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Model VM08 Owner’s Manual
Peripheral Equipment Connection

The schematic below is an example of external equipment connected to the VM08.

To avoid possible speaker damage, please be sure to unplug the AC adaptor when connecting

external equipment to the IN/OUT connectors of the Fostex VM08.

1) ST.OUT L, R jack

These are unbalanced phone jacks where an external monitor (amplifier+ speaker) or analog master re-
corder can be connected. The standard output level is -10dBV.

2) INPUT 1 ~ 4 jacks

These are unbalanced phone jacks for microphones and sound sources such as a guitar. TRIM knobs are
provided for each jack by so input levels can be adjusted to match the sound source, from microphone
input to line level signals.

3) INPUT 5/6 (INPUT 7/8) jacks

TRS type phone jacks for connecting line level sound sources.
As shown in the schematic, both stereo and mono output sound sources can be connected. For either type
signals, the input mode can be selected using the VM08’s setup mode. Refer to [Setup mode] on page 27
for setup of the input mode. Refer to next page for details in preparing and wiring the TRS phone plug.
The standard input level is -6dBV.

4) AUX SEND 1/2 jack

TRS type phone jacks where external effects and mixers can be connected. Two channels, namely, AUX
SEND 1 and 2 are output here. One or two external units can be connected. See the next page for details
in preparing and wiring a TRS phone plug. The standard output level is -10dBV.
ST OUTRLPHONES
1TRIM
2TRIM
3TRIM
4TRIM
-10 -50 -10 -50 -10 -50 -10 -50
RESET
OUT
DIGITAL
DC IN FOOT SW AUX SEND INPUT
6/5
8/7
7
85
6
1
2
AD-9B
ONLY
9V
Amplifier
Monitor Speaker
Monitor headphone
Guitar & Guitar Processer
Digital Master Recorder
Synthesizer
Footswitch
AC Adaptor
Microphone
External Effect Unit/External Mixer etc.
4
21
235
6
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