Fostex FM-3 - Manuals

Main features Mixer section features • Three input channels and two output channels. All input and output channels are transformer- balanced.• The analog VCA limiter is provided on each of left and right stereo output channels. You can select the desired threshold level and compression ratio using t...

Basic operations 6 Preparation of power supply To operate the unit on internal battery power, set AA alka- line or nickel hydride batteries to the supplied battery box and fit the box to the battery compartment on the right side panel. Optional AC adaptor or external battery <Note>: The rated ...

Preparation of input channels (1) Connect a microphone or line level source to each of the [INPUT] connectors (1 through 3). (2) When you connect a microphone, set the input select switch to “MIC”. When you connect a line level source, set the input select switch to “LINE”. (3) When you connect a mi...

Preparation of monitoring (1) Connect headphones to the 1/4-inch [PHONES] jack on the front panel or the mini-phone [PHONES] jack on the right side panel. You can use both the 1/4-inch and mini-phone jacks simultaneously. (2) Set the monitor select switch to “ST” and adjust the monitor level using t...

1. PEAK indicators (1 through 3) Each indicator lights according to the signal level of the corresponding input channel as follows. Front panel section 4. Display The 128 x 64 dot-matrix display using organic EL devices shows the VU (needle) and peak (bar-graph) meters, battery status, etc. When you...

1. [INPUT] connector (1 through 3) Each connector is used to connect an external audio device or microphone. Connector: XLR-3-31 type Left side panel section 3. [TO ST BUSS] switch (ON / OFF) This switch selects whether or not the input signal from the [AUX IN] connector is sent to the stereo buss. ...

1. [MAIN OUT] (L, R) connectors These connectors output stereo buss L and R signals. You can select the output reference level using the MAIN OUT level select switch described below. Connector: XLR-3-32 type Right side panel section 2. MAIN OUT level select switches Each switch selects the output le...

(1) Press the [ ] key long enough to enter the display brightness adjustment mode. The brightness adjustment bar appears, showing the current brightness level. <Note>: If you do not press any key for approximate- ly five seconds while the brightness adjustment bar is shown, the bar automatical...

Press the [+] key Press the [+] key Press the [+] key Press the [-] key Press the [-] key In the status display mode, not only you can check the status for the input, output, meter and system, but also you can edit setting. (1) Press the [STATUS] key long enough to enter the status display mode. The...

16 When the input select switch (LINE / MIC) is set to “LINE”, “ ” is shown. When it is set to “MIC”, the microphone power supply status is shown. For the T12 status, depending on whether the T12 power supply function is enabled or disabled, the icon looks dif- ferently as below. On the input status...

17 (3) Press the [EDIT] key to exit the status display mode. The display changes to the meter display. <Note>: If you need to supply the T12 power, set the T12 power supply function to “ENA” by the similar procedure as above. If you set the microphone power supply switch of INPUT 1 to “T12” an...

18 LIMITER parameter setting By setting the [LIMITER] switch to “ON” (or “LINK”), the lim- iter function is enabled and you can apply the limiter to the stereo L/R buss. The threshold level and ratio (compression ratio) of the lim- iter are set to “+12” and “5.1” respectively by default. (1) While t...

19 On the meter status display, not only you can see the cur- rent status of the metering, but also you can set param- eters. The following shows the default setting when the unit is shipped. (1) Peak meter ON/OFF You can enable or disable the peak meter function for the left and right channels inde...

20 On the system status display, not only you can see the following information, but also you can reset the time display and initialize the flash memory. (1) Power voltage (EXT DC or INT DC) This item shows the voltage of the current power source. When the [POWER] switch is set to “INT”, this item s...

21 PHONES • Connectors : 1/4” stereo phone jack and ø3.5mm stereo mini-phone jack • Applicable load impedance: 8Ω or more • Maximum output power: 50mW (at 32Ω load, THD: 0.1% or less ） <Others> DC IN • Connector: XLR-4-32 type (male) • Input voltage: DC10V to DC 24V DC OUT • Connector: Hirose ...

22 HPF (High pass filter) 40Hz to 300Hz, -12dB/oct. The cutoff frequency is continuously sweepable. Slate microphone / slate tone Slate tone: 1kHz Slate microphone: built in the unit Level meter VU and peak level meters Stereo/mono metering selectable Limiter Attack time: approximately 5 msec. Relea...

24 Declaration of EC Directive This equipment is compatible with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordinance concerning the electromagnetic compatibility and with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) - Directive on approximation of member nation's ordin...

25 FOR THE US CUSTOMERS ONLY FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY The following statement defines specific legal rights. You may also have additional rights depending on the state in which the Fostex product was purchased. WARRANTY PROTECTION All Fostex parts are warranted for one (1) year from the date ...

26 FOSTEX AMERICA LIMITED WARRANTY To claim all warranty service, first access www.fostex.com to receive service authorization (RMA number). Then present the authorization together with the bill of sale, which shows the date of original purchase to Fostex America. This warranty is not transferable. ...