Fostex Power Supply X 34 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model

Multitracker

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Model X-34 Owner’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Fostex Model X-34 multitracker.

The X-34 is a four-track, four-channel cassette tape recorder that features four line inputs, plus two inputs that accept

a range of inputs from line level to mic level. Each channel module is equipped with a two-band EQ for superior sound

quality. The X-34 also provides flexible elements, such as the AUX send/return connectors for applying desired external

effects and the recording track-select switches that enable you to specify any track as the recording destination. A speed

of 9.5cm/s and Dolby B type noise reduction ensure high quality recording. In particular, the exclusive Fostex “Auto

Bounce function” makes ping-pong recording a breeze.

The X-34 contains a “Rehearsal” mode, which is convenient for punching in and out. You can practice until you are

ready to record.

Please read this owner’s manual thoroughly before using the X-34 to make the best use of its features and extend the

useful life of the unit.

* Do not plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet

Table of Contents

hands. Doing so may result in dangerous electrical

shock.

Precautions (please read before use) ......................3

Cautions for Using the X-34 .......................................4

Before Using the X-34 .................................................4

<Top Panel> .................................................................... 5

<Front panel> ................................................................. 7

<Rear Panel> .................................................................. 8

Basic Operation: “Let’s Record!” ..............................9

Initial mode after the X-34 is powered on: ..................... 9

Initial setup of the X-34 ................................................... 9

Remember the following before you start to record! .... 10

Basic Recording - 1 (Recording from the front

panel LINE IN/INSERT jack) ......................................12

Basic Recording - 2 (Recording with the rear

panel MIC IN jack) ......................................................14

Basic Playback Procedure ............................................. 15

Multitrack Recording .................................................16

Overdubbing................................................................... 16

<Overdubbing Electric Bass in Track 2 While

* Do not open the unit or touch any parts inside.

Doing so may result in a dangerous electrical shock,

and may damage the unit.

* Do not let water or other liquids, flammable

materials, or metal objects such as pins get inside

the unit.

These items may cause electrical shock or short

circuit the X-34 and damage it.

If the X-34 should become wet, unplug the AC adapter

from the AC outlet, and contact your authorized

service station.

* When turning the power on, turn the X-34 on first

before turning on any connected equipment. Doing

so will avoid damaging to the other equipment.

Also, when connecting or disconnecting cables to or

from the X-34’s input or output jacks, set all faders

to “0.”

Listening to the Drum Track> ....................................... 16

Mixdown (Track Down mode) ....................................... 18

Advanced Operation .................................................19

Punch In/Out Recording ................................................ 19

Ping-pong Recording

* When the AC adapter is connected to an AC outlet, it

will continue to draw a small amount of power even

if the switch is set to off (STANDBY).

(Using the Auto Bounce Function) ................................ 21

Tape Sync ....................................................................... 23

Recording a sync signal ................................................. 24

Applying Effects ............................................................. 25

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 27

Maintenance ................................................................... 28

Block Diagram ............................................................... 28

Specifications ................................................................. 29

Declaration of EC Directive .......................................... 30

The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment ................... 30

FOSTEX DISTRIBUTORS LIST IN EUROPE .............. 30

If you will not be using the X-34 for an extended

period of time, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from

the outlet.

Location

Avoid using the X-34 in the following locations:

* Locations of extreme low or high temperatures, or

subject to extreme changes in temperature.

* Locations with excessive moisture or dust.

* Locations subject to direct sunlight for an extended

period of time, or near a stove or other source of

heat.

Precautions (please read before use)

Power supply

* Locations subject to fluctuations in electrical voltage.

* When unplugging the AC adapter from an outlet, be

sure to grasp the adapter. Attempting to unplug it by

pulling on the AC cable may damage the wiring.

* Unstable locations or locations subject to heavy

vibration.

* Near strong magnetic fields (e.g., on top of a television

or speaker).

* It is dangerous to use any power cable that is cut or

frayed. If the power cable is damaged, immediately

stop using it and have the unit repaired.

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Cautions for Using the X-34

* If a monitor speaker with an internal amplifier is

connected to the MONITOR OUT jacks, do not

advance the monitor speaker volume control or the

X-34 MON MIX/AUX knobs. Doing so could generate

a loud noise from the speaker or headphone and

damage your hearing.

* Do not apply the LINE OUT jack signals to the mic

input or line input jacks (e.g., directly connecting the

LINE OUT jack to the input jack).

The resulting oscillation could hurt your ears if you

are monitoring with headphones.

* Be sure to use the AC adapter included with the X-

34. Should an adapter with a different voltage or

wrong plug polarity be used, it could cause a fire or

severely damage the X-34.

* When plugging external equipment into the X-34 input

jack or headphone jack, always switch off the power

to the X-34.

* When using an external mic, do not bring it close to

the monitor speaker while the INPUT faders, MON

MIX/AUX knobs, and MONITOR knob are raised and

the track is selected for recording.

Doing so will generate feedback.

Before Using the X-34

<The difference between multitracker recording

and cassette deck recording>

Using write-protection tabs:

On the edge of a cassette tape are write-protection

tabs that are used to prevent recorded data from being

accidentally erased. You may want to break off the

tab for side A and side B of a cassette tape that you

have already recorded, since the X-34 uses all four

tracks at the same time. If you later wish to record

data on a tape with broken tabs, apply a piece of

scotch tape to cover the tab hole.

A stereo cassette deck allows for stereo recording on

sides A and B of a cassette tape.

As shown in the figure below, a cassette tape is divided

into four tracks: two for side A, two for side B.

On the other hand, a multitracker, such as the X-34,

records to all four tracks on the same side of the tape.

If you record something on the multitracker and play

the tape on a cassette deck, Tracks 1 and 2 will play

normally, but when you try to play the other side of

tape, Tracks 3 and 4 will play in reverse.

Write-protection tab

Stereo cassette deck.

X-34

The Fostex X-34 contains a “rehearsal mode” which

is convenient for Punch-in recording.

B s i d e

R c

Track 4

Track 3

Track 2

Track 1

A side

R ch

A side

The rehearsal mode lets you practice the timing for

punching in and out, and adjust the recording level

by going through the punch in/out take operation

without entering recording mode. Connecting an

optional foot switch (Model 8051) to the PUNCH IN/

OUT jack, selecting a punch-in track, and pressing

the PLAY button puts the X-34 in Rehearsal mode.

Using this function, you can practice any number of

times before the actual take. For details, refer to

“Punch in/out” on page 19.

Cassette tape suitable for recording:

The X-34 performs best with a high-position cassette

tape (TYPE II, HIGH).

We recommend that you use these types or equivalent

tapes for multitrack recording.

C-120 tapes (60 minutes each side) are thin and not

suitable for repeated recording or playback.

Use C-90 or shorter tapes for good performance.

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Names and Functions

11 101213

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

18, 19, 20

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

DOLBY

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

2 14

15 16

1. Input/playback level control faders

5. Auto bounce indicator

These faders have two functions:

This lights up in green when you press the Auto

Bounce button, indicating that the corresponding

track is selected as the auto bounce destination.

One function controls the recording level. Input

levels applied to the INPUT jacks (front or rear) are

controlled by this knob.

