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== Creating a Session in Audition[edit | edit source] ==
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== Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro ==
 
# Open the '''Audition''' application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
 
# Open the '''Audition''' application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
 
# Select '''File''' > '''New''' > '''Multitrack Session''' from the toolbar.
 
# Select '''File''' > '''New''' > '''Multitrack Session''' from the toolbar.
# Set the following settings:
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## '''Session Name''': use a meaningful name.
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## '''Folder Location''': Click '''Browse''' and select a 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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== Importing a Video File[edit | edit source] ==
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== Importing a Video File ==
# Select '''Multitrack > Tracks > Add Video Track''' from the toolbar.
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# Make sure that your video file has been moved to the folder with for the Audition session.
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# Drag the video file to the beginning of the Video Reference track.
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#* You can mute or delete the audio if it is not needed.
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# If there was audio i the video it will be imported to track 1.
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# In top right of Audition click the '''Video on Second Display''' window set button.
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#* The Video window will show up on the second display and also on the performer display.
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== Recording[edit | edit source] ==
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== Recording ==
  
=== Setting Up the MOTU M4[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Setting Up the MOTU M4 ===
 
# 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.
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#* 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.
  
=== Recording the First Track[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Recording the First Track ===
 
# Set the input of track 1 to '''Mono: M4 In 1'''
 
# Set the input of track 1 to '''Mono: M4 In 1'''
 
# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1.
 
# Click the '''Track Record Enable''' button on track 1.
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#* Turn up the '''Monitor''' knob to listen on the speakers.
 
#* Turn up the '''Monitor''' knob to listen on the speakers.
  
=== Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1[edit | edit source] ===
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=== Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1 ===
 
# Set the input of track 2 to '''Mono: M4 In 1'''
 
# 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.
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== End of Session[edit | edit source] ==
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== End of Session ==
 
# Remember to save your Session before closing the file.
 
# Remember to save your Session before closing the file.
 
# Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
 
# Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.

Revision as of 16:07, 21 April 2023

Creating a New Project in Premiere Pro

  1. Open the Audition application and sign in with your Evergreen email address and password.
  2. Select File > New > Multitrack Session from the toolbar.

Importing a Video File

Recording

Setting Up the MOTU M4

  1. Turn down the Monitor knob on the MOTU M4.
  2. Set up a microphone.
  3. Plug your microphone) into the front of the MOTU M4 Input 1
  4. Set the preamp levels with the Gain knob.
  5. Pay close attention to the meters on the face of the MOTU M4.
  6. Set the Gain knob so the meter is just turning yellow
  7. Press the MON button on your input channel.
  8. Set the Input Monitor Mix knob to 12:00.
  9. Set the MOTU M4 headphone knob to 2:00.
  10. 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

  1. Set the input of track 1 to Mono: M4 In 1
  2. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1.
  3. Check record levels and headphone levels.
  4. Click the Record button in the Transport bar.
  5. Click the Stop button when done
  6. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1 to unarm the track.
  7. 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

  1. Set the input of track 2 to Mono: M4 In 1
  2. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2.
  3. Check record levels and headphone levels.
  4. Click the Play button to and adjust Input Monitor Mix to change the balance of the microphone and the Pro Tool playback.
  5. Cue Audition to where you want it to start.
  6. Click the Record button.
  7. Click the Stop button when done
  8. Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2 to unarm the track.
  9. 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

  1. Remember to save your Session before closing the file.
  2. Back ups the entire folder to an external drive or OneDrive.
  3. Quit Pro Tools.
  4. Turn all monitor knob down.
  5. Shutdown the computer.
  6. Clean up the space:
    1. Ensure all cables are coiled.
    2. 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.
  7. Tidy up any toys, noise makers, etc. Notate any issues in the logbook.