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General| Tracks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Recording Media | Compact cassette |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.08% (WRMS) |
| Power Supply | 12V DC |
| Tape Speed | 9.5 cm/s |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz to 12.5kHz (Normal Tape), 40Hz to 14kHz (CrO2 Tape) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 58 dB |
| Inputs | 2 x Line (RCA) |
| Outputs | 2 x Line (RCA), 1 x Headphones (1/4" jack) |
| Heads | 2 (Erase, Record/Playback) |
| Track Format | 4-track, 4-channel |
General directives for reading, retaining, heeding, and following operating instructions.
Safety measures concerning water, ventilation, heat, power, cleaning, and object entry.
Conditions requiring service and user servicing limitations.
Explains the function and states of the Record (REC TRK) LED, PLAY, REWIND, and F.FWD buttons.
Details the STOP, RECORD, PAUSE buttons, the PUNCH-IN/OUT jack, and the PITCH control.
Covers tape counter, zero stop, transport, Dolby NR, headphone/line outputs, master fader, and selectors.
Explains MONITOR selector, MONMIX controls, and POWER switch/indicator.
Illustrates signal flow for recording a synthesizer on track 1.
Shows signal path for overdubbing an electric guitar on track 2.
Depicts the signal flow during the mixdown process.
Step-by-step guide for recording a rhythm track on track 1.
Instructions for overdubbing bass on track 2 and guitar on track 3.
Details overdubbing vocals on track 4 and correcting mistakes via punch-in/out.
Details the process of mixing down tracks to a stereo master.
Explains the technique of bouncing sounds between tracks to record more sources.
Outlines the practical steps for performing ping-pong recording.
Using a submixer to record more than three sources simultaneously.
Covers recording, testing, and overdubbing with tape sync signals.
Describes using external signal processors during mixdown.
Addresses problems like wow flutter, drop out, distortion, and level differences.
Covers issues with sending sound to tracks, wrong tracks, pitch differences, and inability to record.
Details problems with tape transport and control panel functionality.
Addresses issues like no power and monitoring problems.
Lists comprehensive technical details of the Fostex X-30 unit.
Provides a schematic representation of the X-30's internal signal paths.
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