Mackie X.200 to A•SLOTS, from B•SLOTS, to B•SLOTS, Mixdown, Tracking, Fader Bank, Fader Bank, Multitracks, Multitrack(s), Multitrack Recording, Connecting ADAT (Lightpipe)

Connecting ADAT (Lightpipe)Multitrack(s)

❏For 24-track recording, install three DIGITAL cards into the Digital X Bus B•SLOTS.

❏Using fiber-optic lightpipe cables, connect the OPTICAL OUTs A or B on the DIGITAL cards to the ADAT digital input connectors on the multitrack recorder.

❏Using fiber-optic lightpipe cables, connect the ADAT digital output connectors on the multi- track recorder to the OPTICAL INs A or B on the DIGITAL card.

❏If the Digital X Bus is to be the slave, the sync source should be connected to the SYNC card BNC WORD CLOCK IN and the Sample Clock setting should be set to Word Clock (BNC) in the I/O Configuration window (Windows > I/O Configuration > Word Clock Setup).

Connecting TASCAM (TDIF) Multitrack(s)

❏For 24-track recording, install three DIGITAL cards into the Digital X Bus B•SLOTS.

❏Using 25-pin D-Sub digital cables (TDIF), con- nect the TDIF I/O connectors on the DIGITAL cards to the TASCAM MDM (e.g., DA-88) TDIF I/O connector.

❏If the Digital X Bus is to be the slave, the sync source should be connected to the SYNC card BNC WORD CLOCK IN and the Sample Clock setting should be set to Word Clock (BNC) in the I/O Configuration window (Windows > I/O Configuration > Word Clock Setup).

Multitrack Recording

Multitrack recording involves a continuous assessment of signal flow. If you follow a well-planned thought process from the beginning of the signal path to the end, you’ll succeed in each audio task.

When multitrack recording using the Digital X Bus, it’s helpful to visualize the basic signal flow between fader banks. For any multitrack setup, it’s important to keep track of the signal path from the console to the multitrack, then from the multitrack back into the console. The illustration below is a review demonstrating an important signal flow concept.

Work your way though this checklist for multi- track recording.

❏Connect input sources to Digital X Bus.

❏Connect multitrack ins and outs to Digital X Bus.

❏Follow basic power-up procedure.

❏Select fader bank 1-24.

1-24 25-48

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Multitracks

Audio Sources		Tracking Out	Multitrack Out		Speaker Out A or B
to A•SLOTS	from B•SLOTS			to B•SLOTS		to Monitors

Fader Bank 1-24Tracking

Fader Bank 25-48

Mixdown

Figure 4-2 Basic Connection for Multitrack Recording Owner's Manual 57