Fostex FD-4 owner manual MTC sync/Machine Control system, Connecting an external device

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MIDI Synchronization

3.Raise the master faders L/R to [7–8].

4.Connect the MON OUT (L/R) jacks and the RECORDER IN jacks directly.

This connection will route the L/R+MON signals output from MON OUT (L/R) to the DATA OUT jacks via the RECORDER IN jacks for mixdown. (The L/R+MON signals included the playback signals from tracks 1-4 and four MIDI sound sources.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 4

 

INPUT 3

R MON OUT L

R ST OUT L

2 AUX SEND 1

 

AUX RTN 2

 

AUX RTN 1

 

 

 

 

R

MONO/L

 

R

MONO/L

4

INSERT 3

 

 

 

 

SCSI

 

DATA

DATA

PUNCH

MIDI

 

MIDI

RECORDER IN

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN/OUT

IN

 

OUT

R

L

5.Set the “Setting digital output tracks” in SETUP mode to [L– , r- ].

• See page 92 for more information.

6.Use the input channel faders and the PAN knobs to adjust the playback levels and stereo image of tracks 1–4.

Turn the MON knob in the MON mix section of the corresponding channels toward [INPUT] to adjust the input level of the MIDI sound sources, and use the MON PAN knob to adjust the stereo image.

7.Use the MASTER knob in the monitor section to adjust the final output level for mixdown.

8.If you wish to apply effects to a track, turn the AUX knob and AUX RTN knob of the corresponding channel to adjust the effect amount and balance.

MTC sync/Machine Control system

This section explains a synchronization system controlled by a computer using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) and controlled by MTC (MIDI time code) output from the FD-4. The FD-4 adds a given offset value to the ABS time on the disk and outputs the information as MTC of a given frame rate. In addition, the FD-4 can receive external MMC and Fostex System Exclusive Message (FEX) to perform certain operations. Changing the device ID number included in the messages transmitted from the computer allows you to con- trol various operations on the FD-4 individually. Use the “Setting the MIDI device number” menu in SETUP mode to set the device ID number.

•Initialize the FD-4.

•If multiple Programs exist, select the desired Program first.

Connecting an external device

 

 

Effect unit 2

 

 

 

 

Effect unit 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT 4

 

INPUT 3

ST OUT L

2

AUX SEND

1

 

AUX RTN 2

 

AUX RTN 1

 

 

 

 

 

R

MONO/L

 

R

MONO/L

4

INSERT

3

 

 

 

 

SCSI

 

 

DATA

DATA

PUNCH

MIDI

 

 

MIDI

RECORDER IN

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

IN/OUT

IN

 

 

OUT

R

L

MMC MTC

Computer

with MMC/MTC

MIDI

compatible software

1.Connect the MIDI IN jack and MIDI out jack to the MIDI OUT/ IN jacks of the computer (using a MIDI interface).

The computer should be running sequence software that supports MMC and MTC.

2.Set the sequence software to MTC slave mode and MMC output mode, and select the desired MTC frame rate.

3.Connect the MIDI sound sources and effect units accordingly, in the manner as explained in the “MIDI clock sync system” section.

Setting MIDI SYNC OUT

1.Set the MIDI sync signal to be output to “MTC (Mtc)” in the “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu in SETUP mode.

At this time, select [MTC] for Time Base for convenience.

• Refer to page 86 for more information on SETUP mode.

