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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
  
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This article describes recording a microphone with the '''MOTU 828''' interface into '''Adobe Audition'''.
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This article describes recording a microphone with the '''Apollo x8''' interface into '''Pro Tools'''.
 
* You will need to get a microphone with an '''XLR''' connector from '''Media Loan'''.
 
* You will need to get a microphone with an '''XLR''' connector from '''Media Loan'''.
 
* You will also need an '''XLR''' mic cable
 
* You will also need an '''XLR''' mic cable
  
 
== Audio Interface ==
 
== Audio Interface ==
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The '''Mixing Benches''' have a '''MOTU 828''' audio interface.  The [[Audio Interface - Mixing Bench]] article has additional information about the '''MOTU 828'''.
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The '''Mixing Benches''' have a '''Apollo''' audio interface.  The [[Audio Interface - Mixing Bench]] article has additional information about the Apollo x8.
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* There are two XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs on the front.
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* On the front there are two HI-Z inputs inputs (labelled '''HI-Z 1''' and '''HI-Z 2''')
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** Microphones can be connected to theses inputs with XLR cables.
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** Theses are for low level signal like electric guitars.  Only use mono 1/4 cables.
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** Guitars can be connected with 1/4" cables.
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* There are 4 XLR mic inputs on the back of the interface.
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** There is a panel with 4 XLR jacks below the interface.
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** These are connected to the 4 mic inputs.
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** Microphones can be connected to these inputs using XLR cables (not included in the room).
 
** Each input has:
 
** Each input has:
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*** '''Trim''' control
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*** Trim control knob for setting input levels
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**** Rotate the knob to adjust levels
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*** Pad for reducing input levels
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*** '''Pad''' for reducing input levels
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*** 48V Phantom Power for powering condenser microphones
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**** Press the Trim knob to turn on or off the pad
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*** Low cut filter.
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*** '''Phantom Power'''
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**** Press and hold the Trim knob to turn on or off the phantom power
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== Recording ==
 
== Recording ==
  
 
=== Setting Mic Levels ===
 
=== Setting Mic Levels ===
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# Connect the microphone to '''Mic/Instrument 1''' on the '''MOTU 828'''
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# Connect the microphone to '''Mic In1''' on the '''XLR panel'''
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# If it is a condenser mic turn on the phantom power.
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# Set the Input for channel 1 of the Apollo x8
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#* Press and hold the '''Trim''' knob to turn on or off the phantom power
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#* Press the Preamp knob to toggle until the 1 appears on the LCD panel
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#* Press the Input the button until Mic appears on the LCD panel
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# If it is a condenser mic turn on the phantom power
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#* Press the +48V button to turn on or off the phantom power
 
# Talk into to the mic
 
# Talk into to the mic
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# Adjust the trim knob while looking at '''MIC 1''' meter on the right of the '''MOTU 828'''
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# Adjust the Preamp knob while looking at '''Input 1''' meter on the Apollo x8
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# Set the levels so that the signal is a little bit into the orange.
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# Set the levels so that the signal is a little bit into the yellow.
  
 
=== Monitoring ===
 
=== Monitoring ===
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* Turn down the silver knob on the '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume box'''
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* Turn down the black knob on the Palmer Monicon monitor controller
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* Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on the '''MOTU 828'''
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* Connect the headphones to the headphone jack (HP 1) on the '''Apollo x8'''
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* While talking into the mic turn up the HP 1 knob until you hear the mic in the headphones.
  
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=== Audition ===
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== Pro Tools ==
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=== Creating a Session in Pro Tools ===
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# Open the Pro Tools application.
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# Select the Create tab.
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# Select the Create from Template option.
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# Select a template - Mix Bench Template
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# Name the session
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# The template should automatically generate the sample-rate and bit-depth, but ensure it is set to Sample Rate: 48kHz and Bit Depth: 24.
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# Click Create
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# In the Save dialog click Desktop button on the left.
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# Name the session.
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# Click Save
  
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==== Create a New Multitrack Session ====
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=== Set Up ===
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# Open '''Audition''' from the dock
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* In Pro Tools click the Options menu and make sure that Low Latency Monitoring is selected.
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# If prompted sign to the '''Creative Cloud Desktop''' app with your Evergreen email and password.
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#* [[Adobe Creative Cloud Sign In]]
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#Go to '''File''' > '''New''' > '''Multitrack Session...'''
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#In the '''New Multitrack Session''' window set the following settings
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## '''Session Name''': use a meaningful name.
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## '''Folder Location''': Click '''Browse''' and select your folder on your Desktop.
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## '''Template''' : None
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## '''Sample Rate''': 48000
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## '''Bit Depth''' : 24
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## '''Master''': Stereo
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## Click '''OK'''
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==== Recording ====
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=== Recording the First Track ===
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#Go to the '''Mixer''' window
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# Set the input of track 1 to '''Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1'''  
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#On '''Channel One''' click on '''Default Stereo Input''' and select '''Mono > Mic Instrument 1'''
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1.
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#On '''Channel One''' click the '''R''' button (record)
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# Check record levels and headphone levels.
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#On '''Channel One''' click the '''I''' button. 
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# Click the '''Record Enable''' button in the '''Transport''' window.
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#*This allows you to monitor the input.
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# Click the '''Play''' button to start recording.
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#Put on the headphones
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# Click the '''Stop''' button when done
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#Talk into the microphone and adjust the '''Trim''' knob on the '''MOTU 828''' while looking at the meter in '''Audition'''
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1 to unarm the track.  
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#*Try to get the signal in the yellow but not in the red.
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# Click '''Play''' to playback the recording.
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#Click the '''Record''' button (Red dot) at the bottom to start recording.
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#* Turn up the large black knob on the '''Palmer Monicon''' monitor controller to listen on the speakers.
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#Hit the '''Stop''' button to stop recording.
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#Repeat as needed.
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=== Setting Up the Headphone Mix ===
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# On track 1 click on Send A which is labeled '''Phones'''
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#* A new window with the send fader for track 1 will appear
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# Click the '''Play''' button to playback the audio
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# Slowly turn up the track one send fader to set the volume for track 1
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#* When making an overdub adjust the track 1 headphone level to the headphone level of the mic
  
