Fostex VF80EX owner manual Details of microphone output types

Advanced Operations (VF80EX)

	Selects a microphone input type.
1. IN	Options: US Dyn 58 (dynamic type), MCon2
	(condenser type)
	Default: US Dyn 58
	Selects a microphone output type to be simu-
	lated.
	Options: TCon3k, TCon3k LC, TCon414,
2. Out	TCon414LC1, TCon414LC2, TDyn112, GDyn421,
	GDyn421LC3, GDyn421LC2, GDyn421LC1,
	GDyn421SPE, MCon1, MCon2, MConV, UsDyn58,
	VCon47, VCon87, VCon87 LC
	Default: VCon87
	See the next page for details.
3. Gate	Adjusts the noise gate.
	Options: OFF, 0 to 99 (default: OFF)
4. Out Level	Sets the output level.
	Range: 0 to 99 (default: 80)

Details of microphone output types

18 options are available for the microphone output type, as shown below.

	Trad Condenser 3k (Low cut: Off)
	Simulates the sound of a multipurpose
TCon 3k	professional condenser microphone with
	a large diaphragm.
	Its warm and transparent sound is suit-
	able for a vocal, as well as a drum over-
	head or guitar amplifier.

	Trad Condenser 3k (Low cut: On)
	Simulates the sound of "TCon 3k" above
TCon 3k LC	with the Low Cut switch to On.
	You can suppress boosted low frequencies
	as a result from placing a microphone in
	close proximity to the signal source.

	Trad Condenser 414 (Low cut: On)
	Simulates the sound of one of the most
TCon 414	popular condenser microphones in profes-
	sional studios together with the Classic
	condenser 87. You can get a high-fidelity
	clean sound of an acoustic piano.

	Trad Condenser 414 (Low cut: 75 Hz)
TCon 414 LC1	Simulates the sound of "TCon 414" above
	with the Low Cut switch to On (75 Hz).
	You can suppress boosted low frequencies.

	Trad Condenser 414 (Low cut: 150 Hz)
	Simulates the sound of "TCon 414" above
TCon 414 LC2 with the Low Cut switch to On (150 Hz).
	You can suppress boosted low frequencies
	more than "TCon 414LC1".
	Trad Dynamic 112
	Simulates the sound of a dynamic micro-
TDyn 112	phone suitable for a kick.
	You can get a clean and powerful sound
	by applying it to a kick or bass.
	It has a slightly boosted low frequencies.
	German Dynamic 421
	Simulates the sound of a dynamic micro-
GDyn 421	phone which is frequently used for record-
	ing a tom-tom.
	Suitable for recording a skin percussion
	because of its powerful attack feeling with
	a high frequency peak.

	German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: 3)
GDyn 421 LC3	Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above
	with the Low Cut switch to On (3).
	You can suppress boosted low frequencies.

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: 2)

Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above GDyn 421 LC2 with the Low Cut switch to On (2).

You can suppress boosted low frequencies more than "GDyn 421 LC3".

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: 1)

Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above

GDyn 421 LC1 with the Low Cut switch to On (1).

You can suppress boosted low frequencies more than "GDyn 421 LC2".

German Dynamic 421 (Low cut: SPE) Simulates the sound of "GDyn 421" above

GDyn 421 SPE with the Low Cut switch to On (SPE).

You can considerably suppress boosted low frequencies. Suitable for a speech.

	Modern Condenser 1
	Simulates the sound of a modern con-
MCon 1	denser microphone which has a wider dy-
	namic range and bright sound. It offers a
	warm tube sound, making a vocal or acous-
	tic guitar as if it were recorded by a con-
	denser microphone.

	Modern Condenser 2
MCon 2	Simulates the sound of a condenser micro-
	phone offering wide dynamic range, like
	"MCon 1". It offers a flat frequency re-
	sponse and natural sound.

	Modern Condenser V
	Simulates the sound of a modern tube mi-
MCon V	crophone with vintage feel.
	It offers a deep and natural sound which
	only tube microphones can provide.
	Suitable for a vocal, piano and ensemble.

	US Dynamic 58
	Simulates the most popular dynamic hand-
Us Dyn 58	held vocal microphone.
	High-end and low-end frequencies are not
	extended as compared with a condenser
	microphone.
	Vintage Condenser 47
VCon 47	Simulates a professional tube microphone
	with a large diaphragm that offers clean
	and dry sound.
	Suitable for an acoustic guitar and brass.
	Vintage Condenser 87 (Low cut: Off)
	Simulates the sound of a classic and his-
VCon 87	toric model used for vocals and strings fre-
	quently in professional studios.
	Provides outstanding warm sound among
	condenser microphones.
	Vintage Condenser 87 (Low cut: On)
	Simulates the sound of "VCon 87" with low
VCon 87 LC	cut "On".
	You can suppress boosted low frequencies
	as a result from placing a microphone in
	close proximity to the signal source.

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