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− | This article describes recording a microphone with the '''Apollo x8''' interface into the '''Adobe Audition Waveform Editor'''. This is a quick way to record | + | This article describes recording a microphone with the '''Apollo x8''' interface into the '''Adobe Audition Waveform Editor'''. This is a quick way to record a mono audio file but will not work for recording overdubs. |
* 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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=== Audition === | === Audition === | ||
− | ==== Create a | + | ==== Create a Audio File ==== |
# Open '''Audition''' from the dock | # Open '''Audition''' from the dock | ||
# If prompted sign to the '''Creative Cloud Desktop''' app with your Evergreen email and password. | # If prompted sign to the '''Creative Cloud Desktop''' app with your Evergreen email and password. | ||
#* [[Adobe Creative Cloud Sign In]] | #* [[Adobe Creative Cloud Sign In]] | ||
− | # | + | #In the '''Editor''' window click the red record button. |
− | #In the '''New | + | #In the '''New Audio File''' window set the following settings |
− | ## ''' | + | ## '''File Name''': use a meaningful name. |
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## '''Sample Rate''': 48000 | ## '''Sample Rate''': 48000 | ||
− | ## ''' | + | ## '''Channels''': Mono |
− | ## ''' | + | ## '''Bit Depth''' : 32 (Float) |
## Click '''OK''' | ## Click '''OK''' | ||
Revision as of 10:59, 19 September 2023
Contents
Overview
This article describes recording a microphone with the Apollo x8 interface into the Adobe Audition Waveform Editor. This is a quick way to record a mono audio file but will not work for recording overdubs.
- 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 In1 on the XLR panel
- 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
- If it is a condenser mic turn on the phantom power
- Press the +48V button to turn on or off the phantom power
- Talk into to the mic
- Adjust the Preamp knob while looking at Input 1 meter on the Apollo x8
- Set the levels so that the signal is a little bit into the yellow.
Monitoring
- Turn down the silver knob on the Mackie Big Knob 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.
Audition
Create a Audio File
- Open Audition from the dock
- If prompted sign to the Creative Cloud Desktop app with your Evergreen email and password.
- In the Editor window click the red record button.
- In the New Audio File window set the following settings
- File Name: use a meaningful name.
- Sample Rate: 48000
- Channels: Mono
- Bit Depth : 32 (Float)
- 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