Fostex D2424LV manual Multitrack recording using overdubbing, Ping-pong recording, Playback

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Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide

Multitrack recording using overdubbing

Multitrack recording is a term for the series of processes in which you record various sound sources to different tracks and combine them into two mixes (L and R). This recording involves an important process called “overdubbing,” in which you record additional sound sources to different tracks while monitoring the input sound and listening to the recorded sound. The following procedure assumes that you have already recorded a rhythm section using a drum machine on Track 1.

Initialize the recorder.

1. Press the [RECORDTRACK] select key of the desired overdubbing track to set it in READY mode.

The “ready” track’s indicator (a small square) flashes on the display.

5. Press and hold down the [RECORD] button and press the [PLAY] button. (Take)

Play the sound source accompanying the Track 1 sound in the same way as during the rehearsal.

2. Press the [RECORD] button once.

The ready tracks enter input monitoring status, and the other tracks enter playback monitoring status.

3. Press the [PLAY] button to play the Program from the beginning. (Rehearsal)

Adjust the level of the playback monitoring sound (rhythm sound on Track 1) on the mixer. Play the sound source to overdub and adjust the recording level on the mixer.

6.When you finish overdubbing, stop this unit, locate the top of the Program, and play the overdubbed sound as explained in the “Basic Recording And

Playback.”

If you are not satisfied with your overdubbing, perform the Undo function and record again.

In the same way, overdub the necessary tracks.

4.When you finish rehearsing, locate the top of the Program for the actual take.

Ping-pong recording

Ping-pong recording is a recording process in which you mix the playback sound of multiple tracks and record the mix on an empty track. Ping-pong recording enables you to use previously-recorded tracks in a new recording. In this way, you can overdub more sound sources using a limited number of tracks. The following procedure explains how to ping-pong record the sound sources recorded on Tracks 1-6 to Tracks 7 and 8. Once you ping-pong record the tracks, you cannot apply effects to the individual tracks. If necessary, apply effects on the mixer prior to ping-pong recording.

Initialize the recorder.

1.Set all tracks to the SAFE status.

2.Locate the top of the Program on this recorder.

3.Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode.

4.Play the Program from the beginning and adjust the recording level on the master recorder while adjusting the tonal quality and mix balance of the

playback sound from the mixer. (Rehearsal)

Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that the STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer respond to the same degree as the level meters on the master recorder.

6.Start recording on the master recorder. (Take)

7.Press the [PLAY] button on this recorder to start playing the Program from the beginning.

8.When mixdown is completed, stop the master recorder and this recorder.

5. Locate the top of the Program.

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Contents Quick Operation Guide Model D2424LV Quick Operation Guide Safety Instructions Contents Package contents Recording mediaDisassembling the caddy Installing a hard disk in the caddyPreparation for the current drive Assembling the case Connecting cablesFixing the hard disk to the case Installing the removable case in the recorder Connecting a detachable controllerPress the EXECUTE/YES key Turn the power onSampling frequency Format type Program Time BaseSetup of the Internal Clock Press the Setup key while in the stop modeConnecting a analog mixer Analog mixerConnecting a digital mixer Digital mixerHints Initial settingsAbout Sampling Frequency Adjusting the recording level Basic recordingBasic analog recording Stopping recordingTo cancel the undo operation, press the UNDO/ Redo key again Undo and redo recording single undo/redoBasic digital recording Selecting DigitalSelecting Digital Out About Digital In selectionPress the EXIT/NO key or Stop button to exit the Setup mode Setting the reference clockAbout reference clock setting Multitrack recording using overdubbing Ping-pong recordingPress the Record button once PlaybackMixdown Basic Locate functionLocating the top of the Program Locating the end of the recorded area of the ProgramRecording in a new Program Selecting the desired ProgramCurrent drive formatting by 16bit Changing the program FSCurrent drive formatting by 24bit Playback using theVari-pitch function Vari-pitch function proceduresSet the desired pitch data using the Jog dial Press the Recall key, then press the Vari Pitch keyReference manual reference pages Declaration of EC Directive Memo Fostex Corporation