUT IN ADAT Sync Cable WCK OUT WR-AESS (Dsub 25pin) SLOT 1 (17-24ch) DIGITAL IN OUT ID1 OUT Optical Cable DIGITAL OUT IN IN ADAT ID2
3.11 System Example of MIDI Sequencer (Performer) This example illustrates the WR-DA7 mixing automation system using MIDI sequencer software (Performer) in a personal computer. By using a MIDI sequencer, the WR-DA7's Faders, EQ, PAN, and channel ON/OFF can be controlled in synchronization with the sequencer. WR-DA7 operation data can be sent to a MIDI sequencer to be stored and recalled.
To use Control Change, set [Tx, Rx] and NRPN to [ON] in the CTRL CHG setup area of the MIDI Setup Window. To use System Exclusive set [Tx, Rx] to [ON] in the System EX setup area of the MIDI setup Window. MIDI Sequencer (Performer) Setup To operate Performer in synchronization with the timecode of the BRC, select [Modem] with [Receive Sync] and [MTO, DTL, or DTLe] with the [Type of Sync] in the Basic menu of Performer.
System Configuration-11 MIDI Sequencer (Performer) (Mac) SP SP Modem Port DAT MIDI PORT 3 OUT Timepiece Mac PORT 4 OUT IN PORT 2 OUT PORT 1 IN Power AMP OUT A MTC MMC AES/EBU B Effector MMC MTC S/PDIF MIDI IN MIDI OUT WCK MASTER MIDI IN SYNC OUT WCK OUT Sync Cable BRC IN SYNC OUT Sync Cable IN ADAT ID1 Optical Cable DIGITAL OUT IN SYNC OUT Sync Cable DIGITAL OUT IN ADAT ID2 DIGITAL OUT IN IN ADAT Optical Cable ID3 Optical Cable MIDI OUT MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR
3.12 System Example of WR-DA7 Tandem-Connection to a MIDI Sequencer (Performer) This example refers to the configuration a mixing automation system using two WR-DA7s and a MIDI sequencer (Performer) in a personal computer. By using the MIDI sequencer, the Faders, EQ, PAN, and channel ON/OFF of the two WR-DA7s can be controlled separately in synchronization using MIDI timecode. The setup data of the two WR-DA7s can be sent to the MIDI sequencer to be stored and later recalled.
WR-DA7 Setup To set the WR-DA7 tandem master and slave as the WCK (wordclock) slave, set the [Source Select] to [WCK IN] in the D-I/O Input Set screen of the WR-DA7. To set the MIDI input and output ports, set [Gen Rx, Gen Tx] ports to [MIDI] and the [CH] of both of the WR-DA7s to [1] in the MIDI setup screen. To use Program Change set [Tx, Rx] to [ON] in the PRG CHG setup area in the MIDI setup screen. To use Control Change, set [Tx, Rx] and NRPN to [ON] in the CTRL CHG setup area in the MIDI setup screen.
MIDI Sequencer (Performer) Setup To record WR-DA7 operation in the MIDI sequencer (Performer), start [Patch THRU] on the Basic menu and set [Select Patch THRU Mode] to [OFF] so that the MIDI sequencer does not echo MIDI messages. To record the operations of both the WR-DA7 master and slave on the MIDI sequencer (Performer), select [Multi Record] on the mini-menu of the track screen of the MIDI sequencer.
System Configuration-12 MIDI Sequencer (Performer) (Mac) SP SP DAT Modem Port MIDI PORT 4 OUT Timepiece PORT 5 OUT PORT 2 IN/OUT Power AMP Mac PORT 1 IN PORT 3 OUT/IN A Effector OUT MTC WCK MASTER MMC MIDI IN Sync Cable BRC IN DIGITAL OUT SYNC OUT Sync ADAT Cable IN ID1 SYNC OUT ADAT MIDI IN ID2 MONITOR A MIDI OUT REC OUT AUX SEND 2TR A IN IN IN Optical OUT Cable DIGITAL OUT S/PDIF MMC MTC MIDI OUT WCK OUT WORD CLOCK IN (48kHz OUT) (75Ω=OFF) REMOTE OUT TO ADAT AES/EBU B
3.13 System Example of AKAI DR8 (1 unit) This example refers to a system consisting of an Akai DR8 hard disk recorder and a WR-DA7 connected using an optical cable and the ADAT interface board to process the 8-track data between them. The MIDI interface board may be used for transport operation of the DR8 synchronized with MTC timecode, and the DR8 can be controlled using MMC.
System Configuration-13 SP SP DAT Power AMP A AES/EBU Effector B S/PDIF MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR AUX A IN SEND AUX RTN WCK MASTER DR8 with IB-804A (IB-803M) DIGITAL OUT IN SMPTE OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT IN Optical Cable OUT R WR-ADAT SR SLOT 1 (17-24ch) MTC MIDI IN MMC MIDI OUT SMPTEIN (XLR) WR-SMPT WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 Mic Sampler Keyboard 51
3.14 Connection to MAX (Macintosh) expansion software The example refers to the building of a recording and mixing automation system using one WRDA7 and the expansion software of a personal computer. By using the expansion software, the faders, EQ, PAN, and channel ON/OFF of the WR-DA7 can be separately controlled in synchronization with the MIDI timecode. The setup data of the WR-DA7 can be uploaded to and downloaded from the expansion software.
