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Using an MQ-Series Mixer for Occasional Multi-Track Recording
The MQ-Series
mixers are intended
for use in sound
reinforcement
systems, and are not equipped with many of the essential features of a
true recording
mixer.
However,
if you already own
the MO
mixer,
you
may wish to use it for informal recording work (such as laying
down synthesizer parts on a muiti-track recorder). The setup illustrat-
ed shows
an
MQ802
with
its Left and
Right
PGM
Outputs
being
patched into pairs of tracks on an 8-track recorder. The line outputs
from all 8 tracks are patched into the MQ input channel phone jacks,
while one or more of the mixer's XLR-type connector inputs accept
the live instrument(s) or microphone ($).
Initially, two tracks are recorded; subsequently, the mixer channels
corresponding to the recorded tracks are switched to the phone jack
inputs to pick up synchronous
playback, and the PGM
Outputs are
Using MQ mixer for occasional multi-track recording.
Foldback to performer's
headphones or speaker
Monaura! power
amplifier
NOTE:
Use headphones for moni-
toring PGM
while record-
ing with live microphones
near monitor speakers, and
turn off monitor amp.
Stereo master
recorder
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and record stereo master tape.
Stereo power amplifier
NOTE;
Microphones and/or instruments
First record 2 tracks
(
at a time
patched into another two tracks of the recorder. This process contin- .
ues until the multi-track tape is completed
(track-to-track transfers
can be done in a similar fashion).
Finally,the
multi-track
tape is played with all mixer inputs switched
to the phone jacks, and the PGM
Outputs are plugged into a stereo
master recorder; the mixdown
is thus completed.
In this system, the Foldback bus can be used to do a mono mix of all
previously recorded
tracks, and the FB output is then fed to an amp-
Hfier and
either
a speaker
or headphone
distribution
system.
This
provides monitoring for a performer(s) during overdubs. The recordist
or mixer operator
can monitor the program with either headphones
plugged
into
the
mixer
front
edge, or with
a stereo amplifier and
speakers.
Stereo monitor speakers
(studio)
/
Record
mics and/or
in-
struments (up to maximum
number of input channels)
but only 2 tracks at a time.
When
multi-track
tape is
recorded,
remix
it and
connect the stereo PGM
output to the stereo master
recorder.
XLR-type
con-
nector/phone jack switches
are set as required for live
source
or
playback
of
multi-track tape.
Line input
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