Multitrack recording, Mic/line bank tape in bank – MACKIE Digital 8Bus D8B v5.1 User Manual

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D8B Manual • Chapter 4 • page 104

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 D8B, it’s

helpful to visualize the basic signal flow between
fader banks. For any multitrack setup, it’s impor-
tant to keep track of the signal path from the
console to the multitrack, then from the multi-
track back into the console. The illustration below
is a review demonstrating an important signal
flow concept.

Work your way though this checklist for

multitrack recording.

Connect multitrack ins and outs to D8B.
Follow basic power-up procedure.
Select Mic/Line fader bank.

SHIFT

MASTERS

1-24

25-48

49-72

(TRACK)(MONITOR)

BANK SELECT

EFFECTS

MIC/LINE

TAPE IN

Press phantom power button on the rear of the

console for necessary mic inputs. .

11

MIC

MIC

+48V

PH

LINE IN

INSERT

+48V

PH

LINE IN

INSERT

12

Note:

Condenser mics and active DIs use phantom

power. Moving coil mics, ribbon mics, and most
electronic instruments don’t need phantom power.

Press Mic button on channels using microphone

inputs.

MIC

Configure Auxes for desired Pre/Post status,

select Surround Mode, set Mix Options.

Test each instrument and mic to verify sufficient

level at console input meter.

1

25

OL

2

60

4
7

10
15
20
25
30
40
50

Adjust input trim for a reading around –15 on the

meter.

TRIM

1

MIC

0

60

-

20dB +40dB

LINE

Select L/R in the ASSIGNMENT section to confirm

Assign lights on for all desired channels, or look
on-screen to verify that all necessary channels
have L/R button highlighted in Bus Assign section.

BUS 2

BUS 7

BUS 8

L-R

ROUTE TO

TAPE

ASSIGNMENT

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN

WRITE

ASSIGN

WRITE

REC/RDY

REC/RDY

MIC/LINE Bank

TAPE IN Bank

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