Fostex DJ Equipment FM 3 User Manual

Owner’sManual  
Portable Mixer  
Model  
FM-3  
ThankyouverymuchforpurchasingtheFostexFM-3portablemixer.  
To ensure the best performance, read this manual thoroughly before using the unit. Keep this manual handy for  
futurereference.  
Table of contents  
SafetyInstructions..................................................................2  
Display.......................................................................................14  
Adjustingthedisplaybrightness............................................14  
Selectingthemetermode......................................................15  
Selectingthestatusdisplay....................................................15  
Precautions...............................................................................4  
Precautionsbeforeusing..........................................................4  
Precautionsoninstallation........................................................4  
Inputstatusdisplay...................................................................16  
T12powersupplymodesetting...................................16  
Mainfeatures............................................................................5  
Basicoperations.....................................................................6  
Outputstatusdisplay...............................................................17  
Limiterparametersetting...............................................18  
Preparationofpowersupply....................................................6  
Prepararionofinputchannels..................................................7  
Preparationofoutputchannels...............................................7  
Preparationofmetering............................................................7  
Preparationofmonitoring.........................................................8  
Masterfaderreferencesetting.................................................8  
Inputsetting..................................................................................8  
Meterstatusdisplay.................................................................19  
Parametersettingprocedure........................................19  
Parameterdetails............................................................19  
Peakmeteron/off....................................................19  
VUmeterreferencelevel......................................19  
Lightinglevelofpeakoverindicator.....................20  
Internalbatteryselection........................................20  
Blockdiagram..........................................................................9  
Namesandfunctions..........................................................10  
Systemstatusdisplay..............................................................20  
Initializingtheflashmemory...........................................20  
Frontpanel................................................................................10  
Leftsidepanel...........................................................................12  
Rightsidepanel........................................................................13  
Mainspecifications..............................................................21  
Externaldimensions...........................................................23  
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ImportantSafetyInstructions  
11)  
Only use attachments/accessories specified  
bythemanufacturer.  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
Readtheseinstructions.  
Keeptheseinstructions.  
Heedallwarnings.  
12)  
Useonlywiththecart, stand, tripod, bracket,  
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold  
withtheapparatus. Whenacartisused, use  
cautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatus  
combinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip-over.  
Followallinstructions.  
Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.  
Cleanonlywithdrycloth.  
Donotblockanyventilationopenings.  
Installinaccordancewiththemanufacturer's  
instructions.  
13)  
Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstorms  
orwhenunusedforlongperiodsoftime.  
8)  
9)  
Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchas  
radiators, heatregisters, stoves, orother  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
14)  
Refer all servicing to qualified service  
personnel. Servicingisrequiredwhenthe  
apparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,  
suchaspower-supplycordorplugis  
damaged, liquidhasbeenspilledorobjects  
havefallenintotheapparatus, theapparatus  
hasbeenexposedtorainormoisture, does  
notoperatenormally, orhasbeendropped.  
Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthe  
polarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarized  
plughastwobladeswithonewiderthanthe  
other.Agroundingtypeplughastwoblades  
andathirdgroundingprong.Thewideblade  
orthethirdprongareprovidedforyoursafety.  
If the provided plug does not fit into your  
outlet, consultanelectricianforreplacement  
oftheobsoleteoutlet.  
15)  
Excessivesoundpressurefromearphones  
andheadphonescancausehearingloss.  
10)  
Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedon  
orpinchedparticularlyatplugs, convenience  
receptacles, andthepointwheretheyexit  
fromtheapparatus.  
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Precautions  
Precautions before using  
Precautions on installation  
Donotsupplythevoltagethatdoesnotmatchthe  
voltagerequirementoftheunit.  
Do not install the unit in the following conditions.  
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In an extremely hot or cold place  
In a moist place  
Ifyouoperatetheunitonbatterypower, usealkaline  
ornickelhydridebatteries.  
In a strong magnetic field or near a device  
which generates a magnetic field  
IfyousupplythepowertotheunitfromtheACpower  
outlet, onlyusetheoptionaldedicatedFostexAC  
adaptor.  
*
In the direct rain or water  
IfyouuseanyotherACadaptor, theunitmaynot  
workcorrectlyandthereisaseriousriskofdamage  
totheunit.  
<Note>: The unit is designed for outdoor use, howev-  
er, it is not waterproof. Do not use the unit in the direct  
water.  
Ifyouwishtousetheunitinacountrywherethe  
voltageoftheACpoweroutletdoesnotmatchyour  
ACadaptor, askyourlocalFostexdealerorservice  
stationforpurchasinganappropriateACadaptor.  
NotethattheACadaptorcanbeusedbothin50Hz  
and60Hzareas.  
Notes on moisture condensation  
When you bring the unit from a cold place to a warm  
place, moisture may condense on the display, pan-  
els, etc. In such a case, turn off the power and leave  
the unit for a while until it warms up and evaporates  
any moisture.  
Donotletwaterorotherliquid, ormetalobjectssuch  
aspins, accidentallyentertheinsideoftheunit.  
Shouldwaterentertheinsideoftheunit, turnoffthe  
power, unplugtheACadaptorandremovebatteries,  
andconsultyourdealerorthenearestFOSTEX  
servicestation.  
Donotdroptheunitorgiveitastrongshock.  
Theinternalcircuits, displayorpanelsmaybe  
damaged.  
Topreventpossibleelectricshockanddamageto  
theunit, donotremovethecoverorreachtheinside  
oftheunit.  
<Important!>  
Equipment name, electrical ratings, serial number and  
otherinformationfortheFM-3, arewrittenonbottomside.  
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Main features  
Theinputtrim,HPFandmasterlevelcontrolsarepush-  
lockedtype.Youcanmakethemflatwiththepanelso  
thattheyarenotaccidentallyrotated.  
Mixersectionfeatures  
Three input channels and two output channels.  
All input and output channels are transformer-  
balanced.  
Youcanviewthepositionsofallswitchesontheside  
panelfromtheinputstatusandoutputstatusdisplays.  
The analog VCAlimiter is provided on each of left  
and right stereo output channels. You can select  
the desired threshold level and compression ratio  
using the output status display.  
Power supply features  
In addition to the left and right MAIN OUToutputs,  
SUB OUT, TAPE OUTandAUX OUToutputs are  
also provided, allowing comprehensive connection  
to external audio equipment.  
The unit can be operated on battery orAC power.  
You can fit the battery box with eightAAalkaline or  
nickel hydride batteries inside the unit or connect  
the optionalAC adaptor (or external battery).  
*Note that no battery is supplied with the unit.  
You can monitor signals from theAUX IN input, as  
well as you can mix them with the main input  
signals. By connecting theAUX OUToutput to the  
AUX IN input of another FM-3, you can cascade  
two FM-3 mixers.  
Uptosix-hourcontinuousoperationispossibleusing  
alkalinebatteries. (Notethattheactualcontinuous  
operationtimedependsonthecircumstance.)  
Thebatteryboxissuppliedwiththeunit, however, it  
isalsoavailableinoption. Forlongcontinuoususe, it  
isrecommendedtopurchasetheoptionalbattery  
boxasaspare.  
You can connect a microphone or line-level source  
to each of the INPUT1 through 3 inputs.  
The unit can provide P48 orT12 power to a  
condenser microphone connected to each input.  
The[DC-OUT]connectorisprovidedforsupplying  
DCpowertoanexternalwirelessreceiver, etc.  
Both 1/4-inch phone jack and stereo mini jack are  
provided for headphone monitoring. You can use  
two stereo headphones simultaneously.  
Thebatteryindicatoronthedisplayalwaysshows  
batteryremaining, whilethe[EMPTY]indicatorand  
alertdisplaywarnyouwhenthebatteryvoltageis  
low.  
The monitor select switch allows you to select the  
signal for headphone monitoring. In addition, the  
[PFL(Pre Fader Listen)] switch allows you to  
directly monitor each of INPUT1 through 3 signals.  
The output level of the MAIN OUT(L/R) and SUB  
OUToutputs can be independently selected from  
+4 dBu, 0 dBu, -20 dBu and -60 dBu.  
Otherfeatures  
Forlightweightandrigidity, aluminumisusedfor  
panels, etc.  
Display and control features  
Compactsizedesign, agreatadvantageforoutside  
use.  
The128x64dot-matrixdisplayusingorganicEL  
devicesshowstheVU(needle)andpeak(bar-graph)  
meterssimultaneously.  
Theshoulderbeltandsoftprotectioncaseare  
availableinoption.AskyourlocalFostexdealeror  
servicestationfordetailsaboutoptionalproducts.  
You can select the meter display mode from stereo,  
mono left and mono right.  
ThefemaleXLRconnectorcanbereplacedwiththe  
maleXLRconnectororviceversauponrequest.  
AskyourlocalFostexdealerorservicestationfor  
details.  
Eachinputchannelsprovidesthetrimcontroland  
two-colorpeakindicatorforoptimumlevel  
adjustment.  
Frequently used controls such as the input trim  
controls, channel faders, monitor-related switches,  
etc., are placed on the front panel for central  
control.  
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Basic operations  
Tab  
After fully inserting the battery box, slide  
up the [EJECT/LOCK] lever to the  
LOCKposition.  
A tab appears as shown on the right  
figureandthebatteryboxislocked.  
Preparation of power supply  
To operate the unit on internal battery power, set AA alka-  
line or nickel hydride batteries to the supplied battery box  
and fit the box to the battery compartment on the right side  
panel.  
Battery box compartment  
<Memo>: To remove the battery  
box, slide down the [EJECT/LOCK]  
lever to unlock the battery box.  
The battery box is slid to the front a  
few millimeters and you can pull it  
out by hand.  
<Note>: Before you remove the battery box, turn off the  
power or set the [POWER] switch to the “EXTposition.  
Battery box  
<Memo>: You can set the battery type (alkaline or nickel  
hydride) to be used from the meter display. By default, it is  
set for alkaline batteries. If you use nickel hydride batteries,  
change the battery type setting (see page 20).  
Make sure to set alkaline or nickel hydride batteries to the  
battery box in correct direction as marked on the box. Set  
fourbatteriesoneachsideofthebatterybox.  
<Note>: If the battery type setting do not match the batter-  
ies currently used, the EMPTY indicator, battery indicator  
and alert display do not work correctly.  
To operate the unit on external power, connect the  
optional dedicated AC adaptor or an external battery to  
the [DC-IN] connector on the left side panel.  
<Note>: Always use eight new alkaline or fully charged nickel  
hydride batteries of the same model and same capacity.  
<Note>:Insertthebatteryboxtothebatteryboxcompartmentinthe  
correctdirectionbymatchingthe symbolonthebatteryboxtothe  
symbolonthepaneloftheunit.  
OptionalAC adaptor or  
external battery  
Battery box compartment  
<Note>: The rated voltage of the [DC IN] connector is DC 10  
V to 24 V. When you connect an external power source to  
the [DC IN] connector, use the appropriate power source that  
matches the rated voltage of the [DC IN] connector.  
For the detail information on the pin assignment of the [DC IN]  
connector, see page 12 of “Features and controls”.  
Battery box  
Symbol  
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You can turn on the unit by setting the [POWER] switch  
on the front panel to “INT” (upper position) or “EXT” (lower  
position). When you operate the unit on internal battery  
power, set the switch to “INT”.  
Preparation of output channels  
(1)  
Connectanexternalaudiodevicesuchasa  
recordertothe[MAINOUT]connectors(LandR).  
When you operate the unit on external power, set it to  
“EXT”. When you turn on the unit for the first time, the  
display shows the stereo VU meters as shown below.  
When you operate the unit on (internal on external) bat-  
tery power, confirm that the battery power is sufficient by  
checking the battery indicator on the meter display.  
You can check the power voltage of the battery power  
source from the system status display (see page 20).  
(2)  
Settheoutputlevelswitchappropriatelydepending  
onthedeviceconnected.  
Youcanselectfrom+4dBu, 0dBu, -20dBuand-60  
dBu.  
(3)  
Toconnecta-10dBVunbalancedlineleveldevice,  
usethe[TAPEOUT]connector(stereominijack).  
The nominal output level of this connector is fixed  
to-10dBV.  
Preparation of metering  
Battery indicator  
(1)  
Select stereo or mono metering.  
When the unit is shipped, the display is set to stereo  
VU and peak metering.  
You can change it to Lor R channel mono metering (see  
page 15 for details).  
Preparation of input channels  
(1)  
Connect a microphone or line level source to each  
of the [INPUT] connectors (1 through 3).  
<Memo>: Using the meter status display, you can  
disable or enable the peak meter function, select  
the VU meter reference level, and select the “OVR”  
indicator lighting level (see page 19 for details).  
(2)  
When you connect a microphone, set the input  
select switch to “MIC”. When you connect a line  
level source, set the input select switch to “LINE”.  
(3)  
When you connect a microphone, set the  
microphone power supply switch appropriately.  
When you connect a condenser microphone that  
requires +48 V phantom power, set the switch to “P48”.  
When you connect a condenser microphone that  
requiresT-12 power (A-B 12 V) such as Sennheiser  
416T, set the switch to “P48”. When you connect a  
dynamic microphone, set the switch to “DM”.  
Stereo metering  
<Memo>: If you do not need T12 (A-B 12 V) power  
supply capability, you can disable this capability from  
the input status display. By default, it is enabled. See  
page 16 for details.  
Mono metering (L)  
(2)  
Adjust the display brightness if required.  
When the unit is shipped, the display brightness is set  
to “Level 3”.  
You can change it to the optimum brightness according  
to the circumstance. See page 14 for details.  
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Preparation of monitoring  
<Memo>: In the following figures, the meter nee-  
dles point the reference (0 VU).  
(1)  
Connectheadphonestothe1/4-inch[PHONES]jack  
onthefrontpanelorthemini-phone[PHONES]jack  
ontherightsidepanel.  
Youcanuseboththe1/4-inchandmini-phonejacks  
simultaneously.  
(2)  
SetthemonitorselectswitchtoSTandadjustthe  
monitorlevelusingthe[PHONE]control.  
Stereo metering  
Mono metering  
(4)  
Afteradjustingthereferencelevel,switchthe[SLATE]  
switchtoOFF”.  
Input setting  
Master fader reference setting  
(1)  
(2)  
Setthe[MASTER]faderstothereferenceposition.  
Receiveinputsignalsandadjustthetrimcontrolof  
eachchannel.  
(1)  
(2)  
(3)  
Turndowntherotaryfadersoninputchannels1  
through3.  
