Chapter 6: Applications
LIVE/LONG-TERM RECORDING
The XT is excellent for live recording because of its compact size and easy operation. Eight tracks allow for recording audience sounds, ambience, and individual soloists as well as a stereo mix of the PA. Of course, multiple machines may be interconnected and synchronized to allow for more tracks.
When using more than one XT, you can increase the recording time by manually placing the second machine into record just before the first machine is at the end of its tape. Naturally, the audio signals would need to be split and connected to both sets of inputs.
If you are using an Alesis BRC with a multiple ADAT system, you can take advantage of a feature called continuous recording. By splitting the system into two (or into two sets of machines), you can offset the second set by a specific amount of time. Example: A 35 minute offset would provide 5 minutes of overlap. The second set of machines would automatically kick into record just before the first set’s tape ran out. Refer to chapter 5 for more details on connecting multiple ADATs; refer to the BRC Reference Manual for more information about continuous recording.
Besides the typical 120 minute type of
To set the tape length:
¿Hold the [SET LOCATE] button and press the [FORMAT] button; This display will briefly read
¡Repeat step 1 to advance through the available tape length choices. The display will briefly
Below is a list of the four
Type | Euro | Rec. Time |
n/a | 22 min. | |
40 min. | ||
54 min. | ||
62 min. | ||
Note: European tapes are actually slightly longer than their US equivalents. Therefore, you may get a few more minutes if using European tape.
Refer to page 52 for more information about tape length.
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