The other function controls the tape playback level

of each track. For more information on using these

faders, refer to the “Basic Recording” and “Basic

Playback Procedure” sections.

6. Pan pot knob [PAN]

When the AUX indicator is lit, use these knobs to

adjust the stereo imaging of channel signals routed

to the INPUT faders. When the MON MIX indicator

is lit, use these knobs to control the stereo imaging

of each track sound.

2. Master fader [MASTER]

This fader controls the output level from LINE OUT

L and R.

7. Monitor/AUX send level control knob [MON

MIX/AUX]

3. Record track select switch [REC TRK]

This switch is used to select recording tracks.

Press the switch repeatedly to select the desired

track. The track indicator (red) of the selected track

lights up to indicate that this track is REC READY.

To cancel the track selection, press the switch

repeatedly until none of the track indicators are lit.

This knob enables you to adjust the level of the

channel signal for monitoring or to control the level

of the signal sent to the AUX bus.

8. Equalizer control knobs [EQ HI, EQ LO]

The X-34 is equipped with a two-band, shelving-type

EQ. These knobs are used to adjust tonal quality of

the signals routed to the channel faders. The

following settings are available:

<Note>

HI: Signals with a frequency of 10kHz will be boosted

and cut up to +/–12 dB.

LO: Signals with a frequency of 100Hz will be

boosted and cut up to +/–12 dB.

When the Track Down button is “ON,” the REC TRK switches

are disabled. Also, if the Auto Bounce button or Track Down

button is switched on and off while any one REC TRK switch

is set to REC READY state, the selected REC TRK switch

will be canceled. In this case, reselect the recording track

using the REC TRK switch.

9. Trim knob

Use this knob to adjust the input level depending on

the sound source input to the rear panel MIC IN jack

(1/4" or XLR).

This knob enables you to adjust from a signal that

ranges from line level to mic level.

4. Record track indicator

This indicator lights up in red to indicate that the

track is in the REC READY mode when you press

the REC TRK switch.

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10. AUX return knob [AUX RTN]

19. Record indicator [REC]

This knob allows you to adjust the input level of

processed signals from a connected external effect

unit. The level of both signals input to AUX RTN

L/MONO and R are adjusted equally.

This indicator lights up in red when the X-34 is

placed in record mode. It also flashes in Punch in/

out rehearsal mode.

20. Power indicator [POWER]

11. Monitor master knob [MONITOR]

This knob allows you to adjust the final level of

monitoring signals, i.e., the headphone volume and

the level of signals output from the MONITOR OUT

L/R jacks.

This indicator lights up when you turn on the power.

21. Pitch control knob [WIDE PITCH]

Tape speed can be adjusted within the range of

–50% ~ +12%. This is normally set to the center

position.

12. [AUX] indicator

Use this knob during the playback of recorded music

to practice your performance at a slower speed.

This is also useful when you wish to overdub a

musical instrument that has slightly offset pitch, or

a vocalist who can’t quite hit the highest note. Pitch

control is disabled when the NORMAL FIX indicator

is lit.

This red indicator lights up when the channel MON

MIX/AUX knob functions as an AUX control.

13. [MON MIX] indicator

This red indicator lights up when the channel MON

MIX/AUX knob functions as a MON MIX control.

14. Track down on/off button [Track Down]

Pressing this button switches Track Down mode on

and off. When Track Down mode is switched on, the

Track Down indicator lights up. When Track Down

mode is switched off, the Track Down indicator turns

off. To select a recording track or perform Auto

Bounce (ping-pong), you need to cancel Track Down

mode.

22. Tape speed control/indicator [NORMAL FIX]

Press this switch to change the tape speed from 9.5cm/s

to 4.75cm/s. The NORMAL FIX indicator lights up in

green, and the pitch control and Dolby B noise

reduction are disabled. Pressing this switch again

will restore the Dolby and pitch control settings, and

the tape speed (9.6cm/s) will be restored. This switch

is disabled during recording.

15. Track Down indicator

23. Tape counter/reset button [RESET]

Tape transport is metered and indicated here.

Press the reset button to return the counter to [000].

The green Track Down indicator lights up when

Track Down mode is on. When you turn on the power

to the X-34, Track Down mode is automatically

engaged.

24. Cassette lid/Cassette tray

Insert a cassette tape here.

16. Auto bounce select button [Auto Bounce]

When Track Down mode is off, press this button to

engage Auto Bounce mode and select a ping-pong

destination track. This button is disabled when Track

Down mode is on. Pressing this button repeatedly

selects a track in the following order: [1]->[2]->[3]

->[4]->[OFF]->[1]

Load or unload cassettes only when the transport is

stopped.

25. Transport control buttons

Play button [PLAY]

Press this button to start playback.

Stop button [STOP]

Press the [STOP] button to stop tape transport. The

tape transport buttons PLAY, REC, REW and FF will

cancel and the tape will stop.

<Note>

You cannot cancel ping-pong recording by pressing the

Auto Bounce button once the process has started.

Fast forward button [FF]

17. Level meters

Press this button to fast forward the tape at high

speed.

These five-dot indicator meters indicate the

recording/playback level.

During recording, the optimum level is 0 ~ 3 on this

meter.

Rewind button [REW]

Press this button to rewind the tape at hight speed.

Recording button [REC]

18. Dolby B noise reduction indicator [NR]

This indicator lights up in green when you turn on

the DOLBY NR switch on the rear panel.

While a record track indicator or indicators are lit

(red), press this button and the PLAY button

simultaneously to start recording. If you press the

PAUSE button prior to these buttons, the X-34 will

enter record standby mode and the tape will remain

stopped.

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<Note>

The REC button will be ineffective if the “cassette erase

prevention tab” is broken.

Pause button [PAUSE]

You press this button during playback or recording,

the tape will stop (the PLAY and RECORD buttons

will remain depressed). If you press this button again,

stop mode will be canceled and playback or

recording will resume.

This button will not function during rewind or fast

forward operations.

1. Line in/insert jack [LINE IN/INSERT 1, 2, 3, 4]

Line level sound sources are input here.

Input signals are sent only to the tracks selected by

the REC TRK switches on the corresponding

channels.

If a sound source input from the rear panel MIC IN

jack is to be processed, use these jacks to insert a

TIP (Return)

RING (Send)

compressor/limiter or other effect.

<Note>

Priority is always given to the LINE IN/INSERT jacks.You

cannot record one sound source from the MIC IN 1/3

jack and one from the LINE/INSERT 1 and 3 jacks (or

one from the MIC IN 2/4 jack and one from the LINE/

INSERT 2 and 4 jacks) onto the same track at the same

time. Refer to page 10 and 11 for more information.

2. Headphone jack [PHONES]

Plug in monitor headphones here.

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DOLBY NR

PUNCH

IN/OUT

STANDBY

DC IN

12V

TAPE OUT

OFF

10 9 8 7

1. Mic input jack [MIC IN 1/3, 2/4]

6. Tape out jack [TAPE OUT 1, 2, 3, 4]

Signals from tracks 1-4 are output from these RCA

pin jacks.

Plug in a microphone here.

