Fostex X-34 owner manual Track 2 enters REC Ready mode, Track 2 level indicator lights up

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1.Rewind tape to its starting position ([000]) for recording.

2.Plug the electric bass into front panel LINE IN/ INSERT jack 2. (You can use any available LINE IN/INSERT jack.)

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This is the simplest way to record a bass. You can also use an amplifier or a direct-input box to create different sounds.

3. Switch ON the Dolby B noise reduction switch.

Adjusting the Recording Level and Practicing your performance

Before overdubbing, practice and adjust the level of the

electric bass by listening to the prerecorded track sound.

4.Press REC TRK switch 2 to select track 2 as a recording track.

Track 2 enters REC READY mode.

5.While playing the electric bass, adjust the recording level by gradually raising the channel 2 input/playback level fader.

The track 2 level indicator lights up.

6.Adjust the overall headphone or monitor volume using the MONITOR knob and the channel 2 MON MIX/AUX knob.

Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Overdubbing Take

7.Make sure that the record track indicator on channel 2 is lit. Otherwise, press the REC TRK switch 2 to set track 2 in REC READY mode.

8.Adjust the placement of each channel in the stereo image using the PAN knobs.

9.Start recording your performance by pressing the REC button. (The PLAY button also depresses.)

While listening to the track 1 playback, play the electric bass and overdub it to track 2.

Adjust the track 1 sound (drum machine) using the channel 1 MON MIX/AUX knob.

10.When you have finished overdubbing, press the STOP button to stop the tape transport.

11.Press REC TRK switch 2 repeatedly to turn off the record track indicator.

12.Rewind the tape to counter [000] and play back sound on tracks 1 and 2. If you have questions, please refer to “Basic playback Procedure” on page 15.

In the same manner, overdub on tracks 3 and 4.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Precautions please read before use Table of ContentsRehearsal Mode Before UsingUsing write-protection tabs This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and R Names and FunctionsPress this button to start playback This indicator lights up when you turn on the powerPress this button to fast forward the tape at high speed Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speedCompressor/limiter or other effect Plug in monitor headphones hereFront panel Plug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X- 34 here Rear PanelPlug in a microphone here Basic Operation Let’s Record Initial mode after the X-34 is powered onInitial setup Rear panel MIC in 1/3, 2/4 jack Remember the following before you start to recordFront panel Line IN/INSERT jack Using both MIC in jack and Line IN/INSERT jack 12 5 Recording will be canceled the REC indicator turns off REC indicator lights up in redWhen 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 Use the Monitor knob to adjust the overall monitor volume Basic Playback ProcedureMON MIX indicator rights up Overdubbing Multitrack RecordingTrack 2 level indicator lights up Track 2 enters REC Ready modeTrack Down indicator lights up Mixdown Track Down modePunching in and out is illustrated below Advanced OperationPunch In/Out Recording 10,14,15 Step on the foot switch again when you wish to punch outStep on the foot switch at the punch in point Ping-pong Recording Using the Auto Bounce FunctionBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording REC indicator lights upTrack 4 is now specified as the ping pong destination Monitoring Tape SyncTape Sync connection example Recording a sync signalRefer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tapeApplying Effects Follow the instructions on page 16 for overdubbing Adjust the effect signal on the compressor/ limiterProblem Points to check Action TroubleshootingBlock Diagram MaintenanceCleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback head Capstan and pinch rollerMIC Input x SpecificationsAffect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC Directive