Fostex 250 - Inserts (Punch-In Recording)

section 8 INSERTS (PUNCH-IN RECORDING)
Inserts are useful for replacing portions of an otherwise
satisfactory recording (e.g. p re-recording one stanza of a lead
vocal track without affecting the others):
Inserts are essentially the same as an overdub; they are
recordings of new material made in synchronization with one
or more previously recorded tracks. The difference is that
while an overdub is made on a different track, the insert (or
punch-in) is made on the same track as previously recorded
material. Thus, wherever the insert is located, previous
material is erased. For this reason, one cannot '‘layer” new
material on top of an existing track during the insert; combin¬
ing tracks (or ping-pong) would be required to obtain this
result; refer to Section 6.
1. Connect a mic or instrument to an input channel, and
assign that channel so its signal goes to the track on
which the insert will be made (use the 4 CHAN BUSS
selector and PAN pot).
2. Depress the RECORD TRACK button for the track onto
which the insert will be made.
3. Set all MONMIX to scale 7.
4. Set the METER function switch to RECORDER position.
5. Press PLAY, monitoring the existing track(s) in the head¬
phones. At the moment you wish to begin the insert,
either:
a) Press PLAY and RECORD simultaneously, or
b) S tep on the REMOTE PUNCH-IN/PUNCH-OUT foot
switch.
When one is listening to the existing track(s), ready to begin
the insert, it is obvious that precise timing is essential. If the
person operating the Model 250 is also the performer, it
might be difficult to press the RECORD and PLAY buttons,
and to also be ready to perform. Fortunately, the Model 250
has a foot switch jack for remote punch-ins. One need simply
place the unit in play mode, with the appropriate RECORD
TRACK selector depressed, then step on the foot switch at
the moment the insert must begin; a second actuation of the
foot switch ends the insert, returning the unit to play mode.
Figure 18, Steps for making an insert.
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NOTE: We recommend beginning an insert at a time
when no signal is present on the track to be used (e.g.,
between notes or during a rest). If possible, also begin the
insert in synchronization with a drum beat on another
track. These procedures will help avoid or mask any audi¬
ble click that might be created by the insert.
NOTE: An alternate method to begin the insert is to leave
all RECORD TRACK button switches disengaged, and to
initially press the PLAY and RECORD buttons. Then, to
begin the insert, depress the appropriate RECORD
TRACK button .. The REMOTE FOOT SWITCH cannot be
used to initiate the insert in this case.
6. T o end the insert, either:
a) P ress the STOP button, or
b) S tep on the REMOTE foot switch a second time.
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