Fostex XR-7 - Monitor Select Switch (MON SEL); Master Fader (MASTER)

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Control panel and front and rear panels
® AUXsend master level knobs [AUX SEND 1] [AUX SEND 2]
These knobs adjust the level of the mix signal after the channel [AUX] send knobs, before
it is sent to the external effect unit via [AUX SEND 1] and [AUX SEND 2 ].
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If these knobs are set to 0, no signal is sent to the effect unit even if the channel [AUX] send knobs
are raised.
( 0 ) AUX return 1, 2 knobs [AUX RTN t] [AUX RTN 2]
These knobs control the signal sent to the stereo bus L/R from external devices (such as effect
units) connected to the [AUX RTN 1] and [AUX RTN 2] jacks. That is, the signal processed
by the effect unit is sent to the stereo bus L/R.
® Pitch control knob [PITCH]
This knob allows you to adjust the tape speed within a range of ±10%. When the knob is in
the center position ("0"), the tapespeed will behigh (9.5cnVs). This control does not function
when the normal speed (4.75cm/s) is selected.
® Monitor select switch [MON SEL]
This switch selects the signal to monitor through the headphones or monitor speakers.
STEREO:
The signal that is output from the'[STEREO OUT L] and [RJ jacks will be monitored.
ST+FB:
The signals from [STEREO OUT L] and [R] jacks and from the [FB] jack will be monitored
together.
FB;
The signal from the [FB] jack will be monitored.
@ Monitor level knob [MON]
This knob controls the volume of the external monitor or headphones.
©Master fader [MASTER]
This fader controls the signal that is output from (STEREO OUT L] and [R]. This is also used
to control the output level or recording level for tracks during mixdown.
© Deck transport
This is where the cassette tape is inserted. When you install a cassette tape, the transport
indicator [c] lights up.
©Operation indicator
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[a]: Bargraph level meters
Track level 1-4: These meters indicate the level of each track input signal, and playback signal.
Stereo bus L. R: These meters indicate the level of STEREO OUT L and R, and stereo bus output
signal.
[bj: Tape counter [TAPE COUNT]
This displays the tape location. To reset the counter to [OOOJ, press the [COUNT RESET] key.
[c]: Tape transport Indicator
This indicator lights up when you insert a cassette tape, indicating the transport status (direction/
speed/stop).
[d]: Dolby C NR indicator
This indicator lights up when you press the [DOLBY NR] switch to turn the Dolby C noise reduction
system ON.
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