Fostex FD-8 Bedienungsanleitung

Owner ’ s Manual R L 4 3 2 1 0 6 12 24 OL 8 7 6 5 REWIND/ F FWD/ JOG SHIFT 8/R 7/L 6/R 5/L LR LR LR LR MID 5k 200 SHIFT 300 900 2k MID 5k 200 SHIFT 300 900 2k MID 5k 200 SHIFT 300 900 2k MID INPUT TRK 1 + 5k + + AUX2 - 200 - - AUX1 SHIFT MID GAIN 300 900 2k HIGH LOW PAN INPUT TRK 2 + + + AUX2 - - - AUX1 MID GAIN HIGH LOW PAN INPUT TRK 3 + + + AUX[...]

Safety Instructions 2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN "WARNING" "TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.&q[...]

T able of contents 3 Introduction.............................................................................4 Main features...........................................................................4 Precautions..................................................................................5 Names and Functions..................................[...]

4 Introduction/Main features/Precautions Introduction Thank you for choosing the Fostex FD-8. The FD-8 is a eight-track multitracker equipped with sixteen additional virtual tracks. It uses a SCSI removable disk, such as a Zip cartridge or an MO disk, or a fixed SCSI hard disk, optional 2.5 inch internal hard disk as a recording media to perform ei[...]

5 Introduction/Main features/Precautions Precautions • Be sure to connect the FD-8 to the power supply specified in the Specifications section of this Owner’s Manual. Do not use an AC outlet of any other voltage. • Do not connect the FD-8 to the same AC outlet to which devices that could generate noise (such as a large motor or dimmer), or th[...]

6 Names and Functions Names and Functions Rear panel Control panel Front panel POWER R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 SCSI OUT IN DAT A PUNCH IN/OUT DATA AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L 8 INSERT 7 INPUT 8 INPUT 7 R RECORDER IN L IN MIDI OUT MIDI R L 4 3 2 1 0 6 12 24 OL 8 7 6 5 REWIND/ F FWD/ JOG SHIFT 8/R 7/L 6/R 5/L LR LR LR LR MID 5k 20[...]

7 Names and Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 1 1. Input faders [1-8] These faders allow you to control the input level of signals selected via the INPUT SEL switch [2] (that is, the input signals from the INPUT jacks or the recorder output signals). Nominal level is obtained at fader position of 7-8, and the fader achieves approximately 6dB o[...]

8 Names and Functions <Example> “L (-50dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connect a microphone. “M (-30dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connect a single-coil or humbucking type electric guitar or bass. “H (-10dB)” Set the switch to this position when you connect a keyboard or drum machine. “AUX 1” Signa[...]

9 Names and Functions 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 42 24 25 26 28 29 34 33 37 39 40 30 36 35 38 41 23 32 31 27 13. Record track select keys [RECORD TRACK (1/L, 2/R, 3/L, 4/R, 5/L, 6/R, 7/L, 8/R)] These keys enable you to select “SAFE” or “READY” for a recording track. Pressing the key once will cause the corresponding track to enter READY mod[...]

10 Names and Functions Currently-selected Time Base indication *1 Currently-selected Time Base REMAIN indication *2 External MTC IN indication *3 ABS time BAR/BEA T/CLK MTC time 21. Exit/No key [EXIT/NO/ EJECT ] This key is the counterpart of the EXECUTE/YES key. Press this key to cancel an operation. When you use a removable SCSI disk, pressing th[...]

11 Names and Functions Y ou can audition the data at edit points (locate points) stored in the memory keys. (For more information, refer to “Preview function” on page 74.) The removable SCSI disk is ejected. (Refer to “Formatting a disk” on page 29.) Auto Punch mode is turned on and off. (Refer to “Punch In/Out” on page 41.) Y ou can ed[...]

12 Names and Functions AUTO AUTO RTN PLA Y AUTO PLA Y AUTO RTN Auto Repeat mode is ON. (Both “PLA Y” and “RTN” light up.) Auto Return/Play mode is OFF . (No indication) Auto Play mode is ON. (“PLA Y” lights up.) Auto Return mode is ON. (“RTN” lights up.) ABS or MTC is used as Time Base: First, “S” (second) flashes. Each time you[...]

13 Names and Functions Press the STORE key , and press the CLIPBOARD IN key . The CLIPBOARD IN point is stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key , and press the CLIPBOARD OUT key . The CLIPBOARD OUT point is stored. This data can be used as locate data. Press the STORE key , and press the AUTO PUNCH IN key . The AUTO PUNCH [...]

14 Names and Functions 38. Auto Return End key [AUTO RTN END/ PREVIEW ] Use this key to store the start point (AUTO RTN END point) for the Auto Return function and the Auto Repeat function. When you press this key, the FD-8 displays currently-stored data, which you can edit. After editing the data, press the STORE key, then press the AUTO RTN END/P[...]

