Fostex D-108 owner manual Basic analog recording

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D-108 Quick Operation Guide

Basic analog recording

The following explanation assumes that the D-108 has been connected to an external mixing console (as explained in the “Connecting a Mixer” section), and that the audio is input from the mixer’s BUSS OUT (or GROUP OUT) into the D-108’s ANALOG IN.

Initialize the D-108.

Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session.

 

 

 

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Selecting a recording track

1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key of the desired recording track to set it in READY mode.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A small square of the “ready” track flashes.

Starting recording

3.Hold down the RECORD button and press the PLAY button.

The flashing RECORD LED and the track indicator (a small square) light up steadily.

Stopping recording

4.Press the STOP button.

When the recorder section is stopped, the [Pls Wait!] message appears on the display momentarily, then the current position appears. The ready track indicators flash.

Adjusting the recording level

The D-108 does not have any recording level controls. You need to adjust the recording level on the device that outputs recording data. Use the group master faders on the mixer (faders that control the output level of BUSS OUTs 1-8). Set the recording tracks on the D-108 to input monitoring status so that you can check the level adjustment.

2.Press the RECORD button once. (The RECORD LED flashes.)

The “ready” tracks enter the input monitoring status. As you raise the group output level on the mixer, the level meter segments of the ready tracks light up. Adjust the level so that the [0] to [3] level segments of the level meter light up at the highest peak.

If the “OL” segments of the meter light up, the recording level is too high. If the recording level is too high on a digital recorder, the recording signal may distort, unlike an analog recorder. Especially, if you are recording vocal or acoustic instruments, the recording level may suddenly peak. In this case, you may want to lower the signal peak by applying a compressor/limiter using an insertion connector.

Playing the recorded tracks

5.Press the RECORD TRACK select keys for the ready tracks to set the tracks in the safe status.

The flashing track indicators turn off.

6. Hold down the STOP button and press the REWIND button to locate the top of the Program (ABS 0).

The top of the Program is immediately located in LOCATE ABS 0 mode.

7.Press the PLAY button.

The playback starts from the top of the Program. Adjust the level of input signal at TAPE IN on the mixer and monitor the sound.

Repeat the procedure described above to record more tracks (mono track or multiple tracks). You can record eight different sound sources on the D-108 simultaneously.

<Undo and redo recording>

If you make a mistake or you are not satisfied with the recording, you can “undo” recording. Refer to the “Undo and redo recording” section below.

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Contents Welcome to D-108 ModelQuick Operation Guide Table of Contents Recording media Package contentsUsing an E-IDE hard disk Installing a hard disk in a removable caseDisassembling the removable case Fixing the hard disk to the case Connecting cablesInstalling the removable case in the D-108 Connecting a detachable controllerAssembling the case Turn on the power to the D-108 Connect the D-108’s power cable to the AC outletFormatting a disk Press the EXECUTE/YES keyProgram Press the EXIT/NO key or the Stop buttonUsing a Scsi drive Installing a detachable controller to the D-108Connecting a Scsi drive to the D-108 Scsi ID number setting Turn on the power to the D-108 and the Scsi drive Formatting a Scsi diskInsert an unformatted disk in the Scsi drive Record mode Use the JOG dial to select the desired Record modeEjecting the removable disk from the Scsi drive Press the Disp SEL key twice to enter Setup mode Using two current drivesPress the EXECUTE/YES key again Selecting a current driveConnecting a mixer Patchbay Buss OUT Group OUT 1~4 Tape in 1~8 Initial settings Setting sampling frequencyBasic recording Turn the JOG dial to select the desired sampling frequency Press the EXIT/NO key or the Stop button to quit Setup modeBasic analog recording Undo and redo recording To cancel the undo operation, press the Redo key againPing-pong recording Multitrack recording using overdubbingPress the Record button once Locate the top of the ProgramRecording in a new Program MixdownTurn the JOG dial clockwise to select New Program? Press the EXECUTE/YES keySelecting the desired Program from multiple Programs Basic Locate functionLocating the end of the recorded area of the Program Turn the JOG dial clockwise or counter-clockwiseSet the desired pitch data using the JOG dial Playback using the Vari-pitch functionPress the Recall key, then press the Vari Pitch key To turn off Vari Pitch mode, press the Vari Pitch keyReference Fostex Corporation