FUTURE STYLE




FOSTEX VF 160ex

16-track digital recorder and mixer
A/D 20-bit 64 times, over sampling
D/A 24-bit 128 times, over sampling
Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz
Quantization 16-bit linear (Non expanded)


larger size


euro 1400


16 recording tracks plus 8 additional tracks -24 in total
8 track recording using analogue inputs
16 track recording using ADAT interface
Built-in assignable compressor
2 x Built-in A.S.P. Digital Effects
Balanced mic inputs with phantom power and inserts
CD Mastering as standard


Full 16-track random-access digital audio recording to hard disc, digital mixing, audio editing, effects processing and CD mastering with 16-bit audio resolution in a compact table-top workstation. Main features include 16-track playback; 16-track simultaneous recording; 16-channel digital mixer with a 100 mix scene memory; pristine quality mic pre-amps; 3 band EQ, assignable channel compressor (ch 13+14 or 15+16 with EQ off); master compressor; 8 ‘Ghost’ tracks; graphical non-linear audio editing; CD mastering; and multi-effects including reverb, chorus, flange, hall etc. You can link VF160 EX to an ADAT compatible, computer-based audio/MIDI set-up and use it as a full function mixer with its mic amps available for inputs and simultaneous monitoring of the PC audio, each with its own fader.


  • Uncompressed Recording to Hard Drive
    16 + 8 additional ghost tracks. Up to 16 track simultanous recording

  • Programs (Songs)
    99 user programmable

  • Non Linear Audio Editing
    7 Mark Point on the fly, 7 Edit Memory & 99 Event Memory

  • Digital Mixer
    16 input faders (8 analog/track input + 8 track input). Master fader (stereo buss)

  • Mic/Line Inputs
    Trim on all analog inputs with peak LED. Balanced XLR with phantom power and insert points on inputs G & H

  • Built-in Assignable Compressor
    Assignable (ch13+14 or ch15+16 with EQ off) and master compressors

  • 2 Built-in A.S.P. Digital Effects
    38 types of preset channel effects

  • Equalization
    3-band EQ on all 16 channels (HI parametric, shelving, LPF, MID parametric, LO shelving). Separate 3-band Master EQ

  • PC Audio Mixing
    Interface to any ADAT compatible system

  • CD Mastering
    Master to CD-R/RW



  • RECORDING / PLAYBACK
    Recording Medium 3.5 inch, hard disk (E-IDE type)
    Recording Format FDMS-3 ((Fostex Disk Management System-3
    Save/Load Format FDIO-1 (Fostex Data In Out-1)
    Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz
    Quantization 16-bit linear (Non expanded)
    A/D Converter 20-bit 64 times, over sampling, Delta-Sigma
    D/A Converter 24-bit 128 times, over sampling, Delta-Sigma
    No. of Recording Track 16 real tracks + 8 additional tracks
    Simultaneous Recording 16 tracks
    Vari Pitch Control +/- 6%
    Crossfade 10msec.
    Frequency 20Hz ~ 20kHz

  • INPUT / OUTPUT
    Input 1 ~ 6 ø6mm Phone jack (Unbalanced)
    Input Impedance 50kohm or more (Unbalanced)
    Standard Input Level -50dBV ~ 2dBV
    Input 7 and 8 ø6mm Phone jack (Unbalanced)
    XLR-3-31 type (Balanced)
    Input Impedance 50kohm or more (Unbalanced),
    10kohm or more (Balanced)
    Standard Input Level -50dBV ~ 2dBV
    Phantom Power (XLR only) +48VDC (On/Off with SETUP mode)
    Output (Tip)
    Load Impedance 10kohm or more
    Input Level -10dBV
    Insert Input/Output ø6mm TRS Phone jack,
    (Output (Tip), Input (Ring))
    Load Impedance 10kohm or more
    Input / Output Level -10dBV
    Monitor Output ø6mm Phone jack (Unbalanced)
    Load Impedance 10kohm or more
    Output Level -10dBV
    Headphone ø6mm TRS Phone jack
    Load Impedance 10ohm ~ 50ohm
    Output Level 20mW or more (at 16ohm)
    AUX Send 1 + 2 ø6mm TRS Phone jack
    (Tip: Send 1, Ring: Send 2)
    Load Impedance 10kohm or more
    Output Level -10dBV
    Stereo Out L, R RCA pin jack
    Load Impedance 10kohm or more
    Output Level -10dBV
    Digital In/Out 2 x Optical
    Format ADAT optical / IEC60958 (S/P DIF)
    MIDI In/Out 2 x DIN 5 pin / MIDI standard
    Punch In/Out 1x ø6mm phone jack

