Fostex FD-8 - Recording Method and REMAIN Indicator

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8. U se the channels 1-4 input faders to adjust the track’s output level. Also, adjust the recording level on
track 5.
The level meters 1-4 indicate each track’s output level, and meter 5 indicates the recording level of the
signals bounced to track 5. Meter L indicates the output level of the stereo bus L.
Moving the channels 1-4 input faders up and down will change the track 5 recording level. Adjust the
level carefully until the [OL] segment of the meter lights up.
9. Adjust the channel 1-4 equalizers, if necessary.
10. To monitor the mixed signals, raise the MASTER knob in the monitor section gradually.
11. After setting the level and equalizers, stop the recorder and locate the beginning of the program.
Ping-pong recording take
12. Press and hold down the RECORD button, and press the PLAY button to start recording.
The signals on tracks 1-4 will be mixed at the levels you set during rehearsal and will be recorded onto
track 5.
13. When ping-pong recording is completed, stop the recorder and locate the beginning of the recording.
Checking the resuit of ping-pong recording
1. Set the SELECTOR in the monitor section to “MON.”
2. Play the program from the beginning.
3. Turn the MON knob in the channel 5 MON mix section to “TRK 5,” and turn the MASTER knob in the
monitor section gradually.
You will hear the mix of tracks 1-4 as they were recorded on track 5.
Redoing ping-pong recording
If the result is not satisfactory, you can redo ping-pong recording by performing the undo operation to
cancel the recording, and performing ping-pong recording operation again.
Now you can record (overdub) new takes on tracks 1-4.
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