SoundCraft Spirit Folio 4 - Manual (Page 13)

SETTING UP FOR MULTITRACK RECORDING
While the connections to the FOLIO 4 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.
A typical 4-track set-up is as follows:
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Connect input sources and set gain as described above. Connect the Group outputs
to the tape inputs.
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Route the channel signal via the Group outputs to the required tape input by setting
the PAN fully left or right. For example, panning fully left will route the signal from
Group 1 or 3 output only. This allows an individual source to be sent to an individual
tape track.
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Connect the tape outputs to unused mixer Line Inputs. Use the faders on these
channels, routed to mix, to make your monitor mix. Connect a stereo amplifier and
speakers to the monitor outputs, or use headphones to listen to this mix.
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Use the Aux 1 or Aux 2 (or both) send controls on either tape channels or source
channels to set up a mono mix for musicians headphones.
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Connect a monitor amplifier for foldback headphones or a monitor speaker to the Aux
1 or Aux 2 output as appropriate. Set the amplifier volume to a normal listening level.
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If a compressor is to be used, connect this to the appropriate group insert points.
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Connect any effects required using one of the post-fade Aux sends, and return them
to the mixer on the Stereo Returns to allow the effect to be balanced with the original
source.
Recording a Live Performance
It is not appropriate to use the group outputs to record a live performance, since these will be most useful for
subgrouping parts of the PA mix. Instead, use the -10dBV 2-Track Tape Sends, which are completely independent
of the mix fader level.
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