8588 001 000 (340224) Owner's manual Model Multitracker L 1 ON STANDBY POWER R LINE OUT 3 2 4 DC IN 12V REC TRACK 000 PAN PAN L L R L R LINE OUT /PHONES PAN PAN L R R MAX MIN METER MAX MAX MAX MIN MIN MIN +6 +6 +3 +3 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 POWER REC 1 2 3 4 REC LINE MIC INPUT PLAY REW FF STOP PAUSE PHONES Thank you for purchasing our Fostex Model X-12.
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Model X-12 Owner's Manual * Do not let water or other liquids, flammable materials, or metal objects such as pins get inside the X-12. These things may cause electrical shock or short circuit the X-12, and damage it. If the X-12 should become wet, unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and contact your authorized service station. Table of Contents Precautions.........................................................................3 Before Using the X-12...................................................
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Before Using the X-12 Hint! You can perform multitrack recording using a tape that was recorded on a boom box or a cassette deck. Refer to page 16 for more details. Boom boxes and stereo cassette decks record on both the A and B sides of cassette tape. As shown in Fig. 1, the cassette tape is divided in 4 tracks of which 2 are used for the A side and the remaining 2 for the B side (4 track 2 channel).
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Important 1. Do not bring the microphone too close to the monitor speakers connected to the [LINE OUT] jack when the [LINE OUT/PHONES] level control knob is raised. Doing so could cause feedback from the speaker and headphone which could damage your hearing. The amplifier contained monitor speaker [LINE OUT] jack [INPUT] jack Microphone 2. Do not directly apply an output signal from the [LINE OUT] jack to the [INPUT] jack.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Names and Functions This section explains the names and functions of the X-12, such as switches, controls, and I/ O jacks. Read this section so that you will understand the functions of the switches and controls.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual 1. AC adaptor connector [DC IN] 5. Record track selector [REC TRACK] Connect the AC adaptor included in the package. The recording track can be selected. Only one track can be selected at a time. Be sure to use the included AC adaptor or an equivalent model. Using an AC adaptor with a different rated voltage or a different plug polarity may cause a fire or damage to the product.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual 11. Record indicator [REC] < Gain control rule of thumb > This indicator will light red in recording mode (or record pause mode). The gain is adjusted by rotating the [LINE-MIC] knob while watching the lighting condition of the level meter LED as the signal is input. Gain of "MIC" is obtained at full CW rotation of the [LINE-MIC] knob and "LINE" at full CCW rotation. Ideal gain is obtained by setting the level meter reading such that the "+6" LED does not light up.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Basic Operation (recording) As explained above, there are four recordable tracks. The X-12, records each track independently. Let's try recording your mic/guitar/ keyboard on the track of your choice. As an example here, the mic sound will be recorded in track 1. 11 10 7 4 1 6 2 9 10 12 3 11 5 8 1 Connect the AC adaptor jack to the X-12's [DC IN] connector, and connect the power plug to the AC outlet.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual 6 When the leader part is forwarded, press the [RESET] button to set the counter to "000." 7 Select the track to be recorded with the [REC TRACK] selector. Select track 1 (the indicator will change to red) or whatever track you prefer to record on. 10 Put X-12 in the record standby mode. 11 When the [LINE OUT/PHONES] knob is slowly advanced, the input monitor sound will be heard in the headphone. This will change to red light and track 1 can be recorded.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Basic Operation (playback) You can play back the recorded Track 1. 3 3 3 2 1 1 Press the [REW] button to rewind the tape to the beginning of the tape (counter "000"). 2 Press the [PLAY] button to start playing back the tape from the "000" position. For playback of the sound recorded on the various tracks (1 - 4), the fader/[PAN] knobs corresponding to each track number is used i.e.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Advanced Operation At this point, we assumed that you understand recording and playback of each track after studying the [Basic Operation] section and are ready to move on.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Overdubbing the electric bass to Track 2 while listening to Track 1 (drum machine) Before you start overdubbing, practice your electric bass performance while monitoring the drum machine recording in Track 1 through the headphones. 5 7 6 1 4 5 3 1 Electric bass Effects unit 2 1 Insert the tape on which the drum machine has already been recorded, and rewind the tape to the recording start position "000.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual The following table indicates the switch and knob settings used for overdubbing to Tracks 3 and 4. Refer to this table and to the steps described on the previous page to overdub the keyboard to Track 3 and vocal to Track 4. [REC TRACK] selector Playback level fader Playback [PAN] knob Plug the keyboard Adjust to optimum o u t p u t t o t h e level by CCW rotation (LINE) of the knob. [INPUT] jack. Select track 3 for recording.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual 2. Mixdown Mixdown is a technique that enables you to adjust the volume balance of the overdubbed tracks 1-4, combine them to two channels, and dub (copy) to a master recorder (cassette deck or MD recorder etc.).
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Play back the tape on the X-12. While monitoring the sound via the headphones, use the playback fader and the playback [PAN] knob of each track to adjust the output level and balance of the tracks. Gradually raise the headphone volume using the [LINE OUT/PHONES] knob. This knob also adjusts the output level at the X-12's [LINE OUT L, R] jacks. Set the level so that the level meter of the master recorder will respond moderately.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Troubleshooting Check Point Symptom Corrective Action The power is not turned on when you press the power Is the AC adaptor plugged in securely? switch on. Is the head dirty? Sound flutters or skips. Check the connection at the AC outlet and the [DC IN] jack of the X-12. Clean the head. Are you using a type of tape other than high Use a high-position tape. position? The sound distorted or Is the level appropriate for the input signal? clipping.
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Frequency Response Specifications Mixer section Recorder section INPUT : 20Hz ~ 20kHz : 40Hz ~ 10kHz Heads Connector (x1) : ø6mm PHONE jack Input Impedance : 20kΩ or higher Reference Input Level : -50dBV ~ -10dBV (adjustable with the GAIN knob) Rec/Play : 4-track, 4-channel recording/playback : 4-track, 4-channel erase Erase LINE OUT (L, R) Connector (x2) : RCA pin jack Output Load Impedance: 10kΩ or higher Reference Output Level : -10dBV Power Supply : Fostex AC Adapto
Model X-12 Owner's Manual Accessories (option) T-5 Specifications T-7 Specifications M321 Type: Semi-Open/Dynamic type Freq. Response: 20~20,000Hz Output Impedance: 44Ω Sensitivity: 96dB (dB/mW) Rated Input: 30mW Maximum Input: 100mW Sound Pressure Level: 116dB Weight: Approx. 220g Cable Length: 2.5m Type: Semi-Open/Dynamic type Freq. Response: 20~20,000Hz Output Impedance: 77Ω Sensitivity: 98dB (dB/mW) Rated Input: 23mW Maximum Input: 100mW Sound Pressure Level: 118dB Weight: Approx.
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.
