Audio Monitoring - Podcast Studio

Most applications are configured to use the Tascam Mixcast audio interface for all sounds going to and from the computer.  The Mac Studio's sound output is not connected to anything.

Speaker Levels

There is a Mackie Big Knob monitor controller next to the computer:

1. Start with the output level down
   • The large silver knob is turned all the way to the left (counter-clockwise).
2. Set the Input Selection button to A to select the Mixcast Monitor Output.
3. Set the Output Selection button to A to select the speakers
4. Slowly turn the silver knob to the right to increase the volume.

Headphone Levels

There are headphones connected to the Mixcast 4 on the podcast table and at the computer desk

Mixcast 4

• There are 4 headphones connected to the Mixcast 4.
• On the top right of the Mixcast there are individual level controls for each headphone.
• All headphones get the same mix

Computer Desk

There is a small 4 channel headphone amp connected to the Mackie Big Knob monitor controller.

1. Start with the output level down
   • The large silver knob is turned all the way to the left (counter-clockwise).
2. Set the Input Selection button to A to select the Mixcast Monitor Output.
3. Set the Output Selection button to B to select the headphone amp
4. Slowly turn the silver knob to the right to increase the volume.
5. Turn up the headphone level on the headphone amp.