Fostex X-34 owner manual 12 5

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Basic Recording - 1 (Recording from the front panel LINE IN/INSERT jack)

First, let’s connect your musical instrument and try recording on a specific track.

In the following example, a synthesizer will be recorded on track 1. This and other explanations assume an AC adapter is connected to the X-34 and the X-34 is powered on.

*Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings” as explained on page 9. Also, make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The MON MIX indicator lights up.

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1.Lift the cassette tray lid and load the cassette into the cassette tray.

If a previously-recorded tape is being used, check that the rear side erasure prevention tab has not been broken off.

If it is, cover the hole with a piece of scotchtape.

2.Use an instrument cable to connect the synthesizer output to the front panel LINE IN/ INSERT jack 1.

3.Plug the headphones into the PHONES ( ) jack on the front panel, or connect the monitor

speaker system to the MONITOR OUT jack on the rear panel.

4 Switch ON the Dolby B noise reduction switch.

5.Press the PLAY button to advance the tape a few seconds.

This will wind past the leader at the head of the

recording tape. If a used tape is not completely rewound, press the REW button to wind to the beginning and repeat this step.

6.After you wind past the leader tape, press the RESET button to set the counter to [000].

7.Press the REC TRK switch 1 once to place track 1 in REC READY mode.

The record track indicator 1 will light up in red, and the MON MIX indicator will light up.

<Note>

You can, of course, record the sound source connected to LINE IN/INSERT jack 1 to any track other than track 1 using REC TRK switch 1 to select the desired track.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Table of Contents Precautions please read before useBefore Using Using write-protection tabsRehearsal Mode Names and Functions This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and RThis indicator lights up when you turn on the power Press this button to start playbackPress this button to fast forward the tape at high speed Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speedPlug in monitor headphones here Front panelCompressor/limiter or other effect Rear Panel Plug in a microphone herePlug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X- 34 here Initial mode after the X-34 is powered on Initial setupBasic Operation Let’s Record Remember the following before you start to record Front panel Line IN/INSERT jackRear panel MIC in 1/3, 2/4 jack Using both MIC in jack and Line IN/INSERT jack 12 5 REC indicator lights up in red Recording will be canceled the REC indicator turns offWhen you finish recording, press the Stop button Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same wayBasic Recording 2 Recording with the rear panel MIC in jack Basic Playback Procedure MON MIX indicator rights upUse 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 upAdvanced Operation Punch In/Out RecordingPunching 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 pointREC indicator lights up Track 4 is now specified as the ping pong destinationBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording Tape Sync MonitoringRecording a sync signal Tape Sync connection exampleIf the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tape Applying EffectsRefer 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 ActionMaintenance Block DiagramCleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback head Capstan and pinch rollerSpecifications MIC Input xDeclaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This Equipment