  • GENERAL
    Dimensions 402 (W) x 110 (H) x 370 (D) mm
    Weight Approx. 6.1kg
    Power Supply 120VAC 60Hz, 230V~ 50/60Hz
    (AC inlet type)
    Power Consumption 22W








FOSTEX Contacts:
Fostex Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) Phone: +81 (0)42 546 4974 Fax: +81 (0)42 546 9222

ITALY
PROEL s.p.a. - Via alla Ruenia 37/43 - 64027 Sant'Omero (TE)
Tel. (++39) 086181241- Fax (++39)0861887862
e-mail

ARGENTINA-Arte Musical S.A.- TEL : (+54) 11-4374-8049
AUSTRALIA- Syntec International- TEL : (+61) 2-9417-4700-
e-mail
AUSTRIA , SLOVAKIA,SLOVENIA - Atec Audio Technology -TEL : (+43) 2234-74004
e-mail
BELGIUM - EML NV - TEL : (+32) 11-232355
e-mail
BRAZIL- Habro Comercio, Importacao & Exportacao Ltda.-TEL: (+55) 11-2249787
e-mail
CANADA- Jam Industries - TEL : (+1) 514-457-2555-
www.jam-ind.com/eriksonpro
BULGARIA - Shark Art -TEL : (+359) 52-600172
CANARY ISLANDS- Musicanarias, S.L.- TEL : (+34) 922-821664
COLOMBIA Musicland Digital-TEL: (+1) 305-668-0153
e-mail
CZECHO - Praha Music Center spol s.r.o. - TEL : (+420) 2-248-10-981
e-mail
DENMARK - SC Sound ApS - TEL : (+45) 4399-8877
e-mail
FINLAND -Noretron Audio Oy -TEL : (+358) 9-525-9330 - URL :
www.noretron.fi
FRANCE - Guillard Musiques -TEL : (+33) 4 72 26 27 00 - URL :
www.guillard-musiques.fr
GERMANY - Studiosound & Music GmbH -TEL : (+49) 6421-92510 - URL :
www.ssm.de
GREECE - Bon Studio S.A. - TEL : (+30) 1-3809605-8, 3302059 - URL :
www.bonstudio.gr
HUNGARY - ATEC Hungary - TEL : (+36) 27-3-42-595
e-mail
ICELAND - .D.elrf.electronic Ltd. - TEL : (+354) 588 5010
MALTA - Audio & Auto Sound -TEL : (+356) 24-2431
NETHERLANDS - IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B.V. - TEL : (+31) 20-697-2121
e-mail
NEW ZEALAND- Digital Music Systems- TEL : (+64) 9-279-4289-
e-mail
NORWAY- Siv. Ing. Benum AS - Norway -TEL : (+47) 22-139900
e-mail
POLAND -MEGA MUSIC SP. Z.O.O.TEL : (+48) 58-551-18-82
e-mail
PORTUGA L- Caius - Tecnologias Audio e Musica -TEL : (+351) 22-608-0610
RUSSIA - MS-MAX - TEL : (+7) 095-234-00-06 URL :
www.ms-max.ru
SPAIN - Multitracker, S.A. - TEL : (+34) 91-4470700, 91-4470898
e-mail
SOUTH AFRICA- Eltron (Pty) Ltd.-TEL : (+27) 11 7870355
e-mail
SWEDEN -TTS Scandinavia AB -TEL : (+46) 8-59798000 - URL :
www.tts-protel.se
SWITZERLAND - Audio Bauer Pro AG - TEL : (+41) 1-4323230
e-mail
TURKEY -Zuhal Muzik Aletleri Tic. ve San. Ltd. - TEL : (+90) 212-249-8510
UK - SCV London - TEL : (+44) 0207-923-1892
e-mail
UKRAINE -Combo Ltd. - TEL : (+380) 612-335-106
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U.S.A., MEXICO / CENTRAL AMERICA- Fostex Corporation of America- TEL : (+1) 562-921-1112
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advanced technologic sound magazine
2004 may - issue 125



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