Fostex FD-8 owner manual Direct recording of an external sound source, Patch Bay Mixer etc

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How to use the RECORDER IN jack

Direct recording of an external sound source

Here, an external sound source is directly input to the RECORDER IN jack of the FD-8 and recorded in the recorder section without passing through a mixer.

In this case, if an external input is connected to L and R of the RECORDER IN jack, it will not be possible to record through the mixer section.

In the illustration below, the signal input to L of RECORDER IN is sent to tracks 1, 3, 5,and 7, and the signal input to R of RECORDER IN is sent to tracks 2, 4, 6, and 8. Any two tracks are selected for recording. If the connection is made from the mixer group out, using a patch bay will faciliate connections from the front panel as shown in drawing below. The recording level is adjusted at the external equipment side and, by setting the monitor section SELECTOR to [MON] at the FD-8 side, sound can be monitored using the MON mix section of the channel corresponding to each track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 8

INPUT 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

R MON OUT L

R ST OUT L

 

 

AUX RTN 2

 

AUX RTN 1

8 INSERT 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 AUX SEND 1

R

MONO/L

R

MONO/L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

SCSI

DATA

DATA

PUNCH

MIDI

MIDI

RECORDER IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN/OUT

IN

OUT

R

L

Patch Bay

Mixer etc.

 

1/L

Real Track 1

 

2/R

Real Track 2

L

3/L

Real Track 3

RECORDER IN

4/R

Real Track 4

5/L

Real Track 5

 

R

6/R

Real Track 6

 

7/L

Real Track 7

 

8/R

Real Track 8

 

RECORD TRACK

RECORDER

 

 

 

SELECT SWITCH

 

<More applications for using RECORDER IN>

If an external sound source is connected to both L and R of RECORDER IN, recording cannot be done via the INPUT fader. If only one jack (L or R) is connected, the track corresponding to the jack not connected can be recorded simultaneously via the INPUT fader. For example, if sound source E is connected to only L of RECORDER IN, another sound source applied via the INPUT fader can be recorded on any one of tracks, 2, 4, 6, or 8 corresponding to R of RECORDER IN to which nothing is connected. In other words, because the FD- 8 can simultaneously record two tracks, a sound source from RECORDER IN can be recorded on one track and sound source routed via the INPUT fader can be simultaneously recorded on the other track.

