Fostex X-34 Applying Effects, Refer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps

Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Applying Effects

You may apply effects to the X-34 signals during mixdown by connecting an external effects processor in line between the AUX SEND and AUX RTN connectors on the rear panel. The MON MIX/AUX knobs are used to adjust the amount of signal sent to the effects processor. The processed signals are returned to the X-34 via the AUX RTN connectors and mixed with the dry (no effect) sound. After adjusting the balance between the dry and wet sounds (using the AUX RTN knob), you can mix down to a connected master recorder.

You can also perform effect processing by connecting different effects, such as a compressor, limiter, noise gate, etc., to the LINE IN/INSERT jacks on the front panel during recording.

Choose the approach that suits your project.

Using the AUX SEND and AUX RTN connectors to apply effects at mixdown:

In this example, while mixing the sound sources recorded on tracks 1 ~ 4 and copying (dubbing) the mix to a master recorder, you apply effects to the desired track.

In this example, reverb is applied to tracks 2 and 4.

Be aware that if you want to add effects to individual tracks, you must add them during the mixdown process. You will be able to add an effect to the entire recording later if you wish. However, you will not be able to add an effect to a specific track; individual tracks will be inaccessible.

Master Recorder Effects Processor

LINE OUT R

L

AUX RTN R

L

AUX SEND

PUNCH	DC IN	ON STANDBY	DOLBY NR			TAPE OUT
			ON OFF
IN/OUT	12V			4	3	2	1

1.Connect the input of an external effects processor to the AUX SEND connector on the rear panel of the X-34.

2.Connect the outputs of the external effects processor to the AUX RTN connectors (L/ MONO, R) on the rear panel of the X-34.

3.Set up the master recorder and the X-34 for mixdown rehearsal as described in steps 1- 7 of the “Mixdown” section on page 18.

4.Play the tape and turn the MON MIX/AUX knobs on channel 2 and 4 clockwise to adjust the level of signals sent to the effects processor.

5.Set the parameters of the external effects processor, if necessary.

6.Use the AUX RTN knob to adjust the level of the effect signals.

7.Adjust the monitoring level using the MONITOR knob.

8.Adjust the entire output level using the MASTER fader.

Refer to page 18 for more information on the mixdown steps.

9.If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind the tape.

10.Start recording on the master recorder, and start playing the tape on the X-34 to mixdown.

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