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Version 4.1 Supplementary Manual

Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
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Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
Functions added in Version 4.1
5. Use to select the
format, and press .
By connecting mics that can output ambisonics A-format signals to Inputs 1–4, audio can be converted to ambi-
sonics B-format and recorded.
1. Press .
2. Use to select INPUT,
and press .
3. Use to select
“Ambisonic Mode”, and press
.
4. Use to select “Format”,
and press .

Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
FuMa
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics
FuMa B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic
file.
AmbiX
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics
AmbiX B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic
file.
Trim
Ambisonics
B-format converter
(FuMa or AmbiX)
Ambisonics Stereo
Monitor converter
Input
1-4
Track
1-4
Track
L/R
Format: FuMa, AmbiX
Ambisonics A (Stereo Monitor)
This saves the signals from Inputs 1-4 as a 4-channel poly-
phonic file without converting them to an ambisonics B-for-
mat. The monitoring signal is converted to ambisonics B-for-
mat and then to an ordinary stereo signal.
Trim
Ambisonics
B-format converter
Ambisonics Stereo
Monitor converter
Input
1-4
Track
1-4
Track
L/R
Format: Ambisonics A (Stereo Monitor)

Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
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Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
Functions added in Version 4.1
FuMa(Dual)
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics
FuMa B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic file.
AmbiX(Dual)
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics
AmbiX B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic file.
FuMa + AmbiX
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics
FuMa B-format, and records them to tracks 1-4. It also con-
verts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics AmbiX
B-format, and records them to tracks 5-8. These can be
recorded at different input levels.
Trim Trim
Ambisonics
B-format converter
(FuMa or AmbiX)
Ambisonics
B-format converter
(FuMa or AmbiX)
Ambisonics Stereo
Monitor converter
Input
1-4 Track
1-4
Track
5-8
Track
L/R
Format: FuMa (Dual), AmbiX (Dual), FuMa + AmbiX
FuMa + Ambisonics A
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics
FuMa B-format, and records them to tracks 1-4. It also records
the signals from Inputs 1-4 to tracks 5-8 without converting
them to an ambisonics B-format. These can be recorded at
different input levels.
AmbiX + Ambisonics A
This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambison-
ics AmbiX B-format, and records them to tracks 1-4. It also
records the signals from Inputs 1-4 to tracks 5-8 without
converting them to an ambisonics B-format. These can be
recorded at different input levels.
Trim Trim
Ambisonics
B-format converter
(FuMa or AmbiX)
Ambisonics Stereo
Monitor converter
Input
1-4
Track
1-4
Track
5-8
Track
L/R
Format: FuMa + Ambisonics A, AmbiX + Ambisonics A
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Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
HINT
• Ambisonic Mode can be set during use as an audio interface
(MultiTrack).
• Even when the format of Ambisonic Mode is Off, you can press
track to monitor their input sounds. When PFL mode is
set to PFL, you can monitor sounds before they are converted
to ambisonics B-format. When PFL mode is set to SOLO, you
can monitor sounds after they are converted to ambisonics
B-format.
• The input levels of the Ambisonic Mode input tracks are linked,
so for Input 1 (or Input 5) can be used to adjust their input
levels.
• The input enabled/disabled statuses of the Ambisonic Mode
input tracks are linked, so the settings of all assigned tracks can
be switched simultaneously by pressing any of their track keys.
• The following parameters that can be set on the PFL screen are
linked for input tracks using Ambisonic Mode.
— HPF
— Input Limiter
— Phantom
— Fader
— PFL Mode
NOTE
• The sampling rate can only be set to 192 kHz when the format of
Ambisonic Mode is Off.
• Ambisonic files are saved as 4-channel polyphonic files, not as
mono or stereo files.
• A ZOOM mic capsule can only be used when the format of Ambi-
sonic Mode is Off.
• The following parameters cannot be set for tracks using Ambi-
sonic Mode input.
—Pan
— Phase Invert
— Side Mic Level
— Input Delay
— Stereo Link
— Stereo Link Mode
— Dual Channel Rec
— Trim Link
• Files recorded when the format of Ambisonic Mode is not Off
will play back as ambisonic audio sources rather than ordinary
4-channel polyphonic files. For this reason, these tracks cannot
the panned or muted during playback.

Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
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Functions added in Version 4.1
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Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode
Format name
Track 1-4 fader
Pan disable
<Trim Knob Option:Trim> <Trim Knob Option: Mixer>
When Ambisonic Mode is enabled, the Home Screen will appear as follows.
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Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the mic position used for ambisonic recording (Mic Position)
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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
Setting the mic position used for ambisonic recording (Mic Position)
By setting the mic orientation used during ambisonic recording as an parameter, proper positioning can
be maintained when converting to ambisonic B format if the mic orientation is changed from upright to upside
down or horizontal.
5. Use to select the mic
orientation, and press .
Setting value Explanation
Upright Use this setting to record with the mic upright.
Upside Down Use this setting to record with the mic upside
down.
Endfire Use this setting to record with the mic oriented
horizontally.
1. Press .
2. Use to select INPUT,
and press .
3. Use to select
“Ambisonic Mode”, and press
.
4. Use to select “Mic
Position”, and press .

Functions added in Version 4.1 Setting the mic position used for ambisonic recording (Mic Position)
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Setting the mic position used for ambisonic recording (Mic Position)
HINT
• Using the mic upright is recommended for ambisonic recording
in order to minimize reflections from the floor and the mic itself.
• When it is difficult to use the mic in an upright orientation, you
can place it upside down or pointing forward and change the Mic
Position setting accordingly.
NOTE
• If this setting and the mic position do not match, sound
positioning will not be properly re-created during conversion to
ambisonic B format.
Upright
Endre
Upside Down
Front
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