SoundCraft Spirit Folio Rac Pac - Manual (Page 7)

SETTING UP FOR RECORDING
While the connections to the FOLIO RAC PAC for PA work are quite straightforward, recording is rather more
demanding because the mixer is not only required to mix down input signals but also to provide a monitor mix for artists
to hear previously recorded tracks when overdubbing new parts. Two typical set-ups are as follows:
Stereo Recording to DAT
•• Connect input sources and set gain as described above. Route the channels via the groups to Mix. Connect the
Mix L/R outputs to the tape inputs.
•• Connect the tape outputs to the 2TK Returns. Set the level control on these returns at zero.
•• Connect a monitor amplifier for foldback headphones or a monitor speaker to the Aux 1 output. Set the amplifier
volume to a normal listening level.
•• Use the Aux 1 send controls on the tape channels to set up a mono monitor mix. (make sure that all other Aux 1
controls are fully off)
•• If a compressor is to be used on an individual source, connect this to the channel insert point.
•• Connect any effects required using Aux 2-6, and return them to the mix on the FX Returns or unused Stereo Returns
to allow the effect to be balanced with the original source.
It is important to match the input and output levels of your mixer and recording device to avoid distortion and create the
best recording.
•• Set the recording level as recommended for your recording device, feeding a suitable signal from the Group or
Mix outputs.
•• Monitor the signal going to the recorder by selecting the appropriate source on the C/Room & Phones source
select switches. Gradually increase the 2TK return level control while alternately switching between the monitor
source and 2TK until no change in level is detected.
8 Track Recording
•• Connect input sources and set gain as described above. Set the C/Room & Phones source to MIX.
•• Check that the GROUPS TO MIX button is released.
•• Connect the direct outputs on the eight required channels to the recorder inputs.
•• Connect a monitor amplifier for foldback headphones or a monitor speaker to the Aux 1 or Aux 2 (set PRE) output.
Set the amplifier volume to a normal listening level.
•• If a compressor or other effect is to be used on an individual source, connect this to the channel insert point.
•• Connect the recorder outputs to the 4 stereo returns. Route the returns to MIX. Alternatively, if only one or two
tracks are being recorded, the machine outputs could be brought back to spare mono inputs and routed to a group
for monitoring.
The C/Room & Phones will now be listening to the monitor mix, or, if selected to Groups will carry the source mix. Note
that the balance of these mixes will be essentially the same.
This configuration allows a very high quality recording to be made, with the signal passing through the shortest signal
path. The mixer may be reconfigured for a separate mix-down session to a stereo master at a later date.
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