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Fostex XR-7 User Manual

Fostex XR-7
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Owner’s
Manual
Model
XR-7
MULTITBACKER
Fostex
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Fostex XR-7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFostex
ModelXR-7
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

Precautions (please read before use)

Important safety precautions and operating instructions to read before using the XR-7.

How to use the XR-7

Direct recording

Explains direct recording, allowing simultaneous or sequential recording of multiple sound sources.

About the [PAN] knobs and the stereo bus

Explains the function of PAN knobs in routing signals to the stereo bus and tracks.

About the [AUX] system

Describes the AUX system for effect processing and signal routing.

About foldback [FB]

Explains the foldback (FB) function for monitoring playback signals without recording them.

Control panel and front and rear panels

Input monitor and Tape monitor

Explains input monitoring and tape monitoring, defining their respective meanings and usage.

Control panel

Input Faders (INPUT 1-6)

Adjusts the signal level for inputs 1 through 6.

Input Select Switches (INPUT SEL)

Selects the signal source (input or tape) for each channel's fader.

Panpot Knobs (PAN)

Assigns sound sources to tracks or positions them in the stereo image.

Monitor Select Switch (MON SEL)

Selects the signal source to be monitored through headphones or speakers.

Master Fader (MASTER)

Controls the final output level to the stereo out jacks and recording level during mixdown.

Preparation

Monitoring Signals

Guides on connecting headphones/monitors and adjusting monitoring levels and sources.

Basic Operation (Start Recording)

Direct Recording Technique

Explains how to record four different sound sources simultaneously onto four tracks.

Six Sound Sources to Tracks 1 & 2 (Stereo Bus)

Explains recording six sources onto two tracks via the stereo bus using REC SELECT differently.

Overdubbing Part 1

Explains how to overdub track 3 while monitoring tracks 1 and 2.

Overdubbing Part 2

Explains how to overdub track 4 while monitoring tracks 1, 2, and 3.

XR-7 Initial Settings

Provides instructions for initializing the XR-7's controls before starting operations.

Starting Recording

Initiates the overdub recording process for track 4.

Mixdown Process

Adjusting Playback Signal Levels

Adjusts playback signal levels and balance using faders.

Starting the Mixdown

Initiates the mixdown process to the master recorder.

Advanced Operations

Punch In/Out Recording

Explains how to re-record specific parts of a track using punch-in/out.

Ping-Pong Recording Technique

Explains ping-pong recording for combining tracks and freeing up recording space.

Starting Ping-Pong Recording

Initiates the ping-pong recording process.

Performing Punch In

Details the process of punching in to re-record a section.

Performing Punch Out

Details the process of punching out to stop re-recording a section.

Tape Sync Recording (MIDI/TAPE)

Recording the FSK Signal

Records the FSK signal onto track 4 for synchronization.

Overdubbing Tracks 2 & 3

Overdubs sound sources onto tracks 2 and 3 while monitoring.

Adjusting Input Signal Levels

Adjusts input signal levels for MIDI sound sources.

Mixdown Tape Sync Playback

Executes the mixdown of tape sync playback to the master recorder.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sound-Related Troubleshooting

Addresses problems related to sound quality, volume, and distortion.

Recording Troubleshooting

Covers issues encountered during the recording process.

Technical Specifications

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