Setting UP for Recording, Track Recording

SETTING UP FOR RECORDING

While the connections to the FOLIO RAC PAC for PA work are quite straightforward, recording is rather more demanding because the mixer is not only required to mix down input signals but also to provide a monitor mix for artists to hear previously recorded tracks when overdubbing new parts. Two typical set-ups are as follows:

Stereo Recording to DAT

∙Connect input sources and set gain as described above. Route the channels via the groups to Mix. Connect the Mix L/R outputs to the tape inputs.

∙Connect the tape outputs to the 2TK Returns. Set the level control on these returns at zero.

∙Connect a monitor amplifier for foldback headphones or a monitor speaker to the Aux 1 output. Set the amplifier volume to a normal listening level.

∙Use the Aux 1 send controls on the tape channels to set up a mono monitor mix. (make sure that all other Aux 1 controls are fully off)

∙If a compressor is to be used on an individual source, connect this to the channel insert point.

∙Connect any effects required using Aux 2-6, and return them to the mix on the FX Returns or unused Stereo Returns to allow the effect to be balanced with the original source.

It is important to match the input and output levels of your mixer and recording device to avoid distortion and create the best recording.

∙Set the recording level as recommended for your recording device, feeding a suitable signal from the Group or Mix outputs.

∙Monitor the signal going to the recorder by selecting the appropriate source on the C/Room & Phones source select switches. Gradually increase the 2TK return level control while alternately switching between the monitor source and 2TK until no change in level is detected.

8 Track Recording

∙Connect input sources and set gain as described above. Set the C/Room & Phones source to MIX.

∙Check that the GROUPS TO MIX button is released.

∙Connect the direct outputs on the eight required channels to the recorder inputs.

∙Connect a monitor amplifier for foldback headphones or a monitor speaker to the Aux 1 or Aux 2 (set PRE) output. Set the amplifier volume to a normal listening level.

∙If a compressor or other effect is to be used on an individual source, connect this to the channel insert point.

∙Connect the recorder outputs to the 4 stereo returns. Route the returns to MIX. Alternatively, if only one or two tracks are being recorded, the machine outputs could be brought back to spare mono inputs and routed to a group for monitoring.

The C/Room & Phones will now be listening to the monitor mix, or, if selected to Groups will carry the source mix. Note that the balance of these mixes will be essentially the same.

This configuration allows a very high quality recording to be made, with the signal passing through the shortest signal path. The mixer may be reconfigured for a separate mix-down session to a stereo master at a later date.

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