Apple Final Cut Pro X (10.0.9) - Manual (Page 167)

Chapter 9 Edit audio 167
Record live audio
1 Position the playhead where you want to start recording in the Timeline.
2 Choose Window > Record Audio.
Click the Record button
to start or stop recording.
3 If necessary, adjust the input parameters by doing any of the following:
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To change where the recording is saved: Choose an Event folder from the Destination
pop-up menu.
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To change the input device or number of input channels (mono or stereo): Choose an option from
the Input Device pop-up menu.
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To adjust the input level of the microphone: Drag the Gain slider right to increase the input level,
or left to decrease it, using the Audio meters to view and correct audio levels.
4 If necessary, adjust the output parameters by doing any of the following:
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To hear output while recording: Select the Monitor checkbox.
Note: If both input and output sources are near each other (such as the built-in microphone
and built-in speakers), you may experience feedback.
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To change the output device or number of output channels (mono or stereo): Choose an option
from the Monitor pop-up menu.
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To adjust the output level: Drag the Gain slider right to increase the output level, or left to
decrease it.
5 To start recording, click the Record button.
6 To stop recording, click the Record button again (or press the Space bar).
Your audio recordings are attached to the primary storyline at the playhead position.