Mix Write Recording (Basics) - Sony MDM-X4 Operating Instructions Manual

Mix Write Recording (Basics)

You can record other sounds on top of a previously
recorded track.
The following is an explanation of the mix write
concept.
EXAMPLE: Recording a chorus on top of the vocals
recorded on track 1.
Since the vocals recorded on track 1 are all
assigned to channel 1, connect the microphone to
another channel's input jack.
During recording, the chorus vocals are mixed
with the original vocals and recorded to track 1.
Record chorus
b
Previously
recorded vocals
Preparations for recording
EXAMPLE: Recording a chorus on top of the vocals
recorded on track 1. (For this example we will
input the chorus to the INPUT CH2 jack.)
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4
3
5
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2
1
Set the channel 2 INPUT switch to LINE/MIC (up
position).
(Set channel 2 to receive the input sound).
2
Set the fader for channel 2 to about 7 or 8.
3
Set the channel 2 ASSIGN switch and PAN knobs
to direct the sound to track 1.
(Set the chorus vocals input from channel 2 to be
recorded on track 1.)
ASSIGN
1 2
3 4
PAN
L R
4
Press down the channel 1 INPUT switch.
(Input the playback sound from the recorder
(TRACK 1) to channel 1.)
5
Set the channel 1 ASSIGN switch and PAN knobs
to direct the playback sound from the recorder to
track 1.
(Set the playback sound from the recorder to be
recorded on track 1.)
Chorus /
vocal mix
ASSIGN
1 2
3 4
PAN
L R
6
Prepare the monitor.
• Press the monitor track key corresponding to
1
the group path selected in steps 3 and 5 (in this
case, press down the 1-2 button).
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• If you want to monitor the sound of tracks 2
and 3 press the CUE key.
6
• Turn the MONITOR knob and the TRACK
10
knob(s) to adjust the sound to a level that can be
monitored.
8 8
7
Input a loud phrase and use the channel 2 TRIM
knob to adjust the recording level.
8
Press ( PLAY.
Playback begins.
Recording
ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN
1 2 1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4 3 4
PAN PAN PAN
L R L R L R
Press down
ASSIGN ASSIGN ASSIGN
1 2 1 2 1
3 4 3 4 3
PAN PAN PAN
L R L R L R Turn all the
way toward
"L".
Press down
Turn all the
way toward
"L".
(continued)
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