Fostex VF-16 - Manual (Page 36)

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Mix Down
Create the master tape after adjusting all tracks. Start recording the piece with a master recorder (cassette tape,
DAT, MD, etc.). The VF-16 can output S/P DIF (optical) digital signals making it is possible to directly mix down
digital signals if the master recorder can input S/P DIF (optical) digital signals.
Analog Mix Down
1. Connect the IN (input jack) of the master recorder with
the [ST OUT-L/R] jack of the VF-16.
2. Adjust the recording level of the master recorder.
3. Start recording with the master recorder and then play
the song on the VF-16 from the beginning.
4. Stop both machines when recording is completed.
Tips: Fade IN/OUT
The VF-16 Master Fader provides a feature to Fade IN
(gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT (gradually
decrease the volume) the sound.
Digital Mix Down
1. Connect the digital IN (input jack) of the master recorder
with the [DIGITAL/DATA OUT] jack of the VF-16.
* Direct connection is possible if the master
recorder has a S/P DIF (optical) digital input.
* Use the “Fostex COP-1/96k” for connections if
the master recorder has a S/P DIF (coaxial) digital
input jack.
2. Prepare the master recorder to accept digital input.
* The sampling frequency of the VF-16 is 44.1kHz.
Digital mix down is not possible unless the master
recorder can record 44.1kHz digital signals.
* Generally speaking, the input level of the master
recorder is not adjustable for digital input.
3. Fine tune the output level of the VF-16 master fader.
* In General, the optimal level is when the level
meter of the master recorder is 0 at the
maximum volume of VF-16. Note that any level
exceeding 0 may cause sound distortion.
4. Start recording with the master recorder and then play
the song on the VF-16 from the beginning.
5. Stop both machines when recording is successfully
completed.
Tips: Fade IN/OUT
The VF-16 Master Fader provides the feature to Fade IN
(gradually increase the volume) or Fade OUT (gradually
decrease the volume) the sound.