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Fostex 454 User Manual

Fostex 454
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Fostex 454 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFostex
Model454
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Read, retain, and heed all safety and operating instructions provided for the appliance.

Technical Specifications

Input/Output Specifications

Details input/output impedance, nominal, minimum, and maximum levels for various jacks.

Performance Specifications

Covers frequency response, signal-to-noise ratio, and total harmonic distortion.

Power, Dimensions, and Weight

Includes power requirements, physical dimensions, weight, and phantom power supply.

Block Diagram

Part Descriptions and Operations

Input Controls and Preamplifiers

Explains TRIM, Input Selector, AUX input selectors, and AUX level/pan controls.

Channel and Buss Processing

Details Assign Switch, Buss Pan Pot, Parametric EQ, and PFL functions.

Faders, Buss Management, and Monitoring

Covers Input Fader, Master Faders, Buss Gain/Pan, and Monitor/Meter Selectors.

Level Adjustments and Monitoring Controls

Details PFL, Monitor, Headphones, and Stereo Master Level controls.

Input/Output Jacks and Connections

Details various input/output jacks like XLR, Tape, Insert, Buss, Stereo, and AUX.

Switches, Indicators, and Power

Covers Phantom Power Switch, Meter Mode Selector, and LED indicators.

Output Jacks and Status Indicators

Describes Monitor Out, Headphones Jack, PFL LED, and Power LED.

External Equipment Connections

Impedance Matching for Connections

Explains impedance matching for audio signals to prevent distortion or damage.

Input Level Adjustment Techniques

Guides on adjusting input levels using TRIM and PEAK/PFL LED for optimal gain.

Connecting Audio Effectors

Utilizing Output Jacks for Effects

Details using D.OUT, INSERT, AUX jacks for connecting effectors.

Processing Individual Input Channels

Shows how to connect effectors to individual input channels for direct sound processing.

Independent Channel Effect Positioning

Illustrates processing common effects across channels for positioning.

Parametric Equalizer Explained

EQ Frequency Bands and Timbre Control

Explains the EQ's shelving and parametric bands for shaping instrument and voice timbre.

Alternative System Applications

PA System and Live Sound Use

Details using the mixer as a PA system for halls, controlling sound reproduction and stage monitors.

Multitrack Recording with Model 454

Integrating with Multitrack Recorders

Explains the mixer's role as a control center for multitrack recording processes.

Connecting 4-Channel Buss to 8-Channel Inputs

Details connecting 4-channel buss outputs to 8-channel recorder inputs and using D. OUT jacks.

Basic Track Recording Procedures

Routing Sources to Multitrack Recorder

Guides on routing signals from channels to specific tracks via buss outputs and assign switches.

Monitoring Methods for Recording

Explains listening to recorder input or recorder output signals for monitoring.

Assuming Sound Processing for Recording

Monitoring Effects During Recording

Details monitoring effects processing by sending AUX 2 OUT to reverb and returning to STEREO IN.

Overdubbing Recording Techniques

Sync Monitoring and New Source Recording

Explains monitoring recorded tracks and new sources for overdubbing using AUX 2 and monitor selectors.

Ping Pong Recording Method

Stereo Mixdown to Adjacent Tracks

Details stereo mixing of recorded tracks and assigning them to TRK 7/8 via STEREO MASTER OUT.

Mixdown: Finalizing Tracks

Applying Effects and Master Output

Describes applying effects to playback tracks and mixing to a master recorder.

Synchronized Mixdown with MIDI

MIDI Integration and AUX 2 Mixing

Explains synchronizing MIDI sequencers and drum machines using the AUX 2 section as a mixer.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Resolving Operational Problems

Provides solutions for input signal issues, no sound output, and channel effection problems.

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