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Contents Model Safety Instructions Introduction Main features Recording PreparationMixer section Recorder sectionConnecting a Scsi drive Recording PreparationAbout damages About copyrightsRecording mode Formatting a new diskInsert a disk into the Scsi drive Press the EXECUTE/YES keyTurn the JOG dial to select a recording mode When you format a disk, a Program is named temporary titleRemoving a disk from the Scsi drive Press the Stop button or the EXIT/NO keyPress the Setup key Use the JOG dial to select a recording modeFormatting the disk again Press the EXECUTE/YES key againNames and Functions Rear panelControl panel Front panelInput select switches Input SEL INPUT/OFF/TRK Input fadersPanpot knobs PAN L/R Monitor panpot knobs PAN MON L/MON RInput level switches Level H/M/L Monitor level control knob MON INPUT/TRKEqualizer control knobs EQ HIGH/MID/LOW AUX send knobs AUX AUX 1/AUXContrast adjustment knob LCDSetup key Setup Access LED AccessDisplay indication select key Time Base select keyPlay button Play Stop button StopRecord button RECORD/ Auto Punch Shift key ShiftAuto Return/Auto Play mode on/off key Vari Pitch key Vari PITCH/ P.EDITLocate key LOCATE/ LOC MEM Hold/ key HoldStore key Store Undo/Redo key UNDO/REDOEdit key Edit Auto Return Start keyAuto Return End key Auto RTN END/ Preview Auto Punch In key Auto Punch IN/ PreviewAuto Punch Out key Clipboard In key Clipboard IN/ PreviewInput jacks 1, 2, 3, 4 Connector phone Monitor Out jacks MON OUT L, R Connector RCA pinStereo Out jacks ST. OUT L, R Connector RCA pin Headphone jack Phones Connector stereo TRS phoneBalanced input connectors 3, 4 Input 3 Midi OUT jack Midi OUT Connector DIN 5-pinMidi in jack Midi in Connector DIN 5-pin AUX Send jacks 1, 2 AUX Send 1Data output jack Data OUT Connector Optical Data input jack Data in Connector OpticalPower cable Power switch PowerTime Base is ABS Time Base is BAR/BEAT/CLKTime Base is MTC Time Base is MTC Time Base is ABSTime Base is BAR/BEAT/CLK Disk recordable remaining Time is displayedVoid Data message Action to takeVoid Out message Track unselected messageBefore Starting Time BaseRemain indicator Recording methodArea actually used on the disk Real track and Additional track Input monitoringPlayback monitoring REC SEL switch PAN knobs and stereo busFD-4 initial settings Setting the diskConnecting the guitar and the monitoring head- phones Initial settingsSetting the switch and knob Adjusting the recording levelMonitoring the recording signal Starting recordingUndo/Redo recording Recording onto the additional trackChecking the recording sound Playing trackPlayback of the additional track sound Undo/redo subsequent to exchangeConnecting a sound source Basic Multitrack RecordingRecording a drum machine to track Overdubbing the bass to trackListening to the overdubbed sound Undo/redo overdubbingSettings for overdubbing the electric guitar to track Settings for overdubbing the vocal to trackMixdown AUX SEND2 and AUX RTN2 of the FD-4 respectivelySetting the switch and knob on the FD-4 Setting the output level and the master recorderSettings for the effect units MixdownHandling Programs Creating a new ProgramTo enter a title Using the Program Change function Press the Setup key while the FD-4 is stopped Deleting a ProgramEditing a Program title After you enter the title, press the EXECUTE/YES keyPlayback in Vari Pitch Mode Set the desired pitch data using the JOG dialAfter you set the pitch data, press the EXIT/NO key Connecting a sound source and a effect unit Recording to a Metronome SoundCreating a Tempo Map Turning the Metronome function onChecking the metronome sound Quitting recordingChecking the recorded sound Press the Stop button to stop the recorderWhat is Punch In/Out recording? Punch In/Out RecordingAuto Punch In/Out Storing the edit pointsConnecting the instrument Setting the mixer sectionPreparation Tips for rehearsalControl panel settings are the same as those for rehearsal Auto Punch In/Out TakeHint Quick and easy operation for repeated rehearsal Press the Record Track select key 3/L to set track 3 toConnecting the instrument and a foot switch Manual Punch In/OutCancelling Rehearsal mode Rehearsing Punch In/Out recordingManual Punch In/Out take HintUndo/Redo Manual Punch In/Out recording Connecting effect units Adjusting the recording level/rehearsalPing-Pong Recording Undo/Redo ping-pong recording Performing ping-pong recordingQuitting ping-pong recording Checking the ping-pong recording resultsSet the channel 1-4 Input SEL switches to TRK Checking the result of ping-pong recordingConnect effect units to Aux sends/returns Setting a recording track Connecting an external digital deviceDigital Recording Selecting a Program to recordSetting a digital output track You cannot assign the same track to L and RDigital mixdown Assigning output tracksHow to use the Recorder in jack Editing Tracks Copy & Paste and Move & PasteEdit functions Copy & PasteChecking and adjusting the edit points Checking the clipboard dataExecuting Copy or Move Executing PasteErase Undo/Redo PastePress the Stop button or the EXIT/NO key Erasing a specified part of the data between ABS 0Executing Erase Point is passed in the Play or Record mode Track ExchangeUndo/Redo Erase Swapping data between Real tracks mono track dataExecuting Track Exchange Swapping mono track dataSelecting Additional tracks L-R and Real tracks Select the tracks to swap dataCue & Review function using the Rewind and F FWD buttons Digital scrubbing using the JOG dialCue & Review Function Storing a Locate Point Edit Point Storing in real-timePress the Store key Press the desired memory keyEditing and storing locate data Editing and storing dataPress the HOLD/ key while the FD-4 is stopped Press the memory key that you pressed in againEditing the data stored in the Locate key Locate Function Direct LocateAuto Play Executing the Auto Play functionAuto Return Executing the Auto Return functionPress the Locate key Store the Auto RTN Start and Auto RTN END pointsAuto Repeat Executing the Auto Repeat functionAuto Repeat operation Start playback a little before the Auto RTN Start pointPreview Function Previewing the rise of the sound fadePreviewing the fall of the sound fade out Trim the position at the selected unit digit Time BaseCLK BAR Midi Synchronization Midi clock sync systemConnecting an external device Refer to page 86 for more information on Setup modeMTC sync/Machine Control system See page 92 for more informationSetting MTC Offset Setting a frame rateSetting the device ID number Checking synchronization and Machine ControlSync system in Slave mode Setting up the external deviceSetting the FD-4 Checking the chase and lock operationRecording Connecting a DAT machine Saving and Loading Song DataOutline of the save/load operation Saving from FD-4 to DAT Loading from DAT to FD-4Remember this Saving song dataPreparing a DAT machine Operation on the FD-4Select the tracks to save using the JOG dial Use the JOG dial to display Save PGM ?Use the JOG dial to select the desired Program Press the Setup key when the FD-4 is stopped Select tracks to load using the JOG dialLoading song data You can monitor the data using the following methods Start playing the DAT machineSelecting Setup mode Changing the initial settings menusExecution menu Setting a time signature Storing a time signatureModifying or deleting stored time signatures Select a Program for which to set a time signatureSetting a tempo Clearing all time signature and tempo settingsChecking the stored tempo setting Storing a tempo valueModifying or deleting stored tempo settings Repeat steps 3-5 to store necessary tempo dataSetting the Metronome function Setting a preroll valueSetting the Metronome function Setting a preroll timeSetting Midi sync output signal Setting Midi sync signalTurn the JOG dial to select the desired Midi sync signal Initial setting CLK clock & Song Position PointerSetting an MTC frame rate Setting an MTC offset valueSetting an MTC frame rate Setting an MTC offsetSetting Offset mode Setting the Slave modeSetting MTC Offset mode Use the JOG dial to select the desired Offset modeSetting the Slave type Turning Slave mode on and offSetting the Slave type external sync signal Use the JOG dial to turn Slave mode on and offSetting the Record Protect function Recording enabled/disabledUse the JOG dial to enable or disable recording Setting digital input tracks Setting digital input tracksSetting digital output tracks Setting BAR/BEAT resolution modeSetting digital output tracks Setting BAR/BEAT resolution modeSetting the Midi device number Setting the Midi device IDUse the JOG dial to turn the mode on or off Use the JOG dial to set the desired Midi device ID numberMidi Implementation Chart Date Version FunctionMMC Command List Refer to MMC Response/Information Field ListMaintenance SpecificationsCleaning the exterior Block Diagram Declaration of EC Directive Index Fostex Corporation

