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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
− | This article describes recording a microphone with the ''' | + | 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 == | ||
− | The '''Mixing Benches''' have a ''' | + | 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: | ** 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. |
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− | *** | + | |
== Recording == | == Recording == |
Revision as of 16:10, 15 September 2023
Contents
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
- 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
Pro Tools
Creating a Session in Pro Tools
- Open the Pro Tools application.
- Select the Create tab.
- Select the Create from Template option.
- Select a template - Mix Bench
- 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
Recording the First Track
- Set the input of track 1 to Mic Instrument 1 (Mono)
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 1.
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Click the Record Enable button.
- Click the Play button to start recording.
- 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 up the silver knob on the Mackie Big Knob volume box listen on the speakers.
Recording a Second Track While Monitoring Track 1
- Turn down the silver knob on the Mackie Big Knob volume box
- Set the input of track 2 to Mic Instrument 1 (Mono)
- Click the Track Record Enable button on track 2.
- Check record levels and headphone levels.
- Cue Pro Tools to where you want it to start.
- Click the Record Enable button.
- Click the Play button to start recording.
- 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 up the silver knob on the Mackie Big Knob volume box listen on the speakers.