Fostex X-34 - Manual (Page 25)

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual
1. Connect the input of an external effects
processor to the AUX SEND connector on the
rear panel of the X-34.
2. Connect the outputs of the external effects
processor to the AUX RTN connectors (L/
MONO, R) on the rear panel of the X-34.
3. Set up the master recorder and the X-34 for
mixdown rehearsal as described in steps 1-
7 of the “Mixdown” section on page 18.
4. Play the tape and turn the MON MIX/AUX
knobs on channel 2 and 4 clockwise to adjust
the level of signals sent to the effects
processor.
5. Set the parameters of the external effects
processor, if necessary.
Using the AUX SEND and AUX RTN connectors to apply effects at mixdown:
In this example, while mixing the sound sources recorded on tracks 1 ~ 4 and copying (dubbing) the mix to a master
recorder, you apply effects to the desired track.
In this example, reverb is applied to tracks 2 and 4.
Be aware that if you want to add effects to individual tracks, you must add them during the mixdown process. You
will be able to add an effect to the entire recording later if you wish. However, you will not be able to add an effect
to a specific track; individual tracks will be inaccessible.
PUNCH
IN/OUT 12V
DC IN ON STANDBY OFF ON
DOLBY NR TAPE OUT
1 2 3 4
Master Recorder
LINE OUT R L AUX RTN R L
AUX SEND
Effects Processor
6. Use the AUX RTN knob to adjust the level of
the effect signals.
7. Adjust the monitoring level using the
MONITOR knob.
8. Adjust the entire output level using the
MASTER fader.
Refer to page 18 for more information on the
mixdown steps.
9. If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind
the tape.
10. Start recording on the master recorder, and
start playing the tape on the X-34 to mixdown.
Applying Effects
You may apply effects to the X-34 signals during mixdown by connecting an external effects processor in line between
the AUX SEND and AUX RTN connectors on the rear panel. The MON MIX/AUX knobs are used to adjust the amount
of signal sent to the effects processor. The processed signals are returned to the X-34 via the AUX RTN connectors and
mixed with the dry (no effect) sound. After adjusting the balance between the dry and wet sounds (using the AUX RTN
knob), you can mix down to a connected master recorder.
You can also perform effect processing by connecting different effects, such as a compressor, limiter, noise gate, etc., to
the LINE IN/INSERT jacks on the front panel during recording.
Choose the approach that suits your project.