Fostex 250 - Initial Recording (Cutting Original Tracks); Preparing to Record the First Track

USING THIS MANUAL
The balance of this manual is presented in a sequence of the
basic steps one would follow to create a master tape: from
recording the original tracks, to sync recording (overdubbing)
and then mixdown (remixing). After that, combining tracks
(ping-pong), stereo recording, and other peripheral topics are
covered. If the reader is quite familiar with hooking up elec¬
tronic systems, a look at the electronic specifications and
block diagram in Section 11 will suffice. Otherwise, we
recommend reading the front and rear panel descriptions in
Section 1, and also the interface information in Section 9.
Most procedures are organized so they can be followed step-
by-step. Accompanying diagrams are labelled to show those
features associated with the numbered steps.
SECTION 3 INITIAL RECORDING (CUTTING ORIGINAL TRACKS)
PREPARING TO RECORD THE FIRST TRACK
Figure 2. Steps for initial recording with Model 250.
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NOTE: Cassette tapes must be smoothly and evenly wound
for best results. Before loading a cassette into the Model 250,
we recommend gently tapping the cassette on a flat, hard
surface. This packs the tape uniformly against the bottom of
its case. (Hold the cassette so the side facing up is the same
side that will face up when the cassette is loaded.) To be ex¬
tra certain of a uniform tape pack, fast wind a new cassette
fully to one end, then rewind prior to use.
1. Plug a signal source, such as a microphone or electric in¬
strument, into channel INPUT jack # 1 on the front panel.
2. Turn on the POWER, open the cassette well cover (grip
the cover at the cutout on the right edge of the case and
lift), and insert a blank cassette.
3. Set the channel 1 INPUT selector switch to UNE/MIC
position; on all other channels, set it to OFF position.
4. Set the channel 1 input FADER and the MASTER 1-2
FADER to the nominal zone (between It 7 and # 8 on the
scale).
NOTE: It is now necessary to decide which of the four
tracks is to be recorded. In this instance, we will record
the signal from input channel It 1 onto track # 4.
5. Set the 4 CHAN BUSS selector switch to assign the in¬
put to the desired pair of tracks (in this example, use 3-4
position). On all other channels, set the selector to OFF
position.
6. Depress the appropriate RECORD TRACK button; for this
example, engage the #4 button.
NOTE: The red LED above the #4 RECORD TRACK but¬
ton will now blink on and off, indicating that the track is in
“record ready" mode.
7. Turn the channel 1, 4 CHAN BUSS PAN pot fully clock¬
wise (to R position), assigning all the input signal to the
#4 record buss.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The PAN pot should be fully panned
to assign all signal to the designated record buss (#4 in
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