MACKIE SDR96 - Manual (Page 37)

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Operation Guide
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doesn’t clip while the recorder is still within its working range. Most professional
consoles can output +22 dBu without breaking a sweat (like the Mackie Analog
and Digital 8•Bus consoles). But beware that semi-pro consoles often operate at a
nominal output level of –10 dBV and will run out of steam before reaching a level
that can take advantage of the recorder’s full resolution.
Auto Punch
Auto Punch allows you to automatically punch in and out between two predefined
points. This feature is very convenient when you need to nail a really tight punch
or need two hands to play your instrument. Numbered Locates 3 and 4 double as
the Auto Punch punch-in and punch-out points.
To enable Auto Punch:
♦ Press the PUNCH button.
To adjust the Punch-in and Punch-out points (Locates 3 and 4):
Method 1
1. Use the REHEARSE button to set the locate points (see “Rehearse” next).
Method 2
1. Set the transport locator to the desired Punch-in point, either by using the
transport buttons (FAST FWD, REWIND, PLAY), or by entering the
exact time in the current locator time in the Transport Options Menu
(SETUP:Transp:Page Right:CurLoc).
2. Press STORE. The
Store LED lights.
3. STORE LOCATOR
appears in the display.
Select Loc3. The Store LED
goes out, indicating that the locate point has been stored.
4. Repeat steps 1-2 for the Punch-out point. In step 3, select Loc4 to store
the Punch-out point in Locate 4.
Method 3
1. Press SETUP to enter
the SETUP MENU.
2. Select Transp. to enter
the TRANSPORT OPTIONS
menu.
3. Select Loc3. The current locate time appears in the display.
4. Select Zero to reset the locate
point to zero.
5. Press Page Right to change
the locate time. A blinking
cursor appears over the first
numeral of the locate time.
PUNCH
E STORE
STORE LOCATOR:
Loc1 Loc2 Loc3 Loc4
SETUP MENU >
Record I/O Sync Transp
TRANSPORT OPTIONS >
Loc1 Loc2 Loc3 Loc4
SETUP
LOC1: 00:12:34:56 >
Zero OK Cancel
< LOC1: 00:12:34:56
<< >> Inc Dec
Remember, audio levels must NEVER reach 0 dBFS... never, ever, ever. Digital
clipping is an extremely nasty sound that could only pass for music if you
like what those crazy kids listen to over and over at all hours of the night
including weekdays.