Mixdown (track down mode), Model x-34 owner’s manual, Monitor speakers master recorder headphones – Fostex X-34 User Manual
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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual
Mixdown (Track Down mode)
After all four tracks have been recorded, the next step is mixdown (Track Down mode).
Mixdown is the process of adjusting the sound volume and stereo image of what you recorded on tracks 1 - 4, and as a
final process, mixing them to two channels (stereo) and dubbing (copying) it to a master recorder.
When you switch on the Track Down button, the X-34 enters Track Down mode.
You can use Track Down mode to play back a demo tape or recorded tape. In Track Down
mode, all track sounds are routed to the corresponding channel level faders.
* Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings.” (See page 9.)
Make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.
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LINE OUT
R
L
MONITOR OUT
R
L
AUX RTN
R
L/MONO
AUX SEND
2/4
1/3
MIC IN
TRIM 2/4
TRIM 1/3
RESET
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WIDE PITCH
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FIX
NORMAL
POWER
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PAUSE
STOP
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REC
PLAY
REW
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multitracker
DOLBY B NR
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AUX RTN
MON MIX
AUX
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EQ LO
MON MIX/
PAN
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REC TRK
REC TRK
REC TRK
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REC TRK
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LINE IN/INSERT
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MASTER
Down
Track
Bounce
Auto
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10,12
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Monitor speakers
Master Recorder
Headphones
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1. Connect the X-34 LINE OUT L, R jacks to the
master recorder inputs (L, R).
2. Insert a tape in the master recorder and wind
the tape to its start point.
3. Make sure that the overdubbed tape is inserted
in the X-34, and wind to the beginning of the
recorded tracks.
4. Switch ON Dolby B noise reduction.
Adjust the Output Level/Recording Level
5. Set master recorder to record-standby.
Typically, you will press the PAUSE button on the
master recorder so that the master recorder level
meters will respond. Because master recorders from
different manufacturers work differently, please refer
to the operating manual for the master recorder.
6. Press the X-34 Track Down button, then the
PLAY button to play the tape from the
beginning.
The Track Down indicator lights up.
7. Use the channel faders to adjust the output
level of each track (the level balance between
tracks), and use the channel PAN knobs to
adjust the left and right output balance, and
the channel EQ knobs to adjust tonal color.
Adjust the overall output level using the
MASTER fader.
8. Adjust the recording level on the master
recorder so that its level meter indicates the
optimum level.
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