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# Set the '''Input Monitor Mix''' knob to 12:00. | # Set the '''Input Monitor Mix''' knob to 12:00. | ||
# Set the '''MOTU M4''' headphone knob to 2:00. | # Set the '''MOTU M4''' headphone knob to 2:00. | ||
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# Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using. | # Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using. | ||
#* If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp. | #* If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp. | ||
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− | # | + | === Recording the First Track === |
− | # | + | # Go to Options menu and make sure '''Low Latency Monitoring''' is selected. |
− | # | + | # Set the input of track 1 to '''Input 1 Mono''' |
− | # | + | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1. |
− | # | + | # Check record levels and headphone levels. |
− | # | + | # Click the '''Record Enable''' button. |
− | # | + | # Click the '''Play''' button to start recording. |
− | # Turn | + | # Click the '''Stop''' button when done |
− | # Turn the | + | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1 to unarm the track. |
− | # Remember to save your Session before closing the file | + | # Click '''Play''' to playback the recording. |
− | # | + | #* Turn the '''Input Monitor Mix''' all the way to the right to only hear playback |
− | #Clean up the space: | + | #* Turn up the '''Monitor''' knob to listen on the speakers. |
− | #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 | + | === Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1 === |
− | + | # Set the input of track 2 to '''Input 1 Mono''' | |
+ | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2. | ||
+ | # Check record levels and headphone levels. | ||
+ | # Click the '''Play''' button and adjust '''Input Monitor Mix''' to change the balance of the microphone and the Pro Tool playback. | ||
+ | # Cue Pro Tools to where you want it to start. | ||
+ | # Click the '''Record Enable''' button. | ||
+ | # Click the '''Play''' button to start recording. | ||
+ | # Click the '''Stop''' button when done | ||
+ | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2 to unarm the track. | ||
+ | # Click '''Play''' to playback the recording. | ||
+ | #* Turn the '''Input Monitor Mix''' all the way to the right to only hear playback | ||
+ | #* Turn up the '''Monitor''' knob to listen on the speakers. | ||
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+ | == End of Session == | ||
+ | # Remember to save your Session before closing the file. | ||
+ | # Quit '''Pro Tools'''. | ||
+ | # Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive. | ||
+ | #Turn all monitor knob down. | ||
+ | #Shutdown the computer. | ||
+ | #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. | ||
#Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook. | #Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Pro Tools]] | ||
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[[Category:Sound Effects Studio]] | [[Category:Sound Effects Studio]] |
Latest revision as of 11:37, 23 January 2024
Contents
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
Setting Up the MOTU M4
- Turn down the Monitor knob on the MOTU M4.
- 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
- Press the MON button on your input channel.
- Set the Input Monitor Mix knob to 12:00.
- Set the MOTU M4 headphone knob to 2:00.
- Adjust the volumes knob on the headphone amp for each headphone that you are using.
- If the input meters look good but it’s still hard to hear, try turning up the headphone level on the headphone amp.
Recording the First Track
- Go to Options menu and make sure Low Latency Monitoring is selected.
- Set the input of track 1 to Input 1 Mono
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1.
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Click the Record Enable button.
- Click the Play button to start recording.
- Click the Stop button when done
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1 to unarm the track.
- Click Play to playback the recording.
- Turn the Input Monitor Mix all the way to the right to only hear playback
- Turn up the Monitor knob to listen on the speakers.
Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1
- Set the input of track 2 to Input 1 Mono
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2.
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Click the Play button and adjust Input Monitor Mix to change the balance of the microphone and the Pro Tool playback.
- Cue Pro Tools to where you want it to start.
- Click the Record Enable button.
- Click the Play button to start recording.
- Click the Stop button when done
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2 to unarm the track.
- Click Play to playback the recording.
- Turn the Input Monitor Mix all the way to the right to only hear playback
- Turn up the Monitor knob to listen on the speakers.
End of Session
- Remember to save your Session before closing the file.
- Quit Pro Tools.
- Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
- Turn all monitor knob down.
- Shutdown the computer.
- 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.
- Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.