15 Names and Functions 1 2 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Front Panel (Input/Output Section) Rear Panel (Input/Output Section) R MON OUT L R ST OUT L 2. Stereo Out jacks [ST . OUT L, R] (Connector: RCA pin) These jacks output stereo bus L/R signals. Connect these jacks to the input jacks of a master recorder. You can adjust the output level usi[...]

16 Names and Functions AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 RECORDER IN R L MIDI OUT MIDI IN PUNCH IN/OUT Pin 1: GND Pin 2: HOT Pin 3: COLD Refer to page 45 for more information on using the PUNCH IN/OUT jack. 10. Punch in/out jack [PUNCH IN/OUT] (Connector: phone) Using an optional foot switch connected to this jack enables you to pe[...]

17 Names and Functions OUT D ATA IN D ATA SCSI Display Section 1 1. Data output jack [DA T A OUT] (Connector: OPTICAL) Connect this jack to the OPTICAL digital input (or adat In) of an external digital device to save song data to a DAT or an adat, or to record digitally to a digital device (MD, DAT, CD-R, or adat). Refer to page 48 for more informa[...]

18 Names and Functions REMAIN SETUP COMPLETED ! SURE ? MTC OFFSET PGM TEMPO V ARI PITCH 44.1kHz MTC IN LOC DIGIT AL SLA VE MIDI MTC ABS MTC % MB H, M, S, F , SF BAR, , CLK ABS 44.1kHz S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT PGM CLK SCSI BAR CLK DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT PGM CLK SCSI 44.1kHz 44.1kHz M DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT PGM CLK SCSI MTC H S F L[...]

19 Names and Functions ABS 44.1kHz S M F DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT PGM CLK SCSI 44.1kHz M DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT MB CLK SCSI REMAIN H S MTC IN 44.1kHz S MF DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI H MTC IN 44.1kHz S MF DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI H BAR CLK DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT PGM CLK SCSI 44.1kHz 44.1kHz BAR DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH S[...]

20 Names and Functions DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SURE ? DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Warning messages The follow[...]

21 Before Starting recorded area non recorded area ABS 0 00M, 00S, 00F 00M, 08S, 00F REC END DISK END 23H, 59M, 59S -002 BAR, 1 , 00 CLK 001 BAR, 1 , 00 CLK 01H, 00M, 00S, 00F 01H, 00M, 08S, 00F 00H, 59M, 52S, 00F 01H, 00M, 00S, 00F 00H, 59M, 51S 00H, 59M, 59S ABS BAR/BEA T/CLK MTC MTC BAR = 001BAR, 0404 TEMPO=001BAR, 1 , 60 MTC OFFSET=01H, 00M, 00[...]

22 Before Starting The REMAIN indicator displays the amount of unrecorded area. recordable disk area (20 min./100MB) recorded area (4 min. 27 sec./19MB) unrecorded area (15 min. 33 sec./81MB) ABS 0 23H, 59M, 59S 03M 00S 00F 10M 00S 00F 12M 00S 00F unrecorded area unrecorded area recorded area (3 min.) recorded area (2 min.) Y ou can record at any p[...]

23 Before Starting DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S MF PGM ABS Managing songs by Program Change function The FD-8 features Program Select function, which enables you to set up to 99 Programs on the disk. When you format a disk, one Program will be automatically created on the disk. You may create more Programs, if necessary. You may also dele[...]

24 Before Starting T rack 1 T rack 2 T rack 3 T rack 4 T rack 5 T rack 6 T rack 7 T rack 8 T rack 9 T rack 10 T rack 1 1 T rack 12 T rack 13 T rack 14 T rack 15 T rack 16 T rack 17 T rack 18 T rack 19 T rack 20 T rack 21 T rack 22 T rack 23 T rack 24 Real tracks and Additional tracks The FD-8 features eight Real tracks (1-8) and sixteen Additional [...]

25 Before Starting Playback monitoring “Playback monitoring” means to monitor the playback sound of the tracks (only Real tracks). That is, you are monitoring the playback sound on the track, not the sound being recorded to the track. Input monitoring and playback monitoring There are two methods for monitoring track sound (only on the Real tra[...]

26 Before Starting Signal flow (The P AN knob function and Stereo Bus) The FD-8 is equipped with an eight-channel mixer function, which enables you to mix and record eight sound sources into stereo signal. The following diagram is designed to help you visualize the signal flow of the FD-8. It illustrates how input signals are routed through the mix[...]

27 Before Starting <Notes on digital recording> During analog recording, “0 files” are not created since silence does not create “data 0.” However , during S/P DIF and adat digital recording, the FD-8 records “data 0” (this is called “mute recording”). When one second of consecutive data 0 is input to the FD-8, it creates a ?[...]

