Example Methods Of Operation; Recording - Solid State Logic AWS 900+ Owner's Manual

Example Methods of Operation

Example Methods of Operation
The following paragraphs will guide you through example configurations for the main production methods of
Recording and Mixing.
In practice, these methods will cross over to a large degree, however we shall work through simple versions of
each of them in order to understand the processes involved when using a DAW and analogue console together.
Section 5 includes detailed descriptions of the DAW interface and its operation.
Recording (using External Monitor Returns)
Overview
For the following example we will use the 2 channel I/O DAW configuration described above, where all the
console Record Bus Outputs feed DAW inputs 1-2 and DAW outputs 1-2 feed the External B monitor selector,
Input 3 (labelled DAW in the Monitor Control Panel).
Any of the 24 channel modules are available for recording signals to the DAW, while a stereo output from the
DAW is used to monitor the DAW tracks. The block diagram below shows this in simplified form.
RECORD FX AND GUIDE
SOURCES INPUTS
CHANNELS
REC BUS DAW
MIX BUS
REC MI X EXT B
MONITOR BUS
Detail
Record sources can be fed to the channel modules via either the channel microphone inputs, line level inputs or
high-impedance instrument inputs. Spare channels can be used to return guide tracks, keyboard outputs and
outboard effects devices.
Route all inputs to the console Mix Bus.
Create as many channels as you require within your DAW project, and assign all their inputs to input 1 or 2.
Assign the DAW channel outputs to the stereo output connected to the AWS 900+ External B monitor selector.
Select SUM, EXT B and MIX monitor source buttons on the Monitor Control Panel. Adjust the monitor level using
the main monitor level pot. Switch to DAW focus mode and adjust the DAW monitor mix using the AWS 900+
faders. Switch to Analogue Focus mode and use the faders to set suitable levels on the AWS 900+ inputs.
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