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RECORDING
In the next few sections, we will see how to record and playback material as well as mark locators
and locate to specific points in a project.
BASIC RECORDING
Before we can do anything interesting with the RE32, we must first make a recording. Because the
RE32 has many standard multi-track tape recorder (MTR) keys, recording is very simple. There
are no special, separate record modes to encounter; simply select a track (or tracks) for record
and press PLAY and RECORD as you would on a normal MTR. There are other aspects to recording
but we will look at those a bit later on.
To select tracks for recording, first switch off the ALL SAFE key if it is illuminated. This acts as a
master 'record safe' and prevents accidental recordings being made while it is enabled. Once the
ALL SAFE key is switched off, you may use any of the lower REC/EDIT keys to select a track (or
tracks) for recording onto. When the track keys are selected, they will flash red indicating 'record
ready'. The monitor will show RECORD in red in the track status display area and record indicators
are also shown under each associated meter.
Once you have made your selection, to record, simply press PLAY (to start playback) and then
press PLAY and the red RECORD key together. The track key(s) will be steadily lit as will the
transport RECORD key. On the monitor, the recording will be shown as a red block as it is recording.
To stop recording, press STOP. After a second, the recording you have just made will be shown in
blue (assuming the track is selected for playback otherwise it will be shown grey ) and the IN and
the OUT times will automatically be marked at the start and end of the new recording. The RECORD
track select keys will flash indicating that you are back in 'record ready' state, ready to record
again.
To drop out of record (i.e. stop recording but keep playing), simply press PLAY - the connected
machines will drop out of record and keep playing.
NOTE: There is a minimum time before you can punch in to record again after punching out
using the STOP key. This is due to disk speed and will depend on the drive(s) you are using on
each machine. If you are using hard disks, you will find that you can punch back in to record
faster than if you are using slower drives such as MO (Magneto Optical) drives.
It is also possible to start recording from stop by pressing the red REC key first and then pressing
PLAY. You can stop recording by pressing PLAY again or by pressing STOP.
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