MACKIE HDR24/96 - Manual (Page 84)

HDR 24/96
Monitor Modes
The all important record monitor function has three operating modes. The HDR24/96 switches its output
between playback and the input source as appropriate for the particular task you’re performing – setup,
rehearsal, tracking, or punch-ins.
When we say that a track “monitors” input or playback, we’re talking about what comes out the
recorder’s output connector. This terminology, as well as monitor input and playback switching, makes a
whole lot of sense if your console is configured so that you’re always monitoring the recorder’s outputs.
On the GUI, the All Input and Auto Input monitor mode buttons are located below the track information
area, at the lower left corner of the screen. They can also be selected from a pull-down menu under
Transport.
On the front panel, the ALL INPUT and AUTO INPUT buttons are located in the area above the floppy
disk drive. On the Remote 48 they're next to the Track Arming buttons, and on the Remote 24 they're just
above the STOP button.
All Input
All Input is most often used for rehearsal and level setting. When All Input is on, both armed and
unarmed tracks monitor their inputs, and the Auto Input setting has no effect. When All Input is off,
the output monitoring is determined by the Auto Input function.
Auto Input
Auto Input is used for recording. Auto Input affects only tracks that are in Record Ready (i.e.
“armed”). Tracks that are not armed monitor the playback of previously recorded audio. To use Auto
Input mode, the All Input mode must be turned off.
Auto Input On
When Auto Input is on, any time the transport is
not in Play only (i.e. in Stop, Fast Forward,
Rewind, or Record), tracks armed for recording
have their inputs routed directly to their outputs for monitoring. When the transport is in Play,
you will hear a playback of the recorded tracks regardless of their armed status. Auto Input
monitoring mode is used primarily for tracking and
overdubbing in a music studio. Any time other than during
actual playback, you can hear and set recording levels for
the talent in the studio. Engage Play and the talent can hear
material previously recorded on the track up to the punch-in
point, or you and the talent can quickly review what's been
recorded without having to fiddle with the monitor mode.
When punching-in to an existing track with Auto Input on,
you’ll hear the old track up until you punch (actually begin
recording), then you’ll hear what you’re recording until you
drop out of record. If you want to listen to what you’ve just
recorded, all you need to do is rewind and play. This is the
handiest mode most of the time, and it’s the default mode
when you power up the HDR24/96.
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