Fostex 812 User Manual

Owner’s Manual
Model
RECORDING MIXER
F05CGX

Fostex 812 Specifications

General

Channels	8
USB Interface	No
Type	Analog
Phantom Power	Yes
Main Outputs	2 x XLR

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Comprehensive safety guidelines for operating and maintaining the appliance to prevent risks.

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 2 BLOCK DIAGRAM

SECTION 3 GUIDE TO COMPONENTS

Front Panel Controls (1-12)

Explanation of front panel controls, including Peak LED, Trim, Selectors, EQ, and Sends.

Front Panel Controls (13-34)

Explanation of further front panel controls, including Faders, Solo, Monitor, and Returns.

Rear Panel Inputs and Outputs (35-50)

Details on rear panel input/output jacks for microphones, line signals, and effect returns.

Rear Panel Power and Switches (51-55)

Explanation of rear panel power controls, phantom power, and expansion slots.

SECTION 4 THE PARAMETRIC EQULIZER

SECTION 5 CONNECTING EFFECTORS

SECTION 6 CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

Step-by-step guide for adjusting input signals using TRIM, FADERS, and PEAK LED.

SECTION 7 BASIC SIGNAL FLOW

SECTION 8 MULTITRACK RECORDING

I. BASIC TRACK RECORDING

Explains rhythm recording and provides track assignments for drums and bass.

SENDING THE SIGNALS TO THEIR DESIGNATED TRACKS

Procedure for routing signals to specific tracks on the multitrack recorder.

II. OVER-DUBBING

Process of recording new sound sources while playing back existing tracks synchronously.

III. PING-PONG RECORDING

Method of mixing and recording tracks onto new tracks repeatedly.

IV. MIXING-DOWN

Process of combining multiple tracks, applying effects, and recording to a master recorder.

MIXING-DOWN WITH MIDI EQUIPMENT

Synchronizing MIDI sources with a multitrack recorder for mixing and effect processing.

SECTION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING