Fostex X-34 - Manual (Page 4)

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual
Cautions for Using the X-34
* If a monitor speaker with an internal amplifier is
connected to the MONITOR OUT jacks, do not
advance the monitor speaker volume control or the
X-34 MON MIX/AUX knobs. Doing so could generate
a loud noise from the speaker or headphone and
damage your hearing.
* When plugging external equipment into the X-34 input
jack or headphone jack, always switch off the power
to the X-34.
* When using an external mic, do not bring it close to
the monitor speaker while the INPUT faders, MON
MIX/AUX knobs, and MONITOR knob are raised and
the track is selected for recording.
Doing so will generate feedback.
* Do not apply the LINE OUT jack signals to the mic
input or line input jacks (e.g., directly connecting the
LINE OUT jack to the input jack).
The resulting oscillation could hurt your ears if you
are monitoring with headphones.
* Be sure to use the AC adapter included with the X-
34. Should an adapter with a different voltage or
wrong plug polarity be used, it could cause a fire or
severely damage the X-34.
Before Using the X-34
<The difference between multitracker recording
and cassette deck recording>
A stereo cassette deck allows for stereo recording on
sides A and B of a cassette tape.
As shown in the figure below, a cassette tape is divided
into four tracks: two for side A, two for side B.
On the other hand, a multitracker, such as the X-34,
records to all four tracks on the same side of the tape.
If you record something on the multitracker and play
the tape on a cassette deck, Tracks 1 and 2 will play
normally, but when you try to play the other side of
tape, Tracks 3 and 4 will play in reverse.
<Handling cassette tapes>
Cassette tape suitable for recording:
The X-34 performs best with a high-position cassette
tape (TYPE II, HIGH).
We recommend that you use these types or equivalent
tapes for multitrack recording.
C-120 tapes (60 minutes each side) are thin and not
suitable for repeated recording or playback.
Use C-90 or shorter tapes for good performance.
Using write-protection tabs:
On the edge of a cassette tape are write-protection
tabs that are used to prevent recorded data from being
accidentally erased. You may want to break off the
tab for side A and side B of a cassette tape that you
have already recorded, since the X-34 uses all four
tracks at the same time. If you later wish to record
data on a tape with broken tabs, apply a piece of
scotch tape to cover the tab hole.
<Rehearsal Mode>
The Fostex X-34 contains a “rehearsal mode” which
is convenient for Punch-in recording.
The rehearsal mode lets you practice the timing for
punching in and out, and adjust the recording level
by going through the punch in/out take operation
without entering recording mode. Connecting an
optional foot switch (Model 8051) to the PUNCH IN/
OUT jack, selecting a punch-in track, and pressing
the PLAY button puts the X-34 in Rehearsal mode.
Using this function, you can practice any number of
times before the actual take. For details, refer to
“Punch in/out” on page 19.
A side R ch
L ch
B side Rc h
L ch
Track 4
Track 3
Track 2
Track 1
A side
Stereo cassette deck. X-34
Write-protection tab