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+ | # 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''' | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | This article describes recording a microphone with the '''MOTU 828''' interface into ''' | + | This article describes recording a microphone with the '''MOTU 828''' 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 | ||
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* Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on the '''MOTU 828''' | * Connect the headphones to the headphone jack on the '''MOTU 828''' | ||
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Revision as of 15:01, 26 June 2023
- 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
Contents
Overview
This article describes recording a microphone with the MOTU 828 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 MOTU 828 audio interface. The Audio Interface - Mixing Bench article has additional information about the MOTU 828.
- There are two XLR/1/4" mic/instrument inputs on the front.
- Microphones can be connected to theses inputs with XLR cables.
- Guitars can be connected with 1/4" cables.
- Each input has:
- Trim control
- Rotate the knob to adjust levels
- Pad for reducing input levels
- Press the Trim knob to turn on or off the pad
- Phantom Power
- Press and hold the Trim knob to turn on or off the phantom power
- Trim control
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
Creating a Session in Pro Tools
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