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=== Playback ===
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=== Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1 ===
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* If you need to listen to the audio with the speakers turn off the '''Input''' button
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# Turn down the large black knob on the '''Palmer Monicon''' monitor controller
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** Click the '''I''' button.
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# Set the input of track 2 to '''Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1'''
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* Take off the headphones.
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2.
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* Now you can turn up the '''Mackie Big Knob''' '''volume box''' knob to listen with the speakers.
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# Check record levels and headphone levels.
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# Cue Pro Tools to where you want it to start.
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# Click the '''Record Enable''' button.
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# Click the '''Play''' button to start recording.
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# Click the '''Stop''' button when done
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# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 2 to unarm the track.
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# Click '''Play''' to playback the recording.
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#* Turn up the large black knob on the '''Palmer Monicon''' monitor controller listen on the speakers.
  
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== Editing and Exporting ==
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=== Recording Multiple Tracks ===
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* After recording you can edit the audio. 
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* When recording multiple tracks repeat the steps above
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* You will need to export the Multitrack Session to a mono or stereo wav file when you are done
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* Set headphone levels for each playback track
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* Read [[Multitrack Editor - Audition]] for more details
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* Set the input for each record track
 
[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]]
 
[[Category:Audio Mixing Benches]]
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[[Category:Pro Tools]]

Latest revision as of 10:25, 22 May 2024

Overview

This article describes recording a microphone with the Apollo x8 interface into Pro Tools.

  • 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 a Apollo 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

  1. Connect the microphone to Mic In1 on the XLR panel
  2. Set the Input for channel 1 of the Apollo x8
    • Press the Preamp knob to toggle until the 1 appears on the LCD panel
    • Press the Input the button until Mic appears on the LCD panel
  3. If it is a condenser mic turn on the phantom power
    • Press the +48V button to turn on or off the phantom power
  4. Talk into to the mic
  5. Adjust the Preamp knob while looking at Input 1 meter on the Apollo x8
  6. Set the levels so that the signal is a little bit into the yellow.

Monitoring

  • Turn down the black knob on the Palmer Monicon monitor controller
  • Connect the headphones to the headphone jack (HP 1) on the Apollo x8
  • While talking into the mic turn up the HP 1 knob until you hear the mic in the headphones.

Pro Tools

Creating a Session in Pro Tools

  1. Open the Pro Tools application.
  2. Select the Create tab.
  3. Select the Create from Template option.
  4. Select a template - Mix Bench Template
  5. Name the session
  6. The template should automatically generate the sample-rate and bit-depth, but ensure it is set to Sample Rate: 48kHz and Bit Depth: 24.
  7. Click Create
  8. In the Save dialog click Desktop button on the left.
  9. Name the session.
  10. Click Save

Set Up

  • In Pro Tools click the Options menu and make sure that Low Latency Monitoring is selected.

Recording the First Track

  1. Set the input of track 1 to Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1
  2. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1.
  3. Check record levels and headphone levels.
  4. Click the Record Enable button in the Transport window.
  5. Click the Play button to start recording.
  6. Click the Stop button when done
  7. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1 to unarm the track.
  8. Click Play to playback the recording.
    • Turn up the large black knob on the Palmer Monicon monitor controller to listen on the speakers.

Setting Up the Headphone Mix

  1. On track 1 click on Send A which is labeled Phones
    • A new window with the send fader for track 1 will appear
  2. Click the Play button to playback the audio
  3. Slowly turn up the track one send fader to set the volume for track 1
    • When making an overdub adjust the track 1 headphone level to the headphone level of the mic

Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1

  1. Turn down the large black knob on the Palmer Monicon monitor controller
  2. Set the input of track 2 to Mic/Line/Hi-Z 1
  3. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2.
  4. Check record levels and headphone levels.
  5. Cue Pro Tools to where you want it to start.
  6. Click the Record Enable button.
  7. Click the Play button to start recording.
  8. Click the Stop button when done
  9. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2 to unarm the track.
  10. Click Play to playback the recording.
    • Turn up the large black knob on the Palmer Monicon monitor controller listen on the speakers.

Recording Multiple Tracks

  • When recording multiple tracks repeat the steps above
  • Set headphone levels for each playback track
  • Set the input for each record track
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