You can input any signal, ranging from mic level to

line level devices, because the X-34 features a trim

knob for each input. Both XLR connectors (balanced)

and 1/4" jacks (unbalanced) are provided. Use the

one appropriate for your application.

These outputs can be sent to external mixers.

In addition, TAPE OUT 4 can also be used as the

SYNC OUT jack to send the sync signal from the

tape to an external MIDI sequencer.

The sound source input to MIC IN jack 1/3 is routed

to channels 1 and 3, and the inputs to MIC IN jack

2/4 are sent to channels 2 and 4.

7. Dolby B noise reduction on/off switch [DOLBY

NR ON/OFF]

This switch turns on Dolby B noise reduction.

For high quality recording and playback, we

recommended Dolby B.

<Note>

The XLR connector and 1/4" jack cannot be used

simultaneously to record onto the same track.

If a tape recorded with Dolby B noise reduction is

played back, set this switch to ON. This switch is

disabled when the NORMAL FIX indicator is lit.

Dolby setting turns off automatically when the

NORMAL FIX indicator lights up.

2. AUX Send jack [AUX SEND]

Connect this 1/4" jack to the input of an effects

processor. This jack outputs the signals selected and

adjusted by the MON MIX/AUX knobs.

8. Power switch [ON-STANDBY]

This switch turns on the power to the X-34. Even

when this is switched off (STANDBY), a small amount

of current continues to flow through the X-34.

Therefore, if the X-34 is not going to be used for a

long period of time, disconnect the AC adapter from

the wall socket.

3. AUX Return jacks [AUX RTN (L/MONO, R)]

Connect these 1/4" jacks to the output of an effects

processor. You can also use them as auxiliary inputs.

If a connected effects processor has a mono output,

connect the output to the L/MONO jack of the X-34.

(The right channel will receive the same signal.)

Adjust the level of processed signals using the AUX

RTN knobs on the top panel.

9. DC IN connector [DC IN 12V]

Plug in the exclusive AC adapter packaged with X-

34 here.

4. Monitor Out jacks [MONITOR OUT (L, R)]

Connect monitoring speakers and an amplifier (or

powered speakers) here to monitor the sound. These

1/4" jacks output the same signals as the PHONES

jack. Use the MONITOR knob on the top panel to

adjust the monitoring level.

10. Punch in/out jack [PUNCH IN/OUT]

Plug in the optional Foot Switch (Model 8051) for

punching in and out or rehearsal here.

5. Line out jacks [LINE OUT L, R]

These RCA pin jacks are connected to the master

recorder input connectors (L, R) for mixdown.

Adjust the output level using the MASTER fader.

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Basic Operation:“Let’s Record!”

Initial mode after the X-34 is powered on:

When you connect the AC adapter and turn on the power to the X-34, it automatically engages “Track Down mode,”

and the Track Down indicator lights up as shown below.

Please refer to the following “Initial setup of the X-34” section to reset the X-34 before you proceed to the next session.

* For information on Track Down mode, refer to page 18.

MONITOR

AUX

Thisindicatorturnsoff.

MON MIX

These two indicatorslightu¹p⁰.

Track

Down

Initial setup of the X-34

After you complete a recording session, reset all knobs and switches on the X-34 to their initial settings before proceeding.

This will help you avoid unexpected problems related to switch and knob settings being unsuitable for the next recording.

In this manual, this state will be called the “initial setting.” The control panel switches and knobs should be set as

shown below.

Always return to this “initial setting” before proceeding to the next recording session.

Set the AUX RTN and

This indicator

lights up.

MONITOR knobs to

the “0” position.

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

This indicator

lights up.

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

Center the pich

control knob.

Set the TRIM knobs to

the “ ” position.

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

Turn off the NORMAL

FIX switch. (The NOR-

MAL FIX indicator

turns off.)

Set all EQ knobs to

center (“0”).

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

Lower all MON MIX/AUX

knobs to “0”.

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

Set all PAN knobs to

center.

Reset the counter to

[000].

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

Deselect all recording

tracks.

DOLBY

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Lower all faders

to the minimum.

Switch off Track Down mode.

(The Track Down indicator turns off.)

Switch off Auto Bounce mode.

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Remember the following before you start to record!

The X-34 includes jacks (or connectors) for musical instrument and mic inputs on the front and rear panels.

The functions of these input jacks (or connectors) are explained below:

Front panel LINE IN/INSERT jack

REC TRK switch

Sound source A on the track

Normally, a line level sound source with a

1/4" type plug is connected here. (You

cannot plug in a microphone here.).

Signals applied to each input jack are

recorded on the track selected by the

corresponding REC TRK switch.

Therefore, by connecting four different

sound sources to these LINE IN/INSERT

jacks, you can record up to four tracks

simultaneously.

specified by REC TRK switch 1

REC TRK switch

Sound source B on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 2

REC TRK switch

Sound source C on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 3

REC TRK switch

Sound source D on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 4

CHANNEL

These jacks can also serve as an insert

point. For example, you can connect

various effects here, such as a compressor

for a mic input to a rear panel jack.

These jacks are used as insert points only

for sound sources input to the rear panel

(jack or XLR).

Sound source A

Sound source B

Sound source C

Sound source D

For information on connecting effects, refer

to page 25.

Rear panel MIC IN (1/3, 2/4) jack

REC TRK switch

Microphones are generally plugged in

here.

Sound source A on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 4

REC TRK switch

Use the trim knob provided for each input

to adjust the input level to match the output

level of the connected sound source.

The Trim knobs attenuate the input level

to accommodate inputs ranging from mic

to line level.

Sound source B on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 3

REC TRK switch

Sound source A on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 2

REC TRK switch

Sound source B on the track

specified by REC TRK switch 1

CHANNEL 4

Both 1/4" jacks and XLR connectors are

provided, allowing for many types of sound

sources.

However, remember that priority is given

to the 1/4" jack. If it is being used, the

XLR connectors are ineffective.

Unlike the front panel input jacks, signals

input to MIC IN 1/3 will be routed to

channels 1 and 3 , and signals input to MIC

IN 2/4 will be routed to channels 2 and 4.

The REC TRK switch setting determines

which tracks will be recorded.

DOLBY NR

OFF

STANDBY

DC IN

12V

TAPE OUT

MIC IN jack 2/4

MIC IN jack 1/3

Sound source A Sound source B

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Keep the following information about the MIC IN and LINE IN/INSERT jacks in mind when recording sound

sources using both types of input jacks.

The front panel LINE IN/INSERT jack has priority. For example, if you attempt to input different sound sources

(Sound source A, Sound source B) simultaneously from the front panel LINE IN/INSERT jack 1 and the rear panel

MIC IN jack 1/3, priority will be given to the LINE IN/INSERT jack 1 to send the signal to channel 1, and the signal

from the MIC IN jack 1/3 will be sent to only channel 3.

Since Sound source A is routed to channel 1 and Sound source B is routed to channel 3, selecting a recording track

using the corresponding REC TRK switches enables you to record Sound sources A and B simultaneously. The

same applies to LINE IN/INSERT jack 3 and MIC IN jack 1/3.

Sound source B willbe recorded to a

trackselected bythe REC TRK switch

on channel3.

Sound source A willbe recorded to a

trackselected bythe REC TRK switch

on channel1.

