MXL Studio 24 USB - Manual (Page 25)

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Recording Tips:
While it is important to record at a loud enough volume to hear the per-
formance over any background noise, keep in mind that with multi-track
recording, each track will eventually be added together (summed) into a fi-
nal Left and Right stereo mix. Since this summing increases the level of the
final signal, tracks should be recorded with a fair amount of space between
your maximum signal level and the 0 dB clipping level (this is called head-
room). In addition, this will greatly benefit the use of any effects or other sig-
nal processing you wish to add later. If you would like to listen to computer
playback while recording or practicing, use the volume control in the Audio
Application you are using or the Studio Control GUI in combination with the
microphone volume dial on the mic to create a balance between computer
playback and the live microphone input.
While there is no right or wrong way to record a performance, you can find our
Recording Basics guide at www.mxlmics.com to help you with the basic techniques.
Remember, recording is a creative process, so experimentation is the key for the
best results. Enjoy!
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