Fostex X-34 owner manual Recording a sync signal, Tape Sync connection example

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Recording a sync signal

1.Connect the FSK output of the MIDI/FSK converter to the LINE IN/INSERT 4 jack of the X-34, and connect a MIDI sequencer to the MIDI/ FSK converter via MIDI.

2.Press the REC TRK 4 switch to select track 4 for recording.

3.Start playing the sequencer and adjust the recording level of sync signal using the channel 4 fader.

4.Stop the sequencer.

5.Press the REC button on the X-34 to start recording on track 4.

6.Start playing the MIDI sequencer.

The sync signal will be recorded on track 4.

It is recommended that you record the sync signal for a duration that exceeds the song. You cannot extend the sync signal recording later.

<Tape Sync connection example>

Record other musical instruments first, then synchronize the MIDI sound source with the recordings to mix down the sound via the mixing console as shown below.

MIDI Sound Source

MIDI IN

FSK Converter

FSK signal

Master Recorder

Mixing Console

(e.g., Fostex MN04)

TAPE OUT 4

 

 

1/3

MIC IN

 

2/4

 

 

L/MONO

R

L

R

L

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

 

 

 

 

 

TRIM 1/3

 

 

 

TRIM 2/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WIDE PITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ 6

 

 

 

 

6 +

 

 

EQ HI

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

AUX RTN

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

3

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

0

NORMAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- +

- +

- +

- +

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

5

FIX

 

0

10

 

 

- 10

 

 

 

 

10 -

 

 

EQ LO

0

 

0

 

0

 

0

MONITOR

 

 

 

L

R

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NR

 

 

REC

 

POWER

 

 

-

+

-

+

-

+

-

+

0

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

 

 

 

MON MIX/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 0 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

10

0

10

0

10

0

10

MON MIX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

Down

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

REC TRK

4

REC TRK

4

REC TRK

4

 

REC TRK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

3

 

3

 

3

 

Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

2

 

Bounce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY B NR

 

 

multitrackerX-34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

PLAY

 

REW

FF

STOP

PAUSE

 

1

2

3

4

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Before starting mixdown, lower the channel 4 fader to the minimum level and de-select all recording tracks.

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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