Channel3

Channel1

DOLBY NR

PUNCH

IN/OUT

STANDBY

DC IN

12V

TAPE OUT

OFF

M IC IN jack1/3 (Sound source B)

LINE IN/INSERT jack1 (Sound source A)

If you connect Sound sources A and B to LINE IN/INSERT jacks 1 and 3, and Sound source C to MIC IN jack 1/3,

Sound source C will be ignored and cannot be recorded simultaneously. (The same applies to LINE IN/INSERT

jacks 2 and 4 and MIC IN jack 2/4.)

Sound source A willbe

recorded to a trackselect-

ed bythe REC TRK switch

on channel1.

Sound source B willbe

recorded to a trackselect-

ed bythe REC TRK switch

on channel3.

Sound source C isnotrecorded.

Channel1

Channel3

Channel1

DOLBY NR

OFF

TAPE OUT

LINE IN/INSERT jack3 (Sound source B)

M IC IN jack1/3 (Sound source C)

LINE IN/INSERT jack1 (Sound source A)

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Basic Recording - 1 (Recording from the front panel LINE IN/INSERT jack)

First, let’s connect your musical instrument and try recording on a specific track.

In the following example, a synthesizer will be recorded on track 1. This and other explanations assume an AC adapter

is connected to the X-34 and the X-34 is powered on.

Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings” as explained on page 9.

Also, make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.

Monitor speakers

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

The MON MIX

indicator lights up.

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

7,14

DOLBY

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

2,8

12 5 15 13

Headphones

Keyboard

1. Lift the cassette tray lid and load the cassette

into the cassette tray.

recording tape. If a used tape is not completely

rewound, press the REW button to wind to the

beginning and repeat this step.

If a previously-recorded tape is being used, check

that the rear side erasure prevention tab has not been

broken off.

6. After you wind past the leader tape, press the

RESET button to set the counter to [000].

If it is, cover the hole with a piece of scotchtape.

7. Press the RECTRK switch 1 once to place track

1 in REC READY mode.

2. Use an instrument cable to connect the

synthesizer output to the front panel LINE IN/

INSERT jack 1.

The record track indicator 1 will light up in red, and

the MON MIX indicator will light up.

3. Plug the headphones into the PHONES (

)

<Note>

jack on the front panel, or connect the monitor

speaker system to the MONITOR OUT jack on

the rear panel.

You can, of course, record the sound source connected

to LINE IN/INSERT jack 1 to any track other than track 1

using REC TRK switch 1 to select the desired track.

Switch ON the Dolby B noise reduction switch.

5. Press the PLAY button to advance the tape a

few seconds.

This will wind past the leader at the head of the

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<Note>

When Track Down is “ON,” the REC TRK switches are

disabled. Also, if the Auto Bounce button or Track Down

button is switched on and off while any one REC TRK

switch is set to REC READY state, the selected REC

TRK switch will be canceled. In this case, reselect the

recording track using with the REC TRK switch.

8. While playing the synthesizer, gradually raise

the channel 1 input/playback level fader.

As the fader is raised, the level meter 1 will start to

blink.

Adjust the recording level by raising the input/

playback level fader to a point where the meter [3]

blinks at maximum sound volume.

9. You can adjust the headphone or monitor

speaker sound volume by turning the

MONITOR knob, and the channel 1 MON MIX/

AUX knob.

10. Use the EQ knobs on channel 1 to adjust the

tone.

11. Position the monitor sound image using the

channel 1 PAN knob.

<Note>

If you had selected a track other than track 1 as the

recording destination, use the MON MIX/AUX knob and

PAN knob of the corresponding track channel. For

example, if the sound source is input at LINE IN/INSERT

1 and to be recorded to track 2, use the MON MIX/AUX

knob and the PAN knob on channel 2.

12. After adjusting the recording level and tone,

press the REC button (the PLAY button will also

depress) to start recording.

The REC indicator lights up in red.

13. When you finish recording, press the STOP

button.

Recording will be canceled (the REC indicator turns

off).

14. Press REC TRK switch 1 repeatedly to turn off

the record track indicator.

15. Press the REW button and rewind the tape to

counter [000].

Try recording on tracks 2-4 in the same way.

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Basic Recording - 2 (Recording with the rear panel MIC IN jack)

This section describes how to record a vocal on track 1 by plugging a microphone into the rear panel MIC IN jack 1/3.

Before proceeding to the next step, remember to reset the X-34 to its “initial settings.” (See page 9.)

Also, make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.

Monitor speakers

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

The MON MIX indicator lights up.

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

<Note>

If the Auto Bounce button

is switched on and off

while any one REC TRK

switch is set to REC

READY state, the selected

REC TRK switch will be

canceled. In this case,

reselect the recording

track using with the REC

TRK switch.

DOLBY

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Headphones

If you also select track 3 by pressing the REC TRK

switch on channel 3, the same signal can be recorded

to tracks 1 and 3.

1. Plug a mic into the rear panel MIC IN jack 1/3

(1/4" or XLR).

2. Make sure that the Track Down indicator is

turned off.

7. Raise the channel 1 input/playback level

fader to the position shown right.

<Note>

8. Adjust the recording level with the Trim

1/3 knob while talking into the

microphone so that segments 0 - 3 on

the level meter light up.

When Track Down is “ON” , the REC TRK switches are

disabled.

3. Switch ON the Dolby B noise reduction switch.

4. If this is a new song, load a cassette in the

transport and advance the tape to recording

start position as previously described.

9. The headphone and monitor volume can

be adjusted using the MONITOR knob

and the channel 1 MON MIX/AUX knob.

5. Reset the counter to [000] by pressing the

RESET button.

10. Use the EQ knobs on channel 1 to adjust the

tone.

6. Place track 1 in REC READY mode by pressing

REC TRK switch 1.

11. After you adjust the recording level and tone,

start recording by pressing the REC button.

(The PLAY button also depresses.)

Record track indicator 1 lights up in red.

The signal from MIC IN jack 1/3 is also routed to

channel 3.

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12. When you finish recording, press the STOP

button to stop the tape transport and press the

REC TRK switch 1 repeatedly to deselect the

recording track.

<NOTE>

If you connect a microphone to MIC IN jack 2/4, the signal

is routed to channels 2 and 4 (although you can use the

REC TRK switch to route the signal to any desired track).

The MON MIX indicator turns off, and the AUX

indicator lights up.

Basic Playback Procedure

Let’s play back and listen to the recorded sound.

This procedure assumes different sounds have been recorded to tape on tracks 1 - 4.

Before proceeding to the next step, reset the X-34 to its “initial settings.” (See page 9.)

Make sure that the Track down indicator is turned off.

Monitor speakers

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

The MON MIX indicator lights up.

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

DOLBY

multitracker

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Headphones

5. Use the MONITOR knob to adjust the overall

monitor volume.

1. Rewind the tape to counter [000].

2. Switch ON the Dolby B noise reduction switch.

<Note>

3. Press the PLAY button to play back the tape.

If you monitor with headphones for several hours, do not

raise the MONITOR knob too high. Otherwise, you could

damage your hearing. Take a break occasionally to give

your ears a rest.

The MON MIX indicator rights up.

