6) At this point as the engineer you have some decisions to make as to how you
want to record. The direct channel output (CHOP) can be set post-fader or pre-
fader using the CHOP POST button. You can process the input recording
channels using external rack gear connected to the insert points (INS button)
or the 500-series rack slots (500 button).
7) Set up 8 tracks in your DAW session to record the 8
microphone signals. This tutorial assumes that the
first 8 direct channel outputs have been connected
to the first 8 inputs of your DAW's audio interface.
8) In your DAW record arm the 8 channels for
recording. Route the outputs of these tracks into
DAW INPUT 9-16 on XL-Desk.
9) Press the DAW button for channels 9-16 and
you will see signal coming into the desk.
Route these channels to Mix Bus A using
the A routing button (above the CUT
button).
Ensure that the MIX A master fader is
raised and that MON SOURCE is set to
MIX A.
Don't forget to un-select the Mix Bus B AFL button when you want to hear the DAW returns. At any point, you
can choose whether you're listening to the input signals on Mix B or the DAW returns on Mix A by simply
toggling the Mix B AFL button on or off.
XL-Desk – Owner's Manual
CHANNEL OUT 1 - 8
Channel outputs to
Analogue
DAW interface
MADI
MADI
RATE
CLOCK
LEVEL
OUTPUTS
POWER
MADI
RATE
CLOCK
LEVEL
INPUTS
POWER
MADI
RATE
CLOCK
LEVEL
INPUTS
POWER
DAW INPUT 9 - 16
INSERT SEND 9 - 16
inputs
MX
INPUTS
16 - 4
MX
OUTPUTS
4 - 16
MX
OUTPUTS
4 - 16
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