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− | + | # Set up a microphone. | |
− | # Set up | + | # Plug your microphone) into the front of the '''MOTU M4''' '''Input 1''' |
− | + | # Set the preamp levels with the '''Gain''' knob. | |
− | + | # Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4. | |
− | + | # Set the '''Gain''' knob so the meter is just turning yellow | |
− | # Plug your microphone | + | |
− | # Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4. | + | |
− | # | + | |
# Engage the “MON” button on your input channels and check the headphone level. | # Engage the “MON” button on your input channels and check the headphone level. | ||
# Note: If the meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the splitter rather than adjusting the preamp. | # Note: If the meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the splitter rather than adjusting the preamp. |
Revision as of 15:39, 30 March 2023
Creating a Session in Pro Tools
- Open the Pro Tools application
- Select the Create tab.
- Select the Create from Template option and name your Session
- Select a template - SFX - Lab
- Name the session
- The template should automatically generate the sample-rate and bit-depth, but ensure it is set to Sample Rate: 48kHz and Bit Depth: 24.
- Click Create
- In the Save dialog click Desktop button on the left.
- Name the session.
- Click Save
Recording in the Space
- Set up a microphone.
- Plug your microphone) into the front of the MOTU M4 Input 1
- Set the preamp levels with the Gain knob.
- Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4.
- Set the Gain knob so the meter is just turning yellow
- Engage the “MON” button on your input channels and check the headphone level.
- Note: If the meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the splitter rather than adjusting the preamp.
- Create your Session in your desired DAW and import the video you will be working with.
- Record arm the tracks you will be recording sound to and press the main record button in the DAW.
- LATENCY-FREE MONITORING: If your performer is listening to the sounds they create as it is recorded into Pro Tools or Audition, there will be a delay that will make it difficult to complete their performance. You must set your headphones to listen from where the sound enters the MOTU M4 in order to have latency-free monitoring.
- If you have no other sounds in the project that your performer needs to listen to, then turn the input/playback knob to input. They will not hear any of the sounds besides the microphone channels that have the “MON” button engaged.
- If your talent is overdubbing and needs to hear other material in the project, first MUTE the track you are recording to in your DAW by pressing the “M” button.
- Turn the “input/playback” knob to the center so they will be hearing a mix of their voice and the other pre-recorded materials.
- Ensure their microphone channel has the “MON” button engaged.
- The most important part to remember when doing this is muting the channel you are recording to in your DAW.
- Listen back to your recording.
- Turn off the “MON” button, disarm any tracks in the DAW, and adjust the big knob to hear your recording from the main speakers.
- Turn the “Input/Playback” knob fully to the playback side and disarm any tracks in the DAW to hear your recording from the headphones.
- Remember to save your Session before closing the file, and preferably saving an additional copy of your session to a personal drive.
- Once everything is saved, shut everything down in reverse order from the power on procedure.
- Clean up the space:
- Ensure all cables are coiled.
- Ensure all microphone stands are put away by loosening the joints and adjusting the pieces rather than forcing the pieces while the joints are still tightened.
- Place all microphones and clips back into their respective containers and note any missing or damaged gear.
- Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.