4. Gradually turn the MON MIX/AUX knobs for

each channel to adjust the output of each track.

Adjust the PAN knobs for each channel to achieve

the proper stereo image.

You can also use Track Down mode to play back the

recording. Refer to page 18 for more information.

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Multitrack Recording

You should now have a good understanding of the basic recording and playback operation of the X-34.

Now let’s try the X-34’s multitrack recording functions.

The following sections explain overdubbing, which is a fundamental function in multitrack recording, and also the

mixdown process, in which the sound recorded to four tracks is mixed and copied (dubbed) to a master recorder.

Overdubbing

Overdubbing is a process that enables you to “layer” recorded sounds. This technique involves listening to (monitoring)

a previously-recorded track while recording new performance to a different track.

For example, the rhythm section (drum machine) might be recorded on track 1. While you listen to the drum track, you

record an electric bass to track 2. Thus, different sounds are recorded in “layers” on the four separate tracks.

In the example below, we assume that a drum machine is recorded on track 1. We then overdub an electric bass on track

2, a keyboard on track 3, and a vocal on track 4.

While playing back and

listening to Track 1 (drum

While playing back and

listening to Track 1 (drum

machine), overdub the

electric bass to Track 2.

listening to Track 1 (drum

machine) and Track 2

machine), Track 2 (electric

bass) and Track 3 (keyboard)

overdub the vocal to Track 4.

(electric bass), overdub the

keyboard to Track 3.

Track 4 (Vocal)

Track 3 (Keyboard)

Track 2 (E. bass)

Track 3 (Keyboard)

Track 2 (E. bass)

Track 1 (Drum machine)

Before starting to overdub, refer to “Basic Playback Procedure” and practice the electric bass track while listening to drums on track 1.

Before you start, set the X-34 to its initial settings. (See page 9.)

Monitor speakers

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

4,7,11

DOLBY

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

12 10

2,5

Headphones

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1. Rewind tape to its starting position ([000]) for

recording.

Overdubbing Take

7. Make sure that the record track indicator on

channel 2 is lit. Otherwise, press the REC TRK

switch 2 to set track 2 in REC READY mode.

2. Plug the electric bass into front panel LINE IN/

INSERT jack 2. (You can use any available LINE

IN/INSERT jack.)

8. Adjust the placement of each channel in the

stereo image using the PAN knobs.

<Note>

This is the simplest way to record a bass. You can also

use an amplifier or a direct-input box to create different

sounds.

9. Start recording your performance by pressing

the REC button. (The PLAY button also

depresses.)

3. Switch ON the Dolby B noise reduction switch.

While listening to the track 1 playback, play the

electric bass and overdub it to track 2.

Adjust the track 1 sound (drum machine) using the

channel 1 MON MIX/AUX knob.

Adjusting the Recording Level and Practicing your

performance

10. When you have finished overdubbing, press

the STOP button to stop the tape transport.

Before overdubbing, practice and adjust the level of the

electric bass by listening to the prerecorded track sound.

11. Press REC TRK switch 2 repeatedly to turn off

the record track indicator.

4. Press REC TRK switch 2 to select track 2 as a

recording track.

12. Rewind the tape to counter [000] and play back

sound on tracks 1 and 2. If you have questions,

please refer to “Basic playback Procedure” on

page 15.

Track 2 enters REC READY mode.

5. While playing the electric bass, adjust the

recording level by gradually raising the channel

2 input/playback level fader.

The track 2 level indicator lights up.

In the same manner, overdub on tracks 3 and 4.

6. Adjust the overall headphone or monitor

volume using the MONITOR knob and the

channel 2 MON MIX/AUX knob.

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Mixdown (Track Down mode)

After all four tracks have been recorded, the next step is mixdown (Track Down mode).

Mixdown is the process of adjusting the sound volume and stereo image of what you recorded on tracks 1 - 4, and as a

final process, mixing them to two channels (stereo) and dubbing (copying) it to a master recorder.

When you switch on the Track Down button, the X-34 enters Track Down mode.

Track

Down

You can use Track Down mode to play back a demo tape or recorded tape. In Track Down

mode, all track sounds are routed to the corresponding channel level faders.

Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings.” (See page 9.)

Make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.

Monitor speakers Master Recorder

2,5,8,11,12

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

TrackDown indicatorturnsoff.

PAN

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

DOLBY

multitracker

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REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

3,11

6,11 10,12

Headphones

different manufacturers work differently, please refer

to the operating manual for the master recorder.

1. Connect the X-34 LINE OUT L, R jacks to the

master recorder inputs (L, R).

6. Press the X-34 Track Down button, then the

PLAY button to play the tape from the

beginning.

2. Insert a tape in the master recorder and wind

the tape to its start point.

3. Make sure that the overdubbed tape is inserted

in the X-34, and wind to the beginning of the

recorded tracks.

The Track Down indicator lights up.

7. Use the channel faders to adjust the output

level of each track (the level balance between

tracks), and use the channel PAN knobs to

adjust the left and right output balance, and

the channel EQ knobs to adjust tonal color.

Adjust the overall output level using the

MASTER fader.

4. Switch ON Dolby B noise reduction.

Adjust the Output Level/Recording Level

5. Set master recorder to record-standby.

Typically, you will press the PAUSE button on the

master recorder so that the master recorder level

meters will respond. Because master recorders from

8. Adjust the recording level on the master

recorder so that its level meter indicates the

optimum level.

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Final Mixdown

<Note>

There are no fixed rules for determining the playback

sound image position of each track using the PAN knob

at mixdown.

11. First place the master recorder in record mode,

then press the PLAY button on the X-34.

This is where your creativity comes in. Try for a sound

that pleases you!

12. When you finish the mixdown, stop both the

X-34 and the master recorder.

9. You can adjust the headphone or monitor

speaker volume using the MONITOR knob.

10. When you finish making these settings, rewind

the tape to the beginning.

Advanced Operation

In the “Basic Operation” section, you learned about the X-34’s basic recording/playback and multitrack recording

capabilities. This section explains “Punch in/out recording,” “Ping-pong recording,” “Tape sync” and “How to use

the effects.”

Punch In/Out Recording

“Punching in and out refers to recording “over” a section of an already-recorded tape.

You can use this technique to fix mistakes or improve previously-recorded takes.

Also, you can use the X-34’s rehearsal mode to practice and adjust the recording level and the punch in/out timing

before you actually record the take.

<NOTE>

To punch in, play the tape to the start of the section you want to re-record and, at a point between phrases and preferably on a beat,

enter recording mode and record new material.

The process of returning again to playback mode is called punching out.

An optional foot switch (Fostex model 8051) is required to punch in and out on the X-34.

Punching in and out is illustrated below.

Track 4

Track 3

Tape travel

Re-recording section

Track 2

Track 1

Playback all tracks

Track 2 only is recorded and other tracks remain

in playback.

All tracks in playback.

Step on the foot switch

once upon arriving at the

punch in point.

again where you wish to

punch out point.

Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings” as explained on page 9.

Also, make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.

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For example, part of the electric bass recorded on track 2 will be replaced during overdubbing.

We assume that you have already loaded a prerecorded tape in the X-34 and rewound to the beginning of the recorded

tracks.

