and to return them to PLAYBACK when recording is complete. Individual input channels can be routed via the DIRECT button to feed a selected track, replacing the Group output which is normalled to the Tape Send. This provides the shortest possible signal path from in- put to tape.
Alternatively you may create GROUPS from a number of inputs, e.g. for a drum mix, and feed a track from the Group outputs which are normalled to the Tape Sends. A stereo Group is set up as follows:
∙Decide which Channel inputs are to be mixed to form the Group, and press the appropriate Group routing button on each of those Channels.
∙Adjust the level of each channel within the Group mix using the Channel fader, and the position of each channel within the Group mix using the Chan- nel PAN.
∙Adjust the overall level of the Group output using the Group fader.
Microphone Placement Careful microphone placement and the choice of a suit- able type of microphone for the job is one of the essentials of successful sound recording. The aim should be to place the microphone as close as possi- ble to the source, to cut out unwanted surrounding sounds and maintain good separation and control of the mix. Also a
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