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Recording a band in a single pass, Studio recording system, Use pan to let each part be heard clearly – Roland Edirol EC2-YF-NK User Manual

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CH1

kick

CH1

snare

ALT OUT

INPUT 13/14

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R

CH1

CH1

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Recording a band in a single pass

Studio recording system

If you’re making a single-pass recording

of your band, connect the main output

or two-track output to your recorder, and

record the mixed sound. On the other hand,

if you’ll be using your DAW software to

mix later, record the pre-fader signal from

USB out. This will allow each part to be

recorded at its optimal level, unaffected by

any adjustments to the volume or panning

that you might have made for convenience

while performing. You can also use the ALT

out and AUX send to record only specific

parts on your recorder.

Take advantage of

different outputs

for stereo mixes and

multi-track recording!

Use the ALT bus for

multi-track drum recording!

Add punch to the vocals and

drums of an existing stereo mix!

The M-16DX’s superb potential will shine particularly when
you’re recording vocals or drums via mics in the studio. Phantom-
powered channels 1–4 provide high-quality mic preamps, so you
can make serious recordings with professional mics. By taking
advantage of the headphone/control room, ALT, and AUX bus
outputs, you can use the variety of outputs for recording or
monitoring.

Audio

recorder

Headphones

Digital

effector

Headphones

Monitor amplifier

* Output the

CONTROL ROOM signal

If you’re recording the drums with four
mics—kick, snare, and stereo overhead—
and you want to raise or lower the drum
volume, you’ll need to move all four
channel levels. However, if you turn
the MUTE (ALT) switch on for these four
channels to send them to the ALT bus,
and then return the ALT bus in stereo to
Channels 13/14 or 15/16, you’ll be able
to use a single knob to adjust the entire
drum kit’s volume while preserving the
balance between its mics.

By using the POWER COMP3
insert effect, you can improve
the punchiness of the vocals
and drums in a stereo mix that’s
already been recorded. Start by
setting BRIGHT and COMP to
zero, and then use BRIGHT to
adjust the clarity of the vocal. Then use COMP to improve
the tonal character of the drums. This will boost the
overall high-frequency range, so you’ll probably want
to reduce BRIGHT a bit when you’re finished. Don’t go
overboard—keeping it sounding natural is the key.

When mic-recording vocals,
guitar amp, and drums in
a studio, setting the MIX
controller’s function switch to
“NARROW” will allow you to
adjust the SENS setting of each
mic in greater detail. If you’re
using a digital multi-effect unit,
we recommend using a digital
connection, since this will allow
you to take full advantage of the
effect processor. If you connect
the main output to your large
speakers and the AUX send to
your monitor speakers, you
can use the setup as a simple
PA system.

PAN specifies the stereo position of a

sound, and lets you create differentiation

between parts in a way that would

be difficult to achieve using just the

volume balance or EQ. For example, if

you want to emphasize guitar chords

but don’t want to increase their volume,

you can place them to one side in order

to make them easier to hear. Even if

you have two sounds that you want

to be heard in the center, panning one

of them slightly away from the center

will still create a sense of differentiation

while giving the impression that they

are both still in the center.

Use PAN to let each

part be heard clearly!

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