Sound source E

RECORDER IN L

Track 8

Track 7

Track 6

Track 5

Track 4

Track 3

Track 2 Sound sources A, B, C, and D

Track 1

Sound source E

Sound source B

Sound source D

Sound source A

Sound source C

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Table of contents Introduction Precautions Rear panel Names and FunctionsMonitor panpot knobs PAN MON L/MON R Input select switches Input SEL INPUT/OFF/TRKInput faders Panpot knobs PAN L/RAUX send knobs AUX AUX 1/AUX Input level switches Level H/M/LMonitor level control knob MON INPUT/TRK Equalizer control knobs EQ HIGH/MID/LOWLCD Contrast adjustment knobScrub key Scrub Time Base select key Time Base SEL Setup key SetupAccess LED Access Display indication select key Disp SELShift key Shift Play button PlayStop button Stop Record button RECORD/ Auto PunchHold/ key Hold Auto Return/Auto Play mode on/off keyVari Pitch key Vari PITCH/ P.EDIT Locate key LOCATE/ LOC MEMAuto Return Start key Store key StoreUndo/Redo key UNDO/REDO Edit key EditClipboard In key Clipboard IN/ Preview Auto Return End key Auto RTN END/ PreviewAuto Punch In key Auto Punch IN/ Preview Auto Punch Out keyFront Panel Input/Output Section Input jacks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Connector phoneMonitor Out jacks MON OUT L, R Connector RCA pin Stereo Out jacks ST. OUT L, R Connector RCA pinAUX Send jacks 1, 2 AUX Send 1 Balanced input connectors 7, 8 Input 7Midi OUT jack Midi OUT Connector DIN 5-pin Midi in jack Midi in Connector DIN 5-pinPower switch Power Data output jack Data OUT Connector OpticalData input jack Data in Connector Optical AC in connectorPreset display Time Base is MTC Time Base is ABSTime Base is BAR/BEAT/CLK Rec + Yes ! message Acc Error messageVoid Out ! message Track Over messageTime Base Before StartingRemain indicator Recording method and Remain indicatorRecording method Managing songs by Program Change function You can swap data between twenty-four mono tracks Real tracks and Additional tracksInput monitoring When you set a track to recording modeWhen you set a track to recording stand-by mode Input monitoring and playback monitoringSignal flow The PAN knob function and Stereo Bus About an audio file Audio file and eventFormatting a Disk Recording modeFormatting a new disk Formatting a current drive disk Scsi diskPress the EXECUTE/YES key again Re-formatting a formatted diskInsert a formatted disk into the Scsi drive Press the EXECUTE/YES keyFormatting a current drive disk 2.5-inch hard disk Formatting a backup disk Scsi diskFormatting an unformatted disk for backup Insert a new disk into the backup driveRe-formatting a formatted disk for backup Formatting a backup disk fixed diskInsert a formatted disk into the backup drive Creating a new Program Handling ProgramsTurn the JOG dial clockwise To enter a title Using a Program Change functionDeleting a Program Press the Setup key while the FD-8 is stoppedMenu Editing a Program titleJOG dial to enter characters or numbers After you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES keySet the desired pitch data using the JOG dial Playback in Vari Pitch ModeRecording to a Metronome Sound Connecting a sound source and a effect unitConnect a microphone to input jack Storing the edit points What is Punch In/Out recording?Punch In/Out Recording Auto Punch In/OutPreparation Connecting the instrumentSetting the mixer section Set up the mixer section as followsRecording level Rehearsing Auto Punch In/Out recordingPress the Record button while holding down the Shift key Set the track for Auto Punch In/Out to ReadyUndo/Redo Auto Punch In/Out recording Auto Punch In/Out TakePress the Record button while holding down the Play button Manual Punch In/Out Connecting the instrument and a foot switchRehearsing Manual Punch In/Out recording Out point Cancelling Rehearsal modeWhile holding down the Stop button, press the foot switch Manual Punch In/Out takeUndo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out recording Turning the Metronome function on Setting the switch and knobCreating a Tempo Map Checking the metronome soundPress the Record button Quitting recordingChecking the recorded sound Starting recordingDigital recording from an external digital device Digital RecordingDigital recording to an external device Setting a digital output trackAssigning output tracks Digital mixdownQuitting mixdown Setting the output level and the master recorderSettings for the effect units MixdownDigital and analog simultaneous recording Using an optical cableStarting the recording Program Play the connected digital device Settings on the FD-8Monitoring digital inputs Four-track simultaneous recordingSixteen channels of digital mixdown How to use the Recorder in jackPatch Bay Mixer etc Direct recording of an external sound sourceMove & Paste Editing TracksCopy & Paste and Move & Paste Copy & PasteKey for which you wish to check the edit point Executing Copy or MoveChecking the clipboard data Paste start pointTurn the JOG dial to enter the number of repeats Repeat= Executing PasteUndo/Redo Paste Select a destination track to paste dataErasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0 EraseErasing data from a specified point to REC END Undo/Redo Erase Executing EraseStoring the erase start and end points Swapping mono track data between Real tracks, Addi Track ExchangeExecuting Track Exchange Cue & Review Function Cue & Review function using the Rewind and F FWD buttonsPress the Scrub key while the recorder section is stopped Digital scrubbing using Scrub modeTurn the JOG dial to perform digital scrubbing Cue & Review function using the Shuttle feature Storing a Locate Point Edit Point Press the desired memory key Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keysStoring in real-time Press the Store keyEditing and storing data Editing and storing locate dataPress the HOLD/ key while the FD-8 is stopped To located the edited point, press the Locate key Editing the data stored in the Locate keyPress the memory key that you pressed in again Press the HOLD/ key, Rewind button, orDirect Locate Locate FunctionAuto Play Executing the Auto Play function Auto ReturnPress the desired memory key Press the Locate key Start playback a little before the Auto RTN END point Auto RepeatExecuting the Auto Return function Store the Auto RTN Start and Auto RTN END pointsStart playback a little before the Auto RTN Start point Executing the Auto Repeat functionPreviewing the fall of the sound fade out Preview FunctionPreviewing the rise of the sound fade Display indication during the Preview operationTrimming the sound while previewing Executing the Preview functionMemory key Operation Example Time Base is ABS value of SF flashes Midi clock sync system Connecting and setting an external deviceSetting Midi Sync OUT Midi SynchronizationMidi Mixing down while syncing Midi sound sourcesMTC sync/Machine Control system Please read this Mixing down while syncing the Midi sound sourcesSet the following items on the sequence software Sync system in Slave modeSetting up the external device Setting the FD-8Recording Checking the chase and lock operationEquipment connections Sync system with adat by the slave modeSetup of adat master Setting on the FD-8 slaveChecking Chase Lock Offset mode ABSSaving and Loading Song Data Using a Scsi drive as the current driveOutline of the save/load operation Fostex D-5, Pioneer D-05 Title of data to be saved to a backup Scsi disk Saving/loading data using another Scsi drivePress the EXIT/NO key to exit Setup mode Insert an unformatted disk into the backup driveSave PGM ? menu Load PGM ? menu Three backup disks are requiredSaving/loading via a DAT or adat Save DAT or adat Saving song data via a DAT or adatStart recording on the DAT or adat Use the JOG dial to select the desired tracksUse the JOG dial to select a Program to save Tips Loading song data via a DAT or adatStart playing the DAT or adat Use the JOG dial to select a Program into which to load dataSet the Selector in the monitor section to MON Saving and loading song data via a Scsi driveIf you do not wish to delete the existing data If you wish to delete the existing dataSelecting Setup mode Changing the Initial Settings Setup ModeStoring a time signature Setting a time signature Sign. Set ? menuSelect a Program for which to set a time signature Measures Clearing all time signature and tempo settingsModifying or deleting stored time signatures Rotate the JOG dial to enter the desired measure number100 Setting a tempo Tempo Set ? menuChecking the stored tempo setting Storing a tempo valueRepeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo data Setting the Metronome function Click ? menuSetting the Metronome function 101Turn the JOG dial to select on or oFF Setting a preroll value Preroll ? menuSetting a preroll time 102103 Setting Midi sync output signal Sync Out ? menuSetting Midi sync signal Turn the JOG dial to select the desired Midi sync signal104 Setting an MTC frame rate Frame Rate ? menuSetting an MTC offset value Mtc Offset ? menu Setting an MTC frame rateSetting an MTC offset Setting Offset mode Ofset Mode ? menu105 106 Setting the Slave mode Slave Mode ? menuSetting MTC Offset mode Turning Slave mode on and offSetting the Slave type external sync signal Setting the Slave type Slave Type ? menu107 108 Setting the Record Protect function Rec Protect ? menuRecording enabled/disabled Use the JOG dial to enable or disable recordingJOG dial to specify a track Setting digital input tracks Digi. In ? menuSetting digital input tracks 109Setting digital output tracks Setting digital output tracks Digi. Out ? menu110 111 Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode Resolu ? menuSetting BAR/BEAT resolution mode Use the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off112 Setting the Midi device number Device ID ? menuSetting the Midi device ID Checking the number of track events NOs Event ? menu113 Checking the number of track events114 Midi Implementation ChartTransmitted Recognized Remarks MMC Response/Information Field List Command Command List Movement Recorder115 Specifications Maintenance116 117 118 Block DiagramIndex Fostex Corporation List of Scsi drive and media checked for function as of Aug
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The Fostex FD-8 is a revolutionary digital multitracker that has garnered significant attention since its release. Designed for musicians and audio professionals, the FD-8 offers a compelling combination of functionality, simplicity, and affordability, making it an ideal choice for both studio recordings and live performances.