Adjustthetrimcontrolappropriatelysothatthepeak  
indicatordoesnotlightinredatthemaximumsoundlevel.  
Setthe[SLATE]switchonthefrontpanelto1k”  
(upperposition).  
(3)  
(4)  
Raiseupthechannelfaderofeachchannel  
Setthe[MASTER]LandRfaderstothetwo-o’clock  
position(markedinorange)sothatthemeter  
needlespointto0VU(seethefigurebelow).  
Normallythisisthereferenceoutputposition.  
graduallyuntilthemetershowstheproperlevel.  
Setthepanand[HPF]switchesofeachchannelif  
required.  
Itisrecommendedtocuttheunnecessarylowfrequency  
rangeusingthe[HPF]switchwhenyouuseamicrophone.  
(5)  
Ifyouwanttoapplythelimitertothemainoutput,set  
the[LIMITER]switchtoON(orLINK”).  
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Block diagram  
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Names and functions  
Front panel section  
1.  
PEAK indicators (1 through 3)  
Each indicator lights according to the signal level of the  
corresponding input channel as follows.  
Lighting level  
Details  
Color  
(compared with the  
reference level)  
<Memo>: For details about the contents of the dis-  
play, see “Display details” on page 14.  
Approximately -12dB below  
the internal maximum level  
Green  
Red  
+8dB  
Approximately -3dB below  
the internal maximum level  
+17dB  
5.  
6.  
[SLATE] switch (1k / OFF / MIC)  
When it is set to “1k”, a 1-kHz slate tone is generated  
and sent to the stereo Land R busses. While you hold it  
down to “MIC”, the internal slate microphone signal is  
sent to the stereo Land R busses.  
2.  
Pan switches (1 through 3)  
Each switch set the pan position of the corresponding  
input signal.  
[
] / [-] key  
Thesignalisassignedtotheleftchannelofthestereobuss.  
L
C
R
Holding down this key for a second or more enters the  
brightness adjustment mode.  
Thesignalisassignedtoboththeleftandrightchannelsofthe  
stereobuss.  
In the brightness adjustment mode, meter selection  
mode or status display mode, this key acts as the [-] key  
(see page 14).  
Thesignalisassignedtotherightchannelofthestereobuss.  
3.  
[PFL] (Pre Fader Listen) keys (1 through 3)  
While pressing down the key, the pre-fader signal (before  
the input channel fader) is output from the [PHONES]  
jacks. In this condition, the display shows the PFLsignal  
level metering as below.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
[METER] / [+] key  
Holding down this key for a second or more enters the  
meter selection mode. In the brightness adjustment  
mode, meter selection mode or status display mode,  
this key acts as the [+] key (see page 15).  
EMPTYindicator  
This indicator flashes when the battery voltage falls  
below the threshold while you operate the unit on  
battery power (see page 20).  
In normal condition, this indicator is unlit.  
4.  
Display  
The 128 x 64 dot-matrix display using organic EL  
devices shows the VU (needle) and peak (bar-graph)  
meters, battery status, etc. When you first turn on the  
unit after purchasing, the stereo VU and peak meters  
are shown.  
[POWER] switch (INT / OFF / EXT)  
This switch turns the unit on or off.  
When you operate the unit on external power (using the  
optionalAC adaptor or external battery), set it to EXT.  
When you operate the unit on internal battery power, set  
it to INT.  
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10.  
Monitorselectswitch  
<Memo>: When you select the [LIMITER] switch to  
ON or LINK, the meter display shows “LIM” (pointed  
by arrows below). When the limiter is working, “LIM”  
flashes. The following shows display examples of the  
stereometerdisplay.  
Thisswitchselectsthesignalmonitoredbythe  
headphonesconnectedtothe[PHONE]jacks(1/4-inch  
andmini).  
Signalsinputtothe[AUXIN]connector.  
AUX  
RTN  
L
WhentheswitchissettoOFF  
Signalsinputtothe[RTN]connector.  
Asignaloutputfromthe[MAINOUTL]connectorinmono.  
Signals output from the [MAIN OUT L and R] connectors in  
stereo.  
ST  
Asignaloutputfromthe[MAINOUTR]connectorinmono.  
R
Signals output from the [MAIN OUT L and R] connectors  
inmono(LcomponentofMS).  
L+R  
WhentheswitchissettoONorLINK  
MSdecodedsignalsareoutput.  
MS  
L-R  
RcomponentofMSisoutputinmono.  
11.  
[STATUS]/[EDIT]key  
Holdingdownthiskeyforasecondormoreentersthe  
statusmode. Inthismode, youcanswitchamongstatus  
displaypagesaswellasyoucaneditparameters(see  
page15).  
“LIMicon  
“LIMicon  
15.  
[MASTER]faders(LandR)  
Thesefaderscontrolstereoleftandrightbussoutput  
levels.Thescalepositioninorangeshowsthereference  
position.Thesefadersarepush-lockedtype. Pressinga  
faderputsittotheupposition. Pressingitagainputsitto  
the down position (flat position).  
Inthebrightnessadjustmentmode, meterselectionmode  
orstatusdisplaymode,thiskeyactsasthe[EDIT]key(see  
page 15). Pressing this key briefly exits the current mode  
whilepressingthiskeyforasecondormoreentersor  
exitstheparametereditingmode.  
16.  
17.  
[MIC]  
12.  
13.  
14.  
1/4-inch[PHONES]jack  
Youcanconnectstereoheadphoneswiththe1/4-inch  
plugformonitoring.  
Aslatemicrophoneisbuiltin. Whileholdingdownthe  
[SLATE]switchtotheMICposition, theslate  
microphoneisactiveandthesignalfromthemicrophone  
issenttothestereobuss.  
Headphoneslevelcontrol  
Thiscontrolisusedtoadjusttheoutputlevelofboththe  
1/4-inchandmini[PHONES]jacks.  
HPFcontrols(1through3)  
Each control sets the high pass filter function.  
Thesecontrolsarepush-lockedtype. Pressingacontrol  
putsittotheupposition. Pressingitagainputsittothe  
down position (flat position).  
[LIMITER]switch(ON, OFF, LINK)  
Thisswitchenablesordisablesthelimiterfunction.  
Thelimitercanworkindividuallyorinlink, asdescribed  
below.  
OFF  
ThelimitercircuitisinsertedaftertheMASTERfader.  
TheHPFcircuitisbypassed.  
(leftmostposition)  
The limiter function is enabled with the left and right  
channels linked. If either of left and right channel signals  
By turning the control right from the Off  
position, it clicks and the HPF circuit gets  
LINK  
exceeds the threshold, both the left and right channel  
limitersworkinthesameway.  
ON  
active. Depending on the position, the roll-  
off frequency changes between 40 Hz and  
300Hz(-12dB/oct).  
The limiter function is enabled. Each of the left and right  
limitersworksindependently.  
ON  
18.  
Inputtrimcontrols(1through3)  
The limiter function is disabled (the limiter circuit is by-  
Eachcontroladjuststheinputgainofthecorresponding  
inputchannel. WhentheinputselectswitchissettoMIC,  
youcanadjustthegainbetween-70dBuand-30dBu.  
WhentheinputselectswitchissettoLINE, youcan  
adjustthegainbetween-20dBuand+4dBu.  
