SoundCraft Audio Mixing Console Model Spirit Studio Musical Instrument User Manual


 
and to return them to PLAYBACK when recording is
complete. Individual input channels can be routed via
the DIRECT button to feed a selected track, replacing
the Group output which is normalled to the Tape Send.
This provides the shortest possible signal path from in-
put to tape.
Alternatively you may create GROUPS from a number
of inputs, e.g. for a drum mix, and feed a track from the
Group outputs which are normalled to the Tape Sends.
A stereo Group is set up as follows:
Decide which Channel inputs are to be mixed to
form the Group, and press the appropriate Group
routing button on each of those Channels.
Adjust the level of each channel within the Group
mix using the Channel fader, and the position of
each channel within the Group mix using the Chan-
nel PAN.
Adjust the overall level of the Group output using the
Group fader.
Microphone PlacementMicrophone Placement Careful microphone placement and the choice of a suit-
able type of microphone for the job is one of the
essentials of successful sound recording. The aim
should be to place the microphone as close as possi-
ble to the source, to cut out unwanted surrounding
sounds and maintain good separation and control of
the mix. Also a well-chosen and well-placed micro-
phone should not need any appreciable equalisation.
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