28 Formatting a Disk Normal mode Mastering mode 44.1kHz 44.1kHz Quantumize A.D.A.C. (*) 16bit liner Available recording time Approx. 67 minutes/100MB (converted to one track) Compatible media Recording Sampling Rate Save/Load Record mode Backup mode 44.1kHz For use Recording mode for current drive Recording mode for backup Formatting a Disk The “[...]

29 Formatting a Disk 1 . 2 . 3 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 4 . CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH S MF PGM ABS 44.1kHz [SCSI] is lights up SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH S MF PGM ABS 44.1kHz Formatting a current drive disk (SCSI disk) You may use a SCSI removable disk, a fixed hard disk, or an optional 2.5-inch internal hard disk as the FD-8’s current driv[...]

30 Formatting a Disk 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . Insert a formatted disk into the SCSI drive. The FD-8 displays the recording mode of the disk (Nor- mal FM or Master FM), then displays ABS 0 of Program 1. If you are using a disk formatted for backup, the FD- 8 displays [Illegal FM], then the Time Base indication. Re-formatting a formatted disk This[...]

31 Formatting a Disk 5 . 4 . 1 . 2 . 3 . CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE IDE AUTO A.PUNCH S MF PGM ABS 44.1kHz [IDE] is lights up <Note on formatting an optional 2.5-inch hard disk> [IDE] appears on the display when you turn on the power to the FD-8 with an optional 2.5-inch hard disk installed and without a SCSI drive connected, or with a SCSI drive that[...]

32 Formatting a Disk Re-formatting a formatted disk for backup This section explains how to re-format a backup or current drive (Master or Normal) disk as a backup disk. The following procedure assumes that a disk has been installed in the current drive. <Memo> T o check the REMAIN time for the backup disk after formatting it, eject the disk,[...]

33 Handling Programs 1 (T urn on the power) 2 3 5, 6, 7 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S MF PGM ABS 4 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE 44.1kHz DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE 44.1kHz 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM Handling Programs 1. T urn on the powe[...]

34 Handling Programs PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 PGM 07 New PGM Y ou can select from PGM 03 up to New PGM in this direction. Y ou can select up to PGM 01 in this direction. 2 3 1 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE 44.1kHz 7. When you finish entering the title, press the EXECUTE/YES[...]

35 Handling Programs PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 PGM 07 PGM 01 PGM 02 PGM 03 PGM 04 PGM 05 PGM 06 After deleted 1 2 3, 4 SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP PGM 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP PGM 44.1kHz SURE ? This section explains how to delete an unnecess[...]

36 Handling Programs 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 1 2, 4 3, 5 4 4 SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI PGM Editing a Program title You can name the Program as explained in the “Creating a new Program” section. You can also change the title later by using the [...]

37 Playback in V ari Pitch Mode 1 3 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S MF PGM ABS V ARI PITCH DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz S M PGM ABS V ARI PITCH % . 2, 7, 8 4 6 This chapter explains how to change the playback speed of the recorder using the Vari Pitch function. You can set Vari Pitch in the range of +6.0% to -6.0% in [...]

38 Recording to a Metronome Sound If the microphone has a balanced (XLR) connector , use INPUT 7 (XLR) jack on the rear panel. Compressor/Limiter 8 7 6 1234 5 This chapter explains how to record your performance while you are playing an instrument accompanied by a metronome based on the time signature and tempo specified in the Tempo Map. The metro[...]

41 Punch In/Out Recording Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 This part is changed. Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Punch In point Punch Out point Track 4 Track 3 Track 2 Track 1 This part is changed. Track 8 Track 7 Track 6 Track 5 Auto Punch In point (Start point) Auto Punch Out point (End point) What is Punch In/Out recording? Punch In/Out recording[...]

42 Punch In/Out Recording 1 2 -D 2 -E 2 -C 2 -A 2 -B 2 -F 2 -G 2 -H When you finish storing and adjusting the edit points, you can proceed to the Auto Punch In/Out operation. In this example, we re-record part of the guitar phrase that was already recorded on track 3. First follow the “Preparation” below, then rehearse, and record a take. Prepa[...]

43 Punch In/Out Recording Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Auto Punch In point (Rehearsal In) Auto Punch Out point (Rehearsal Out) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 This part is changed. Playback start point Playback end point RHSL A. PUNCH Locate Locate Stop here. Auto Punch In point Auto Punch Out point The FD-8 stops at a point that precedes the Au[...]

44 Punch In/Out Recording T AKE A. PUNCH 1. Press the RECORD TRACK select key [3/L] to set track 3 to READY . 2. Locate a point slightly before the Auto Punch In point. 3. Confirm that Auto Punch mode is turned on. If it is not on, press the RECORD button while holding down the SHIFT key. 4. Press the RECORD button while holding down the PLA Y butt[...]

45 Punch In/Out Recording RHSL A. PUNCH Manual Punch In/Out This section explains how to perform Manual Punch In/Out using a foot switch (optional Model 8051). You do not need to specify the Punch In/Out points. Instead, you press the foot switch at the Punch In/Out point. Manual Punch In/Out also offers rehearsal and actual takes. You can repeat r[...]