One of the key features of the Fostex FD-8 is its 8-track simultaneous recording capability. This allows users to record multiple instruments or vocal parts at once, enabling more complex arrangements without the hassle of overdubbing. With a built-in 20-bit A/D converter, the FD-8 captures high-quality audio, ensuring that every nuance of a performance is faithfully reproduced.

In addition to its recording capabilities, the FD-8 boasts a range of editing features that make it easier to fine-tune performances. The onboard digital effects processor includes reverb, delay, and EQ settings, which can be applied in real-time, offering users a versatile toolkit for sound manipulation. This means that the FD-8 not only serves as a recording device but also as a powerful mixing console.

The FD-8 employs a user-friendly interface, with a large backlit LCD display that provides clear feedback on track levels and settings. Navigating through the device’s extensive features is simplified by an intuitive layout, making it accessible for both novice and experienced users. The inclusion of USB connectivity allows for easy data transfer, enabling users to back up their projects or move recordings to a computer for further editing.

Another noteworthy characteristic of the Fostex FD-8 is its compatibility with various media formats. It supports standard audio files, making it convenient for musicians to work with different file types. The ability to save work on standard CD-Rs or a removable storage device adds to the operational flexibility.

The robust build of the FD-8 is designed to endure the rigors of touring and live performances. Its compact size allows for easy transport, while the durable housing protects against wear and tear.

In essence, the Fostex FD-8 stands out as a remarkable digital multitracker that provides users with essential recording and editing features packed into a portable, user-friendly package. Its combination of quality, flexibility, and ease of use has made it a popular choice among audio professionals and hobbyists alike, securing its place as a staple in modern music production.
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