Introduction
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Introduction
From all at Akai, thank you for purchasing an Akai DR16pro Hard Disk Recorder, and welcome to
the exciting world of hard disk recording.
Please take the time to read this manual. It will allow you to get the best out of your DR16pro.
What is the DR16pro?
Take a conventional sixteen-track recorder, replace all the analog circuitry with the latest digital
audio processing technology, replace the tape transport with a hard disk for near-instant digital
audio data access, and add a 16-channel programmable digital mixer — the result is the DR16pro.
The DR16pro is a 16-track digital hard disk recorder and editor, with a built-in digital mixer. It
contains many of the features and functions you would normally expect, such as CD quality audio,
non-destructive editing, etc., but unlike computer-based systems, the DR16pro is as easy to use
as an ordinary multi-track tape recorder.
Features
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16-track hard disk recorder with familiar multi-track recorder (MTR) operation.
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16-channel programmable digital mixer with snapshot and fade automation.
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24-bit 128-times oversampling A/D converters.
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20-bit D/A 8-times oversampling on all outputs.
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16-bit / 20-bit / 24-bit linear PCM recording.
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Up to six SCSI hard disks can be connected.
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96kHz sample rate support for DVD mastering.
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Instant playback start.
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Near-instant data access, no time consuming rewinds, etc.
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Autolocator with 100 locate points.
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Absolute and relative time modes, with sync offset.
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Beat/tempo map for MIDI Clock synchronize operation.
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MMC, MTC supported.
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Adjustable preroll.
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Varispeed playback.
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Punch in/out includes: manual, auto (with rehearsal), and footswitch.
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Jog/shuttle control for locating edits.
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Take functions allow you to select from five different recordings.
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Non-destructive editing functions include: copy, copy+insert, move, move+insert, erase, de-
lete, slip, insert, and edit undo.
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Balanced 1/4 inch phone jack analog inputs and outputs.
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Output mode is selectable for 16 individual channels or two stereo master and two send out-
puts.
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XLR and RCA/phono digital inputs and outputs (AES/EBU or S/PDIF).
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Backup to SCSI tape devices such as SCSI DAT or Exabyte.
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Optional MT8 Mixing Tab for easier mixer setting.