46 Punch In/Out Recording Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Punch In point (Rehearsal In) Punch Out point (Rehearsal Out) Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 This part is changed. Playback start point Playback end point All tracks are in playback monitoring mode. Only track 3 in input monitoring. The sound is not recorded at this time. The RECORD LED fla[...]

47 Punch In/Out Recording <Hint> Y ou can use the PLA Y button and the RECORD button, instead of using the foot switch. Follow the steps below . This method also does not allow you to record another take unless you stop the FD-8 first. Procedure: 1. Press the PLA Y button to start playback from a point slightly before the Punch In point. 2. P[...]

39 Recording to a Metronome Sound 1 2 3 4 5 6 7, 8, 9 10 11 12 Setting the switch and knob 1. Set channel 7 LEVEL switch to [L]. 2. Set channel 7 INPUT SEL switch to [INPUT]. 3. Set the SELECTOR in the monitor section to [MON]. 4. Set the RECORD TRACK select key 2/R to READY . 5. T urn channel 7 P AN knob all the way to [R]. 6. Raise the master fad[...]

40 Recording to a Metronome Sound 9 1 3, 1 1 5, 13 6, 12 7 2, 8 Compressor/Limiter 4 Monitoring the guitar sound and adjusting the recording level 1. Press the RECORD button. Track 2 enters input monitoring mode. 2. Play the guitar . 3. Adjust the recording level of the guitar sound using the channel 7 input fader . As you raise the input fader, le[...]

48 Digital Recording CD, MD, DA T , adat etc. OPTICAL OUT (or adat OUT) DA T A IN Digital Recording Connecting an external digital device * Connect the DA T A IN jack of the FD-8 with the OPTICAL OUT jack of an external digital device using an optical cable. If the digital device has only the COAXIAL (RCA pin) jack as a digital output, use a Fostex[...]

49 Digital Recording OPTICAL IN (or adat IN) DA T A OUT MD, DA T , CD-R, adat etc. Connecting an external digital device * Connect the DA T A OUT jack of the FD-8 with the OPTICAL IN jack of an external digital device using an optical cable. Note : Data in the additional track cannot be directly digital recorded externally . In order to digital out[...]

50 Digital Recording 10 5, 12 Digital Equipment Reverb Unit 7 11 1 4 6, 13 3 4, 8 7 1 2 9 Chorus Unit Chorus Unit Reverb Unit Digital Equipment Digital mixdown As described in the previous section, you may mix down digital signals from tracks 1-8 to an external digital device using the procedure described in the basic mixdown section, in which you [...]

51 Digital Recording Setting the switch and knob on the FD-8 1. Set the INPUT SEL switches of channels 1-8 to [TRK]. In this way, the output from recorded tracks 1-8 will be routed to the corresponding input channel faders for equalization and effect processing. 2. Set the channel P AN knobs accordingly . There is no rule on the position of the PAN[...]

52 Digital Recording SCSI OUT IN DAT A PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MONO/L 8 INSERT 7 INPUT 8 INPUT 7 R RECORDER IN L IN MIDI OUT MIDI 8 7 6 1234 5 CD, MD, DA T etc. Connecting an external digital device and musical instruments 1. Connect the DA T A IN jack of the FD-8 with the OPTICAL OUT jack of an external digital device using an optical cable. If the digi[...]

53 Digital Recording 7, 9, 10, 1 1 Digital Device 4 10 6 5 3 8 1 2 1 2 7 7 8 8 11 Settings on the FD-8 1. Set the INPUT SEL switches for channels 1 and 7 to [INPUT]. 2. T urn channel 1 P AN knob all the way to [L] and turn channel 7 P AN knob all the way to [R]. Now the guitar signal is sent to stereo bus L and the vocal signal to stereo bus R. 3. [...]

54 How to use the RECORDER IN jack MIDI sound sources MIDI Sequencer DA T How to use the RECORDER IN jack How to use the RECORDER IN jack The following explains the various functions of the RECORDER IN jack. There are two ways to use the RECORDER IN jack. 1. Synchronizing an external MIDI sound source with the performances recorded on tracks 1 ~ 8 [...]

55 How to use the RECORDER IN jack 1/L 2/R 3/L 5/L 7/L 4/R 6/R 8/R Real Track 8 Real Track 7 Real Track 6 Real Track 5 Real Track 4 Real Track 3 Real Track 2 Real Track 1 RECORDER RECORD TRACK SELECT SWITCH RECORDER IN L R Direct recording of an external sound source Here, an external sound source is directly input to the RECORDER IN jack of the FD[...]

