SoundCraft Audio Mixing Console Model Spirit Studio - Manual (Page 26)

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 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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