Fostex D-5 Digital Master Recorder

The Table of Contents (TOC) holds and displays the number of total songs, total time, the time of each song, the start time of each song and the remaining time-making the Fostex D-5 as easy to use as a CD player.

Q-Code Recognition
The Fostex D-5 recognises the CD Q-Code during digital signal transfer from CD through its optical input. Then, it precisely records S-IDs, according to the track number and index information of the CD Q-Code. even if there is a break in the middle of a song, or if there isn’t a non-recorded section between two songs, because the S-IDs are recorded correctly, you can locate to the Start ID (beginning of song) precisely. Plus, the Fostex D-5 does not contain a copy ID function. All signals are recorded copy-free.

Highly Reliable Sendust Head
The Fostex D-5 employs a specially processed sendust head with improved wear characteristics, as well as a stable tape path. The robust D-5 will withstand the rigorous use in a professional studio environment with high reliability.

A/D & D/A Converters with Quality Sound
Using a 1-bit wide range linear A/D converter and a high-speed pulse flow 1-bit D/A converter, the Fostex D-5 has superior sound and minimal conversion error. Your assurance that the Fostex D-5 is a high-quality recorder/reproducer. Perfect for mastering.

Dual Function Compatibility
In the case of the Fostex Hard Disk Recorders – Model DMT-8 Digital Multitracker and Model D-80 Rack Mount Hard Disk Recorder with removable hard drive and detachable control panel – the Fostex D-5 serves a dual function. First, as the digital mixdown recorder; second, as the archive machine for backing up data. It’s an ideal combination.

Clean Control Clock Circuit
The D-5 system control clock runs independent of the analogue and digital circuits. As a result, a clean clock signal is generated – offering the ultimate in signal-to-noise ratio and low distortion.

Performance & Affordability
Considering the vast array of features and functions, the uncompromising audio quality and the rock-solid construction, the D-5 is a remarkably affordable DAT machine. It offers you true value in the classic price/performance ratio.

Fostex D-5 Features

• Latest technology: 16-Bit AD/DA circuitry. One of the cleanest sounding machines on the market!
• Ideal for archiving data for DMT-8 and D-80 Fostex Hard Disk Recorders.
• Full complement of sub code data: Start IDs, Skip IDs and End IDs.
• Q-Code system on the optical input: detects track numbers on a CD and automatically records a Start ID for each track so you can make perfect backup clones of your CDs.
• Shuttle with audio: provides all Jog Wheel functions without the wheel!
• Additional 32kHz sampling rate doubles the amount of recording time. Save on tape costs and record extended programs without changing tapes.
• 4-Motor Transport.
• Full AES/ EBU Digital I/Os: easy connection to any studio environment, balanced or unbalanced.
• S/PDIF Optical I/Os: all standards provided.
• GPI triggers for Play, Start ID FFwd, Stop and Start ID Rwd: can be used for a hardwired remote of Fader Start functions.

Additional features include:

• Switchable input levels (-10dBV/+4dBm): The D-5 fits in both professional and home studio environments.
• Multiple counter display modes-including re-setable Program Mode. (A-time, Program time, Time Remaining, Program Time Remaining, Error Read-out for both heads, TOC, etc.). A wealth of useful information.
• Front panel Input Level control.
• Standard Full Function Infra-Red Remote Control.
• Last Memory Function: retains the last working settings prior to powering down. You never have to guess what mode you were in the last time you recorded.
• High speed AI search: search Start IDs at 300x normal play speed.
• Double Reed Solomon Error Correction circuitry. Industry Standard Error Correction.
• Create custom playback sequence just like a CD player: play only the tracks you want.

Please note the following important features which are not immediately apparent:

• The D-5 offers full jog/shuttle functions with its Fast Wind keys pressed in conjunction with the Play Key.
• The D-5 displays A-time, A-Time Remaining, Program Time, Program Time Remaining, Actual Time Counter, Total Record Time (for a given segment), PNO Numbers, Margin Levels, Counter Clear modes And Error Read-outs for both channels.

Please note the following features which give the D-5 its competitive edge:

• The D-5 retains all its current settings when powered down. You won’t have to go back and set up all the functions from a previous session.
• There is a “Table; of Contents” display that indicates the total time recorded on the tape and the number of program numbers recorded.
• The D-5 has a connector for GPI (General Purpose Interface) triggers.
• The D-5 comes with a full function Infra-Red Remote control which includes a 10 Keypad.
• You can shut off all the information in the display and have it read just PNOs. This function can be accessed from the supplied remote control.
• You can program user definable playback sequences by storing PNOs in the desired order of playback.
• The D-5 supports Q-Code functions. When recording from a CD, each time the D-5 detects a track number it will automatically record a PNO.