User manual FOSTEX VM08

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Model Eight Channel Digital Mixer with DSP Effects Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Fostex VM08. The VM08 digital mini-mixer does all internal signal processing digitally. The input section consists of eight analog input channels including four for microphones. The output section, in addition to normal analog outputs such as two channel stereo and a headphone output, also has S/P DIF digital optical output with a 44. 1 kHz sampling frequency: and 20 bit quantization. [. . . ] <Useful information!> PRE (pre-fader) means that the signal is obtained before the INPUT fader and is not affected by the INPUT fader. POST (post fader) means that the signal is obtained following the INPUT fader and is affected by the INPUT fader. In other words, in the PRE setting, although the INPUT fader is at MIN, the EFFECT SEND or AUX SEND levels can be adjusted but in the POST setting, no signal can be sent if the INPUT fader is at MIN. 1. While pressing the EXIT, press the EFF/AUX key to light up [E1], [E2], [A1] or [A2] in the status display section. The LCD will display the following: Example: The character display section with [E1] is lit [1-E1: Post] is displayed. Now, channel 1 EFFECT SEND 1 PRE/POST can be setup. This indicates that the present EFFECT SEND 1 PRE/POST is set at POST. 3. Adjust the number with the DATA encoder. [Pre] or [Post] can be selected. The graphic display will also change at the same time. Changes to [Post] or [Pre]. If [Pre] is selected, the blinking 3 digits move upward. Blinking Lit <Useful information!> When channels 5/6 or 7/8 are selected, the two channels will be set at the same time. If MASTER is selected, all channels will be at the same time. 2. Press the desired CH ON/CH SEL key and select the channel you wish to adjust. 17 Model VM08 Owner's Manual Effect Edit Mode The VM08 offers high quality ambient effects by employing the A. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology), which is exclusively developed by Fostex. P. , you can obtain an incomparably clean and high density Hall Reverb, overwhelmingly clear Room Reverb and wonderfully hi-fidelity Plate Reverb. In addition to these typical Reverbs, the VM08 provides not only various practical algorithms such as Delay, Chorus, Flanger and Pitch Bend, but some combinations of these are also available, e. g. , Delay+Reverb. (Fostex Advanced Signal Processing Technology) The A. is an exclusive new digital effect processing technology designed by Fostex. This method extracts maximum efficiency from the limited DSP power. It achieves an overwhelmingly high density Early Reflection sound and wonderfully smooth High Dump response through the H. Also, it carries out an elaborate reverb simulation with clear sounds through the H. (Hi-Density Logarithmic Processing), which eliminates the mutual interference between the numerous integrated delay modules and reduce the impurity and girt of the sound. * H. (Harmonic Feedback Algorithm) There is one of indispensable elements in the natural echo called "Early Reflection Sound, " which is usually sacrificed in commercial reverb products in order to reduce costs. (In practice, the Early Reflection Sound means the very first reverberated sound that bounces back from walls, floors and ceilings of concert halls). The entire reverb sound quality depends on this Early Reflection Sound and how closely it can resemble the real echo. [. . . ] In other words, the master fader will maintain the setting that it had immediately before the scene was recalled. This is convenient when you wish to set just the output level yourself, for example during a live performance. Regardless of this on/off setting, the master fader will continue to function normally in all modes, as well as when you store a scene. Battery check (Display: [BattVolt ?]) This lets you check the voltage of the internal battery. After selecting this menu item, press the ENTER key. [. . . ]