ItisrecommendtoadjustthecontrolsothatthePEAK  
indicatordoesnotlightinredatthemaximuminputlevel.  
Thesecontrolsarepush-lockedtype. Pressingacontrol  
putsittotheupposition. Pressingitagainputsittothe  
down position (flat position).  
OFF  
passed).  
The limiter parameters are factory-preset as shown be-  
low.  
You can change the threshold level and ratio from the  
outputstatusdisplay(seepage18).  
<Factorypresetvalues>  
Attack time:Approximately 5 milliseconds (fixed)  
Releasetime:Approximately200milliseconds(fixed)  
Threshold:+12dB(canbechangedto+6dB)  
Ratio:5:1(canbechangedto3:1)  
19.  
Channelfaders(1through3)  
Eachfadercontrolsthesignallevelsenttothestereobuss.  
Thescalepositioninorangeshowsthereferenceposition.  
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Left side panel section  
1.  
[INPUT] connector (1 through 3)  
Each connector is used to connect an external audio  
device or microphone.  
5.  
Microphonepowersupplyswitches(T12/DM/P48)  
Eachswitchsetswhetherornotsupplyingthe  
microphonepower.  
Connector: XLR-3-31 type  
T12 or AB power supply mode. A 12 V power is sup-  
plied to the hot terminal of the [INPUT] connector.  
GND  
HOT  
1
2
3
T12  
<Memo>: If you do not need T12 power supply,  
you can disable the power supply via the input  
status display (see page 16 for details).  
COLD  
No microphone power is supplied. When you con-  
nect a dynamic microphone, set the switch to DM.  
DM  
2.  
[AUX IN] connector  
48-volt phantom power supply mode.  
A48 V power is supplied to the hot and cold terminals  
of the [INPUT] connector.  
Used to connect a mixer or audio device.  
Not only you can monitor the input signal of this  
connector, you can send the signal to the stereo buss  
to mix with the main input signals (selectable with the  
[TO ST BUSS] switch).  
P48  
6.  
[DC IN 10-24V] connector  
Used to connect the suppliedAC adaptor (or an  
external battery).  
Connector: XLR-5-51 type  
GND  
1
2
3
4
5
Connector: XLR-4-32 type (male)  
Lch HOT  
GND  
NC  
1
2
3
4
Lch COLD  
Rch HOT  
Rch COLD  
NC  
DC 10-24V  
3.  
[TO ST BUSS] switch (ON / OFF)  
This switch selects whether or not the input signal from  
the [AUX IN] connector is sent to the stereo buss.  
To send the [AUX IN] signal to the stereo buss, set  
the switch to ON. When the switch is set to OFF, the  
[AUX IN] signal is not sent to the stereo buss.  
Regardless of the switch setting, you can monitor the  
[AUX IN] signal via headphones.  
7.  
[DC OUT 7.2-24V] connector  
This connector outputs power at DC 7.2 ~ 24 V / 0.5  
Afor a wireless receiver, etc.  
It outputs power when the unit is powered on.  
Connector: Hirose 4-pin HR10A-7R-4S (female)  
GND  
NC  
1
2
3
4
4.  
Input select switches (LINE / MIC)  
Each switch should be set appropriately according to  
the input signal source.  
NC  
DC7.2 to 24V  
You should set the switch to LINE when a line-level  
source is connected to the input connector. When it  
LINE  
is set to LINE, the microphone power supply is auto-  
matically turned off regardless of its setting.  
You should set the switch to MIC when a microphone  
is connected to the input connector. You can supply  
MIC  
the microphone power when connecting a condenser  
microphone (see “Microphone power supply switch”  
below).  
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Right side panel section  
1.  
[MAIN OUT] (L, R) connectors  
7.  
8.  
AUX OUT level select switch  
This switch selects the output reference level of the  
[AUX OUT] connector between -10 dBV and -60 dBV.  
These connectors output stereo buss Land R signals.  
You can select the output reference level using the  
MAIN OUT level select switch described below.  
Connector: XLR-3-32 type  
AUX OUT select switch  
This switch selects the output signal source of the [AUX  
OUT] connector.  
GND  
HOT  
1
2
3
No signal is output.  
OFF  
1/2  
COLD  
Channels 1 and 2 signals are directly output.  
Channels 2 and 3 signals are directly output.  
2/3  
2.  
3.  
MAIN OUT level select switches  
1/3  
L/R  
L+R  
Channels 1 and 3 signals are directly output.  
Stereo buss Land R signals are output in stereo.  
Stereo buss Land R signals are output in mono.  
Each switch selects the output level of the [MAIN OUT]  
Lor R connector. You can select the reference level of  
Land R connectors independently from +4 dBu,  
0 dBu, -20 dBu and -60 dBu.  
9.  
[AUX OUT] jack  
This jack outputs the signal selected by theAUX OUT  
select switch described above.  
[SUB OUT] connector  
This connector outputs the same signals as the [MAIN  
OUT] (L, R) connectors. The output reference level can  
be selected using the SUB OUT level select switch  
(described below).  
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack  
10.  
11.  
12.  
[TAPE OUT] jack  
This jack outputs the unbalanced stereo buss signal.  
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack  
Connector: XLR-5-52 type  
GND  
1
2
3
4
5
L-HOT  
[RTN] jack  
This jack accepts a -10 dBV stereo signal.  
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack  
L-COLD  
R-HOT  
R-COLD  
[PHONES] jack  
4.  
5.  
SUB OUT level select switch  
You can plug headphones with a mini-plug.  
You can monitor the same signal as the [PHONES]  
jack in the front panel simultaneously.  
Connector: ø3.5 mm stereo mini-phone jack  
This switch selects the output reference level of the  
[SUB OUT] connector. You can select the level from +4  
dBu, 0 dBu, -20 dBu and -60 dBu.  
Battery compartment  
You can set the battery box that houses eightAA  
alkaline or nickel hydride batteries (see page 6).  
When you use internal battery power, set the [POWER]  
switch to “INT”.  
6.  
[EJECT/LOCK] lever  
This lever locks or unlocks the battery box.  
When you remove the battery box, slide down this  
lever to unlock the battery box (see page 6).  
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(2)  
Press the [-] key to lower the brightness or press  
the [+] key to increase the brightness.  
You can select from OFF and 1 through 5.  
Display  
The display on the front panel of the unit normally  
shows the VU and peak meters. You can select stereo  
or mono metering. The display also can show the status  
of inputs, outputs, etc., which you can edit. You can also  
adjust the display brightness to match the circumstance.  
Brightness  
Turning off the  
1
2
3
4
5
display  
[+] key (brighter)  
[-] key (darker)  
For display-related operation, the following three keys  
are used.  
<Memo>: If you press the [+] key when the bright-  
ness is set to OFF, the display gets brighter.  
<Note>: If you set the brightness level to any level  
between 1 through 5, the setting is stored to the  
flash memory. However, if you set it to OFF, the set-  
ting is not stored to the flash memory, and when you  
turn on the unit the next time, the display is shown at  
the brightness level that was set before entering the  
brightness setting mode last time.  
(3)  
By pressing the [EDIT] key immediately after  
adjusting the brightness level, the brightness  
adjustment bar disappears and the unit exits the  
display brightness adjustment mode.  
<Memo>: In the following description, “press the key  
long enough” means “hold down the key for more than  
one second”.  
