and to return them to PLAYBACK when recording is complete. Individual input channels can be routed via the DIRECT button to feed a selected track, replacing the Group output which is normalled to the Tape Send. This provides the shortest possible signal path from in- put to tape.

Alternatively you may create GROUPS from a number of inputs, e.g. for a drum mix, and feed a track from the Group outputs which are normalled to the Tape Sends. A stereo Group is set up as follows:

Decide which Channel inputs are to be mixed to form the Group, and press the appropriate Group routing button on each of those Channels.

Adjust the level of each channel within the Group mix using the Channel fader, and the position of each channel within the Group mix using the Chan- nel PAN.

Adjust the overall level of the Group output using the Group fader.

Microphone Placement Careful microphone placement and the choice of a suit- able type of microphone for the job is one of the essentials of successful sound recording. The aim should be to place the microphone as close as possi- ble to the source, to cut out unwanted surrounding sounds and maintain good separation and control of the mix. Also a well-chosen and well-placed micro- phone should not need any appreciable equalisation.

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