Advanced operation, Punch in/out recording – Fostex X-34 User Manual
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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual
<Note>
There are no fixed rules for determining the playback
sound image position of each track using the PAN knob
at mixdown.
This is where your creativity comes in. Try for a sound
that pleases you!
9. You can adjust the headphone or monitor
speaker volume using the MONITOR knob.
10. When you finish making these settings, rewind
the tape to the beginning.
Advanced Operation
In the “Basic Operation” section, you learned about the X-34’s basic recording/playback and multitrack recording
capabilities. This section explains “Punch in/out recording,” “Ping-pong recording,” “Tape sync” and “How to use
the effects.”
Punch In/Out Recording
“Punching in and out refers to recording “over” a section of an already-recorded tape.
You can use this technique to fix mistakes or improve previously-recorded takes.
Also, you can use the X-34’s rehearsal mode to practice and adjust the recording level and the punch in/out timing
before you actually record the take.
<NOTE>
To punch in, play the tape to the start of the section you want to re-record and, at a point between phrases and preferably on a beat,
enter recording mode and record new material.
The process of returning again to playback mode is called punching out.
An optional foot switch (Fostex model 8051) is required to punch in and out on the X-34.
Punching in and out is illustrated below.
* Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings” as explained on page 9.
Also, make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.
Final Mixdown
11. First place the master recorder in record mode,
then press the PLAY button on the X-34.
12. When you finish the mixdown, stop both the
X-34 and the master recorder.
Track 4
Track 3
Track 2
Track 1
Re-recording section
Tape travel
Playback all tracks
All tracks in playback.
Track 2 only is recorded and other tracks remain
in playback.
Step on the foot switch
once upon arriving at the
punch in point.
Step on the foot switch
again where you wish to
punch out point.