Editing Tracks 56 CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point Copy Clip Paste Copy source track Paste destination track CLIPBOARD IN point CLIPBOARD OUT point AUTO PUNCH IN point Move Clip Paste Move source track Paste destination track Editing T racks Copy & Paste Y ou can copy a specific range of data from a specific track and [...]

Editing Tracks 57 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI Follow the steps below to perform the Copy & Paste or Move & Paste operation. Note: If you select non-adjacent tracks, such as tracks 1 and 3, or tracks 1, 2, and 4, the copied[...]

Editing Tracks 58 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE 5. Select a destination track to paste data. All selected tracks’ LEDs light up. You can select only mono tracks as the destination of a copied or moved mono track. If you copied or moved adjacent odd-even tracks, you can select only adjacent odd-even tracks as the destination. If you [...]

Editing Tracks 59 AUTO PUNCH IN point Any real track Any real track AUTO PUNCH OUT point ABS 0 REC END Silence AUTO PUNCH IN point Any real track Any real track AUTO PUNCH OUT point ERASE ABS 0 REC END Silence Real tracks AUTO PUNCH IN point AUTO PUNCH OUT point (REC END) ABS 0 REC END 1 2 3 4 ERASE ERASE ERASE REC END Erase There are two methods f[...]

Editing Tracks 60 DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SURE ? Follow the steps below to erase data: Storing the edit points 1. Refer to the “Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys” section for information on storing the erase start and end points. Store the erase start point to the AUTO PUN[...]

Editing Tracks 61 Real Tracks 1-8 Additional T racks 9-16 Additional T racks 17-24 Track Exchange The Track Exchange function enables you to swap mono track data or multiple track data of the current Program between Real tracks and Additional tracks in units of single or multiple tracks. You can swap mono track data between Real tracks, Additional [...]

Editing Tracks 62 Flashing CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz Executing Track Exchange 1. While the FD-8 is stopped[...]

63 Cue & Review Function 1, 4, 6 2 5 3 CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz S MF S F ABS CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz S MF S F ABS Cue & Review Function 1. Press the PLA Y button to play the audio data. 2. Press the F FWD button during playback. [FWD>] appears on the display, and the FD-8 cues in the forward direc[...]

64 Cue & Review Function 5 1 2 3 CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz S MF S F ABS CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz <T urning the JOG dial in the forward direction> <T urning the JOG dial in the reverse direction> 4 CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz S MF S F ABS CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.[...]

65 Cue & Review Function <Display of 16-times review> 1 2 4 3 CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz S MF S F ABS CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz S MF S F ABS Cue & Review function using the SHUTTLE feature You may cue and review data at a speed from normal to 64-times speed, using the SHUTTLE feature while the reco[...]

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 66 You can store time information (time or bar/beat/clock) in each memory key. The stored time information will be used to locate a point in data in the recorder section, or as an edit point to perform the Auto Punch In/Out, Copy & Paste, Move & Paste, or Erase function. This chapter describes how to stor[...]

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 67 4 1 2 3 Storing and editing the locate points to the memory keys • Select the desired T ime Base using the TIME BASE SEL key if you wish to use a T ime Base other than ABS. • The stored or edited locate points are used only in the currently-selected Program. Storing in real-time You can store the locate po[...]

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 68 4 2 1, 2 3 2 1, 4 2 2 3 2 Editing and storing locate data If you know the position of the desired locate point, follow the steps below. 1. Press the HOLD/> key while the FD-8 is stopped. The currently-displayed time value (or bar/beat/clock value) is captured and the FD-8 enters data edit mode. 2. Press the[...]

Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point) 69 4 2 2 1 2 3 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the memory key that stores the data you wish to edit. The stored data appears on the display and the FD-8 enters data edit mode. 2. Press the HOLD/> key , REWIND button, or the F FWD button to move the flashing cursor to the time value digit, and use the JOG d[...]

Locate Function 70 Locate Function Auto Play The Auto Play function allows the FD-8 to start play back automatically from the located point. AUTO PLAY mode should be turned on before you execute the Direct Locate function described above. The FD-8 locates the desired edit point immediately (that is, it moves the current position of the data in the [...]

Locate Function 71 PLA Y AUTO 2 1 3 Executing the Auto Play function 1. Press the AUTO RTN/AUT O PLA Y key to turn on the [PLA Y] indicator on the bottom of the display . 2. Press the desired memory key . 3. Press the LOCA TE key . The FD-8 locates the point and plays as shown in the diagram. Auto Return This function allows the FD-8 to play data u[...]

Locate Function 72 RTN AUTO 3 1 Executing the Auto Return function 1. Store the AUTO RTN ST ART and AUT O RTN END points. Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” on page 66 for information on storing the desired points in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END key. 2. Press the AUTO RTN/AUTO PLA Y key to turn on the [RTN[...]

