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Basic Application (Basic Recording and Playback)
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Real track 1
Real track 2
Real track 3
Real track 4
EQ EQ
This chapter explains how to perform basic recording and
playback so that you can get used to operating the FD-4.
This chapter will be helpful not only for those who are new
to a multitracking, but also to those who are used to han-
dling a tape-based multitracker to master the basic opera-
tion of the FD-4.
After you master this basic chapter, proceed to the next
“advanced” chapter to try multitrack recording using ad-
vanced techniques.
The explanations here assume that a SCSI drive is connected
as described in the “Recording Preparation” chapter and
the disk is formatted in “Normal” recording mode.
Basic Recording and Playback
Recording one sound source to one track
To get used to basic recording, record one sound source to
one Real track. We will use electric guitar as the sound source
in this example.
FD-4 initial settings
Before you start operating the FD-4, or when you wish to
proceed to the next step, you need to reset the knobs and
switches on the FD-4. This is called “initializing the FD-4” in
this document. Set the knob and switch settings to the fol-
lowing positions. Always remember to “initialize the FD-4”
before you proceed to the next step.
<Initial settings>
1. Lower the input channel faders and master faders L/R.
2. Set the LEVEL switch for channels 3 and 4 to H (–10dB).
3. Set the knobs and switches to the center position or “0” position.
4. Turn all the RECORD RACK select keys to OFF (SAFE).
5. Set all control keys to off (LEDs will turn off).
* Initialize the FD-4 before recording.
Setting the disk
1. Turn on the power to the FD-4 and the SCSI drive, and insert
the disk.
The FD-4 displays [Normal] (recording mode), then
displays the start of ABS time (ABS 00M 00S 00F).
2. Press the DISP SEL key to display the REMAIN indicator.
The REMAIN indicator shows the available recording
duration and free disk space for mono track recording.
3. After you check the REMAIN time, press the DISP SEL key
to display the ABS time.
Connecting the guitar and the monitoring head-
phones
1. Connect the guitar to input jack 1, and connect the
monitoring headphones to the PHONES jack.
You can connect the guitar to any input jack.
If you wish to connect a sound source that requires the
adjustment of the input level, such as a microphone,
connect it to input jack 3 or 4. The input jacks support
either the mic level or line level, and have LEVEL switches
that allow for input level adjustment.
You can also use the balanced inputs (INPUTs 3 and 4) on
the rear panel to connect a balanced output from the
sound source (XLR connector).
<Note>
You can record up to two tracks simultaneously. If you try to set more
than two tracks to READY mode, [Track Over] appears on the display
and recording mode will be canceled.