<Memo>: When the brightness adjustment bar  
is shown, pressing the [-] key long enough sets  
the brightness to OFF, while pressing the [+] key  
returns the brightness to the previous level before  
entering the brightness adjustment mode.  
Adjusting the display brightness  
You can set the display brightness to match the circum-  
stance (by default, it is set to level 3).  
The display brightness setting remains even after you  
turn off the unit. If you initialize the flash memory using  
the system status display, it is reset to the default setting  
(see page 20).  
(1)  
Press the [ ] key long enough to enter the  
display brightness adjustment mode.  
The brightness adjustment bar appears, showing the  
current brightness level.  
Turning off the display  
When the brightness is set to any level lower than  
the maximum level, pressing the [+] key long  
enough directly sets the brightness to the maximum  
level.  
<Note>: If you do not press any key for approximate-  
ly five seconds while the brightness adjustment bar is  
shown, the bar automatically disappears and the unit  
exits the display brightness adjustment mode.  
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Selecting the meter mode  
Selecting the status display  
In the status display mode, not only you can check the  
status for the input, output, meter and system, but also  
you can edit setting.  
You can select the meter mode from stereo, mono L  
and mono R. By default, it is set to the stereo mode.  
The meter mode setting remains even after you turn  
off the unit. If you initialize the flash memory using the  
system status display, it is reset to the default setting (see  
page 20).  
(1)  
Press the [STATUS] key long enough to enter the  
status display mode.  
The display shows the input status display.  
(1)  
Press the [METER] key long enough to enter the  
meter select mode.  
The meter mode icon is shown at the bottom of the  
display.  
(2)  
Press the [+] or [-] key to select the desired status  
display.  
<Note>: If you do not press any key for approxi-  
mately five seconds while the meter mode icon is  
shown, the icon automatically disappears and the  
unit exits the meter select mode.  
Input status display  
Press the [+] key  
Press the [+] key  
Press the [+] key  
Press the [-] key  
(2)  
Press the [+] or [-] key to select the desired meter  
mode.  
Output status display  
Stereo meter mode  
Press the [-] key  
Press the [-] key  
Press the [+] key  
Meter status display  
Mono meter (L) mode  
Press the [-] key  
Press the [-] key  
Press the [+] key  
System status display  
Mono meter (R) mode  
(3)  
Press the [EDIT] key to exit the status display  
mode.  
(3)  
Immediately after selecting the desired meter  
mode, press the [EDIT] key to exit the meter  
select mode.  
For details about the contents of each status display  
and parameter setting, see the next page.  
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T12 disabled/enabled setting  
Input status display  
Some condenser microphones used for video field re-  
cording, such as the Sennheiser 416T, require T12 (AB-  
12V) power. The FM-3 can supply theT12 power.  
On the input status display, not only you can see the cur-  
rent status of the following switches, but also you can  
disable or enable the T12 power supply function. The fol-  
lowing shows the default setting when the unit is shipped.  
Unlike the phantom power (P48), connecting a dynamic  
microphone to the input channel where the T12 power is  
supplied may destroy the microphone. To prevent such  
an accident, you can disable the T12 power supply func-  
tion. If you do not use the T12 power supply function in  
your circumstance, it is recommended to disable the T12  
power by following the procedure below. When shipped,  
theT12 power supply function is disabled.  
Front panel  
Left side panel  
<Note>: In the following description, it is assumed that the  
input select switches (LINE / MIC) are set to “MIC” and the  
Microphone power supply switches are set to “DM” on the  
left side panel. In this condition, the input status display looks  
as below.  
Left side panel  
Left side panel  
The following icons are shown according to the switch setting.  
(1)  
While the input status display is shown, press  
the [EDIT] key long enough.  
The “  
” icons change to the fast flashing “ ” icons.  
• Microphone power supply switch status  
You can now edit enabled/disabled setting of theT12  
power supply function. (“ ” shows “Enable” setting  
that is the default).  
When the input select switch (LINE / MIC) is set to “LINE”,  
“ ” is shown. When it is set to “MIC”, the microphone  
power supply status is shown.  
For the T12 status, depending on whether the T12 power  
supply function is enabled or disabled, the icon looks dif-  
ferently as below.  
Flashing  
When the T12 power supply function is enabled (default)  
Switch setting  
T12  
DM  
P48  
(2)  
Pressthe[+]keytochange“ ”to, and  
pressthe[EDIT]keylongenough.  
Icon  
TheT12powersupplyfunctionisnowdisabled.  
Thedisplayreturnstothepreviouscondition. (Ifyoupress  
the[-]keywhilethe” icons are flashing, they are  
changedto.)  
When the T12 power supply function is disabled  
Switch setting  
Icon  
T12  
DM  
P48  
• Input select switch status  
Switch setting  
Flashing  
LINE  
MIC  
Icon  
• [HPF] switch status  
Switch setting  
OFF  
ON (40~300Hz)  
Icon  
• [TO ST BUSS] switch status  
Switch setting  
<Memo>: TheT12 disabled/enabled setting remains  
even after you turn off the unit.  
OFF  
ON  
Icon  
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Output status display  
<Memo>: If you switch the microphone power  
supply switch of INPUT 1 to “T12”, the input sta-  
tus display changes as below.  
On the output status display, not only you can see the  
current status of the following switches, but also you  
can set the threshold and ratio of the limiter. The follow-  
ing shows the default setting when the unit is shipped.  
Front panel  
Right side panel  
If you set the microphone power supply switch of  
INPUT 1 to “T12” and set the microphone power  
supply switches of INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 to “P48”,  
the input status display looks as follows.  
Right side panel  
Right side panel  
The following icons are shown according to the switch setting.  
(3)  
Press the [EDIT] key to exit the status display  
mode.  
The display changes to the meter display.  
• [LIMITER] switch status  
When the [LIMITER] switch is set to “OFF”, the param-  
eter boxes for the threshold and ratio show “ ”.  
When the [LIMITER] switch is set to “ON” or “LINK”, the  
parameter boxes for the threshold and ratio show the  
current parameter values.  
<Note>: If you need to supply the T12 power, set  
the T12 power supply function to “ENA” by the  
similar procedure as above.  
You can edit the parameter values by following the pro-  
cedure described in the next page.  
<Memo>: The T12 disabled/enabled setting re-  
mains even after you turn off the unit. However, if  
you initialize the flash memory using the system  
status display, it is reset to the default setting (En-  
abled).  
Switch  
OFF  
ON  
LINK  
setting  
Icon  
THRE  
RATIO  
AUX OUT switch status  
Switch  
setting  
OFF  
1/2  
2/3  
1/3  
L/R  
-60  
L+R  
Icon  
AUX OUT level switch  
Switch  
-10  
setting  
Icon  
• SUB OUT level switch  
• MAIN OUT (L, R) level switches  
Switch  
setting  
+4  
0
-20  
-60  
Icon  
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LIMITERparametersetting  
Toselectthethresholdvalue:  
Bysettingthe[LIMITER]switchtoON(orLINK”), thelim-  
iter function is enabled and you can apply the limiter to the  
stereoL/Rbuss.  
Flashing  
The threshold level and ratio (compression ratio) of the lim-  
iteraresetto+12and5.1respectivelybydefault.  
Pressthe[+]key  
Pressthe[-]key  
<Note>: In the following description, it is assumed that the  
[LIMITER] switch on the front panel is set to “ON” and the input  
statusdisplaylooksasbelow.  
