User manual FOSTEX VM88

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Model Eight Channel Digital Mixer with DSP Effects Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex VM88. Please read the following to get the most satisfaction from your purchase, and to learn important information about safety precautions when using Fostex products. The input features 8 analog channels, of which 4 channels (XLR or PHONE) are for microphones; digital inputs (S/P DIF or ADAT) via optical connection are provided. For outputs, an optical digital output (S/P DIF or ADAT) in addition to stereo out (balanced/unbalanced), headphone out, AUX send/out and monitor outs in analog are also provided. [. . . ] The graphic display will also change at the same time. [+18] ~ [+1] ~ [0] ~ [-1] ~ [-18] will be displayed. Digit will move up and down. The channel you wish to adjust is selected by pressing the desired CH ON/CH SEL key. The selected channel CH ON/CH SEL key will blink. When channels 5/6 and 7/8 are selected, the two channels will be simultaneously equalized. If MASTER is selected, both L and R will be equalized at the same time. Setup method of the EFFECT SEND level In the following, the effects send level of the signal in the channel to which effects is to be applied is adjusted before sending it to the DSP multi-effects (EFF 1/EFF 2) contained in the VM88. It is also possible for the effect send signal to select either POST (post fader) or PRE (prefader). <Useful information!> * The EFFECT SEND signal adjusted in channels 1 ~ 4, 5/6 and 7/8 is sent to the VM88 internal DSP multi-effects (EFF1 or EFF 2). The operating explanation used here is based on the effects type ([Norm. Twenty-eight preset effects for EFF 1 and 38 types for EFF 2 are provided in the VM88. To select other effects or adjust effect parameters, refer to [Effect edit mode] on page 24. * Because EFFECT SEND is set in the post fader (the signal controllable by the INPUT fader) in the initial state, in this explanation it is necessary for the INPUT fader to be raised on the channel in which the EFFECT SEND level is to be adjusted. In addition, the MASTER fader to adjust output level from ST OUT L, R is also raised. To setup of the EFFECT SEND PRE/POST, see page 23. 21 Model VM88 Owner's Manual 1. Status display section [E1] or [E2] dots are lit by pressing the EFF/AUX key. The LCD will display the following: Example: Character section when [E1] is lit. [1-Eff1:00] is displayed. Adjust the number with the DATA encoder. The number will change in a [0] ~ [99] range and the depth of effects will also change. The graphic display will change at the same time. [00] ~ [99] will be displayed. Bar graph extends in step by blinking. Lit <Useful information!> If channels 5/6 or 7/8 are selected, the two channels will be set at the same time. If MASTER is selected, the effect send level master can be adjusted and the L, R meter used to indicate the level. 2. Select the channel to be adjusted by pressing the desired CH ON/CH SEL key. Setup method of the AUX SEND level Adjusting the signal level output from the VM88 rear panel AUX SEND jack (1/2). The adjusted signal is sent to external equipment (external effects and monitor amplifier) from the AUX SEND jack. The same as with the EFFECT SEND signal, either POST or PRE can be selected for the AUX SEND signal. Light up the [A1] or [A2] dots in the status display section but pressing the EFF/AUX key. The LCD will display the following: Example: The character display section with light up [A1]. [1-Aux1:00] is displayed. This also indicates that the present AUX SEND 1 level setting is MIN (00). 3. [. . . ] The EXIT key is pressed to exit from the scene direct recall mode. < NOTE > There are some effect parameters in which tap input by the foot switch cannot be done. For details on this, please refer to "Details on effect parmeters" on page 28. 37 Model VM88 Owner's Manual * Battery check menu This lets you check the voltage of the internal battery. The voltage of the internal battery will be displayed, allowing you to check it. When you have checked the voltage, press the EXIT key to exit Setup mode. [. . . ]