Fostex XR-7 - Tape Sync Recording (MIDI;TAPE); XR-7, Recorder, Effect Unit Connections; Input SEL Switch Settings; MON SEL Switch Settings

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Advanced operation
m Connections between the XR-7 and master recorder and effect unit
• Connect the six MIDI sound sources to [INPUT] jacks 1-6.
• Connect the [MON OUT L], [R] jacks to the master recorder's [INPUT] jacks,
• Connect the effect unit to the XR-7's [AUX SEND 1) and [AUX RTN 1] jacks.
[INPUT SEL] switch settings
• Set the channel 1-4 [INPUT SEL] switches to "INPUT."
[31 [MON SEL] switch settings
• Set the switch to "ST+FB."
[4] [REC SELECT] switch settings
• Set all the switches to "OFF,"
Adjusting the input signal
• Raise the [MASTER] faders to about 7 or 8.
• While manually playing the MIDI sound sources A-F, gradually raise the channel 1-6
[INPUT] faders to adjust the overall balance, and check the recording level on the meters,
[^ [PAN] knob settings
• Use the channel 1 -6 [PAN] knobs to adjust the stereo position of each MIDI sound source.
[tI Equalizer settings
• Use (he channel 1 -6 equal izers toadjust the tone of sound sources A-F. (Set the [EQ SEL]
switches to "INPUT 5" and "INPUT 6.")
[si [FB] knob settings
• Gradually rotate the channel 1—3 [FB] knobs in the 'TRACK" direction to adjust the
signals from tracks 1-3.
• Set the track 4 [FB] knob to "0" (center position).
[^ AUX settings
• Processing the signals of sound sources A-F with effects:
Set the channel 1-3 [AUX SEL] switches to "CH."
• Processing the tape playback signal: (Post Foldback Send function)
Set the channel 1 -3 [AUX SEL] switches to "FB."
• Gradually rotate the channel [AUX] send knobs toward "AUX 1", and adjust the entire
level using the [AUX SEND 1] master knob. -
• Use the [AUX RTN 1] knob to adjust the input level from the effect unit.
ItQ Rehearsal
• Press the [PLAY] button to play back the XR-7, and start the MIDI device.
• Use the [FB] knobs to adjust the signal of tracks 1-3, and use the [INPUT] faders to adjust
the volume balance of the MIDI sound sources.
• Adjust the amount of effect, if necessary.
• After finishing rehearsal, rewind the tape to the beginning.
[iTj Mixdown the tape sync playback
• First start recording on the master recorder.
• Play back the XR-7 and start the MIDI device.
• Use the (MASTER] fader to control the overall volume, and to fade-in or fade-out, if
necessary.
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