Flashing  
Toselecttheratio:  
Flashing  
(1)  
Whiletheoutputstatusdisplayisshown, pressthe  
[EDIT]keylongenough.  
Pressthe[+]key  
Pressthe[-]key  
”, the currentTHRE value, starts flashing quickly.  
Youcannoweditthethresholdlevel.  
Flashing  
Flashing  
(4)  
(5)  
Afterselectingthedesiredvalue, pressthe[EDIT]  
long enough to stop flashing.  
(2)  
Bypressingthe[EDIT]key, youcanalternately  
Pressthe[EDIT]keytoexitthestatusdisplaymode.  
flash the THRE (“  
)andRATIO(“  
)values.  
To edit the threshold level, flash theTHRE value (“  
”).  
<Memo>: The limiter parameter setting remains  
even after you turn off the unit. If you initialize the flash  
memory using the system status display, it is reset to  
thedefaultsetting.  
To edit the ratio, flash the RATIO value (“  
”).  
Flashing  
Flashing  
(3)  
WhiletheTHREvalue(“  
)ortheRATIO(“  
”)  
is flashing, use the [+] or [-] key to select the desired  
value.  
YoucanselecttheTHREvaluebetween“  
whileyoucanselecttheRATIOvaluebetween“  
”.  
and“  
”,  
and  
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In the following display example, both the left and right  
peak meters are set to “ ”.  
Meter status display  
On the meter status display, not only you can see the cur-  
rent status of the metering, but also you can set param-  
eters. The following shows the default setting when the  
unit is shipped.  
See “Parameter details” below for the available options  
of each parameter.  
Flashing  
(4)  
(5)  
After editing parameters, press the [EDIT] key long  
enough to stop flashing.  
Pressthe[EDIT]keytoexitthestatusdisplaymode.  
(1) Peak meter ON/OFF  
You can enable or disable the peak meter function for the left and right  
channels independently.  
Parameter details  
(2) VU meter reference (0 VU) level  
You can set the reference level for the left and right channels indepen-  
dently.  
Peak meter on/off  
The meter display shows both VU and peak metering (de-  
fault).  
(3) Threshold level of the peak over indicator  
You can set the peak threshold level for the left and right channels  
independently.  
The meter display shows only VU metering. The peak me-  
tering is not shown.  
(4) Internal battery type  
You can set the battery type between alkaline or nickel hydride.  
VU meter reference level  
Parameter setting procedure  
The default value is “0 dB”. You can select between “0 dB”  
and “+7 dB” in 1 dB steps.  
(1)  
While the meter status display is shown, press the  
[EDIT] key long enough.  
<Example>: If you set the reference level to “+5”,  
the level at 0 VU is +5 dB higher than the refer-  
ence level.  
The peak meter on/off setting of the left channel (“  
”)  
starts flashing. You can now edit the peak meter on/off  
setting of the left channel.  
<Memo>: It is recommended to change the reference level  
appropriately when an external audio device connected to the  
outputsoftheunithasenoughheadroom. Normally, setitto0”.  
Flashing  
<Memo>: If you set the reference level other than “0”, “+” is lit  
beside the “0” position of the VU meter, showing that the 0 VU  
level is not the reference level.  
<Memo>: By bringing up the meter status display  
while the unit is receiving a signal, you can edit pa-  
rameters while checking movement of the VU and  
peak meters.  
+
(2)  
While any parameter is flashing, press the [EDIT]  
key to select the flashing parameter.  
Pressing the [EDIT] key selects the flashing parameter  
in the following order.  
StereoVUmeter  
Lch “0VU”  
Lch “OVR”  
Lch “PK”  
+
BAT TYPE  
Rch “PK”  
LeftchannelVUmeter  
Rch “OVR”  
Rch “0VU”  
(3)  
While the desired parameter to be edited is  
flashing, you can select a desired value using the  
[+] or [-] key.  
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Lighting level of peak over indicator  
System status display  
On the system status display, not only you can see the  
following information, but also you can reset the time  
display and initialize the flash memory.  
The default is “+18 dB”. You can select between “0 dB”  
and “+18 dB” in 1 dB steps.  
<Memo>: When peak level exceeds the lighting level,  
“OVER” is lit on the stereo meter display, as pointed by an  
arrow in the stereo meter display example below left. On the  
meter status display, “0” is lit as pointed by an arrow in the  
display example below right.  
Lit  
Lit  
Lit  
(1) Power voltage (EXT DC or INT DC)  
This item shows the voltage of the current power source.  
When the [POWER] switch is set to “INT”, this item shows  
“INT DC” and the voltage of the internal batteries.  
When the [POWER] switch is set to “EXT”, it shows “EXT  
DC” and the voltage of the external power source.  
Meter status display  
Stereo meter display  
<Memo>: The details of the peak meter is as below.  
(2) Temperature inside the unit (TEMP)  
This item shows the temperature inside the unit.  
The temperature significantly affects the battery  
performance.  
+13dBu (+9dB)  
Permitted Level  
Generally, in a low temperature environment, the battery life  
of primary battery (e.g. alkaline) gets shorter.  
Alignment Level (AL)  
+4dBu (reference level)  
(3) Power-on time  
This item shows the elapsed time since the unit is powered  
on. The time display is running in realtime.  
Peak Hold  
Fall  
Time  
AL  
Scale  
Level  
<Memo>: By pressing the [EDIT] key long enough while  
the system status display is shown, you can reset this  
item to “00h00m00s”.  
PML  
Level  
Attack  
Time  
Time  
1.7sec/  
20dB  
@
-16 to +16  
0.1msec.  
2sec.  
@+9dB  
(Reference)  
(4) Firmware version  
This item shows the firmware version of the unit.  
Internal battery selection  
When you use alkaline batteries, select this option.  
Initializing the flash memory  
When you use nickel hydride batteries, select this option.  
You can initialize the flash memory to the condition when the  
unit is shipped from the factory. To initialize the flash mem-  
ory, press and hold down the [EDIT] key for 10 seconds or  
more while the system status display is shown.  
When the memory initialization is completed, the system  
status display is dismissed and the display shows the stereo  
VU meter display.  
<Note>: This setting allows the EMPTY indicator and the alert  
for battery exchange work correctly according to the battery  
type. When you operate the unit on internal battery power, this  
item should be set correctly. Battery life depends on the bat-  
tery type, battery condition and usage environment. It is rec-  
ommended to exchange batteries when the EMPTY indicator  
starts flashing.  
INT DC  
EXT DC  
Ni-MH  
Alkali  
EMPTY indicator flashing  
condition (approximately 30  
minutes before batteries are  
completely exhausted)  
Less than  
8.7 V  
Less than  
7.0 V  
Less than  
8.7 V  
Less than  
7.0 V  
Less than  
8.0 V  
Alert for battery exchange*  
Audio mute  
Less than  
6.1 V  
Less than  
6.1 V  
Less than  
6.1 V  
* “Please change battery!” is shown as alert for battery exchange.  