1,9,10,14,15

Monitor speakers

Foot switch

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

The MON MIX

indicator lights up.

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

4,12

DOLBY

multitracker

X-34

REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

4 13 16

3,5

11,16

Headphones

1. Plug the optional foot switch into the PUNCH

IN/OUT jack.

8. Use the MON MIX/AUX and PAN knobs to adjust

the output and stereo image for each track.

2. Advance the tape to a point just before where

new material is to be inserted.

9. Step on the foot switch when you reach the

punch-in point and play your part.

The REC indicator flashes faster. Only track 2 will

enter input monitor mode. This means that you can

hear the new bass part on track 2 along with the

playback sound from other tracks.

3. Plug the electric bass into the front panel LINE

IN/INSERT jack 2.

Rehearsing the Punch In

10. Step on the foot switch again when you wish

to punch out.

4. Make sure the Track Down indicator is turned

off, then place track 2 in REC READY mode by

pressing the REC TRK switch 2.

The REC indicator flashes more slowly, and the

X-34 enters input monitoring mode.

The REC TRK 2 indicator on channel 2 lights up,

and the REC indicator flashes slowly.

11. When you finish rehearsing, stop the transport

by pressing the STOP button and rewind the

tape.

5. Raise the channel 2 input/playback level fader

to adjust the recording level while you play the

electric bass.

Because no recording takes place during rehearsal,

repeat the process up to this point to set the recording

level and get your playing technique down, and also

practice the timing of the punch in and out. Punching

in and out in tempo (on strong beats) can help

camouflage the edit.

6. You can adjust the overall headphones or

monitor volume using the MONITOR knob and

the channel 2 MON MIX/AUX knob.

7. Press the PLAY button to start playback.

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Recording the Punch-in

15. Step on the foot switch again at the point you

wish to punch out.

12. Make sure that track 2 is in REC READY mode.

(If not, press the REC TRK switch on channel

2 to select track 2).

The REC indicator again begins to flash fast. The

recording mode will be canceled and all tracks will

be in the playback mode.

Record track indicator 2 on channel 2 lights up and

the REC indicator flashes slowly.

16. Upon completing the punch-in, press the STOP

button to stop the transport, rewind the tape

and listen to the results of your performance.

13. Press the REC button to start the tape from

slightly before the punch-in point.

<NOTE>

The REC indicator flashes faster.

It might be a good idea to play the bass in unison

with the playback to get in sync for the punch in.

Skill is required to match the newly replaced sound level

to the pre-recorded sound.

Try the following method:

1. While playing the track you want to punch in, adjust

the input/playback level fader so that the meter

indicates 0 - 3.

14. Step on the foot switch at the punch in point.

Track 2 will enter input monitor mode and recording

mode (the REC indicator lights up continuously).

The X-34 starts recording the electric bass on track

2. You can monitor your performance along with the

playback from other tracks.

2. While rehearsing the new musical instrument, adjust

the input/playback level fader so that the level meter

lights up to the same degree as the playback tracks.

Ping-pong Recording (Using the Auto Bounce Function)

In a multitracker, the four tracks can be used effectively to record many sound sources. However, if you record on all

four tracks, you may run out of tracks for other musical instruments or vocals. However, there is a method for clearing

tracks to allow for more recording. In this method, called “ping-pong recording,” playback sounds from a multiple

number of recorded tracks are mixed and recorded to an empty track.

Ping-pong recording effectively lets you record a greater number of instruments or other sound sources.

Record new sounds D and

E to tracks 1 and 2

Record sound sources A, B,

C to tracks 1 ~ 3

Ping pong sound sources

A, B, C to track 4

Sound source A, B, C

Track 4

Track 3 (sound source C)

Sound source E

Sound source D

Track 2 (sound source B)

Track 1 (sound source A)

Ping pong sound sources

Record new sound source

D and E to track 3

F and G to tracks 1 and 2

Sound source A, B, C

Sound source D, E

Sound source G

Sound source F

Sound source D, E

The X-34 utilizes an “Auto Bounce” ping-pong recording function.

The Auto Bounce function can greatly simplify ping-pong recording.

Each time you press the Auto Bounce button, these indicators light up

in the following order: 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> OFF -> 1...

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

Use this button to turn Auto Bounce mode on or off. (Please note that

this button is disabled if the Track Down indicator is on.)

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When you ping-pong record between adjacent tracks (such as from track 2 to track 1 or 3), oscillation may result if the gain control is

raised too high. If this happens, immediately stop recording. If you are monitoring with headphones or an external monitor while the

sound is oscillating, it could cause damage your hearing. After you stop recording, reduce the output (using the MON MIX/AUX knobs)

to a suitable level, then resume recording. Also, avoid repeated ping-pong recording or the sound quality may deteriorate.

In this section, the sounds recorded on tracks 1 - 3 will mixed and ping-pong recorded to track 4.

Before proceeding to the next step, set the X-34 to its “initial settings” as explained on page 9.

Also, make sure that the Track Down indicator is turned off.

Monitor speakers

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

The indicator lights up.

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

DOLBY

multitracker

X-34

REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Headphones

1. Insert the tape and rewind to the beginning of

the recorded tracks.

6. Adjust the track 4 recording level using the

channel 4 input/playback level fader.

2. Switch ON Dolby B noise reduction.

7. Adjust the headphone or monitor volume using

the MONITOR knob.

3. Press the Auto Bounce button repeatedly until

the Auto Bounce indicator 4 lights up in green.

Track 4 is now specified as the ping-pong

destination.

8. When you finish adjusting the recording level,

rewind the tape to the beginning of the tracks.

9. Press the REC button to start recording.

4. Press the PLAY button to play back the tape.

The REC indicator lights up.

5. Adjust tracks 1 -3 playback level using the

channel 1 - 3 input/playback level faders.

10. When you finish ping-pong recording, stop the

transport by pressing the STOP button.

Auto Bounce mode is canceled and Track Down

mode is automatically selected. The REC indicator

turns off. Rewind the tape and listen to the ping-

pong recorded sound.

<Note>

If you do not want to include a particular track in the Auto

Bounce, lower its input fader to minimum.

Subsequently, you can overdub new performances

to tracks 1 - 3.

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For monitoring, the PAN knob of the channel to which ping-pong is carried out is fully left (L) or right (R). The other channel PAN knobs

are fully rotated in the opposite direction. Using these settings, you can separately monitor the sound of the ping-pong receiving

channel (track 4 in this example) and the ping-pong source channels (tracks 1 - 3 in this example).

When Track Down is “ON,” the Auto Bounce button is disabled. Also, if the Auto Bounce button is switched on and off while any one

REC TRK switch is set to REC READY state, the selected REC TRK switch will be canceled. Also, pressing any REC TRK switch while

Auto Bounce mode is “ON,” will cancel Auto Bounce mode.

Tape Sync

Tape sync is a great function for synchronizing the automatic performance of a sequencer and drum machine (MIDI

sound source) to a performance recorded on tape.

Here’s why this function is so handy:

1) The number of tracks can be economized because automatic performances of MIDI equipment need not be recorded to tape.

2) Because the dynamic sound of an electronic musical instrument (synthesizer, drum machine, etc.) can be mixed down directly, you

can obtain a higher quality sound.

