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== Audio Interface == | == Audio Interface == | ||
The '''Mixing Benches''' have an '''Apollo x8''' audio interface. The [[Audio Interface - Mixing Bench]] article has additional information about the '''Apollo x8'''. | The '''Mixing Benches''' have an '''Apollo x8''' audio interface. The [[Audio Interface - Mixing Bench]] article has additional information about the '''Apollo x8'''. | ||
− | * | + | * On the front there are two HI-Z inputs inputs (labelled '''HI-Z 1''' and '''HI-Z 2''') |
− | ** | + | ** Theses are for low level signal like electric guitars. Only use mono 1/4 cables. |
− | ** | + | * There are 4 XLR mic inputs on the back of the interface. |
+ | ** There is a panel with 4 XLR jacks below the interface. | ||
+ | ** These are connected to the 4 mic inputs. | ||
+ | ** Microphones can be connected to these inputs using XLR cables (not included in the room). | ||
** Each input has: | ** Each input has: | ||
− | *** | + | *** Trim control knob for setting input levels |
− | + | *** Pad for reducing input levels | |
− | *** | + | *** 48V Phantom Power for powering condenser microphones |
− | *** | + | *** Low cut filter. |
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== Recording == | == Recording == | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 19 September 2023
Contents
Overview
This article describes recording a microphone with the Apollo x8 interface into Adobe Audition.
- You will need to get a microphone with an XLR connector from Media Loan.
- You will also need an XLR mic cable
Audio Interface
The Mixing Benches have an Apollo x8 audio interface. The Audio Interface - Mixing Bench article has additional information about the Apollo x8.
- On the front there are two HI-Z inputs inputs (labelled HI-Z 1 and HI-Z 2)
- Theses are for low level signal like electric guitars. Only use mono 1/4 cables.
- There are 4 XLR mic inputs on the back of the interface.
- There is a panel with 4 XLR jacks below the interface.
- These are connected to the 4 mic inputs.
- Microphones can be connected to these inputs using XLR cables (not included in the room).
- Each input has:
- Trim control knob for setting input levels
- Pad for reducing input levels
- 48V Phantom Power for powering condenser microphones
- Low cut filter.
Recording
Setting Mic Levels
- Connect the microphone to Mic/Instrument 1 on the MOTU 828
- If it is a condenser mic turn on the phantom power.
- Press and hold the Trim knob to turn on or off the phantom power
- Talk into to the mic
- Adjust the trim knob while looking at MIC 1 meter on the right of the MOTU 828
- Set the levels so that the signal is a little bit into the orange.
Monitoring
- Turn down the silver knob on the Mackie Big Knob volume box
- Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on the MOTU 828
Audition
Create a New Multitrack Session
- Open Audition from the dock
- If prompted sign to the Creative Cloud Desktop app with your Evergreen email and password.
- Go to File > New > Multitrack Session...
- In the New Multitrack Session window set the following settings
- Session Name: use a meaningful name.
- Folder Location: Click Browse and select your folder on your Desktop.
- Template : None
- Sample Rate: 48000
- Bit Depth : 24
- Master: Stereo
- Click OK
Recording
- Go to the Mixer window
- On Channel One click on Default Stereo Input and select Mono > Mic Instrument 1
- On Channel One click the R button (record)
- On Channel One click the I button.
- This allows you to monitor the input.
- Put on the headphones
- Talk into the microphone and adjust the Trim knob on the MOTU 828 while looking at the meter in Audition
- Try to get the signal in the yellow but not in the red.
- Click the Record button (Red dot) at the bottom to start recording.
- Hit the Stop button to stop recording.
- Repeat as needed.
Playback
- If you need to listen to the audio with the speakers turn off the Input button
- Click the I button.
- Take off the headphones.
- Now you can turn up the Mackie Big Knob volume box knob to listen with the speakers.
Editing and Exporting
- After recording you can edit the audio.
- You will need to export the Multitrack Session to a mono or stereo wav file when you are done
- Read Multitrack Editor - Audition for more details