Model X-12 Owner's Manual

11. Record indicator [REC]

This indicator will light red in recording mode (or record pause mode).

"Recording mode" means one of the tracks has been selected by the [REC TRACK] selector, the [REC] button has been pressed, and recording is in progress.

"Record pause mode" means you have pressed the [PAUSE] button during the recording mode, and the tape transport is stopped (recording standby mode).

12. Power indicator [POWER]

This indicator will light green when you turn on the [POWER] switch.

13. Playback level fader [1 - 4]

These faders enable you to adjust the playback level of each track.

14. Playback Panpot knob [PAN]

These knobs enable you to adjust the stereo image of the playback sound for each track.

15. Headphone jack [PHONES]

Connect monitoring headphones here.

You can adjust the headphone volume using the [LINE OUT/PHONES] knob.

16. Input jack [INPUT]

Sound sources such as an external mic and keyboard are connected here.

Input gain should be trimmed accordingly with the [LINE-MIC]knob located nearby.

17.Gain control knob [LINE-MIC]

Adjust the gain for best S/N ratio.

The output signal level from the sound sources (mic, keyboard, guitar, etc.) should be set in such a way that the output of the source should be neither too high or low. The difference can be corrected with the gain control.

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< Gain control rule of thumb >

The gain is adjusted by rotating the [LINE-MIC]knob while watching the lighting condition of the level meter LED as the signal is input.

Gain of "MIC" is obtained at full CW rotation of the [LINE-MIC]knob and "LINE" at full CCW rotation.

Ideal gain is obtained by setting the level meter reading such that the "+6" LED does not light up. Should the "+6" LED lights up frequently, it is an indication that gain is too high and will result in distortion if recording is continued in this manner.

Basically, the knob should be adjusted toward "MIC" when a low level sound source such as a mic is connected, and toward "LINE" when connecting the output of an effects unit to which a keyboard or electric base is connected.

LINE (-10dBV)MIC (-50dBV)

The X-12 uses the following connection plugs:

Stereo phone plug (stereo type)

Use this plug to connect to the [PHONES] jack.

Tip (L)

Sleeve (ground)

Ring (R)

Phone plug (monaural type)

Use this plug to connect to the [INPUT] jack.

Tip (Hot)

Sleeve (ground)

RCA pin jack (monaural type)

Use this plug to connect to the [LINE OUT L, R] jacks on the rear panel.

Tip (Hot)

Sleeve (ground)

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Fostex X-12 owner manual Record indicator REC, Power indicator Power, Playback level fader 1, Playback Panpot knob PAN