Fostex LR16 manual Control unit input channel 1 through

Model LR16 [Names and functions]

Control unit (input channel 1 through 16)

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(1) [TRIM] control

Adjusts the gain of each input signal. Set this control appropriately so that the [PEAK] indicator lights at the maximum input level.

By adjusting this control appropriately, the LR16 can accept a signal within -60dBu and -12dBu for mic input, while it can accept a signal within -40dBu and +8dBu for line input.

<Note>: When the [SOURCE] select switch is set to "TRK", the [TRIM] control is ineffective to the source signal (recorder track signal or the signal from the [SUB IN] connector).

(2) [PEAK] indicator

Lights up when an input channel signal overloads. You should set the [TRIM] control appropriately so that this indicator does not light frequently.

(3) [LOW CUT] switch

Switches on () or off () of the low cut filter (high pass filter). When on, the frequency range below 80 Hz is cut at -12 dB/oct. This function is performed in the analog stage.

(4) [LIMITER] switch

Switches on () or off () of the limiter function. The limiter works to prevent signal clipping when the input level exceeds the certain level. The limiter function is performed in the analog stage.

(5) [SOURCE (INPUT/TRK)] switch

Selects the source signal for each input channel. When the switch is set to the up position (), the signal fed to the [INPUT] connector is selected. When the switch is set to the down position (), the recorder playback signal is selected. Pressing the switch toggles the source signal. When selecting the recorder playback signal (), the [TRIM] control is not effective.

(6)[EQ HI/MID/LO] controls

These controls control gain for each EQ band (high, middle, and low) , as well as the middle frequency.

When you set the gain control at the center position, no boost or cut is applied.

The following table shows the EQ type, center (or cut-off) frequency and boost/cut range of each EQ band.

Band	EQ type	Center (or cut-off)	Boost/cut
		frequency	range
HIGH	Shelving type	12kHz
			+/-18dB
MID	Peaking type	100 Hz to 8 kHz (sweepable)
LOW	Shelving type	80Hz

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