Fostex X-34 owner manual Ping-pong Recording Using the Auto Bounce Function

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Recording the Punch-in

12.Make sure that track 2 is in REC READY mode. (If not, press the REC TRK switch on channel

2to select track 2).

Record track indicator 2 on channel 2 lights up and the REC indicator flashes slowly.

13.Press the REC button to start the tape from slightly before the punch-in point.

The REC indicator flashes faster.

It might be a good idea to play the bass in unison with the playback to get in sync for the punch in.

14.Step on the foot switch at the punch in point.

Track 2 will enter input monitor mode and recording mode (the REC indicator lights up continuously). The X-34 starts recording the electric bass on track

2.You can monitor your performance along with the playback from other tracks.

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15.Step on the foot switch again at the point you wish to punch out.

The REC indicator again begins to flash fast. The recording mode will be canceled and all tracks will be in the playback mode.

16.Upon completing the punch-in, press the STOP button to stop the transport, rewind the tape and listen to the results of your performance.

<NOTE>

Skill is required to match the newly replaced sound level to the pre-recorded sound.

Try the following method:

1.While playing the track you want to punch in, adjust the input/playback level fader so that the meter indicates 0 - 3.

2.While rehearsing the new musical instrument, adjust the input/playback level fader so that the level meter lights up to the same degree as the playback tracks.

Ping-pong Recording (Using the Auto Bounce Function)

In a multitracker, the four tracks can be used effectively to record many sound sources. However, if you record on all four tracks, you may run out of tracks for other musical instruments or vocals. However, there is a method for clearing tracks to allow for more recording. In this method, called “ping-pong recording,” playback sounds from a multiple number of recorded tracks are mixed and recorded to an empty track.

Ping-pong recording effectively lets you record a greater number of instruments or other sound sources.

<For example, you can record six tracks using ping-pong recording shown in the schematic below>

Record sound sources A, B, C to tracks 1 ~ 3

Track 4

Track 3 (sound source C)

Track 2 (sound source B)

Track 1 (sound source A)

Ping pong sound sources A, B, C to track 4

Sound source A, B, C

Record new sounds D and E to tracks 1 and 2

Sound source A, B, C

Sound source E

Sound source D

Ping pong sound sources

Record new sound source

D and E to track 3

F and G to tracks 1 and 2

 

 

 

Sound source A, B, C

 

Sound source A, B, C

Sound source D, E

 

Sound source D, E

 

 

Sound source G

 

 

 

 

 

Sound source F

 

 

 

The X-34 utilizes an “Auto Bounce” ping-pong recording function.

The Auto Bounce function can greatly simplify ping-pong recording.

Each time you press the Auto Bounce button, these indicators light up

in the following order: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> OFF -> 1...

1

2

 

3

 

4

4

4

REC TRK

4

4

REC TRK

 

REC TRK

REC TRK

 

3

3

 

3

3

Auto

2

2

 

2

2

Bounce

1

1

 

1

1

 

Use this button to turn Auto Bounce mode on or off. (Please note that this button is disabled if the Track Down indicator is on.)

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Precautions please read before use Table of ContentsBefore Using Using write-protection tabsRehearsal Mode 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 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 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 Basic Playback Procedure MON MIX indicator rights upUse the Monitor knob to adjust the overall monitor volume Overdubbing Multitrack RecordingTrack 2 level indicator lights up Track 2 enters REC Ready mode Track Down indicator lights up Mixdown Track Down modeAdvanced Operation Punch In/Out RecordingPunching 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 FunctionREC indicator lights up Track 4 is now specified as the ping pong destinationBeware of oscillation during ping-pong recording Monitoring Tape SyncTape Sync connection example Recording a sync signalIf the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tape Applying EffectsRefer 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 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
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