INDEX

 

[A]

 

AUX SEND knob

8, 50

AUX RTN knob

8, 50

ACCESS LED

10

AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key

12, 70

AUTO RTN START key

13, 66, 70, 74

AUTO RTN END key

14, 66, 70, 74

AUTO PUNCH IN key

14, 41, 66, 74

AUTO PUNCH OUT key

14, 41, 66, 74

AUX SEND jack

16, 50

AUX RTN jack

16, 50

“Acc Error” message

20

ABS time

21

Additional track

24, 61

Audio file

27

A.D.A.C

28, 117

Auto punch in/out

41-44

Auto play

70

Auto return

71

Auto repeat

72

[B]

 

BAR/BEAT/CLK

21

Backup mode

28

Backup drive

28, 87

“Backup Dsk” message

32

[C]

 

Contrast adjustment knob

9

Clipboard play

11, 57

CLIPBOARD IN key

14, 56, 66, 74

CLIPBOARD OUT key

14, 56, 66, 74

Current drive

28, 87

Creating a new program

33

Copy & Paste

56

Copy clip

57

Copy start/end point

57

Cue function

63, 65

[D]

 

DISP SEL key

10, 17

DATA IN/OUT jack

17, 48

Display

17

Deleting a program

35

Digital recording

48

Digital and analog

 

simultaneous recording

52

Digital mixdown

50, 54

Digital scrubbing

64

Direct locate

70

Digital input track

48, 109

Digital output track

48, 78, 110

Device ID number

112

[E]

 

Equalizer control knb

8

EXECUTE/YES key

10

EXIT/NO key

10

EDIT key

13, 56, 59, 61

Event

27, 112

Editing a program title

36

Erase

59

Erase start/end point

59

Edit point

66

[F]

 

Formatting a disk

28

F FWD button

10, 63

Foot switch

45

[H]

 

HOLD/> key

12, 33, 66

[I]

 

Input fader

7

INPUT SEL switch

7

INPUT jack

15

INSERT jack

16, 38

Input monitor

25, 43

“IDE” message

18, 31

“Ins. Disk !” message

96

“Illegal FM” message

29, 96

[J]

 

JOG dial

10, 64-65, 68-69, 76

[L]

 

LEVEL switch

8, 39

LOCATE key

12, 69, 70

Locate ABS 0

11, 70

Locate Rec End

11, 70

“Load Err” message

20

Locate point

66

Locate function

70

Loading song data

85

[M]

 

MON knob

8

MON MASTER knob

8

Master fader

8

Monitor select switch

8

MON OUT jack

15

MIDI IN/OUT jack

16, 76

MTC time

21

Mastering mode

28

Metronome function

38, 101

Manual punch in/out

45-47

Move & Paste

56

Move clip

57

Move start/end point

57

MIDI sync function

77

“Master FM” message

32

MIDI sync signal

103

MTC frame rate

104

MTC offset time

104

MTC offset mode

105

Mixdown

50, 78, 80

[N]

 

Normal mode

28

“Nomal FM” message

32

[O]

 

“Over !” message

20

[P]

 

PLAY button

11, 47, 57

PHONES jack

15

Preset display

18

PUNCH IN/OUT jack

16, 45

Panpot knob

7, 26

“Protected” message

20

Program change

23, 34

Playback monitor

25

Program title

33, 36

Punch in/out

41

Preview function

74

Preroll time

43, 70, 102

[R]

 

 

REC TRACK select switch

9

REWIND button

10, 63

REC END locate

11

RECORD button

11, 41

RECORDER IN jack

16, 54

“Rec + Yes!” message

20

Recording method

22

REMAIN

19, 22

Real track

24, 61

Recording mode

28

Review function

63, 65

Rec protect

107

Resolution mode

111

[S]

 

 

SCRUB key

9, 64

SETUP key

10

STOP button

11, 45, 70

SHIFT key

11, 43, 65, 69, 74

STORE key

13, 33, 66, 70

STEREO OUT jack

15

SCSI connector

17, 85

Shift function

14

“Select Trk” message

20

Stereo bus

26

“SCSI” message

18, 29

Setting digital input track

48, 109

Setting digital output track

49, 110

Shuttle function

65

Storing a locate point

66

Slave mode

81, 83, 106

Sync system in slave mode

81

Sync system with adat

83

Slave type

107

Saving song data

85

SETUP mode

97

[T]

 

 

“Track Over” message

20

Time base

18, 21

Track exchange

24, 61

Trimming the locate point (edit point)

75

Time signature

98

Tempo

100

[U]

 

 

UNDO/REDO key

13

“Un Format !” message

20

Undo/Redo function

44, 47, 58, 60

[V]

 

 

VARI PITCH key

12

“Void Data” message

20

“Void Out !” message

20

Vari pitch function

37

[W]

 

 

Warning message

20

“Wrong Disk” message

96

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FD-8 specifications

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.