Fostex XR-7 User Manual

CHAPTER Basic operation (Start recording)
STEP 3: Overdubbing - 1
In STEP 3, we will explain how to overdub hack 1 and 2 signals to track 3 while monitoring
the signal. STEP 4 explains how to overdub track 1-3 signals to track 4 while monitoring the
signal. ^
In this example, we willoverdubanew soundsource to tracks while monitoring track 1 and
2 signals that have already been recorded in STEP 2.
Each sound source is recorded to a track as shown below.
Sound sources A. B, C, and D Track 1 (already recorded)
Sound sources E and F - ► Track 2 (already recorded)
New sound sources G and H Track 3
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What is overdubbing? ^
As explained on page 4, overdubbing is the process of recording a new sound source
^ on a track while you monitor the signal of a different, previously recorded track.
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Preparation and tips
☆ Before you begin, initialize the controls of the XR-7.
☆ Insert the tape you wish to record on, and rewind it to the location at which you want to
begin recording.
☆ To monitor the playback signal, it will be routed to the [FB].
☆ In this example, effect unit 1 applies an effect to sound source G and effect unit 2 applies
an effect to sound source H.
rri Connect the sound sources and the effect unit.
• Connect new sound sources (G and H) to [INPUT) jacks 5 and 6.
• Use the [TRIM] knob according to the input level of the connected sound source.
• Connect effect unit 1 to the [AUX SEND 1] and [AUX RTN 1 ] jacks, and connect effect
unit 2 to the [AUX SEND 2] and [AUX RTN 2] jacks.

Fostex XR-7 Specifications

General

Brand	Fostex
Model	XR-7
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English