The Recording And Mixing Process; Connecting Instruments - Roland VS-1824 Owner's Manual

The Recording and Mixing Process

The recording procedure with the VS-1824 is similar to the
process of recording with traditional multitrack recorders.
The general process of recording a song is outlined below.
1. Connect instruments and microphones to the VS-1824.
2. Record the basic rhythm tracks (i.e. drums, bass, etc.).
3. Record the other parts (electric guitars, synthesizers,
vocals, etc.) while playing back the basic rhythm tracks.
4. If there are any mistakes in the process, record over the
places where they occurred using punch-in and punch
out.
5. Adjust the volume level, panning, equalization, and
other settings for each track.
6. If you run out of empty tracks, you can merge the
contents of two or more tracks onto a different track
using track bouncing (p. 64).
7. Mix down the tracks to your stereo recorder to make a
master tape. Or, bounce down the tracks to a stereo track
within the VS-1824 to make your own original CD.
Creates an original audio CD with the
internal CD-RW drive.
Creates an original audio CD with the
optional Roland VS-CDRII recorder.
Chapter 4 Recording Operations

Connecting Instruments

1. Pull the Master fader all the way down.
2. Connect instruments and microphones to the desired
INPUT jacks.
The INPUT 8 jack and the GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack cannot be
used simultaneously. The GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack takes
priority when connections are made to both jacks at the same
time. If you wish to use the INPUT 8 jack, make sure nothing
is plugged into the GUITAR (Hi-Z) jack.
Guitar (Hi-Z) (See Appendices p. 12)
* This instrument is equipped with balanced (XLR/TRS) type
input jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below.
Make connections after first checking the wiring diagrams of
other equipment you intend to connect.
fig.03-04
* To prevent feedback from occurring, pay attention to the
position of "live" microphones connected near active speakers.
If feedback occurs:
• Change the position of the microphones.
• Move the microphones farther from the speakers.
• Lower the volume levels.
To prevent hazard or damage, ensure hat only microphone
cables and microphones designed to IEC-268-15A are
connected.
Afin d'éviter tout resque ou dommage, ne brancher que des
câbles de microphone et des microphones conformes à la
norme IEC-268-15A.
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