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==Configuring the Mixer==
 
==Configuring the Mixer==
  

Revision as of 20:15, 8 October 2008

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Configuring the Mixer

Step 1 - Access the Scene Memory Panel

The "Display Access" panel.
The "Scene" panel displayed on the navigation LCD.

Locate the "Display Access" panel on the mixer and press the "Scene" button until the "Scene Memory" screen appears on the LCD.

Step 2 - Locate the Jefftqq Preset

The scroll wheel.
"rec Jefftqq" highlighted on the "Scene" panel.

Use the scroll wheel to navigate to scene 6: "rec Jefftqq."

Step 3 - Recall the Preset

The "Scene Memory" panel.

Locate the "Scene Memory" control panel and press the "Recall" button.

Preparing the Recording Booth

605 recording booth.

The recording booth is the black closet located directly across from the door when you enter 605.

Step 1 - Turn on Recording Booth Light

Recording booth light switch.

The light switch is located inside the booth, just above the door, on the right side of the light.

Step 2 - Turn on the Amplifier

Microphone amplifier, in the off position.

A blue light indicates that the amplifier is turned on.

Microphone amplifier, in the on position.


Step 3 - Adjust the Microphone

The gold dot indicates the front of the microphone.

The gold dot should face the person speaking.

Pop filter correctly placed in front of microphone.

Make sure the pop filter is sitting in front of the microphone.

Setting up Computer Software

Yamaha Studio Manager

Step 1 - Start Yamaha Studio Manager

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Find the Yamaha Studio Manager folder in the Start Menu, open it, and click on the Studio Manager shortcut.

Step 2 - Prepare a New Session

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Under the Device Editor column, highlight 01V96 and click Add.

Step 3 - Configure MIDI Ports

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Click on the MIDI Ports tab. Under the Input Ports column, check Yamaha 01V96-1. Check the same item under the Output Ports column.


Click OK when you are finished.

Step 4 - Select Device

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A new window will appear containing a picture of the Yahama 01V96 Mixer. Double-click on the picture.

Step 5 - Configure the Session

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You should see a window resembling the physical mixer sitting on the desk.


Open the File Menu and click on System Setup...

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Under the box labeled Input port, select Yamaha 01V96-1.


Under the box labeled Output port, select Yamaha 01V96-1.


You must make a selection for both boxes, or the next step will fail.

Step 6 - Synchronize the Mixer

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Open the Synchronization Menu and click on Re-Synchronize...

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Make sure that All Libs is checked and that Direction is set to Console -> PC, and hit OK.


You can now control the mixer from the computer.

MOTU

MOTU PCI Audio Console

Step 1 - Open the MOTU PCI Audio Console
MOTU 01 AudioConsole.png

Find the MOTU folder in the Start Menu, open it, and click on the MOTU PCI Audio Console shortcut.

Step 2 - Configure the MOTU PCI Audio Console
MOTU 02Settings.png

Make sure the settings look like the picture at the right.


Most importantly, make sure that Banks A and B are set to ADAT, and Bank C is set to Analog.

MOTU PCI CueMix Console

Step 1 - Open the MOTU PCI CueMix Console
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Find the MOTU folder in the Start Menu, open it, and click on the MOTU PCI CueMix Console shortcut.

Step 2 - Load the MOTU CueMix Room 605 Preset
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Click the Load button on the right side of the window.

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Navigate to C:\User and load the 605.cue file.


The MOTU 2408mk3 is now configured and fully operational.

Sound Forge

Step 1 - Open Sound Forge

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Open the Start Menu and locate the Sony folder. Open the Sound Forge 9.0 folder and click on the Sound Forge 9.0 shortcut to open Sound Forge.

Step 2 - Select the Audio Device

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Open the Options Menu and click on Preferences... at the very bottom of the list.

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Locate the Audio tab and using the drop-down menu, change the Audio device type to MOTU PCI ASIO.

Step 3 - Configure the Audio Device

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Click the Record tab.


Under the column labeled 1, click the circle in the row labeled ADAT-A 7.


Under the column labeled 2, click the circle in the row labeled ADAT-A 8.


Sound Forge is now properly configured for recording.

Adjusting the Headphones Volume

The headphone amplifier.

The headphone amplifier controls the volume of the headphones in the booth. Additional headphones can be connected to the amplifier so that other people may listen.

Channel 1 volume knob.

To adjust the volume of the headphones in the booth, use the knob labeled channel 1.

Recording

Step 1 - Open Sound Forge

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Open the Start Menu and locate the Sony folder. Open the Sound Forge 9.0 folder and click on the Sound Forge 9.0 shortcut to open Sound Forge.

Step 2 - Create a New File

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Open the File Menu and click New...

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Set the Sample Rate to 44,100.


Set the Bit Depth to 16.


Set the Channels to 2 (Stereo).

Step 3 - Open the Record Window

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Click on the red Record button in the tool bar, or press Ctrl+R.


Step 4 - Configure the Inputs

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Locate the blue boxes labeled 1 and 2 to the right of your meters.

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Click the box labeled 1 and select ADAT-A 7 from the list.

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Click the box labeled 2 and select ADAT-A 8 from the list.

Step 5 - Start Recording

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Click the red Record button to begin recording.

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When you are finished recording, press the Stop button, and click Close.


Be sure to save your work by selecting Save from the File Menu or by pressing Ctrl+S!


For additional information on saving, please consult the Good Saving Practices tutorial.