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Specifications  
PHONES  
Inputs/Outputs  
Connectors :  
stereophonejackandø3.5mmstereo  
1/4”  
*0dBu=0.775Vrms  
mini-phonejack  
Applicableloadimpedance:8Ωormore  
Maximumoutputpower:50mW(at32Ωload,THD:0.1%or  
<AnalogInputs>  
less  
INPUT1throughINPUT3  
Connector:XLR-3-31type(transformerbalanced)  
<Others>  
DCIN  
<LINEinput>  
Inputimpedance:10kΩormore  
Nominalinputlevel:-20dButo+4dBu  
Maximuminputlevel:+29dBu  
Connector:XLR-4-32type(male)  
Inputvoltage:DC10VtoDC24V  
<MICinput>  
DCOUT  
Inputimpedance:2kΩormore  
Nominalinputlevel:-70dButo-30dBu  
Maximuminputlevel:-5dBu  
Connector:Hirose4pin(female)  
*Applicableplug:HiroseHR10A-7P-4P  
Outputvoltage:DC7.2V-24V(Max.0.5A)  
AUXIN  
Connector:XLR-5-51type(electronicallybalanced)  
Inputimpedance:20kΩormore  
Nominalinputlevel:+4dBu  
Maximuminputlevel:+29dBu  
Performance  
Frequencyresponse  
LINEIN-MAINOUT:  
20Hzto20kHz+/-1dB(referencelevel)  
RTN  
Connector: 3.5mmstereomini-phonejack(unbalanced)  
ø
MICIN-MAINOUT:  
40Hzto20kHz+/-1dB(referencelevel)  
Inputimpedance:10kΩormore  
Nominalinputlevel:-10dBV  
Maximuminputlevel:+15dBV  
HEADPHONES(32Ωload, 25mWoutputpower):  
20Hzto20kHz+/-3dB  
<AnalogOutputs>  
S/Nratio(A-weighted)  
LINE(INPUTGAIN:+4dBu):80dBorbetter  
MAINOUT(L,R)  
Connector:XLR-3-32type(transformerbalanced)  
Applicableloadimpedance:600Ωormore  
Nominaloutputlevel:+4,0,-20or-60dBu(switchable)  
Maximumoutputlevel:+24,+20,0or-40dBu(switchable)  
MIC(INPUTGAIN:-70dBu:55dBorbetter  
(equivalentinputnoise:-125dBu)  
Totalharmonicdistortion  
0.1 orlessat1kHz  
SUBOUT  
Connector:XLR-5-52type(electronicallybalanced)  
Applicableloadimpedance:10kΩormore  
Nominaloutputlevel:+4,0,-20or-60dBu(switchable)  
Maximumoutputlevel:+24,+20,0or-40dBu(switchable)  
(PHONESlevelcontrolatminimum)  
Headphonesresidualnoise  
-72dBVorless(A-weighted)  
Crosstalk:  
TAPEOUT  
-70dBorlessat1kHz  
Connector: 3.5mmstereomini-phonejack(unbalanced)  
ø
Applicableloadimpedance:10kΩormore  
Nominaloutputlevel:-10dBV  
Others  
Maximumoutputlevel:+10dBV  
Phantom power:  
P48 (phantom 48V) and T12 (A-B 12V)  
power supply circuit for each input  
channel.  
AUXOUT  
Connector:ø3.5mmstereomini-phonejack(unbalanced)  
Applicableloadimpedance:10kΩormore  
Nominaloutputlevel:-10dBVor-60dBV(switchable)  
Maximumoutputlevel:+10dBVor-40dBV(switchable)  
* T12 power supply can be disabled or enabled using the  
status mode.  
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HPF (High pass filter)  
Operation time with batteries (for reference)  
40Hz to 300Hz, -12dB/oct.  
The cutoff frequency is continuously sweepable.  
Measurement condition: 20º C temperature, 60% humidity  
Microphone power supply  
Battery type  
Slate microphone / slate tone  
Slate tone: 1kHz  
ON (P48 x 3)  
Approx. 5.0 hours  
Approx. 6.5 hours  
Approx. 7.5 hours  
OFF (DM)  
Alkakine (LR6)  
Approx. 7.0 hours  
Approx. 7.5 hours  
Approx. 9.0 hours  
Slate microphone: built in the unit  
Ni-MH (SANYO eneloop)  
Ni-MH (SANYO 2700mAh)  
Level meter  
VU and peak level meters  
Stereo/mono metering selectable  
Measurementcondition:0ºCtemperature,saturatedhumidity  
Microphone power supply  
Battery type  
Limiter  
ON (P48 x 3)  
Approx. 2.5 hours  
Approx. 6.0 hours  
Approx. 7.0 hours  
OFF (DM)  
Attack time: approximately 5 msec.  
Release time: approximately 200 msec.  
Thresholdlevel:+6dBuor+12dBuat+4dBuoutputlevel  
Ratio: 3:1 or 5:1  
Alkakine (LR6)  
Approx. 3.5 hours  
Approx. 7.5 hours  
Approx. 9.0 hours  
Ni-MH (SANYO eneloop)  
Ni-MH (SANYO 2700mAh)  
* Threshold level and ratio can be selected using the  
status mode.  
Measurementcondition:+45ºCtemperature, 60%humidity  
Microphone power supply  
Battery type  
ON (P48 x 3)  
Approx. 6.0 hours  
Approx. 6.5 hours  
Approx. 8.0 hours  
OFF (DM)  
Alkakine (LR6)  
Approx. 7.5 hours  
Approx. 8.0 hours  
Approx. 9.5 hours  
General  
Ni-MH (SANYO eneloop)  
Ni-MH (SANYO 2700mAh)  
External dimensions:  
210 (W) x 57 (H) x 156 (D) mm (Including protrusions)  
<Note 1>: The operation time data shown above is for refer-  
ence only. The actual operation time depends on the opera-  
tional condition or circumstance.  
Weight:  
approximately 1.2kg (not including the internal  
batteries)  
<Note 2>: The more time the nickel hydride battery is  
charged or discharged, the maximum capacity decreases.  
Power:  
<Note 3>: The data shown above is measured using nickel  
hydride batteries that has been fully charged just before.  
Because a nickel hydride battery self-discharges, it is rec-  
ommended to charge nickel hydride batteries just before  
using. Also it is recommended to use batteries whose self-  
discharge rate is low (e.g., SANYO eneloop).  
Internal batteries: EightAAbatteries (alkaline: 12V,  
nickel hydride: 9.6V)  
Power requirement: DC7.2 to 12V  
External power supply: OptionalAC adaptor  
Recommended external battery voltage: DC12 to 24V  
Power requirement: DC9 to 24V  
<Note 4>: Use eight batteries of the same type and same  
capacity.  
Power consumption:  
Approximately 4.0W  
<Memo>: Lower the operation temperature is, shorter the  
life of a primary battery (e.g alkaline) is.  
When you use the unit in a place where temperature is low,  
it is recommended to use nickel hydride batteries.  
Operation condition:  
Temperature: -10º C to +50º C  
Humidity: 85% or less (no moisture condensation)  
Power voltage deviation: DC9V to 24V  
Supplied accessories:  
Battery box, Owner’s manual  
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Declaration of EC Directive  
This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member  
nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)  
- Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning electric equipment designed to be used  
within the specified voltage range.  
TheAffect of Immunity on This Equipment  
The affect of the European Specification EN61000-6-1 (coexistence of electromagnetic waves - common immunity  
specification) on this equipment are as shown below.  
In the electrical fast transient/burst requirements, surge, conducted disturbances by radio-frequency fields, power frequency  
magnetic field, radiate electromagnetic field requirements and static electricity discharging environment, this could be  
affected by generation of noise in some cases.  
FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE  
* Including non-EU countries (as of June 2009)  
<ITALY>  
NAME: Proel S. p. A.  
ADD: Zona Via Alla Ruenia, 37/43 64027 - Sant’Omero  
(Teramo), Italy  
<AUSTRIA>  
NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH.  
ADD: Im Winkel 5, A-2325 Velm, Austria  
TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074  
TEL: (+39) 0861-81241, FAX: (+39) 0861-887862  
<BELGIUM>  
NAME: General Audio  
ADD: Raymond Pelgrimslaan 101, B-1702 Groot-  
Bijgaarden, Belgium  
<THE NETHERLANDS>  
NAME: IEMKE ROOS AUDIO B. V.  
ADD: Kuiperbergweg 20, 1101 AG Amsterdam, The  
Netherlands  
TEL: (+32) 2-4630650, FAX: (+32) 2-4661500  
TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201  
<DENMARK>  
NAME: Benum Nordic A/S  
ADD: Meterbuen 18, Skovlunde, 2740 Denmark  
TEL: (+45) 4451-8900, FAX: (+45) 4451-8911  
<NORWAY>  
NAME: Siv. Ing. Benum AS  
ADD: P. O. Box 145, Vinderen, 0319 Oslo, Norway  
TEL: (+47) 2213 9900, FAX: (+47) 2214 8259  
<FINLAND>  
NAME: Noretron Oy Audio  
ADD: P. O. Box 22, FIN-02631 Espoo, Finland  
TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352  
<SPAIN>  
NAME: Letusa S. A.  
ADD: C/Laguna 10, 28923 Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain  
TEL: (+34) 91-4862800, 91-4470898, FAX: (+34)  
91-6414597  
<FRANCE>  
NAME: Sennheiser France  
ADD: 128 bis, avenue Jean-Jaures, 94851 Ivry-sur-Seine  
Cedex, France  
<SWEDEN>  
NAME: Benum Nordic A/S  
ADD: Aldermansvagen 17, 171 48 Solna, Sweden  
TEL: (+46) 8 207710  
TEL: (+33) 1 4987 0300, FAX: (+33) 1 4987 0324  
<GERMANY>  
NAME: Mega Audio GmbH  
ADD: Stromberger Str. 32, D-55411 Bingen, Germany  
TEL: (+49) 6721-94330, FAX: (+49) 6721-32046  
<SWITZERLAND>  
NAME: Audio Bauer Pro AG  
ADD: Bernerstrasse-Nord 182, CH-8064 Zurich,  
Switzerland  
TEL: (+41) 1-4323230, FAX: (+41) 1-4326558  
<GREECE>  
NAME: Bon Studio S. A.  
ADD: 6 Zaimi Street, Exarchia, 106.83 Athens, Greece  
TEL: (+30) 210-3809-605, 606, 607, 608  
FAX: (+30) 210-3845-755, 210-3827-868  
<UK>  
NAME: SCV London  
ADD: 40 Chigwell Lane, Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate,  
Loughton, Essex IG10 3NY U. K.  
TEL: (+44) 20-8418-0778, FAX: (+44) 20-8418-0624  
<ICELAND>  
NAME: I. D. elrf. electronic Ltd.  
ADD: ARMULA 38 108 REYKJAVIK, ICELAND  
TEL: (+354) 588 5010, FAX: (+354) 588 5011  
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FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY  
FOSTEXAMERICALIMITED WARRANTY  
The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on  
the state in which the Fostex product was purchased.  
WARRANTY PROTECTION  
All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, except for recording  
media, such as hard disc drives and compact flash cards, heads, lamps and fuses, which are warranted,  
for one hundred-eighty (180) days. Fostex America will repair and / or replace parts during the term of  
this warranty. Labor costs are also covered by Fostex America for one (1) year from the date of original  
purchase. Except as specified below, this warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship in this  
product.  
The following are not covered by this warranty:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Batteries.  
Damage to any product that has been altered.  
Damage to any product on which the original serial number has been defaced, modified or  
removed.  
4.  
5.  
Damage to or deterioration of the external cabinet.  
Damage occurring during shipment of the product. (NOTE: Shipping claims must be  
presented to the carrier.)  
6.  
7.  
Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.  
Damage resulting from failure to perform routine maintenance and / or calibration  
procedures.  
8.  
9.  
Damage resulting from failure to follow instruction in the owner's manual.  
Damage resulting from repair or attempted repair or by someone other than a Fostex America  
Service technician or a technician at an authorized Fostex America service station.  
10.  
Damage resulting from causes other than product defects, including lack of technical skill,  
competence or experience on the part of the user.  
11.  
12.  
External appearance items such as cosmetic parts, knobs, liquid crystal displays, buttons, etc.  
Replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or damages resulting from any cause beyond the  
control of Fostex America.  
13.  
Damage resulting from misuse or abuse on rental units.  
NOTE:  
FOSTEXAMERICAIS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DATALOST OR DAMAGED DURING  
OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT.  
CALIBRATIONAND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.  
Fostex America reserves the right to inspect all products submitted pursuant to this warranty.  
If such an inspection shows reasonable cause to believe that any of the above exclusions to the above  
warranty are applicable, then Fostex America or the authorized service station will charge prevailing ser-  
vice rates and parts, costs for any repairs.  
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FOSTEXAMERICALIMITEDWARRANTY  
Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to  
Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable.  
SHIPPING  
If this product needs service, you must take it, or package it carefully, using ample packaging materials to  
prevent damage during shipment and mail it to the distributor from whom you have purchased this prod-  
NOTE:  
uct, postage pre-paid and insured.  
Fostex America will not assume responsibility for damages or losses  
occurred in transit, but will reasonably assist the sender in processing any claims whenever possible (such as  
submitting statements to the carriers when applicable).  
Any collect or C.O.D. shipments will be refused. In order to obtain warranty repairs, you must include the  
following:  
1.  
Date proof of original purchase (copy of bill of sale or charge slip).  
2.  
A note describing the problem with sufficient particularity to allow Fostex America to inspect  
or adjust the problem.  
3.  
All accessory items appurtenant to that problem.  
LIMITATIONSOFIMPLIEDWARRANTIESANDEXCLUSIONSOFCERTAINDAMAGES  
Unless considered unenforceable or unlawful under applicable law:  
A.  
All implied warranties - including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular  
purpose -are limited in duration to term of this warranty and to the express coverage of this  
warranty;  
B.  
Fostex America's liability for any defect product is expressly limited to repair or replacement  
of the product, at the sole discretion and / or option of Fostex America.  
Fostex America shall not under any circumstances be liable for:  
1.  
2.  
Damaged based on inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time,  
interrupted operation or commercial loss, OR;  
Any damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise, except damages  
which may not be excluded by under applicable law.  
C.  
Fostex America makes no other warranties, express or implied, above and / or beyond the  
representations made herein.  
WARRANTYAPPLIESONLYTOTHOSEPRODUCTSSOLDANDDISTRIBUTEDBYFOSTEXAMERICA  
ServiceDepartment  
FOSTEXAMERICA  
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FOSTEXCO.  
3-2-35,Musashino,Akishima-shi,TokyoJapan,196-0021  
© PRINTED IN JAPAN JULY 2009 8289659000  
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