System Configuration-14 SP SP DAT Power AMP Expansion Software (Mac) A AES/EBU B Printer Port MONITOR A To PC REC OUT 2TR A IN MIDI IN R WCK MASTER MIDI OUT MIDI OUT SR MIDI IN TDIF-1 TDIF-1 PW-88DL DA-98 WR-TDIF SLOT 1 (17-24ch) WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 Mic Sampler Keyboard 53
3.15 Connection to MAX (Macintosh) expansion software and Other Sequence Software This example illustrates a recording and mixing automation system using one WR-DA7, PC expansion software, and sequencing software such as Digital Performer. The combined use of the expansion software and Digital Performer makes it possible to control the WR-DA7 and MIDI devices in synchronization with MIDI timecode.
Macintosh Setup To have the Macintosh recognize the MIDI Timepiece A/V and various MIDI devices using Free MIDI. Open Free MIDI Preferences in the File menu, then select only the “Modem” check box of MIDI Configurations, Serial Ports. We recommend you to leave the other check box blank for “Printer", avoiding possible conflicts in serial communications. If OMS is installed, there is a possibility of conflict. It is recommended that it be disabled using the computer's extension manager.
System Configuration-15 MIDI Sequencer (Performer) Expansion Software (Mac) SP SP DAT Printer Port Power AMP AES/EBU Modem Port A MIDI Timepiece PORT 1 IN/OUT PORT 2 IN/OUT Mac B PORT 3 OUT PORT 4 IN To PC MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR A IN MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MIDI IN WCK MASTER R SR TDIF-1 TDIF-1 PW-88DL DA-98 WR-TDIF SLOT 1 (17-24ch) WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sampler MIDI IN MIDI OUT 56 Keyboard
3.16 Tandem-Connection to MAX (Macintosh) expansion software The example refers to a recording or mixing automation system using two WR-DA7s and PC expansion software. By using the expansion software, the faders, EQ, PAN, and channel ON/OFF of the two WR-DA7s can be separately controlled in synchronization with the MIDI timecode. The setup data of the two WR-DA7s can be stored and later recalled from the expansion software.
MIDI Timepiece A/V Setup For tandem communication between the two WR-DA7s, establish connections from Port 1 OUT to Port 2 IN and from Port 2 OUT to Port 1 IN. To have the two WR-DA7s receive MTC from the DA-98, establish connections from Port 3 OUT to Port 1 IN and to Port 2 IN. For MMC control of the DA-98 by the master, establish a connection from Port 1 OUT to Port 3 IN. Macintosh (for Expansion Software) Setup The serial ports cannot be used for OMS and FREE MIDI.
System Configuration-16 Expansion Software (Mac) SP SP Modem Port Printer Port DAT Power AMP A MIDI Timepiece B PORT 1 IN PORT 2 IN/OUT PORT 3 IN/OUT OUT MIDI IN WCK MASTER AES/EBU MIDI OUT MIDI OUT MONITOR A REC OUT 2TR A IN MIDI IN SYNC OUT TDIF-1 TDIF-1 WR-TDIF DA-98 TDIF-1 TDIF-1 SYNC OUT To PC SLOT 1 (17-24ch) PW-88S IN R SR PW-88DL WR-TDIF PW-88DL WORD CLOCK OUT (75Ω=ON) SLOT 2 (25-32ch) DA-38 WR-TANDM (MASTER) SLOT 3 WR-DA7 INPUT 1-16 (MASTER) PW-88S Mic Sa
3.17 Tandem-Connection to MAX (Macintosh) expansion software and Other Sequencing Software This example refers to the building of a recording or mixing automation system using two WRDA7s, PC expansion software, and other sequence software such as Digital Performer. Combined use of the expansion software and Digital Performer makes it possible to control the two WR-DA7s and MIDI devices, in which a MIDI sound source, etc. are installed, in synchronization with MIDI timecode.
WR-DA7 Setup This system uses the DA-98 as word clock master. Since the DA-98 is connected to Slot 1 of the master, set [Source Select] to [Slot 1] on the D-I/O input set screen, and set the slave to WCK IN. This system uses the DA-98 as timecode master. Set the MTC receive ports of the two WR-DA7s to MIDI. Set [Thru] in the [Others] item to [ON] because MTC through the expansion software is necessary for the master.
MIDI Sequencer (Digital Performer) Setup To receive MTC from the DA-98 through the MIDI Timepiece A/V , set the Sync Port to [Modem] in the Receive Sync area in the Basic menu, and set the [Type of Sync] to [MTC, DTL or DTLe]. Then, set the [Slave to External Sync] to [ON] in the Basic menu and press the [Play] button on the control panel. When MTC is received from the MIDI Timepiece A/V, Digital Performer timecode begins to run.
System Configuration-17 MIDI Sequencer (Performer) (Mac) Expansion Software (Mac) SP SP Modem Port Printer Port DAT Power AMP Modem Port A PORT 2 IN MIDI Timepiece OUT PORT 4 IN/OUT Mac PORT 5 IN/OUT PORT 3 IN/OUT MIDI OUT B PORT 1 IN OUT MIDI IN WCK MASTER AES/EBU MONITOR A MIDI OUT REC OUT 2TR A IN MIDI IN SYNC OUT TDIF-1 TDIF-1 WR-TDIF TDIF-1 TDIF-1 SYNC OUT To PC SLOT 1 (17-24ch) DA-98 IN R SR PW-88DL PW-88DL WR-TDIF WORD CLOCK OUT (75Ω=ON) SLOT 2 (25-32ch) DA-38
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