Specifications

Block Diagram (when using the insert effect)

PHANTOM (+48V)

ON/OFF

INSERT

EFFECT

OUT Level

L R

INPUT A

TRIM

PHANTOM (+48V)

AD/C

PEAK

REC EFF

CH ON/OFF

REC 1

REC 2

REC 3

REC 4

REC 5

REC 6

REC 7

to METER

REP 1

REP 2

REP 3

REP 4

REP 5

REP 6

REP 7

Effect Track

 

TRK 1

2BAND EQ

PAN

 

MUTE

 

GAIN

 

TRK 2

2BAND EQ

PAN

 

MUTE

 

GAIN

 

TRK 3

2BAND EQ

PAN

 

MUTE

 

GAIN

 

TRK 4

2BAND EQ

PAN

 

MUTE

 

GAIN

 

TRK 5

2BAND EQ

PAN

 

MUTE

 

GAIN

 

TRK 6

2BAND EQ

PAN

 

MUTE

 

GAIN

to METER

MUTE GAIN

DA/C

L

R

ST OUT

INPUT B

AD/C

REC 8

CH ON/OFF

TRK 7/8

REP 8

MUTE GAIN BALANCE

PHONES LEVEL

PHONES

TRIM

DATA IN

S/P DIF

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DECODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

OUTPUT

 

INPUT

OUTPUT

OFF ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MIDI

 

 

DATA

/ DIF S/P

PHANTOM

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

307

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT A

 

 

INPUT B

 

PHONES

ST OUT

 

FOOT SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAL

 

BAL

 

 

 

L

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRACK

 

MIX PARAMETER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT

 

SCENE

SCENE SEQ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUITAR

 

 

GUITAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL MULTITRACKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PGM

 

FADER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAN

 

EQ

EFFECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE

MIC

 

LINE

MIC

MIN

MAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNBAL

TRIM

UNBAL

TRIM

 

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2TRK MODE

 

 

 

 

ACCESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH ON/OFF

 

CH ON/OFF

 

 

 

BOUNCE

 

MASTERING

TRAINING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEAK

 

 

PEAK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHANTOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC EFF

 

 

 

 

 

F1

F2

F3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRACK STATUS

RED

REC

 

GREEN

PLAY

OFF

 

MUTE

STATUS

 

 

 

 

 

217

 

 

 

TRACK STATUS / TRACK SEL

 

 

 

/SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOG SHUTTLE

 

1

2

3

 

4

 

5

6

7/8 2TRK

MASTER

 

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/NO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EJECT

 

 

+6

+6

+6

+6

+6

 

+6

+6

 

+6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/YES

 

 

 

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

SETUP

TIMEBASE

UNDO

SEL

/REDO

 

-10

-10

-10

-10

-10

-10

-10

-10

 

F1

F2

F3

SHIFT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

VARI

WAVE FORM

 

LOCATE

 

 

 

-20

-20

-20

-20

-20

-20

-20

-20

 

PUNCH

LOOP

PITCH

SCRUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

 

 

-30

 

-30

 

-30

 

-30

 

-30

 

-30

 

-30

 

EDIT

EDIT

EDIT

 

MARK

DELETE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-40

 

 

-40

 

-40

 

-40

 

-40

 

-40

 

-40

 

-40

 

RECORD

 

STOP

PLAY

REWIND

F FWD

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATE ABS 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOCATE REC END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENCODE

DATA OUT

S/P DIF

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Fostex VF80 owner manual Block Diagram when using the insert effect, Ad/C

VF80 specifications

The Fostex VF80 is a notable addition to the world of compact digital recording, particularly appealing to musicians, producers, and sound engineers looking for a portable device that doesn’t compromise on quality. This versatile digital multitrack recorder provides a mixture of user-friendly features that make it ideal for both studio and mobile applications.

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The user interface is designed for efficiency, featuring an easy-to-read LCD screen and intuitive controls, which makes navigating through tracks, edits, and settings straightforward. The VF80 also includes a metronome and tuner, essential tools for musicians during recording sessions.

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Included with the device are various input options like standard mic preamps, making it suitable for various recording scenarios, from vocals to instruments. The robust construction of the VF80 ensures it can withstand the rigors of both studio and live environments, making it a reliable choice for professionals.

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