Fostex XR-7 User Manual

CHAPTER
Basic Operation (Start
Recording)
One step at a time
By now you should understood the function of each knob and switch on the XR-7.
This chapter and following chapter explain the operation of the XR-7 in eight steps In this
manual, STEPs 1-5 explain the XR-7's basic funaions. STEPs 6-8 explain somewhat more
advanced techniques.
Once you have mastered STEPs 1-8, you can go ahead and develop your own recording
. methods. ^
STEP 1: Direct recording
STEP 2: Record six sound sources on track 1 and 2
STEP 3; Overdubbing -1
STEP 4: Overdubbing - 2
STEP 5: Mixdown
STEP 6: Punch in/oul
STEP 7: Ping-pong recording
STEP 8: Orchestration using tape sync (MIDI/TAPE Multi-mix function)
Initial settings on the XR-7
After completing a step, you should reset the sliders and switches before proceeding to the
next step. Resetting the knobs and switches that were used in a previous step will prevent
mistakes (such as erasing a recorded track) that may result from inappropriate settings.
The process of setting the controls to the positions given in the following list is referred to
in this manual as "initializing,"
Remember to initialize the controls before beginning each step.
How to initialize the controls
+ Lower the [INPl/T] faders for all channels and the [MASTER] fader.
* Set all knobs to "0.” (Set the [PAN] knobs to the center position and set the [AUX SEND] master
and [AUX RTN] knob to the minimum value.)
* Set the [INPUT SEL] switches of channels 1-4 to "INPUT.’
* Set the [AUX SEL] switch of channels 1-4 to "CH."
* Set each of the [REC SELECT] switches to “OFF.”
* Set the [EQ SEL] switches of channels 5 and 6 to “INPUT 5" and “INPUT 6" resoectfvelv
* Set the Dolby C NR switch to “OFF.” ^
* Set the [REHEARSAL] button to “OFF."
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Fostex XR-7 Specifications

General

Brand	Fostex
Model	XR-7
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English