Fostex VF80 Preliminary knowledge

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Basic Recording/Playback
BALANCE
UNBALANCE
TRIM
PEAK
CH ON/OFF
BALANCE
UNBALANCE
TRIM
PEAK
CH ON/OFF
TRACK 1
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 5
TRACK 6
TRACK 7
TRACK 8
TRACK STATUS
/ TRACK SEL HARD DISK
INPUT A
INPUT B
OFF
ON OUTPUT INPUT
POWER PHANTOM S/P DIF / DATA
[PHANTOM] switch
Preliminary knowledge
• Inputs and tracks
You can record onto adjacent two tracks (Tracks 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, or 7-8) or a mono track (one of Tracks 1 through
6). You cannot select another combination.
The input signal from INPUT A is fed to odd tracks (1, 3, 5 and 7), while the input signal from INPUT B is fed to
even tracks (2, 4, 6 and 8). Because each input signal is directly fed to appropriate tracks, you cannot tailor the
signal when recording. However, you can add reverb or equalize the sound during mixdown, or rerecord a track
sound later with applying a distortion-type effect.
<Balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (phone) input connectors>
Both the balanced and unbalanced input connectors are provided for INPUT A and INPUT B, allowing connec-
tion of balanced and unbalanced devices. In addition, the phantom (DC 48 V) power can be supplied to the
balanced XLR inputs, so you can use condenser microphones that need the phantom power (see the following
section about how to use condenser microphones).
<Note>
You cannot use both the balanced and unbalanced inputs simultaneously.
When plugging the unbalanced (phone) input connector, the balanced (XLR) input connector is disconnected.
• How to use condenser microphones
When connecting a condenser microphone that needs the phantom power, set the [PHANTOM] switch on the rear
panel to “ON”. Read the following notes carefully before using the phantom power.
<Notes for using the phantom power>
• Be sure to keep the following notes.
* When connecting a condenser microphone to the balanced input
connector of the VF80, check whether or not the microphone needs
the phantom power (+48 V).
* Switch the [PHANTOM] switch to ON after connecting a microphone.
* When switching the [PHANTOM] switch, or when plugging or
unplugging a microphone, mute the VF80 output signals.
* When connecting a dynamic microphone to the balanced input
connector, set the [PHANTOM] switch to OFF. Otherwise, the
microphone may damage.
• Y ou cannot use the phantom power f or follo wing microphones.
* microphones with the unbalanced output
* high impedance microphones
* microphones with the XLR connectors that leaks a signal between
pin #2 and pin #1 or pin #3 and pin #1
* microphones with the center tapout type ground such as old-
fashioned ribbon microphones
<Important notes for on/off switching>
Note that the VF80 power must be ON when
changing the [PHANTOM] switch setting.
Also note that the [PHANTOM] switch should be
set to “ OFF ” after using the phantom power.