Fostex X-34 Advanced Operation, Punch In/Out Recording, Punching in and out is illustrated below

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<Note>

There are no fixed rules for determining the playback sound image position of each track using the PAN knob at mixdown.

This is where your creativity comes in. Try for a sound that pleases you!

9.You can adjust the headphone or monitor speaker volume using the MONITOR knob.

10.When you finish making these settings, rewind the tape to the beginning.

Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Final Mixdown

11.First place the master recorder in record mode, then press the PLAY button on the X-34.

12.When you finish the mixdown, stop both the X-34 and the master recorder.

Advanced Operation

In the “Basic Operation” section, you learned about the X-34’s basic recording/playback and multitrack recording capabilities. This section explains “Punch in/out recording,” “Ping-pong recording,” “Tape sync” and “How to use the effects.”

Punch In/Out Recording

“Punching in and out refers to recording “over” a section of an already-recorded tape. You can use this technique to fix mistakes or improve previously-recorded takes.

Also, you can use the X-34’s rehearsal mode to practice and adjust the recording level and the punch in/out timing before you actually record the take.

<NOTE>

To punch in, play the tape to the start of the section you want to re-record and, at a point between phrases and preferably on a beat, enter recording mode and record new material.

The process of returning again to playback mode is called punching out.

An optional foot switch (Fostex model 8051) is required to punch in and out on the X-34.

Punching in and out is illustrated below.

 

 

Track 4

 

 

Track 3

 

Re-recording section

Tape travel

 

Track 2

 

 

Track 1

Playback all tracks

Track 2 only is recorded and other tracks remain

All tracks in playback.

 

in playback.

 

Step on the foot switch

 

Step on the foot switch

once upon arriving at the

 

again where you wish to

punch in point.

 

punch out point.

*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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Contents Model Safety Instructions Precautions please read before use Table of ContentsUsing write-protection tabs Before UsingRehearsal Mode This fader controls the output level from Line OUT L and R Names and FunctionsPress this button to rewind the tape at hight speed This indicator lights up when you turn on the powerPress this button to start playback Press this button to fast forward the tape at high 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 Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same way REC indicator lights up in redRecording will be canceled the REC indicator turns off When you finish recording, press the Stop buttonBasic 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 Overdubbing Multitrack RecordingTrack 2 level indicator lights up Track 2 enters REC Ready modeTrack Down indicator lights up Mixdown Track Down modePunch In/Out Recording Advanced OperationPunching in and out is illustrated below 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 FunctionTrack 4 is now specified as the ping pong destination REC indicator lights upBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording Monitoring Tape SyncTape Sync connection example Recording a sync signalApplying Effects If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tapeRefer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps Follow the instructions on page 16 for overdubbing Adjust the effect signal on the compressor/ limiterProblem Points to check Action TroubleshootingCapstan and pinch roller MaintenanceBlock Diagram Cleaning the head, roller and capstan Record/playback headMIC Input x SpecificationsAffect of Immunity on This Equipment Declaration of EC Directive