•It’s a good idea to keep a snapshot of each working configuration as a starting point: tracking, overdubs, symphony, grunge band, etc.

❏Connect all mics and instruments

•Be sure all channel faders are down.

•Turn Master Fader down.

•Turn Speaker level down.

❏Set up sample clock

•Verify consistent sample rate settings throughout all digital multitrack recording devices.

•Word clock and digital data transfer connections are very important to the efficiency and functionality of any digital system. Verify them.

•Most systems work best when the D8B is the Master word clock source. Use the Apogee Clock I/O card to send word clock to slave devices.

❏Turn amplification system on

•Wait until all other gear is powered up before turning on the monitor system.

❏Enjoy the creative process

Setup Window

The Setup Window is very important to the functionality of the Digital 8•Bus. Its settings determine how the console functions within its own architecture as well as how it interfaces with other digital equipment.

Follow the checklist on the next page to verify that each Setup Window parameter is intentionally set. For specific recommendations for various parameter settings, refer to “The Setup Window” on page 64.

Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recording

This diagram represents the fundamental connections in a D8B-based multitrack system. Sound sources feed Fader Bank 1 (MIC/LINE); Fader Bank 1 feeds the multitrack inputs via the AIO•8, DIO•8, or ADAT card outputs; the multitrack outputs feed Fader Bank 2 (TAPE) via the AIO•8, DIO•8, or ADAT card inputs; the mix output feeds the control room monitor system, master 2-track recorder, headphones, etc.

Multitracks

Audio Source

To Monitors

Fader Bank 1

Fader Bank 2

D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 97