Roland VS-1824 owner manual Recording and Mixing Process, Connecting Instruments

The Recording and Mixing Process

The recording procedure with the VS-1824 is similar to the process of recording with traditional multitrack recorders. The general process of recording a song is outlined below.

1.Connect instruments and microphones to the VS-1824.

2.Record the basic rhythm tracks (i.e. drums, bass, etc.).

3.Record the other parts (electric guitars, synthesizers, vocals, etc.) while playing back the basic rhythm tracks.

4.If there are any mistakes in the process, record over the places where they occurred using punch-in and punch out.

5.Adjust the volume level, panning, equalization, and other settings for each track.

6.If you run out of empty tracks, you can merge the contents of two or more tracks onto a different track using track bouncing (p. 64).

7.Mix down the tracks to your stereo recorder to make a master tape. Or, bounce down the tracks to a stereo track within the VS-1824 to make your own original CD.

Creates an original audio CD with the internal CD-RW drive.

Creates an original audio CD with the optional Roland VS-CDRII recorder.

Chapter 4 Recording Operations

Connecting Instruments

1.Pull the Master fader all the way down.

2.Connect instruments and microphones to the desired INPUT jacks.

The INPUT 8 jack and the GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack cannot be

used simultaneously. The GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack takes priority when connections are made to both jacks at the same time. If you wish to use the INPUT 8 jack, make sure nothing is plugged into the GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack.

Guitar (Hi-Z) (See Appendices p. 12)

*This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type input jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

Chapter 4

*To prevent feedback from occurring, pay attention to the position of “live” microphones connected near active speakers. If feedback occurs:

•Change the position of the microphones.

•Move the microphones farther from the speakers.

•Lower the volume levels.

To prevent hazard or damage, ensure hat only microphone cables and microphones designed to IEC-268-15A are connected.

Afin d’éviter tout resque ou dommage, ne brancher que des câbles de microphone et des microphones conformes à la norme IEC-268-15A.

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