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Mixdown (Track Down mode)
After all four tracks have been recorded, the next step is mixdown (Track Down mode).
Mixdown is the process of adjusting the sound volume and stereo image of what you recorded on tracks 1 - 4, and as a final process, mixing them to two channels (stereo) and dubbing (copying) it to a master recorder.
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Headphones
1.Connect the
2.Insert a tape in the master recorder and wind the tape to its start point.
3.Make sure that the overdubbed tape is inserted in the
4.Switch ON Dolby B noise reduction.
Adjust the Output Level/Recording Level
5.Set master recorder to
Typically, you will press the PAUSE button on the master recorder so that the master recorder level meters will respond. Because master recorders from
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different manufacturers work differently, please refer to the operating manual for the master recorder.
6.Press the
The Track Down indicator lights up.
7.Use the channel faders to adjust the output level of each track (the level balance between tracks), and use the channel PAN knobs to adjust the left and right output balance, and the channel EQ knobs to adjust tonal color. Adjust the overall output level using the MASTER fader.
8.Adjust the recording level on the master recorder so that its level meter indicates the optimum level.
