Fostex XR-7 User Manual

Using AUX send/return for effect processing
Connecting an effect unit
You will need to use the AUX send/return
function to route the signal to an effect
processor such as a reverb unit.
The XR-7 has two pairs of AUX sends
(mono output) and AUX returns (stereo
input), allowing you to connect two effect
processors.
Refer to the diagram when connecting
effect units to the XR-7.
If you are using an effect unit that has a
mono output, connect it tolhe "L/MONO"
jack of the [AUX RTN 1] and [AUX RTN
2 ] jacks. (Connecting the unit to the 17
MONO jack automatically causes the identical signal to be sent to the R bus.)
Note on mullitrack recording using the stereo bus (refer to STEP 2):-
When you are using two effect processors that both have only mono outputs for multilrack recording
using the stereo bus, remember the following when making connections:
To send a mono signal from each effect unit to the stereo bus L and R, connect a dummy plug 1o
the [AUX RTN] jack R of the stereo bus L Olherwise, the signal input at the L/MONO jack will also
be routed to the stereo bus R.
[AUX SEL] switch settings
This switch is used to select signals for effect processing.
"CH"
Use this setting to apply effects to the [INPUT] fader signal.
“FB"
Use this setting to apply effects to the [FB] signal (Post Foldback Send function).
For example, select this option when you wish to apply effects to the tape signal
during a tape sync mixdown. (Refer to STEP 8 for detailed procedure.)
[AUX] send, [AUX SEND] master, and [AUX RTN] knob settings
The signal is sent to the connected effect processor and back to the XR-7 via each knob as
shown in the diagram below. Remember that applying an effect to a signal requires
adjustment of three types of knobs.
Effect unit 1
To Stereo Bas L
To Stereo Bas R
[FB] knob settings
The signal sent to [FB] is not routed to the recorder section, but output to the [FB] jack.
These knobs are mainly used to control the tape monitor signal during overdubbing, or to
send the monitoring signal to the players.
Adjusting the knobs as shown in the diagram below will send either signal to [FB],
Rotating the knobcounter-clockwise (toward the “INPUT side) will send the [INPUT]
jack signal to [FB].
Rotating the knob clockwise (toward the “TRK” side) will send the tape playback
signal to [FB].
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Fostex XR-7 Specifications

General

Brand	Fostex
Model	XR-7
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English