Fostex X-28 - Table of Contents; Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .2
Safety Precautions.3
How to Use This Manual.3
Before Using Your X-28 Multitracker .4
What is Multitrack Recording? .4
Block Diagram.6
Panel Controls and Terminals . 8
Basic Operation .13
Recording the First Track — Rhythm Machine.. 14
Monitoring.16
Four-track Simultaneous Recording.16
Overdubbing — Recording Bass to Track 2 and
Keyboard to Track 3.18
Overdubbing the Final Track — Vocal and
Guitar.18
Mono Monitoring in Stereo Recording.18
Mixdown and Effects Processing — Adding
Reverb.19
AUX (Auxiliary) Send and Return.20
Punch-in Recording .21
Special Applications. ...24
Example 1: Simultaneous Stereo Recording al
Eight Sound Sources. 2 4
Overdubbing Tracks to the Live Stereo
Recording.25
Example 2: Ping-pong Recording — Recording
Seven Parts on Four Tracks.25
Adding Live Parts to Ping-pong Recording ...26
Helpful Hints for Ping-pong Recording.27
Example 3: Tape Sync.28
Tape Sync — Combining Ten MIDI Inputs
With Three Tape Tracks.30
Multitrack Recording Tips.31
Routine Maintenance . 3 3
Troubleshooting Guide .34
Specifications.34
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model X-28
Multitracker. With proper use and maintenance it will
provide years of excellent performance.
Included among the features and functions of the X-28
are:
• An eight-input mixer with four gain-adjustable mid
line inputs and four line inputs, all of which can be
used for simultaneous recording.
• Logic-controlled transport buttons for ease of use
and sure transport control.
• A large, backlit LCD display that features a digital
tape counter, meters for all four tape tracks and
stereo outputs, and tape transport indicators.
• A rehearsal function, in the punch-in/out mode, that
allows you to hear and practice a punch-in recording
before the actual take.
• Switchable Dolby B noise reduction.
• Four-track simultaneous recording.
The X-28 will perform all of the standard multitrack
recording techniques, such as overdubbing, punch-in
recording and ping-pong recording. In addition, effects
processing is available with the AUX send and stereo
AUX return functions.
When used with an optional MIDI-to-FSK converter,
the operation of the X-28 can be synchronized with
MIDI sequencers and rhythm machines, allowing you
to simultaneously run multiple musical instruments and
signal sources.
Please read this manual carefully so that you are
thoroughly acquainted with the proper operation and
maintenance procedures.
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