Input faders, Panpot knobs PAN L/R | Fostex FD-8 specification

Names and Functions

Control Panel (Mixer Section) Letters in brackets ([ ]) are labels on the panel.

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

MON

	0
INPUT	TRK 1
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

	MON
	0
INPUT	TRK 2
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

MON

	0
INPUT	TRK 3
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

	MON
	0
INPUT	TRK 4
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

MON

	0
INPUT	TRK 5
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

MON

	0
INPUT	TRK 6
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

	MON
	0
INPUT	TRK 7
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN

L R

AUX

AUX1 AUX2

HIGH 0

MID

GAIN 0

MID

SHIFT 900

3002k

200 5k

LOW 0

MON

	0
INPUT	TRK 8
PAN
MON L	MON R
	PAN
L	R

AUX RTN

010

0 10

MON SECTION

MASTER

0 10

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 1

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 2

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 3

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 4

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 5

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 6

INPUT SEL

INPUT

OFF

TRK 7

LEVEL

INPUT SEL	SELECTOR
INPUT	L/R
OFF	L/R+MON
TRK 8	MON
8	L/R
10	10
5	5
0	0
H
M
L
LEVEL

1. Input faders [1-8]

These faders allow you to control the input level of signals selected via the INPUT SEL switch [2] (that is, the input signals from the INPUT jacks or the recorder output signals). Nominal level is obtained at fader position of 7-8, and the fader achieves approximately 6dB of gain at the 10 position.

2. Input select switches [INPUT SEL (INPUT/OFF/TRK)]

These switches allow you to select signals to be routed to the input faders. The following options are available:

“INPUT”	Signals from instruments and microphones connected
	to the INPUT jacks are routed to the channel faders.

“OFF”	The switch is turned off. No signals are routed.

“TRK”	Recorder output signals (TRK 1-8) are routed to the
	channel faders, with Track 1 output routed to Channel 1,
	Track 2 routed to channel 2, etc.

3. Panpot knobs [PAN (L/R)]

Panpot knobs have the following two functions:

		During recording, you can use them to pan channel signals of the
		sound sources connected to the INPUT jacks to Tracks 1-8 .
	1	Turn the knobs all the way to L or R. If you turn the knob to L, the
	1	corresponding channel signal is recorded to Tracks 1 , 3 , 5 and 7.

		If you turn the knob to R, the corresponding channel signal is
		recorded to Tracks 2 , 4, 6 and 8.

For mixdown, use these knobs to determine the stereo image of

2the playback sound of Tracks 1-8. Turn the knobs to the desired position.

4.Monitor panpot knobs [PAN (MON L/MON R)]

These knobs allow you to adjust the balance of the signals that were level-adjusted for the level via the MON knob [5] before you send them to the monitor section L and R. The following options are available.

“MON L”	The signal routed to the MON knob will be sent only to
	monitor section “L.”

“Center”	The signal routed to the MON knob will be sent to both
	monitor section “R” and “L” at the same level.

“MON R”	The signal routed to the MON knob will be sent only to
	monitor section “R.”

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.

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Fostex FD-8 Input faders, Input select switches Input SEL INPUT/OFF/TRK, Panpot knobs PAN L/R

Models: FD-8

1. Input faders [1-8]

2. Input select switches [INPUT SEL (INPUT/OFF/TRK)]

“INPUT”

“TRK”

3. Panpot knobs [PAN (L/R)]

Panpot knobs have the following two functions:

sound sources connected to the INPUT jacks to Tracks 1-8 .

4.Monitor panpot knobs [PAN (MON L/MON R)]

“MON L”

FD-8 specifications