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DR-100 48-channel digital audio disk recorder

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The DR-100 is Otari's new flagship that succeeds the legend and rightfully enhances the reputation. Unlike many non-linear recording systems that rely on a conventional general-purpose desktop computer, the Otari DR-100 is based around a custom-designed rack-mounting recording engine that was developed specially for the purpose. Again unlike many recording systems that rely on the notoriously error-prone Windows operating system, the DR-100 processor runs the Unix-like Linux operating system optimized for the product, offering superior reliability, efficiency and the proven ability to work round the clock under the pressures of a professional recording environment.
*Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
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Features
  • 48-Track Recording at 24-bit: The DR-100 features 48-track recording at 24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz sampling, and 24-track at 24-bit, 88.2/96 kHz, direct to a super high performance 15000 rpm 72-GB SCSI hard drive, enabling complete seamless/gapless punch in/out throughout all 48 (or 24) tracks. In addition, there are 208 virtual tracks that can be used for each project, with five editing layers totaling 256 tracks including 48 nominal tracks.
  • MADI Digital Audio Interface: The DR-100 features industry-standard MADI digital audio interfacing, and a dedicated 48-track direct access remote control that closely models the look and feel of a traditional multitrack remote, yet allows instant access to the advanced features of the product and is connected to the audio recording engine via a standard 100Base/T Ethernet network and TCP/IP protocol. Any remote controller can choose and control any audio recording engine as long as they are online.
  • Advanced Graphical Interface: The DR-100 also features an advanced graphical interface for easy to use recording and editing, with cut, copy, paste, move, delete and other features easily accessed at the touch of a button.
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  • Backup/Restore: A worry with many of the hard disk systems currently available is how to back up the enormous amounts of data from the hard drive, but in the case of the DR-100, this problem is solved simply by connecting the DR-100 to any SCSI storage device for full project backup/restore functionality.
  • Advanced Transport Control: The DR-100's advanced transport control features include repeat recording, +/-12.5% varispeed, repeat play and even reverse play. Further, the DR-100 implements timecode chase at all standard SMPTE and EBU/PAL frame rates for both linear and vertical interval timecode formats.
  • CB-179 Remote Controller: The intuitive CB-179 remote controller features 48-track input/repro (Disk)/Mute/Solo monitoring and arming control and a 2-line by 20-character LCD display for the system's menu options. Dedicated edit function keys are provided along with two timer displays for cue location and editing, plus 999 locate points with five direct keys and five short-cut keys to help automate complex operations. An optional 48-track LED bargraph meter bridge is available.
  • Multitrack Recording Time: The provided hard drive offers up to 170 minutes of multitrack recording time, and the system will sync to internal clock or to standard external word clock and video. Serial and MIDI interfaces are provided along with 68-pin Ultra160 SCSI and Ethernet LAN. The recording engine is standard 19-inch rack mount, 3U high.
  • Other Features
    • Up to 256 tracks with 5 editing layers for each project.
    • Intuitive remote controller that does not spoil studio workflow.
    • Reliability and solidity that deserve "a tool for professionals".
    • Flexible configuration via a standard 100Base/T Ethernet network.
    • Complete seamless/gapless punch in/out throughout 48 (or 24) nominal tracks.
    • Timecode chase corresponding to all SMPTE and EBU/PAL frame rates.

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  What is MADI?
  MADI is the AES standard for serial digital transmission of audio signals over 75-ohm coaxial cable.
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  Advantages of MADI
  MADI provides a great merit that it requires only a single cable to connect multichannel audio.
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  Data Compatibility
  The DR-100 uses an original format to store audio and edit data, but data from the DR-100 can be exported for use in other DAW's.
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  Data Exchange
  Data exchange becomes an important point when multiple operators are involved in a project.
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  Refined Operability
  Two types of remote control units are available depending on the user's application.
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