3) Flexible editing, such as overdubbing an automated performance or replacing a drum machine track, is made possible.

<NOTES>

In order to carry out tape sync, it is necessary to reserve track 4 for recording and playback of a sync signal called the “FSK signal.”

The FSK signal is a modulation into sound of the performance tempo information output from a sequencer or drum machine, called

the “MIDI clock.” This is one type of MIDI signal. A track recorded with this signal serves as the “conductor’s baton,” so to speak.

When this signal is played back and sent to the sequencer or drum machine, the MIDI equipment starts performing in sync with the

tempo of this signal.

Some sequencers and drum machines cannot independently input or output FSK signals. When using this type of equipment, a

MIDI/FSK converter is required. For details, please refer to the MIDI equipment operating manual.

After you record the FSK signal to track 4, be sure to de-select track 4 and completely retard the channel 4 fader before proceeding to

mixdown.

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Recording a sync signal

1. Connect the FSK output of the MIDI/FSK

converter to the LINE IN/INSERT 4 jack of the

X-34, and connect a MIDI sequencer to the MIDI/

FSK converter via MIDI.

4. Stop the sequencer.

5. Press the REC button on the X-34 to start

recording on track 4.

6. Start playing the MIDI sequencer.

The sync signal will be recorded on track 4.

It is recommended that you record the sync signal

for a duration that exceeds the song. You cannot

extend the sync signal recording later.

2. Press the REC TRK 4 switch to select track 4

for recording.

3. Start playing the sequencer and adjust the

recording level of sync signal using the

channel 4 fader.

Record other musical instruments first, then synchronize the MIDI sound source with

the recordings to mix down the sound via the mixing console as shown below.

Master Recorder

Mixing Console

(e.g., Fostex MN04)

MIDI Sound Source

　MIDI IN

FSK Converter

FSK signal

TAPE OUT 4

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

DOLBY

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X-34

REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

Before starting mixdown, lower the channel 4 fader to

the minimum level and de-select all recording tracks.

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Applying Effects

You may apply effects to the X-34 signals during mixdown by connecting an external effects processor in line between

the AUX SEND and AUX RTN connectors on the rear panel. The MON MIX/AUX knobs are used to adjust the amount

of signal sent to the effects processor. The processed signals are returned to the X-34 via the AUX RTN connectors and

mixed with the dry (no effect) sound. After adjusting the balance between the dry and wet sounds (using the AUX RTN

knob), you can mix down to a connected master recorder.

You can also perform effect processing by connecting different effects, such as a compressor, limiter, noise gate, etc., to

the LINE IN/INSERT jacks on the front panel during recording.

Choose the approach that suits your project.

Using the AUX SEND and AUX RTN connectors to apply effects at mixdown:

In this example, while mixing the sound sources recorded on tracks 1 ~ 4 and copying (dubbing) the mix to a master

recorder, you apply effects to the desired track.

In this example, reverb is applied to tracks 2 and 4.

Be aware that if you want to add effects to individual tracks, you must add them during the mixdown process. You

will be able to add an effect to the entire recording later if you wish. However, you will not be able to add an effect

to a specific track; individual tracks will be inaccessible.

Master Recorder

Effects Processor

AUX SEND

LINE OUT R

AUX RTN R

DOLBY NR

OFF

PUNCH

IN/OUT

STANDBY

DC IN

12V

TAPE OUT

1. Connect the input of an external effects

processor to the AUX SEND connector on the

rear panel of the X-34.

6. Use the AUX RTN knob to adjust the level of

the effect signals.

7. Adjust the monitoring level using the

MONITOR knob.

2. Connect the outputs of the external effects

processor to the AUX RTN connectors (L/

MONO, R) on the rear panel of the X-34.

8. Adjust the entire output level using the

MASTER fader.

3. Set up the master recorder and the X-34 for

mixdown rehearsal as described in steps 1-

7 of the “Mixdown” section on page 18.

Refer to page 18 for more information on the

mixdown steps.

9. If the level settings are satisfactory, rewind

the tape.

4. Play the tape and turn the MON MIX/AUX

knobs on channel 2 and 4 clockwise to adjust

the level of signals sent to the effects

processor.

10. Start recording on the master recorder, and

start playing the tape on the X-34 to mixdown.

5. Set the parameters of the external effects

processor, if necessary.

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Applying a compressor/limiter to the mic input during overdubbing!

Using the X-34 insert (LINE IN/INSERT) jack on the front panel, you can apply a compressor/limiter to the mic

sound (vocal) input to the rear panel MIC IN jack (1/4”or XLR).

The INSERT jack accepts a TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) 1/4" connector for bi-directional connection. The tip sends out

the X-34 signal to the effects unit, and the ring inputs the processed signal from the effects unit to the X-34. This

connection requires a special insert cable as shown in the figure below.

Microphone

MIC IN 2/4

1/3

2/4

L/MONO

MIC IN

AUX SEND

AUX RTN

MONITOR OUT

LINE OUT

TRIM 1/3

TRIM 2/4

WIDE PITCH

–

EQ HI

AUX RTN

MONITOR

NORMAL

FIX

EQ LO

REC

POWER

RESET

MON MIX/

AUX

MON MIX

PAN

Track

Down

REC TRK

Auto

Bounce

DOLBY

multitracker

X-34

REC

PLAY

REW

STOP

PAUSE

MASTER

LINE IN/INSERT

LINE IN/INSERT 4

Tip (Return)

Ring (Send)

Compressor/limiter

In this example, a microphone is plugged into the MIC

IN jack 2/4 and a vocal is recorded to track 4.

4. While talking into the microphone, adjust the

recording level using the Trim 2/4 knob until

segments 0 - 3 on the level meter light up.

1. Connect the microphone to one of the MIC

IN jacks 2/4 (1/4” or XLR) on the rear panel of

the X-34.

5. Adjust the effect signal on the compressor/

limiter.

Refer to the manual for the compressor/limiter for

detailed effect settings.

2. Connect the input/output of the compressor/

limiter to the insert jack 4 as shown in the

drawing.

6. Follow the instructions on page 16 for

overdubbing.

3. Press the RECTRK switch on channel 4 once

to select track 4 as the recording track.

In this way, you can apply the compressor/limiter

to only the vocal recorded to track 4.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Points to check

Are the capstan and pinch roller dirty?

Is the tape damaged?

Action

Wow, flutter, or dropouts

Clean them.

Use a new high-quality tape.

Clean the head.

Sound quality and level

significantly different from

when recorded.

Is the head dirty?

Are you using a tape other than a high-

position tape?

Use a high-position tape (Type 2)

Sndtroub

Are the MON MIX/AUX knobs for each track

and the MONITOR knob raised sufficiently?

Raise the knobs to the desired level.

No sound from the headphones

or monitor speakers

Have you selected the correct track using the

REC TRK switch?

Check the input connection and recording

track selection. Refer to pages xxx and xxx.

Unable to record on the

desired track.

Have you specified the ping-pong destination

track using the Auto Bounce button?

Specify the destination track for ping-pong

recording using the Auto Bounce button.

Unable to ping-pong record.

Is the Track Down button turned on?

