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# Turn down the '''Monitor''' knob on the '''MOTU M4'''. | # Turn down the '''Monitor''' knob on the '''MOTU M4'''. | ||
# Set up a microphone. | # Set up a microphone. | ||
− | # Plug your microphone | + | # Plug your microphone into the front of the '''MOTU M4''' '''Input 1''' |
# Set the preamp levels with the '''Gain''' knob. | # Set the preamp levels with the '''Gain''' knob. | ||
# Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4. | # Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4. | ||
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=== Recording the First Track === | === Recording the First Track === | ||
− | + | # Set the input of track 1 to '''Mono: M4 In 1''' | |
− | # Set the input of track 1 to ''' | + | |
# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1. | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1. | ||
# Check record levels and headphone levels. | # Check record levels and headphone levels. | ||
− | # Click the '''Record | + | # Click the '''Record''' button in the '''Transport''' bar. |
− | + | ||
# Click the '''Stop''' button when done | # Click the '''Stop''' button when done | ||
# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1 to unarm the track. | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1 to unarm the track. | ||
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=== Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1 === | === Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1 === | ||
− | # Set the input of track 2 to ''' | + | # Set the input of track 2 to '''Mono: M4 In 1''' |
# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2. | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2. | ||
# Check record levels and headphone levels. | # Check record levels and headphone levels. | ||
− | # Click the '''Play''' button to and adjust '''Input Monitor Mix''' to change the balance of the microphone and the | + | # Click the '''Play''' button to and adjust '''Input Monitor Mix''' to change the balance of the microphone and the Audition playback. |
− | # Cue | + | # Cue Audition to where you want it to start. |
− | # Click the '''Record | + | # Click the '''Record''' button. |
− | + | ||
# Click the '''Stop''' button when done | # Click the '''Stop''' button when done | ||
# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2 to unarm the track. | # Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2 to unarm the track. | ||
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== End of Session == | == End of Session == | ||
# Remember to save your Session before closing the file. | # Remember to save your Session before closing the file. | ||
+ | # Quit Audition. | ||
# Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive. | # Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive. | ||
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# Turn all monitor knob down. | # Turn all monitor knob down. | ||
# Shutdown the computer. | # Shutdown the computer. | ||
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## 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. | ## 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:Sound Effects Studio]] | [[Category:Sound Effects Studio]] |
Latest revision as of 11:37, 23 January 2024
Contents
Creating a Session in Audition
- Open the Audition application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
- Select File > New > Multitrack Session from the toolbar.
- Set the following settings:
- Session Name: use a meaningful name.
- Folder Location: Click Browse and select a folder on your Desktop.
- Template : None
- Sample Rate: 48000
- Bit Depth : 24
- Master: Stereo
- Click OK
Importing a Video File
- Select Multitrack > Tracks > Add Video Track from the toolbar.
- Make sure that your video file has been moved to the folder with for the Audition session.
- Drag the video file to the beginning of the Video Reference track.
- You can mute or delete the audio if it is not needed.
- If there was audio i the video it will be imported to track 1.
- In top right of Audition click the Video on Second Display window set button.
- The Video window will show up on the second display and also on the performer display.
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
- Set the input of track 1 to Mono: M4 In 1
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1.
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Click the Record button in the Transport bar.
- 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 Mono: M4 In 1
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2.
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Click the Play button to and adjust Input Monitor Mix to change the balance of the microphone and the Audition playback.
- Cue Audition to where you want it to start.
- Click the Record button.
- 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 Audition.
- 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.