Fostex FM-3 owner manual Preparation of monitoring, Input setting Master fader reference setting

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Preparation of monitoring

(1)Connect headphones to the 1/4-inch [PHONES] jack on the front panel or the mini-phone [PHONES] jack on the right side panel.

You can use both the 1/4-inch and mini-phone jacks simultaneously.

(2)Set the monitor select switch to “ST” and adjust the monitor level using the [PHONE] control.

<Memo>: In the following figures, the meter nee- dles point the reference (0 VU).

Stereo metering

Mono metering

(4)After adjusting the reference level, switch the [SLATE] switch to “OFF”.

Input setting

Master fader reference setting

(1)Turn down the rotary faders on input channels 1 through 3.

(2)Set the [SLATE] switch on the front panel to “1k” (upper position).

(3)Set the [MASTER] L and R faders to the two-o’clock position (marked in orange) so that the meter needles point to 0 VU (see the figure below). Normally this is the reference output position.

(1)Set the [MASTER] faders to the reference position.

(2)Receive input signals and adjust the trim control of each channel.

Adjust the trim control appropriately so that the peak indicator does not light in red at the maximum sound level.

(3)Raise up the channel fader of each channel gradually until the meter shows the proper level.

(4)Set the pan and [HPF] switches of each channel if required.

It is recommended to cut the unnecessary low frequency range using the [HPF] switch when you use a microphone.

(5)If you want to apply the limiter to the main output, set the [LIMITER] switch to “ON” (or “LINK”).

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Contents Table of contents Model FM-3Safety Instructions Appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damagedImportant Safety Instructions Precautions Do not install the unit in the following conditionsMain features Mixer section featuresPreparation of power supply Battery box compartmentBattery box compartment Symbol Basic operationsPreparation of metering Preparation of output channelsPreparation of input channels Preparation of monitoring Input setting Master fader reference settingSet the pan and HPF switches of each channel if required Block diagram Names and functions Front panel sectionMonitor select switch Headphones level controlLimiter switch ON, OFF, Link Factory preset valuesLeft side panel section Right side panel section Adjusting the display brightness DisplayYou can select from OFF and 1 through Key darkerSelecting the meter mode Press the + or key to select the desired meter modePress the Edit key to exit the status display mode Selecting the status displayMicrophone power supply switch status Input select switch statusHPF switch status To ST Buss switch statusLimiter switch status AUX OUT switch statusAUX OUT level switch SUB OUT level switch Main OUT L, R level switchesValues Limiter parameter settingLong enough to stop flashing Parameter setting procedure Meter status display+ or key Peak meter on/offSystem status display Initializing the flash memorySpecifications Inputs/OutputsPerformance OthersGeneral External dimensions Declaration of EC Directive Affect of Immunity on This EquipmentFor the US Customers only Fostex America Limited Warranty Fostexco