Specifications
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6. Open the Output Patchbay window and make sure the signals are routed in the follow-
ing way:
7. Check that your audio channels play back as desired and adjust EQ/Dynamics if neces-
sary.
You may already have created a complete automated mix, in which case everything should
be playing back just the way you want it.
8. Make sure the input signals from the MIDI Instrument are as loud as possible (without
clipping), to avoid unnecessary noise.
9. Set up the effect sends for the desired DS channels.
Aux Send 4 is routed to the external effect and Aux Sends 5 and 6 are routed to the on-board
FX units. Again, make sure that Aux Send 4 is deactivated for channels 19 and 20 to avoid
feedback!
10.Make effect settings for the internal and external effects, and adjust the effect return
channels.
11.Put your two track recorder in “Record-stand by” mode or similar, so that you can
check the input levels.
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A word of caution: Most digital recorders automatically switch to the correct sample
rate when recording, but there may be cases when you need to adjust this manually.
Make sure the recorder records at the sample rate used by the DS2416 card - consult
the manual for the two track recorder if necessary.
12.Play back the music and adjust the input level on the two track recorder with the Ste-
reo Mix fader.
It should be as high as possible, without ever clipping. If you need to amplify the signal, use
the Attenuator control in the Channel Overview for the Stereo Mix.
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In this setup, the Stereo Mix fader will also govern the monitoring volume. If this is a
problem, you could consider connecting your monitoring equipment to outputs 1 and
2 on the i/o unit instead, and use Buses for monitoring. However, you should make
sure that all channels have these Buses fully turned up and set to Post Pan mode (to
hear exactly the same as what you record).
13.Perform the mixdown.
Output Bus/Aux Send Pair Comment
IOA3/4 Aux 3/4 External effect send (only output 4 is used).
Analog Stereo Monitoring.
S/P DIF Stereo Two track recorder.