Live Sound/Live Recording Setup

In a live sound/recording application the console fader banks are chained together to form one large console. With the addition of up to 24 more mic preamplifiers, the tape inputs can be used to receive signal from any mic-level or line- level source.

The setups for live concert recording and live

sound are similar. Each involves mixing everything as you go—moving faders, or setting and selecting snapshots. Whereas the live concert mix sends the final audio to the monitors and house sound system, the live recording mix sends the final audio to the 2- track recorder and the headphones.

Follow this simple procedure to set up for a live session.

❏Power amps off❏Console power on❏Select a starting snapshot❏Turn Master Fader down

❏Connect all mics and instruments

❏Setup sample clock❏Power amps on❏Select Mic/Line fader bank❏Press Mic button on channels using microphone inputs❏Set Pre-Fader auxes in Setup Window for monitor use

❏Test each instrument and mic to verify level at console input meter

❏Adjust input trim for a reading around 15 on the meter

❏Press L/R in the ASSIGNMENT section to confirm Assign lights on for all desired channels. Or, look on-screen to verify all channels have L/R button highlighted in Bus Assign section

Live Application Tip #1: Buses 1–8 don’t sum to L/R Mix internally. Therefore, to utilize buses as masters, route the bus (sub) out the Alt I/O then back into any channel or Alt I/O input. Or, simply use the virtual groups as level and mute masters.

❏Set Master Fader to Unity position

❏Turn channel faders up to hear instrument or mic.

❏Once the appropriate level is achieved, press the channel mute button.

❏Set up a quick mix using level, pan, EQ, dynamics, effects❏Adjust mix to the cue (headphone) buses.❏Store and label snapshot(s)

Live Application Tip #2: Don’t forget the Snapshot filters. If you find a parameter setting that you want to keep throughout the performance (EQ, plugin, compressor, etc.), simply filter that parameter out of your saved set of snapshots. All your changes will still happen on cue as you scroll through snapshots, but your updated parameters will remain constant.

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