FD-4 specifications

The Fostex FD-4 is a cutting-edge digital multi-track recorder that combines innovative technology with user-friendly features, making it a preferred choice for musicians, audio engineers, and content creators. This portable device brings studio-quality recording capabilities in a compact format, ensuring versatility and ease of use.

One of the standout features of the FD-4 is its ability to record up to eight tracks simultaneously, allowing for complex layering and arrangements. The device supports a variety of audio formats including WAV and MP3, making it suitable for both high-fidelity recordings and efficient file storage. The high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz recording capabilities ensure that the depth and clarity of sound are preserved, regardless of the genre or style being recorded.

The FD-4 is equipped with a user-friendly interface, featuring a large, bright LCD display that provides an overview of tracks, levels, and settings. The intuitive navigation simplifies the process of creating, editing, and mixing audio. Users can easily maneuver through menus, making adjustments on-the-fly without disrupting the creative flow.

Additionally, the FD-4 utilizes advanced digital signal processing (DSP) to enhance audio quality. Built-in effects such as reverb, compression, and EQ provide users with an array of tools to shape their sound before mixing. The flexibility offered by these effects, coupled with the device's capability to handle external effects processors, further expands its creative possibilities.

The FD-4 also features an extensive connectivity range, including multiple microphone inputs that support both XLR and TRS jacks, allowing for versatile recording configurations. This lets users connect various types of microphones and instruments seamlessly. With USB connectivity, users can easily transfer their recorded tracks to a computer for further editing and mixing in digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Moreover, the FD-4 is designed for portability, making it ideal for on-the-go musicians and producers. Its robust construction ensures durability, while the lightweight design allows it to fit easily into a travel bag.

In conclusion, the Fostex FD-4 stands out as a powerful digital multi-track recorder packed with features that cater to both professional and aspiring audio creators. Its combination of high-quality recording, user-friendly interface, and extensive connectivity options positions it as an essential tool for anyone looking to capture high-quality audio in any setting. Whether in a studio or out in the field, the FD-4 delivers the reliability and sound fidelity that users demand.
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