Input-to-track routing, Routing – Sound Devices 744T User Manual
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Input-to-Track Routing
The 744T uses a flexible routing scheme to assign inputs and tracks for recording. The input matrix
allows any input to be routed to any recording track. Multiple inputs can be routed to a single track
to create mono-mixed recordings.
The 4-by-4 blue LED matrix makes it easy to view the set routing. A solid blue LED indicates an
input is assigned to a record track.
any combination of
the four inputs can
be routed to any of
the four tracks
Pressing the
INPUT key brings up the following menu.
Routing
Hold down the STOP key then press the
key to cycle through the six preset input-to-track rout-
ing combinations. These presets are factory set and cannot be changed. The last three preset selec-
tions are
CUSTOM ROUTE options. Press the EDIT soft key to enter the custom routing menu. Custom
routing allows any input to be assigned to any record track. In the menu, highlighted input and track
combination are displayed in white text. The four inputs are shown on the left; the four record tracks
are shown on the right.
To assign custom input routings:
1.
Press the
input key until
INPUT ROUTING is displayed on the LCD display.
arrow indicates high-
lighted input is assigned
to highlighted track
select to exit menu and
apply selected routing
select to remove
input assignment
selet to move up
and down menu
2.
Press the
EDIT soft button (
) and scroll to the appropriate input screen.
3.
Using either the Rotary Switch or the up and down arrows, navigate to desired input-to-track combina-
tions.
4.
When a chosen pairing is highlighted press either the
ASSIGN soft key or the Rotary Switch to assign the
combination. Assigned tracks are noted on the screen by the addition of an arrow pointing to the record
track. The LED routing matrix will also show a flashing blue LED for the currently selected input-to-
track combination.
5.
Once a track is assigned move to the next input-to-track combination desired.