Recording To The First Track - Akai DPS16 Operator's Manual

Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS16

Recording to the first track

1. Connect the output jacks of a rhythm machine to INPUT jacks 1 and 2.
INPUT jacks 1 and 2 accept either the XLR-type plug and 1/4" TRS phone plug. To connect a standard 1/4"
phone plug to one of these jacks, insert the plug in the center of the jack.
2. Press [RECORD SELECT] keys 1 and 2.
When you turn on the
record-ready mode. The type of signal output from each track varies depending on the status of the DPS16 and
the status of the
Tracks that have their [RECORD SELECT] keys turned on
Tracks that have their [RECORD SELECT] keys turned off
In this example, the input source signal (the currently input rhythm machine sound) is output from tracks 1 and
2 while the DPS16 is stopped or recording.
TIPS :
• During playback, you can also monitor the input source through the tracks that have their
SELECT]
• With the DPS16's default setting, INPUT jacks 1–6 are internally routed to tracks 1–6 and 11–16, and
INPUT jacks 7 and 8 are routed to tracks 7 and 8, although you can change the input assignment to each
track. Refer to page 54 for more information.
3. Raise channel faders 1 and 2 and the master fader and pan the signals using [TRACK PAN] knobs 1
and 2.
Raise channel faders 1 and 2 and the master fader to monitor the rhythm machine sound via the PHONES and
MONITOR OUT jacks. Adjust the
monitor system to obtain the optimum sound level.
The PHONES jack and the MONITOR OUT jacks output the same signals output from the MASTER
TIP :
OUT jacks. If the Solo function is enabled, these jacks output only the soloed channel sound.
4. Play the rhythm machine, and adjust [INPUT TRIM] knobs 1 and 2.
Set the
[INPUT TRIM]
5. While checking the level meter in the Main screen, adjust channel faders 1 and 2 and the master
fader.
Adjust channel faders 1 and 2 so that the level meter for Tracks 1 and 2 (output level of tracks 1 and 2) will not
reach the maximum level when you play the rhythm machine. If the level meter of Master L / R (master
section output level) reaches the maximum level, lower the master fader.
Remember that the signal you are monitoring now is a signal that passed through the recorder
NOTE :
section, not a signal input at the INPUT jack. Operating channel faders 1 and 2 and the master fader will not
affect the input level of a signal recorded to a track.
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[RECORD SELECT]
[RECORD SELECT]
keys turned on. Refer to page 103 for more information.
[MONITOR LEVEL]
knobs as high as possible so that the OVER indicator will not light up.
keys (and their LEDs flash in red), the corresponding tracks enter
key for each track.
Stop
Input source
controls on the front panel and the volume of the
Output level of the master section
Output level of tracks 1 and 2
Playback
Track playback
— Track playback
Recording
Input source
Track playback
[RECORD