Make sure the Track Down mode is turned

off. If not, press the Track Down button to

turn off the Track Down indicator.

Unable to select a recording

track using the REC TRK

switch.

Recdingtroub

Are the channel fader, MON MIX/AUX knobs,

and AUX RTN knob raised?

Raise the channel fader, MON MIX/AUX

knobs, and AUX RTN knob to appropriate

levels.

Unable to apply effects during

mixdown.

Is the cassette tape installed correctly?

Is the AC adapter connected correctly?

Insert the tape correctly.

Tape does not transport.

Power is not turned on.

Connect the AC adapter correctly.

Check the FSK/MIDI converter setting.

Is the FSK/MIDI converter set so that it will

convert the sync signal recorded on track 4 to

MIDI clock?

The MIDI sequencer does not

synchronize with the X-34.

Others

Is the MIDI sequencer set up so that it will

synchronize with incoming clock?

Refer to the MIDI sequencer manual and

check the setting.

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Maintenance

1. 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 off the dirt . Then wipe down the

unit with a dry cloth.

Never use solvents such as alcohol, thinner or benzene, since these will damage the printing and finish of the

exterior.

2. Cleaning the head, roller and capstan

* Record/playback head

As the X-34 is used, the record/playback head will become coated with oxide residue from tapes. If this residue is

allowed to build up, recordings will contain more noise, and dropouts may occur during playback. To prevent this,

regular cleaning is important. Use a commercial cleaning kit to clean the head. If cleaning the head does not

restore the sound quality, it is possible that the head is worn. Contact an authorized service station for repair.

* Capstan and pinch roller

The capstan and pinch roller are important components that hold the tape and move it along at the correct speed. As

with the head, these parts can also become dirty with oxide residue and dust, which will cause increased wow or

flutter, or even damage the tape by pulling it out of the cassette. Since cassette tape is very thin, it is especially

dangerous to use a cassette deck with dirty pinch rollers. As with the head, it is important to always keep these parts

clean. Clean them using a cotton swab or gauze soaked in cleaning solution or isopropyl alcohol. Never use organic

solvents such as lacquer thinner, since this will severely damage the pinch rollers.

3. Demagnetizing the head

After long periods of use, the head begins to develop a magnetic field in addition to the oxide residue described

above. This can also occur if a magnet or a magnetized object (scissors, etc.) is allowed to come near the head or

touch it. If the head or capstans become magnetized, frequency response will be degraded and noise will increase.

In extreme cases, noise can be generated when you play previously-recorded tapes, rendering them useless.

Once a month or so, you should use a demagnetizer (head eraser) to demagnetize the head. Carefully read and

follow the instructions included with your demagnetizer, and do not allow it to came near recorded tapes.

Block Diagram

MASTER

FADER

INPUT/PLAYBACK

FADER

2BAND EQ

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PAN

INPUT1

TAPE1

LINE OUT

CH MIX

RECORDER

TRK1

AUTO BOUNCE

MONITOR

LOW

AUX/MONMIX LEVEL

INPUT/PLAYBACK

FADER

PHONES OUT

2BAND EQ

INPUT2

TAPE2

MONITOR OUT

CH MIX

RECORDER

TRK2

AUTO BOUNCE

LOW

AUX/MONMIX LEVEL

AUX SEND

INPUT/PLAYBACK

FADER

2BAND EQ

INPUT3

TAPE3

CH MIX

RECORDER

TRK3

TAPE1

TAPE2

TAPE3

TAPE4

AUTO BOUNCE

LOW

BARGRAPH

5DOT

INPUT/PLAYBACK

FADER

2BAND EQ

INPUT4

TAPE4

CH MIX

RECORDER

TRK4

AUTO BOUNCE

LOW

MIC/LINE

INPUT

TAPE OUT

1/3

2/4

STEREO

RETURN

L(MONO)

RTN LEVEL

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Specifications

MIC INPUT (x 2)

Recording Tape

: C-90 (TYPE-2 or HIGH

Connector

X L R t y p e c o n n e c t o r

(Balanced)

ø 6 PHONE jack (Unbalanced)

position) or shorter

: 4 tracks, one direction

: 9.5 cm/s, 4.75cm/s

: –50% – +12%

Record tracks

Tape speed

Input impedance

Reference input level

: 10kΩ or higher

: –50 ~ –10dBV

Pitch control

Noise Reduction

LINE/INSERT (x 4)

: Dolby B noise reduction

system

When using the LINE IN jack:

Connector

: ø 6 PHONE jack

: 2-band, shelving

+/–12(HI : 10kHz, LO : 100Hz)

Input impedance

Reference input level

: 10kΩ or higher

: –10dBV

Tape rewinding time

Frequency response

: 150 seconds (when a C-60

tape is used)

When using the INSERT jack:

Connector

: ø 6 STEREO PHONE jack

(Tip :Return, Ring :Send)

: Mixer section; 20Hz ~ 20kHz

: Recorder section; 40Hz ~

14kHz

AUX RTN (L/MONO, R)

Connector

Input impedance

Reference input level

: ø 6 PHONE jack

: 7kΩ or higher

: –20dBV

Heads

: 4-tracks, 4-channel recording/

playback 4-tracks, 4-channel

erase

LINE OUT (L, R)

Connector

Output load impedance

Reference output level

: RCA pin jack

: 10kΩ or higher

: –10dBV

Power supply

Weight

: Fostex AC adapter, AD-12C

DC 12V (12 ~ 16V), 11W

: Approx. 1.7 kg (excluding the

AC adapter)

TAPE OUT (x 4)

Connector

Output load impedance

Reference output level

: RCA pin jack

: 10kΩ or higher

: –10dBV

Dimensions

: 335 (W) x 75 (H) x 247(D) mm

PHONES

Connector

Output load impedance

Maximum output

* Specifications and appearance are subject to change

without notice for purpose of product improvement.

: ø 6 STEREO PHONE jack

: 16 Ω or higher

: 20mW (at 32 Ω)

* Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under license

from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

AUX SEND

Connector

Output load impedance

Reference output level

: ø 6 PHONE jack

: 10kΩ or higher

: –10dBV

* Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

MONITOR OUT (L/R)

Connector

: ø 6 PHONE jack

Output load impedance : 10kΩ or higher

Reference output level : –10dBV

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Declaration of EC Directive

This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) – 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.

The Affect of Immunity on This Equipment

The affect of the European specification EN50082-1 (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, radiated 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. * underlined: contracted distributors (as of August, 2000)

<ITALY>

NAME: ATEC Audio-u. Videogeraete VertriebsgesmbH.

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TEL: (+43) 2234-74004, FAX: (+43) 2234-74074

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TEL: (+31) 20-697-2121, FAX: (+31) 20-697-4201

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TEL: (+358) 9-5259330, FAX: (+358) 9-52593352

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TEL: (+351) 2-2086009/2001394

FAX: (+351) 2-2054760/2087488

NAME: Musikengro

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TEL: (+33) 472 26 27 00, FAX: (+33) 472 26 27 01

NAME: Multitracker. S. A.

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TEL: (+34) 91-4470700, 91-4470898

FAX: (+34) 91-5930716

NAME: Studiosound & Music GmbH

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