Locate Function 73 PLA Y RTN AUTO Executing the Auto Repeat function 1. Store the AUTO RTN ST ART and AUT O RTN END points. Refer to the chapter “Storing a Locate Point (Edit Point)” on page 66 for information on storing the desired points in the AUTO RTN START key and the AUTO RTN END key. 2. Press the AUTO RTN/AUT O PLA Y key to turn on the [[...]

Preview Function 74 Approx. 2sec. 1 sec. (mute playback) 1 sec. (normal playback) The sound rises at the memory point. Approx. 2sec. 1 sec. (normal playback) 1 sec. (mute playback) The sound falls at the memory point. SHIFT AUTO RTN PGM SEL AUTO RTN OUT IN END STORE HOLD/ AUTO PLA Y OUT IN START EDIT REDO LOCA TE V ARI PITCH UNDO/ P .EDIT LOC MEM C[...]

Preview Function 75 AUTO PUNCH IN key AUTO RTN END key CLIPBOARD OUT key The FD-8 plays the fall (fade out) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys. AUTO PUNCH OUT key AUTO RTN ST ART key CLIPBOARD IN key The FD-8 plays the fall (fade in) of the sound at the locate point stored in the keys. Operation Memory key 1 3 Executing the Preview[...]

Preview Function 76 ABS LOC S M H F SF DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz HOLD/> key or F FWD button Time Base ABS or MTC BAR/BEA T/CLK Flash LOC BAR CLK DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 1 2, 4 3 5 3 SF H MS F SF H MS F CLK BAR CLK BAR 1. Start previewing the sound by following the steps described on the previous page. 2. Use the J[...]

MIDI Synchronization 77 MIDI clock sync system You can configure the sync system to use a stand-alone sequencer synchronizing as a MIDI clock slave by inserting time signature settings and tempo settings at any position in a song using a programmable Tempo Map of the FD- 8. In this system, the recorder output of the FD-8 is routed to the input chan[...]

MIDI Synchronization 78 1. Set the channel 1-8 INPUT SEL switches to [TRK]. 2. Set the SELECT OR in the monitor section to [L/R+MON]. 3. Raise the master faders L/R to [7-8]. 4. Connect the MON OUT (L/R) jacks and the RECORDER IN jacks directly . This connection will route the L/R+MON signals output from MON OUT (L/R) to the DAT OUT jacks via the R[...]

MIDI Synchronization 79 MTC sync/Machine Control system This section explains a synchronization system controlled by a computer using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) and controlled by MTC (MIDI time code) output from the FD-8. The FD-8 adds a given offset value to the ABS time on the disk and outputs the information as MTC of a given frame rate. In addi[...]

MIDI Synchronization 80 Overdubbing 1. Overdub on tracks 1 - 8 as explained in “Overdubbing” of the “MIDI clock sync system” section. Mixing down while syncing the MIDI sound sources 1. Synchronize the output from tracks 1-8 with eight MIDI sound sources, and mix down while applying the effects, as explained in “Mixing down while syncing [...]

MIDI Synchronization 81 Connecting an external device 1. Connect the MIDI OUT jack of a computer running sequence software to the MIDI IN jack of the FD-8. The connected computer should be running sequence software that supports MMC/MTC. Setting up the external device 1. Set the following items on the sequence software. • Set up the sequence soft[...]

MIDI Synchronization 82 Checking the chase and lock operation 1. When you play the sequence software, the [MTC] indicator on the display lights up, and the flashing [SLA VE] lights up continuously , which indicates that chase and lock is complete. At this time, make sure that MTC output from the sequence software is being displayed on the FD-8. 2. [...]

MIDI Synchronization 83 Sync system with “adat” by the slave mode This section will explain the sync system using “adat” equipment. * Initialize FD-8. * Confirm the program. * Set adat and FD-8 to the same sampling frequency . Equipment connections Make connections, respectively, adat DIGITAL OUT to FD-8 DATA IN, and adat MIDI OUT to FD-8 M[...]

MIDI Synchronization 84 * Refer to “Slave mode setting” in Setup mode on page 106 and “Slave mode type setting” in Setup mode on page 107, for the operation and more information. 5. Press the TIME BASE SEL key to select the MTC indication for the T ime Base. Checking Chase Lock 1. When the master device (adat) is played, the [MTC] in the di[...]

85 Saving and Loading Song Data Outline of the save/load operation The FD-8 has a Save/Load function for song data, which enables you to save the recorded song data (including SETUP data) to a connected backup media, such as a DAT machine or adat. You can also load the saved data from a DAT or adat to the current drive disk in the FD-8. You can sav[...]

86 Saving and Loading Song Data DA T tape adat tape SCSI disk The save and load operations using a SCSI drive, DAT, or adat are described below: * Using a DA T (S/P DIF digital signal) (Saving/loading individual Program data: only in Mastering mode) Following about five seconds of pilot signal (shown in gray in the diagram below), song data in the [...]

