API Audio THE BOX - Manual (Page 85)

API “The BOX” Operator’s Manual
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If a desirable automated mix has already been created in the DAW, use the following
procedure to return the automated tracks to the program bus:
1)
Recreate the panning used in the DAW mix on the corresponding summing
inputs.
2) Route the automated tracks in the DAW to the corresponding summing inputs.
3) Engage the 0dB switches. This will bypass the console faders.
4) Engage the PGM switch to route the DAW tracks to the program bus at unity
gain. The automated mix balance will be retained (assuming proper DAW
calibration and matching pan-laws).
5) Use cue sends to create a mix for headphones or send the program bus to cues.
6) Use the aux sends for effects sends.
14.1.3 Using DAW Mixes While Recording
Often during production, a stereo mix is created in the DAW that’s satisfactory for use
while overdubbing and recording additional tracks. Use of this mix can be an
important time saver, but can have limitations while recording. If a desirable mix has
already been created in the DAW, the stereo output of the DAW mix can be routed to
a pair of summing inputs or a 2-TRACK input for monitoring while recording.
DAW Mix to Summing Inputs
Use the following procedure to use a pair of summing inputs to return a complete
stereo mix from the DAW while recording:
1)
Connect a pair of DAW outputs to one of the SUMMING INPUT connectors on the
rear panel (typically channels 1 and 2).
2) Route the DAW mix to the DAW outputs connected to the summing inputs.
3) Engage the 0dB switches on these channels. This will bypass the console faders.
4) Pan the summing inputs hard LEFT and RIGHT respectfully.
5) Engage the PGM switch to route the DAW tracks to the program bus at unity
gain. The DAW mix will be send to the program bus. Any changes to the mix
must take place in the DAW.
6) Use the summing input cue sends to create headphone feeds or route the
program master to directly to headphones (see below).
7) Any changes to the mix must take place in the DAW.
DAW Mix as a C/R and CUE SOURCE
Use the following procedure to return a complete stereo DAW mix as a C/R and CUE
SOURCE while recording:
1)
Connect a pair of DAW outputs to the 2-TRACK INPUT connector on the rear
panel
2) Select the corresponding 2-TRACK selector to route it as the C/R SOURCE for the
control room loudspeakers.
3) Select the corresponding 2-TRACK select to route it as the CUE SOURCE for a
headphone feed.
4) The selected source(s) will be routed to the cue master via the CUE SOURCE
level control.
5) Cue output will be fed from the CUE MASTER level.
6) With the headphone LEVEL turned down, engage the CUE TO PHONES switch on
the headphone master.
7) Adjust the headphone master LEVEL to a comfortable volume.
8) Adjust the CUE SOURCE and CUE MASTER levels as needed.
9) Any changes to the mix must take place in the DAW.