Yamaha RM800 - Manual (Page 23)

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System Examples
some kind of routine.
Also, feel free to record stereo or multiple sources to two tracks, thereby pre­
serving the stereo information. The ODD/EVEN PAN controls on each input
module allow you to assign those signals to the ‘left’ and ‘right’ channels.
Tip; Once you start committing
the finai mix to your 2-track mas­
ter tape, you can press the 2TR IN
switch on the Stereo Module to
monitor the signal that is actualiy
being recorded.
Tip: Feei free to add additional
signal sources in realtime (such as
synthesizers, drum machines,
moduies, etc., controlled by a
sequencer that is synchronized to
the multitrack) by connecting
them to the remaining input
moduies (9-16 or 9-24). If you
run out of input channels, see the
tips and tricks below.
Mixdown
Since everything is already connected to mix down the eight tracks you have
just recorded, you only need to do the following:
1. Connect the Master recorder to the ST OUT connectors and its outputs
to the ST IN connectors.
2. On the Stereo Module, press the ST switch to assign the stereo bus
signal to the CONTROL ROOM OUT connectors.
That way, the signal you hear is the same as the one that is being sent to the
Master recorder.
3. Assign each channel module (1-8 for an 8-track recorder) to the stereo
bus by pressing its ST switch (located below the 1-2, 3-4, etc. Assign
switches).
While you’re at it, also press the activated Assign switch to disconnect the
input modules from the Group outputs.
4. Connect the inputs of your outboard effect processors to the AUX SEND
-i-4dB 1-4 jacks and their outputs to the AUX RETURN -F4dB 1-4 jacks.
5. Assign the AUX RETURN signals to the stereo bus by pressing the ST
switches in the Aux Return section.
Use the AUX RETURN level and BAL/PAN controls to set the level and bal­
ance (for stereo signals) or stereo position (for mono signals connected to
only one AUX RETURN jack of a pair).
6. Set the M/L TAPE switches at the top of each input module 1-8 to the
TAPE position (down).
That way, you assign the TAPE IN signal to all vital controls of the respective
input module.
7. Start mixing by using the channel faders as well as the EQ and Aux
controls.
The EQ of each input module only works when the corresponding EQ
switch below the LQW control is depressed.
To add effects to an input signal, you must use the corresponding AUX con­
trol (1-4) to set the level of the original signal being sent to the effect
(thereby specifying the ‘effect depth’ for that signal).
Tips and tricks for mixing
Using more than 16 or 24 signal sources. If the available 16 (or 24) input mod­
ules are not enough to accommodate all signal sources you wish to mix down,
you can take advantage of the monitor section of your RM800. The number of
input channels cah be multiplied by two, so that you have in fact 32 (or 48)
channels at your disposal.
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