87 Saving and Loading Song Data SCSI OUT IN DATA PUNCH IN/OUT DATA MONO/L 8 INSERT 7 INPUT 8 INPUT 7 R RECORDER IN L IN MIDI OUT MIDI Current drive Save Backup drive (ID number = “6”) Load Saving and loading data using a SCSI drive as the current drive If the current drive is a SCSI drive (removable disk or fixed disk), you can save and load da[...]

88 Saving and Loading Song Data SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP ? SURE 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH REMAIN SETUP MB 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH ABS 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH REMAIN SETU[...]

89 Saving and Loading Song Data CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH ABS 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH ABS 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz SETUP CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH ABS 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP ? MB SURE 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP DIGITAL 44.1kHz [...]

90 Saving and Loading Song Data CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH REMAIN SETUP MB 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz COMPLETED ! CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH ABS 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP ? SURE 44.1kHz At this time, using the JOG dial allows you to select the load destination Program. Since the[...]

91 Saving and Loading Song Data FD-8 with a 2.5-inch internal hard disk DA T or adat OPTICAL IN (or adat in) Save CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE IDE AUTO A.PUNCH S MF PGM ABS 44.1kHz [IDE] lights up Saving/loading data using an 2.5-inch internal hard disk as the current drive If you are using an optional 2.5-inch IDE internal hard disk as the current drive, yo[...]

92 Saving and Loading Song Data SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz PGM Flashing CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP ? SURE 44.1kHz Saving data 1. Press the SETUP key to enter[...]

93 Saving and Loading Song Data FD-8 with a 2.5-inch internal hard disk. DA T or adat OPTICAL OUT (or adat out) Load This value represents the to- tal duration of the Program being saved, and counts down as the save operation progresses. This area shows which tracks are currently being saved. During the save operation to the DA T , it indi- cates t[...]

94 Saving and Loading Song Data CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH 44.1kHz SETUP Flashing CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP PGM 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz Flashing CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz ? SURE DIGITAL CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AU[...]

95 Saving and Loading Song Data POWER R MON OUT L R ST OUT L AUX RTN 2 R MONO/L 2 AUX SEND 1 SCSI OUT IN DAT A PUNCH IN/OUT DATA AUX RTN 1 R MONO/L 8 INSERT 7 INPUT 8 INPUT 7 R RECORDER IN L IN MIDI OUT MIDI SCSI backup drive (ID# = 6) Load Save FD-8 with a 2.5-inch internal hard disk When the load operation is completed, [COMPLETED !] lights up. T[...]

96 Saving and Loading Song Data CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE IDE AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP ? SURE 44.1kHz Flashing CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE IDE AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE IDE AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE IDE AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz dsik in Normal mode Current drive Backup drive disk in Mastering mode save load data recorded in Norma[...]

97 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) <T able-1> “Changing the initial settings” menu Parameters Default setting Refer page Setting a time signature 001BAR 4/4 98 Setting a T empo 001BAR 1 120 100 Setting the metronome function oFF 101 Setting a preroll time 00 102 Setting MIDI sync output signal CLk (Clock) 103 Setting an MTC fram[...]

98 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) “Sign. Set ?” menu “T empo Set ?” menu “Title Edit ?” menu “Del PGM ?” menu “Click ?” menu “Preroll ?” menu “Sync Out ?” menu “Frame Rate ?” menu “Mtc Offset ?” menu “Ofset Mode ?” menu “Slave Mode?” menu “Slave T ype?” menu “Rec Protect ?” menu “Digi[...]

99 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ? SURE 44.1kHz • Rotate the JOG dial to enter the desired measure number . If you wish to keep the initial setting for the first measure, enter 002. If you try to enter any number other than 001, the time signature indicator shows [- -]. This means that no tim[...]

100 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI TEMPO BAR 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI TEMPO BAR 44.1kHz Setting a tempo (“T empo Set ?” menu) The “Setting a tempo” menu enables you to specify a tempo at a given point in a song that already has a time signature setting. For exam[...]

101 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) T empo Map Time signature setting T empo setting 001 BAR 4 4 005 BAR 3 4 001 BAR 1 TEMPO 120 003 BAR 1 TEMPO 90 005 BAR 3 TEMPO 60 007 BAR 2 TEMPO 120 4 4 3 4 T empo=120 T empo=90 T empo=60 T empo=120 SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz 5. Press the EXECUTE/YES key . The display shows the[...]

102 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Locate point (stored in the memory key) This point is actually located. This point is located if the current position is before the locate point. This point is located if the current position is after the locate point. SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S 44.1kHz 3. T urn the JOG dial to select [...]

103 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) Setting MIDI sync output signal (“Sync Out ?” menu) The “Setting MIDI sync output signal” menu enables you to select the type of MIDI sync signals output from the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel of the FD-8 to an external MIDI device. The options are MIDI clock & Song Position Pointer, [...]

