Fostex LR16 manual Overdubbing, Multitrack recording, Connecting a sound source

Model LR16 [Recorder functions / Recording/playback]

<Memo>: You can transfer a project (or a stereo mix file) to a personal computer by directly connecting the computer to the LR16 or via a USB memory stick. (See page 74 for details about how to transfer to a computer. See page 68 for details about how to copy to a USB memory stick.) You can mix down the project recorded on tracks 1 through 16, as well as can replace a part with the new one using the punch in/out function (see the next pages).

Multitrack recording

The LR16 provides multitrack recording functions including overdubbing, mixdown and punch in/out.

Overdubbing

The overdubbing function allows you to record to the desired track(s) while monitoring the playback signal(s) of the other recorded track(s). The overdubbing can be performed in insert mode. The following shows the procedure example of recording a guitar to track 3 while monitoring the keyboard recorded on tracks 1 and 2. It is assumed that the recorder is stopped at the beginning of the project (PRO001).

<Note>: If the FS of the project to be overdubbed does not match the "Default FS" setting in the "System" menu of the MENU mode, you cannot perform overdubbing (the "FS/Bit" indication flashes on the display for warning). In such a case, change the "Default FS" setting to match the project.

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Connecting a sound source

(1)Connect a guitar to the [INPUT 3] connector.

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Preparation

(1)Set the [SOURCE] switch on channels 1 and 2 to "TRK" (), and set the [SOURCE] switch on channel 3 to "INPUT" ().

The playback signals of tracks 1 and 2 are routed to mixer channels 1 and 2 respectively, while the guitar signal is routed to mixer channel 3.

(2)Press the [REC TRACK SELECT 3] key to flash the key.

On the display, track number 3 also starts flashing, while the recordable remaining time is shown.

(3)Press the [NEW PROJECT] key in the recorder section to turn off the key.

(4)Press the [RECORD] key in the recorder section to flash the key.

(5)Set the [SOLO] switches for channels 1 through 3 to ON ().

Adjusting the input level while playing back tracks 1 and 2

(1)Press the [PLAY] key in the recorder or mixer section.

The LR16 starts playback from the beginning of the project.

You can hear the playback signals of tracks 1 and 2 by raising the [PHONES] and [MONITOR] controls.

(2)While playing the guitar, adjust the input level appropriately using the [TRIM] control on channel 3.

The display shows the playback levels of tracks 1 and 2 as well as the input level of track 3

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