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input, or to control the output to the LR tracks. A dedicated knob for each input module is also
assignable.
For film/video applications, most soundmixers prefer to utilize the sliders for the output to the master
LR tracks, and the rotary knob for adjusting the basic trim/gain of the input – as it would be on a
conventional mixing board.
This compact accessory has the same footprint (dimensions) as the recorder, thus making it ideal for use
where space is at a premium, such as on a smaller production cart, or even in a camera car.
Whereas an external mixing panel would take up one (or two) of our eight available input channels of
the recorder in order to record the live production mix, the Fader Unit allows complete control over
each input channel when mixing down to the LR master tracks. That results in 8 iso tracks, rather than
only 6 or 7.
The downside is that there are only 8 inputs total, so we are limited to no more than 8 mics on the set.
But for the overwhelming majority of projects, 8 mics is more than sufficient.
Connecting the RC-F82 to the recorder
Cables required:
PS/2 male to PS/2 male
jumper cable (supplied)
¼-inch stereo plug to ¼-inch stereo plug
headphone
jumper cable (supplied)
XLR 3-pin male to XLR 3-pin female short microphone cable
(two, user provided)
The Fader unit draws its power from the PS/2 cable that connects it to the main recorder.
Make sure
that the recorder is powered OFF before you connect the devices!
Connect the cable from the
KEYBOARD socket on the recorder to the MAIN UNIT socket on the controller. Should you need to plug
in a keyboard to the setup, there is a KEYBOARD socket provided on the controller.
(Since the touchscreen provides easy data entry, most soundmixers do not see the need for an external
keyboard. But the option is there for you if you want to use one.)
Next, you will want to connect the headphone out jack from the recorder to the headphones in jack on
the back panel of the Fader unit.
Finally, connect the two XLR line outputs on the side of the recorder to the XLR line inputs marked LINE
IN on the back of the Fader unit.
