Mixdown, Recording in a new Program

D-108 Quick Operation Guide

Mixdown

After overdubbing and ping-pong recording, you can mix all track data into two channel stereo data and record it onto your master recorder. This final process of multitrack recording is called “mixdown.”

The mixdown signals are usually output from the mixer’s STEREO OUT L/R. Connect the master recorder inputs to the STEREO OUT L/R connectors.

•Initialize the D-108.

•Check the sampling frequency. Select the desired sampling frequency, if necessary. Do not change the sampling frequency until you finish the session.

1.Set all tracks to the SAFE status.

2.Locate the top of the Program on the D-108.

3.Set the master recorder to REC-STANDBY mode.

4.Play the Program from the beginning and adjust the recording level on the master recorder while adjusting the tonal quality and mix balance of the playback sound from the mixer. (Rehearsal)

Adjust the input level on the master recorder so that the STEREO OUT L/R meters on the mixer respond to the same degree as the level meters on the master recorder.

5.Locate the top of the Program.

6.Start recording on the master recorder. (Take)

7.Press the PLAY button on the D-108 to start playing the Program from the beginning.

8.When mixdown is completed, stop the master recorder and the D-108.

Recording in a new Program

The explanation so far has been based on one Program set up when you format a current drive (E-IDE hard disk or SCSI disk). You may create up to 99 Programs, depending on the available disk space. Multiple Programs do not interfere with each other. You can record, play, and edit each Program independently, which facilitates song management. This section explains how to set up a new Program on the disk. Refer to the main User’s Guide for more information regarding Programs.

1.While the D-108 is stopped, hold down the HOLD/ > key and press the STORE key.

The display indicates [Select PGM!] momentarily, then shows the title of Program 1. The Program number and [SURE?] flash.

PGM

OL
0
3
6							44.1kHz
9							44.1kHz
12
18
24
30								SURE?
42
∞
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

flash

2.Turn the JOG dial clockwise to select [New Program?].

The “?” mark of [New Program?] , and [SURE?] flash, indicating that you can set up a new Program.

PGM

OL
0
3
6
9							44.1kHz
12
18
24
30								SURE?
42
∞
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

flash

3.Press the EXECUTE/YES key.

The D-108 sets up a new Program (Program 2) and enters the [Title Edit] menu in SETUP mode, showing the following display. In this example, we use the default title. You can change the title later. Refer to the User’s Guide for more information.

								SETUP
OL
0
3
6								44.1kHz
9								44.1kHz
12
18
24
30
42
∞
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

4.Press the EXIT/NO key.

The D-108 exits SETUP mode, and the top of Program 2 in ABS Time Base (ABS 0) appears.

							ABS
OL
0
3
6
9							44.1kHz
12
18
24
30
42
∞
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

Refer to the next page for more information on how to select the desired Program from multiple Programs on the disk.