Fostex X-34 Remember the following before you start to record, Front panel Line IN/INSERT jack

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Remember the following before you start to record!

The X-34 includes jacks (or connectors) for musical instrument and mic inputs on the front and rear panels. The functions of these input jacks (or connectors) are explained below:

Front panel LINE IN/INSERT jack

Normally, a line level sound source with a 1/4" type plug is connected here. (You cannot plug in a microphone here.).

Signals applied to each input jack are recorded on the track selected by the corresponding REC TRK switch.

Therefore, by connecting four different sound sources to these LINE IN/INSERT jacks, you can record up to four tracks simultaneously.

These jacks can also serve as an insert point. For example, you can connect various effects here, such as a compressor for a mic input to a rear panel jack.

These jacks are used as insert points only for sound sources input to the rear panel (jack or XLR).

For information on connecting effects, refer to page 25.

 

REC TRK switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound source A on the track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC TRK switch

 

 

specified by REC TRK switch 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound source B on the track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC TRK switch

 

 

specified by REC TRK switch 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound source C on the track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC TRK switch

 

 

specified by REC TRK switch 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound source D on the track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL 1

2

 

 

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

specified by REC TRK switch 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound source A

Sound source B

Sound source C

Sound source D

Rear panel MIC IN (1/3, 2/4) jack

Microphones are generally plugged in here.

Use the trim knob provided for each input to adjust the input level to match the output level of the connected sound source.

The Trim knobs attenuate the input level to accommodate inputs ranging from mic to line level.

Both 1/4" jacks and XLR connectors are provided, allowing for many types of sound sources.

However, remember that priority is given to the 1/4" jack. If it is being used, the XLR connectors are ineffective.

Unlike the front panel input jacks, signals input to MIC IN 1/3 will be routed to channels 1 and 3 , and signals input to MIC IN 2/4 will be routed to channels 2 and 4.

The REC TRK switch setting determines which tracks will be recorded.

REC TRK switch

Sound source A on the track specified by REC TRK switch 4

REC TRK switch

Sound source B on the track specified by REC TRK switch 3

REC TRK switch

Sound source A on the track specified by REC TRK switch 2

REC TRK switch Sound source B on the track specified by REC TRK switch 1

CHANNEL 4 3 2 1

DC IN

ON STANDBY

DOLBY NR

 

 

TAPE OUT

 

ON OFF

 

 

 

12V

 

 

4

3

2

1

MIC IN jack 2/4

or

or

MIC IN jack 1/3

Sound source A

Sound source B

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Table of Contents Precautions please read before useUsing write-protection tabs Before UsingRehearsal Mode Names and Functions This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and RPress this button to fast forward the tape at high speed This indicator lights up when you turn on the powerPress this button to start playback Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speedFront panel Plug in monitor headphones hereCompressor/limiter or other effect Plug in a microphone here Rear PanelPlug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X- 34 here Initial setup Initial mode after the X-34 is powered onBasic Operation Let’s Record Front panel Line IN/INSERT jack Remember the following before you start to recordRear panel MIC in 1/3, 2/4 jack Using both MIC in jack and Line IN/INSERT jack 12 5 When you finish recording, press the Stop button REC indicator lights up in redRecording will be canceled the REC indicator turns off Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same wayBasic Recording 2 Recording with the rear panel MIC in jack MON MIX indicator rights up Basic Playback ProcedureUse the Monitor knob to adjust the overall monitor volume Multitrack Recording OverdubbingTrack 2 enters REC Ready mode Track 2 level indicator lights upMixdown Track Down mode Track Down indicator lights upPunch In/Out Recording Advanced OperationPunching in and out is illustrated below Step on the foot switch again when you wish to punch out 10,14,15Ping-pong Recording Using the Auto Bounce Function Step on the foot switch at the punch in pointTrack 4 is now specified as the ping pong destination REC indicator lights upBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording Tape Sync MonitoringRecording a sync signal Tape Sync connection exampleApplying Effects If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tapeRefer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps Adjust the effect signal on the compressor/ limiter Follow the instructions on page 16 for overdubbingTroubleshooting Problem Points to check ActionCleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback head MaintenanceBlock Diagram Capstan and pinch rollerSpecifications MIC Input xDeclaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This Equipment