Yamaha RM800 - Manual (Page 30)

Recording with the RM800 27
Note: If you don’t hear the bass (or if he doesn’t hear himself in the headphones
connected to the PHONES jack), first increase the monitor level using the
PHONES control on the stereo module. Then gradually increase the MONI/-
AUX 5-6 level on input channel 1. Set the PAN to dead center.
9 . To have a clearer idea of the level, set both METER SELECT switches in
the meter section to the up position.
As a matter of fact, setting only the left METER SELECT would be enough
here.
lO.Set GROUP fader 1 to '0' (no gain, no attenuation).
If the signal goes way into the red, reduce its level using input module Ts
fader. Also watch the level meter of track 1 on your multitrack. (You may
have to select the record pause mode on your multitrack). If the level is not
high enough, first increase it using the input module’s fader and (if it’s still
too low) then with the GROUP 1 fader.
n.Apply any equalization you feel is necessary at this stage. Use it spar­
ingly, though, because the bass may turn out to be alright during mix-
down. Furthermore, you can still correct any frequency peaks during
mixdown.
Clicktrack
The bass player needs something to ‘cling to’ while playing. It is customary to
use a drum machine to supply a rimshot time reference.
IZ.Connect the L/Mono output of your drum machine to the MIC/LINE
input of input module 8 - or any other input module.
13.Set its M/L TAPE switch to the up position.
14.Set the MONI/AUX 5-6 M/L TAPE switch to the up position.
Ask your bass player what resolution he needs (e.g. only quarter notes,
eighth notes, sixteenth notes etc.) and program one bar on your drum
machine. Copy that bar for the required number of measures and make up
your mind about the tempo.
15. Use the MONI/AUX 5-6 level control to set the right clicktrack level
with respect to the bass signal.
Note: At this stage, it is more important that the bass player can live with the
balance. A high clicktrack level will also help you spot any notes played way
■ ahead or after the heat.
16. Assign input module 8 to Group 8 by pressing the 7-8 switch of that
input module and turning the ODD/EVEN PAN control all the way to
the right.
17.Set a workable recording level (it doesn't have to be perfect, so don't
spend too much time on it). See steps (6.)-(l 0.), but read 'GROUP fader
8'where it says'1'.
For safety reasons, we are going to record the clicktrack to track 8. You need
it anyway to supply a count-in, and you can erase it once all backing tracks
have been recorded.
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