Mackie Spike User Manual page 22

16. Click on the Ch.1 icon, hold down your mouse button, and drag it next to the track you want to
record onto. As it gets closer, an arrow pops out and connects the icon to the track. This indicates
the track is armed for recording. To disconnect an icon (disarm the track), drag it to the left and
the arrow will disappear. In the Properties area, set the Bit Depth to 16 bit, or 24 bit as needed.
We will begin by recording the guitar, so go ahead and arm track 1. Leave the icon highlighted, as
the input meters (in the Properties area) will show the signal levels being recorded.
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
MACKIE XD2
Tracktion Edit Screen (with connected Input 1 Icon, shown larger than real size)
INPUT 1
Properties Area
M=Mute
S=Solo
Channel
Meter
Pan and
volume
Play
Record
Bit Depth
Transport Area
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