User`s guide

Chapter 9: Basic Audio Recording 87
chapter 9
Basic Audio Recording
Recording a Single Audio
Track
When recording from a mono source,
record to a single audio track in Pro Tools.
To configure a new audio track for recording:
1 Connect a mono sound source to the ap-
propriate input of your audio hardware.
2 From the Session Setup window, select
the sample rate for your session.
If using inputs 1 or 2 of an audio interface,
make sure to specify the format (analog or
digital) in the pop-up menu for Ch 1–2.
3 Choose File > New Track and specify 1
Audio Track, then click Create.
✽ To auto-scroll the Track Type pop-up in the
New Track dialog, press Command (Mac-
intosh) or Control (Windows) and use the
Up/Down Arrow keys.
4 Rename the new track as desired. Track
names are used to auto-name recorded
audio files and regions. For more informa-
tion, see “Track Names” on page 78.
5 In the Mix Window, click the audio
track’s Record button to record enable the
track.
Volume faders for record-enabled audio
tracks turn red to indicate they are func-
tioning as record monitor levels.
6 In the Mix window, click on the track’s
Input Selector and assign a hardware input.
7 Adjust the output level of your sound
source (instrument, mixer, or preamp).
Monitor the track’s meter levels in
Pro Tools to ensure that you get the highest
possible signal without clipping.
8 In the Mix window, adjust the track’s vol-
ume and pan faders as desired. These set-
tings are for monitoring purposes only and
do not affect the recorded material.
New Track dialog
Input Selector