Fostex VF160EX operation manual Analog Mix Down, Digital Mix Down

Mix Down

Create the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape, DAT, MD, etc.). The VF160EX can output S/P DIF (optical) digital signals making it is possible to directly mix down digital signals if the master recorder can input S/P DIF (optical) digital signals.

Tips: Internal Mixdown Mode

The VF160EX features an “Internal mixdown mode”.

By using the Internal mixdown mode, you can mix-down up to 16 tracks without using an external master recorder. Also, by using the built-in CD-R/RW drive, you can make your original audio CD from materials mixed-down by the Internal mixdown mode.

See “Advanced Features” on page 79 for the Internal mixdown mode and “Save/load of Song Data” on page 125 for making an audio CD.

Analog Mix Down

1.Connect the IN (input jack) of the master recorder with the [ST OUT-L/R] jack of the VF160EX.

CAUTION		WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
DO NOT OPEN		SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR		TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AUX SEND	ST OUT	MIDI	DIGITAL/DATA	FOOT SW	POWER	AC-IN

2.Adjust the recording level of the master recorder.

3.Start recording with the master recorder and then play the song on the VF160EX from the beginning.

4.Stop both machines when recording is completed.

INOUT

OPTICAL

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2	R	L	IN	OUT

Analog master recorder

Tips: Fade IN/OUT

The VF160EX Master Fader provides a feature to Fade IN (gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT (gradually decrease the volume) the sound.

Digital Mix Down

1.Connect the digital IN (input jack) of the master recorder with the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack of the VF160EX.

•Direct connection is possible if the master recorder has a S/P DIF (optical) digital input.

•Use the “Fostex COP-1/96k” for connections if the master recorder has a S/P DIF (coaxial) digital input jack.

CAUTION		WARNING:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
DO NOT OPEN		SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR		TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AUX SEND	ST OUT	MIDI	DIGITAL/DATA	FOOT SW	POWER	AC-IN

3.Fine tune the output level of the VF160EX master fader.

•In General, the optimal level is when the level meter of the master recorder is 0 at the maximum volume of VF160EX. Note that any level exceeding 0 may cause sound distortion.

4.Start recording with the master recorder and then play he song on the VF160EX from the beginning.

5.Stop both machines when recording is successfully completed.

INOUT

OPTICAL

1
2	R	L	IN	OUT

Digital master recorder

Tips: Fade IN/OUT

The VF160EX Master Fader provides the feature to Fade IN (gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT (gradually decrease the volume) the sound.

2.Prepare the master recorder to accept digital input.

•The sampling frequency of the VF160EX is 44.1kHz.

Digital mix down is not possible unless the master recorder can record 44.1kHz digital signals.

•Generally speaking, the input level of the master recorder is not adjustable for digital input.

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