TF series Live Recording with Steinberg Nuendo Live 1st Edition: August 2016
Summary: This guide will show how quick and easy it is to achieve a high quality, live multi-track recording using a Yamaha TF series digital mixer, the software of Steinberg Nuendo Live, and a PC. Such a system is ideal for use as a virtual sound-check tool, and to create a concert archive for later mix-down using Steinberg or other professional Digital Audio Workstation software.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live Introduction Yamaha TF series consoles (TF1, TF3, TF5) are now sold with a license to use with Steinberg Nuendo Live software. This is compatible with Mac and Windows computers, and can be used for multi-track live recording. It is designed to be simple and quick to setup and operate, while providing a stable and reliable recording environment.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live Hardware Setup The TF mixing system should be setup as normal, either using the Tio1608-D remote i/o units or not. Connect the computer with Nuendo Live installed via a standard USB cable to the TF console’s rear USB socket, which is labeled “TO HOST”. Connect the USB eLicenser for Nuendo Live to another port on the computer.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live Computer Preparation Nuendo Live must be installed. This software is provided with recent new purchases of TF-series consoles. Refer to http://www.steinberg.net for the latest information and support about Nuendo Live. The use of Nuendo Live requires a USB eLicenser, which is also provided with a new purchase of TF- series.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live Input channels 33-40 (not available on TF1) and the Stereo Input channels do not have a Direct Out function, so they cannot be recorded. However, a pair of outputs can be selected for recording to USB channels 33-34. To set this, open the Recorder menu by touching the cassette tape icon at the top of the screen.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live The “Pre-Record Time” is a unique setting: Nuendo Live can capture up to 60 seconds of audio before the recording has started. Just in case the operator forgot to start the recording in time! In the “Output Mode” section, make sure “Multi track mode” is selected. This will allow a “Virtual Sound-check” to be made later.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live ii. iii. iv. v. Additional information about the recording can be entered in the Record Panel, such as Artist and Engineer names. If some recording has already been made, press “Locate End” to enable the recording to resume at the place where it last stopped. Then press “RECORD” to begin recording.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live Playback from Nuendo Live To playback the multi-track recording from Nuendo Live through the TF-series console, the console’s inputs first need to be changed to “USB”. 1. Select Input channel 1 and go to the “INPUT” screen by touching the input section at the top of the channel strip. 2. Select “USB 1” as the channel’s input. 3.
TF-series Live Recording using Nuendo Live input channels could be returned to their mic/line input to allow those performers to rehearse with the recording. Don’t forget to return the console’s inputs to the mic/line connections after this “virtual soundcheck” is complete, to allow sound from the stage again.
