Fostex X-34 owner manual Recording a sync signal, Tape Sync connection example

Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Recording a sync signal

1.Connect the FSK output of the MIDI/FSK converter to the LINE IN/INSERT 4 jack of the X-34, and connect a MIDI sequencer to the MIDI/ FSK converter via MIDI.

2.Press the REC TRK 4 switch to select track 4 for recording.

3.Start playing the sequencer and adjust the recording level of sync signal using the channel 4 fader.

4.Stop the sequencer.

5.Press the REC button on the X-34 to start recording on track 4.

6.Start playing the MIDI sequencer.

The sync signal will be recorded on track 4.

It is recommended that you record the sync signal for a duration that exceeds the song. You cannot extend the sync signal recording later.

<Tape Sync connection example>

Record other musical instruments first, then synchronize the MIDI sound source with the recordings to mix down the sound via the mixing console as shown below.

MIDI Sound Source

MIDI IN

FSK Converter

FSK signal

Master Recorder

Mixing Console

(e.g., Fostex MN04)

TAPE OUT 4

		1/3	MIC IN		2/4			L/MONO		R	L	R	L		R
								AUX SEND	AUX RTN		MONITOR OUT		LINE OUT
	TRIM 1/3				TRIM 2/4													WIDE PITCH
												+ 6					6 +
EQ HI	0		0		0		0	AUX RTN				3					3	–	+
												0					0	NORMAL
- +		- +		- +		- +						5					5	FIX
								0	10			- 10					10 -
EQ LO	0		0		0		0	MONITOR				L	R	1	2	3	4
												NR			REC		POWER
-	+	-	+	-	+	-	+	0	10							RESET
MON MIX/								AUX
AUX															0 0 0
0	10	0	10	0	10	0	10	MON MIX
PAN
								Track
L	R	L	R	L	R	L	R	Down
	1		2		3		4
4	REC TRK	4	REC TRK	4	REC TRK	4		REC TRK
3		3		3		3		Auto
2		2		2		2		Bounce
1		1		1		1
												DOLBY B NR			multitrackerX-34
												REC	PLAY		REW	FF	STOP	PAUSE

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2 3 4 MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Before starting mixdown, lower the channel 4 fader to the minimum level and de-select all recording tracks.

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