Fostex X-34 owner manual Tape Sync, Monitoring

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

<Monitoring>

For monitoring, the PAN knob of the channel to which ping-pong is carried out is fully left (L) or right (R). The other channel PAN knobs are fully rotated in the opposite direction. Using these settings, you can separately monitor the sound of the ping-pong receiving channel (track 4 in this example) and the ping-pong source channels (tracks 1 - 3 in this example).

<Notes on Auto Bounce recording>

When Track Down is “ON,” the Auto Bounce button is disabled. Also, if the Auto Bounce button is switched on and off while any one REC TRK switch is set to REC READY state, the selected REC TRK switch will be canceled. Also, pressing any REC TRK switch while Auto Bounce mode is “ON,” will cancel Auto Bounce mode.

Tape Sync

Tape sync is a great function for synchronizing the automatic performance of a sequencer and drum machine (MIDI sound source) to a performance recorded on tape.

Here’s why this function is so handy:

1)The number of tracks can be economized because automatic performances of MIDI equipment need not be recorded to tape.

2)Because the dynamic sound of an electronic musical instrument (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.) can be mixed down directly, you can obtain a higher quality sound.

3)Flexible editing, such as overdubbing an automated performance or replacing a drum machine track, is made possible.

<NOTES>

*In order to carry out tape sync, it is necessary to reserve track 4 for recording and playback of a sync signal called the “FSK signal.” The FSK signal is a modulation into sound of the performance tempo information output from a sequencer or drum machine, called the “MIDI clock.” This is one type of MIDI signal. A track recorded with this signal serves as the “conductor’s baton,” so to speak. When this signal is played back and sent to the sequencer or drum machine, the MIDI equipment starts performing in sync with the tempo of this signal.

*Some sequencers and drum machines cannot independently input or output FSK signals. When using this type of equipment, a MIDI/FSK converter is required. For details, please refer to the MIDI equipment operating manual.

<IMPORTANT>

After you record the FSK signal to track 4, be sure to de-select track 4 and completely retard the channel 4 fader before proceeding to mixdown.

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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 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 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 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 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 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