Input-to-track routing, Routing – Sound Devices 744T User Manual

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744T User Guide and Technical Information

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Input-to-Track Routing

The 744T uses a flexible routing scheme to assign inputs and tracks for recording. The input matrix

allows any input to be routed to any recording track. Multiple inputs can be routed to a single track

to create mono-mixed recordings.

The 4-by-4 blue LED matrix makes it easy to view the set routing. A solid blue LED indicates an

input is assigned to a record track.

any combination of

the four inputs can

be routed to any of

the four tracks

Pressing the

INPUT key brings up the following menu.

Routing

Hold down the STOP key then press the

key to cycle through the six preset input-to-track rout-

ing combinations. These presets are factory set and cannot be changed. The last three preset selec-

tions are

CUSTOM ROUTE options. Press the EDIT soft key to enter the custom routing menu. Custom

routing allows any input to be assigned to any record track. In the menu, highlighted input and track

combination are displayed in white text. The four inputs are shown on the left; the four record tracks

are shown on the right.

To assign custom input routings:

Press the

input key until

INPUT ROUTING is displayed on the LCD display.

arrow indicates high-

lighted input is assigned

to highlighted track

select to exit menu and

apply selected routing

select to remove

input assignment

selet to move up

and down menu

Press the

EDIT soft button (

) and scroll to the appropriate input screen.

Using either the Rotary Switch or the up and down arrows, navigate to desired input-to-track combina-

tions.

When a chosen pairing is highlighted press either the

ASSIGN soft key or the Rotary Switch to assign the

combination. Assigned tracks are noted on the screen by the addition of an arrow pointing to the record

track. The LED routing matrix will also show a flashing blue LED for the currently selected input-to-

track combination.

Once a track is assigned move to the next input-to-track combination desired.