The Fostex D-15 was introduced in July 1997.
The D-15 features 8 Mbit of DRAM on-card to provide instant start, RAM scrub and RAM repeat with 1 ms accuracy for precision cueing with advanced jog/shuttle techniques.
In addition, this facility has been utilized to provide the simulated vari-speed required to enable a linear DAT transport to perform the chase synchronisation offered when the optional 8335 timecode expansion card is fitted.
The RS-422 serial card complies to the RS-422 protocol with the exception of the vari-speed command enabling controllers to shuttle the D-15 to selected locations.
The 8336 card must be used in conjunction with the 8335 timecode card.
The basic D-15 model had a suggested retail price of 3,295 US Dollars.
The D-15TC featured an internal time code sync card and had a suggested retail price of 3,890 US Dollars.
The D-15TCS features both an internal time code sync card and RS-422 video machine control (minus Vari-Speed) had a suggested retail price of $4,085 US Dollars.
- 4-motor transport for ultra-fast tape shuttling (120 minute tape in 60 seconds)
- Full S-ID implementation including write & erase of S-ID, SKIP-ID & END-ID plus locate to S-ID, program number & user defined points (100 locations available)
- Selectable reference levels: -12, -18 & -20dB with fine recording level adjustment on each channel
- 8bit 64x oversampling A/D & 20bit 128x oversampling D/A converters
- Front panel lock-out via software command prevents unauthorised access
- D-SUB 37-pin parallel remote port provided as standard for optional controllers i.e. Fostex Model RMC-2 Remote
- SCMS free
- Optional Model 8335 Timecode/sync card
- Optional Model 8336 RS-422 Serial card
| Recording format | IEC DAT Standard Part 1; supports IEC Standard Part 5 with optional 8335 Timecode/Sync card |
| Sampling frequencies | 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz |
| A/D conversion | 18-bit Delta Sigma (64x oversampling) |
| D/A conversion | 20-bit Delta Sigma (128x oversampling) |
| Frequency response | 20Hz~20kHz ±0.8dB |
| S/N ratio | 92 dB or more (Fs: 44.1 & 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic range | 92 dB or more (Fs: 44.1 & 48 kHz) |
| THD | 0.05% or less (Standard recording level) |
| Channel separation | 80 dB or more (at 1 kHz, full scale recording level) |
| De-emphasis deviation | ±1 dB at 10 kHz |
| Wow & flutter | Unmeasurable |
| Tape speed | 8.15 mm ±0.5% |
| Tape loading | Tray-loading mechanism |
| Fast winding time | 60 sec. or less (using 120 min. tape) |
| Fast winding speed | 180 times at maximum |
| Search speed | 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 and 16 times |
| XLR pin assignment | Pin No. 1: GND, Pin No. 2: HOT, Pin No. 3: COLD |
| Standard recording level | Full scale level -12 dB (default setting) / 18 dB / 20 dB (switchable) |
| Balanced analog input connector | XLR-3-31 type (×2) |
| Balanced analog input level | +4 dBu |
| Balanced analog input impedance | 20 kΩ |
| Unbalanced analog input connector | RCA pin jack (×2) |
| Unbalanced analog input level | -10 dBV |
| Unbalanced analog input impedance | 10 kΩ |
| AES/EBU digital input connector | XLR-3-31 type |
| AES/EBU digital input format | IEC 958 part 3 |
| S/P DIF digital input connector | Optical |
| S/P DIF digital input format | IEC 958 part 2 |
| Balanced analog output connector | XLR-3-32 type (×2) |
| Balanced analog output level | +4 dBu |
| Balanced analog output load impedance | 600Ω or more |
| Unbalanced analog output connector | RCA pin jack (×2) |
| Unbalanced analog output level | -10 dBV |
| Unbalanced analog output load impedance | 10 kΩ or more |
| AES/EBU digital output connector | XLR-3-32 type |
| AES/EBU digital output format | IEC 958 part 3 |
| S/P DIF digital output connector | Optical |
| S/P DIF digital output format | IEC 958 part 2 |
| Headphone connector | ø6 mm Stereo PHONE jack / 1/4" stereo jack |
| Headphone load impedance | 8Ω or more |
| Headphone maximum output level | 100 mW/32Ω |
| Error rate total | 1% or less (512 or less) |
| Error rate peak | 8% or less (10 or less) |
| Click noise powering on/off | -20 dBV peak at Balanced/Unbalanced Output |
| Click noise switching INPUT MON. key | -50 dBV peak at Balanced/Unbalanced Output |
| Shock noise | -50 dBV peak at Balanced/Unbalanced Output |
| Fs deviation | 48 kHz ±1.5 Hz, 44.1 kHz ±1.5 Hz (Reproducing is possible at 32 kHz) |
| Remote/control | 37-pin parallel interface; optional RS-422 serial control via card (8336) |
| Dimensions | 482 x 150 x 371 mm (19" rack-mount compatible) |
| Weight | 9 kg |
| Power consumption | 39W +5%/-20% |
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