Fostex X-12 - Manual (Page 8)

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Model X-12 Owner's Manual
The X-12 uses the following connection plugs:
Stereo phone plug (stereo type)
Use this plug to connect to the [PHONES] jack.
< Gain control rule of thumb >
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. Should the "+6" LED lights up frequently,
it is an indication that gain is too high and will
result in distortion if recording is continued in
this manner.
Basically, the knob should be adjusted toward
"MIC" when a low level sound source such as a
mic is connected, and toward "LINE" when
connecting the output of an effects unit to which
a keyboard or electric base is connected.
Tip (L)
Sleeve (ground)
Ring (R)
Tip (Hot)
Sleeve (ground)
Tip (Hot)
Sleeve (ground)
"Recording mode" means one of the tracks
has been selected by the [REC TRACK]
selector, the [REC] button has been pressed,
and recording is in progress.
"Record pause mode" means you have
pressed the [PAUSE] button during the
recording mode, and the tape transport is
stopped (recording standby mode).
12. Power indicator [POWER]
This indicator will light green when you turn
on the
[POWER] switch.
13. Playback level fader [1 - 4]
These faders enable you to adjust the playback
level of each track.
14. Playback Panpot knob [PAN]
These knobs enable you to adjust the stereo
image of the playback sound for each track.
15. Headphone jack [PHONES]
Connect monitoring headphones here.
You can adjust the headphone volume using
the
[LINE OUT/PHONES] knob.
16. Input jack [INPUT]
Sound sources such as an external mic and
keyboard are connected here.
Input gain should be trimmed accordingly with
the
[LINE-MIC] knob located nearby.
17.Gain control knob [LINE-MIC]
Adjust the gain for best S/N ratio.
The output signal level from the sound sources
(mic, keyboard, guitar, etc.) should be set in
such a way that the output of the source should
be neither too high or low. The difference can
be corrected with the gain control.
LINE (-10dBV) MIC (-50dBV)
11. Record indicator [REC]
This indicator will light red in recording mode
(or record pause mode).
Phone plug (monaural type)
Use this plug to connect to the [INPUT] jack.
RCA pin jack (monaural type)
Use this plug to connect to the [LINE OUT L, R]
jacks on the rear panel.