Video Production And Post-Production - Alesis Studio 24 Reference Manual

Sound Reinforcement
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The Studio 24 lends itself extremely well to post-production applications where a
soundtrack is being developed for video or film. In most situations, a
synchronization system is being used, which ties together all of the time-based
equipment including one or more video tape recorders (VTRs), a multitrack tape
recorder, and in many cases a computer running MIDI software. The software
usually performs as a sequencer for adding virtual tracks (sequenced parts not
recorded to the multitrack tape), and recalling effects programs on MIDI-compatible
outboard effects devices.
Video deck outputs may be patched to either the LINE IN or TAPE IN jacks in most
cases. To feed the output of the Studio 24 into a video deck, set the input of the video
deck to "line level" or "+4", and connect either the GROUP or MAIN L/R OUTPUTS
to the video deck using appropriate adapter cables (usually 1/4" TRS to XLR/Male).
Make sure the input level of the video recorder is not set to "mic" or "-40" level.
In live production, a typical setup would be to plug microphones into the Studio 24,
with direct outputs feeding an ADAT. Using the techniques listed above ("Using
Monitor 1/2 to feed a cassette deck"), make a reference stereo mix to record onto the
VTR's audio tracks (or onto a single audio track if one must be used to record time
code)
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