104 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI F 44.1kHz Setting an MTC frame rate (“Frame Rate ?” menu) The “Setting an MTC frame rate” menu enables you to set the frame rate for MTC output from the MIDI OUT connector of the FD-8 to an external MIDI device. If you have already set the type of MIDI [...]

105 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) MTC OFFSET SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI S M HF S F 44.1kHz Setting an MTC of fset 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2. T urn the JOG dial to select [Mtc Offset (?)] ([t] and [?] flash alternately .), then press the EXECUTE/YES key . The current offset v[...]

106 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS S M HF 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI ABS S M HF 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI BAR 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz Setting MTC Of fset mode 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key[...]

107 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI SLA VE 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP[...]

108 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz 4. Press the EXECUTE/YES key . The selected Slave type is stored, and [e] and [?] flash alternately. Setting the Record Protect function (“Rec Protect ?” menu) The FD-8 features the Record Protect function, which is similar to the function of record[...]

109 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz Setting digital input tracks (“Digi. In ?” menu) The “Setting digital input tracks [Digi.in ?]” menu allows you to assign digital signals input at the DATA IN connector of the FD-8 to the tracks. You can perform digital recording from an externa[...]

110 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz Setting digital output tracks 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press the SETUP key to enter SETUP mode. 2. T urn the JOG dial to select [Digi. out ?] ([?] flashes), then press the EXECUTE/YES key . The current digital output track assignment appears on the[...]

111 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz Setting BAR/BEA T resolution mode (“Resolu ?” menu) The “Setting BAR/BEAT resolution mode” menu enables you to turn BAR/BEAT resolution mode on and off. The initial setting is “off.” When you turn this mode on, the CLK (clock) digits will be[...]

112 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) SETUP DRIVE AUTO A.PUNCH SYNC OUT CLK SCSI 44.1kHz Setting the MIDI device number (“Device ID ?” menu) The “Setting the MIDI device number” menu enables you to set the FD-8 device ID number required to control the unit from a sequence software using MMC (MIDI Machine Control) or FEX (Fostex Syst[...]

113 Changing the initial setting (SETUP mode) CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz Indicating the track number . Indicating the number of selected track events CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz CLK SYNC OUT DRIVE SCSI AUTO A.PUNCH SETUP 44.1kHz Checking the number of track events 1. While the FD-8 is stopped, press th[...]

114 MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List Basic Channel Function..................... Default Changed Transmitted Recognized Remarks Mode Default Message Altered Note Number: True voice Velocity Note ON Note OFF After Touch Key’s Channel’s Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change: True # System Exclusive Common System Real Time : Clock : Commands [...]

115 MIDI Implementation Chart/MMC List MMC Command List Command List Movement (Recorder) 01: STOP STOP 02: PLAY PLAY 03: DEFERRED PLAY DEFERRED PLAY 04: FAST FORWARD F FWD 05: REWIND REWIND 06: RECORD STROBE REC 07: RECORD EXIT PUNCH OUT 09: PAUSE STOP 40: WRITE Refer to MMC Response/Information Field List 41: MASKED WRITE Refer to MMC Response/Inf[...]

116 Maintenance/Specifications Maintenance Specifications Cleaning the exterior * For normal cleaning, use a soft dry cloth For stubborn dirt, moisten a cloth in diluted detergent, wring it out firmly, and wipe the dirt off. Then polish with a dry cloth. Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing an[...]

117 Maintenance/Specifications <Tracks for simultaneous recording> : 8 tracks (via optical adat) : 2 tracks (via analog) <Tracks for simultaneous playback> : 8 tracks <Program No.> : Maximum 99 tunes <Vari pitch.> : +/-6% <Crossfade> : 10msec. <Recording/reproducing frequency> : 20Hz ~ 20kHz (typical) <Dynamic[...]

118 Maintenance/Specifications Block Diagram ADC ADC HARD DISK DIGI IN SETUP RECORD TRACK DAC DAC DAC DAC TRK.1 TRK.2 TRK.3 TRK.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 L R DA T A IN L RECORDER IN R R L MON OUT PHONES MASTER MON SEL L/R L/R +MON MON 2 1 AUX SEND R L STEREO OUT L/R INPUT 1 -10dBV INPUT 1 INPUT SEL INPUT OFF TRK 1 INPUT FADER INPUT MON TRK 1 INPUT 2 LO GAIN MI[...]

[A] AUX SEND knob..............................................8, 50 AUX RTN knob................................................8, 50 ACCESS LED.........................................................10 AUTO RTN/AUTO PLAY key......................12, 70 AUTO RTN START key.................13, 66, 70, 74 AUTO RTN END key.....................14, 66,[...]

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<List of SCSI drive and media checked for function (as of Aug. 1998) > <SCSI drive and media checked for function> “The SCSI drive and media checked for function” are products that have been selected from the Fostex recommended list. They have been connected to an FD-8 and their correct operation confirmed. However , in some cases, [...]