Fostex FD-8 Quick Operation Manual

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Digital Muititracker
Quick Operation Guide
Welcome to the FD-8
Thank you for choosing the Fostex digital multitracker Model FD-8.
The FD-8 is a digital multitracker equipped with a high-performance eight input analog
mixer, which enables eight-track recording and eight-track playback. The FD-8 uses a
SCSI removable disk, such as a Zip drive, EZ drive, or MO drive, or a fixed SCSI disk,
optional 2.5 inch IDE internal hard disk as the recording media.
The FD-8 also features high quality recording and playback, and non-destructive edit¬
ing thanks to digital recording technology. The superior tonal quality and easy opera¬
tion of the FD-8, compared to a conventional analog tape multitracker, will expand your
creative musical world.
Documentation for the FD-8 consists of two parts: the Quick Operation Guide (this book)
and the Owner's Manual. The Quick Operation Guide introduces you to the basic opera¬
tions of the multitracker, including "Connecting a SCSI drive and formatting a disk,"
"Initial recording," "Playback," "Punch in/out recording," "Overdubbing," "Ping-pong
recording," and "mixdown," so that you can start using your new recorder immediately.
The Owner's Manual provides you with detailed information on the FD-8's many func¬
tions.
Please read both books thoroughly to make the best use of your FD-8. And, be sure to
read the "Precautions" and "Notes on Operating the FD-8" in the Owner's Manual.
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