Fostex XR-7 - Page 30

CHAPTER Basic operation (Start recording)
STEP 5: Mixdown
STEP 5 explains how to mix down the signals from tracks 1 -A that you overdubbed in STEPs
to a master recorder.
Mixdown allows you to make fine adjustments to the level of each track, and add effect
processing to create a finished sound.
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What is mixdown?
Mjxdown refers to the process of playing back the signals recorded on two or more
tracks, combining these toa stereo or monosignal, and recording the resulton a separate
master tape. This is the final step in creating a multitrack recording.
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Preparation and tips
☆ Before you begin, initialize the controls of the XR-7.
* Insert the tape and rewind it to the location at which you want to begin recording.
☆ Two effect processors will be connected and effects will be applied to each track as
follows:
Track 1 ’* ■ Effect unit 1
Track 2 - ► Effect unit 2
Tracks Effect unit 1
Tracks Effect unit 2
[T] Connecting the master recorder and the effect units
• Connect the XR-7's STEREO OUT L and R Jacks to the master recorder's [INPUT] jacks.
• Connect two effect units as shown in the diagram.
[2] [INPUT SEL] switch settings
• Set the channel 1-4 [INPUT SEL] switches to "TAPE."
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