Fostex XR-7 User Manual

Preparation
Key points of operation and settings
This manual explains the basic operation of the XR-7 in a sequence from STEP 1 to STEP 8.
This chapter explains important praints and tips for XR-7 operation, such as connection of
sound sources (instruments and microphones), connection of effect units, switch and knob
controls, adjustment of input signal level.
Connecting the sound sources
Using the [INPUT SEL] switches
[REC SELECT] switch [PAN] knob settings
How to monitor the signal
[MON SEL] switch settings
Adjusting the input signal
Equalizer settings (Tonal adjustment)
Using AUX send/return for effect processing
[FB] knob settings
Using the Insert jack
Connecting the sound sources
The [INPUT] jacks to which you connect the sound sources differ depending on the step.
Connect the sources correctly following the instructions in each step.
You can connect up to six sound sources to the XR-7. Take special note that you can adjust
the level using the TRIM knobs for the sound sources connected to the [INPUT] jacks 5 and
6, which allows you to connect either mic level or line level instruments.
Using the [TRIM] knobs:
You can adjust the level of the signal input to the
[INPUT] jacks 5 and 6 according to the output
level of the connected sound sources. We
recommend you connect the microphone to the
[INPUT] jack 5 ore andadjustthe level using the
TRIM knobs as lollows;
When a low-level source such as a micro¬
phone is connected:
Rotate the knob clockwise (toward “-60").
When a line-level source such as a synthe¬
sizer is connected:
Rotate the knob counter-clockwise (toward
Using the [INPUT SEL] switches
Set the [INPUTSEL] switches as follows according to the signal routed to the [INPUT] faders.
The signal adjusted by the [INPUT] fader goes from the [INPUT] fader through [EQ] and
[PAN], to the stereo bus. (However, in direct recording, the signal is routed directly to the
recording section from the [EQ] section, and it is not sent to the stereo bus.)
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■ INPUT”: The signal input from the [INPUT] jacks is controlled. This
setting is usually used to record the sound source connected
to the corresponding [INPUT] jack.
“TAPE”: The tape playback signal is controlled. This setting is usually
used to adjust each track signal and record to a master
recorder.
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Fostex XR-7 Specifications

General

Brand	Fostex
Model	XR-7
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English