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Fostex X-18H User Manual

Fostex X-18H
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Fostex X-18H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Tracks8
Recording MediumCassette Tape
Input Channels8
Channels8
Tape Speed9.5 cm/s
OutputsStereo Out
Phantom PowerYes
HeadsRecord, Playback

Summary

Safety Precautions

Electrical Safety Warnings

Critical warnings regarding electric shock and fire hazards.

Handling and Environment Safety

Instructions for safe operation, placement, and environmental considerations.

Product Introduction and Power Safety

AC Adapter and Battery Operation Safety

Guidelines for using AC adapter and batteries safely.

Multitrack Recording Workflow Overview

Step-by-Step Recording Guide

Overview of the five basic steps for recording and mixing.

Front Panel and Tape Deck Controls

Tape Transport Operation Buttons

Instructions for using Play, Stop, FF, Rewind, Pause, and Record buttons.

Detailed Basic Overdub Recording

Initial Setup and Recording Track 1

Steps for zeroing controls and recording the first track.

Final Mixdown and Effects Processing

Mixdown Procedure with External Signal Processor

Steps for balancing tracks and applying effects using a processor.

Advanced Recording Techniques Introduction

Punch-in Recording for Track Corrections

Technique for re-recording specific sections of a track.

Punch-in Recording Procedure

Performing Punch-in Recording

Step-by-step guide to re-recording a portion of a track.

Maintenance and Care

Cleaning Tape Transport Components

Procedures for cleaning heads, rollers, and capstans.

Demagnetizing the Record Head

Instructions for demagnetizing the head to prevent noise.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sound Quality and Volume Problems

Solutions for wow/flutter, poor sound, and excessive noise.

Playback and Recording Issues

Troubleshooting for pitch variation, no sound, and recording failures.

Technical Specifications

Input/Output, Tape, and Performance Specs

Detailed specifications for inputs, outputs, tape, and performance metrics.

System Block Diagram

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