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3.1 Recordings with the MAGICIAN
When you insert the MAGICIAN between your mixing console and multi-track recorder, the sound modifica-
tions produced by this device will be directly recorded on tape or hard-disk. For this purpose, connect the tape
sends (subgroup outputs) of the mixing console with the inputs on the MAGICIAN, then connect the units
outputs to the analog inputs on your multi-track recorder. As mixing consoles generally have balanced tape
sends and returns, we recommend that you wire the MAGICIAN in a balanced configuration.
Tape
Send
MAGICIAN Out
Tape
Return
REC
FFWD
STOP
PLAY
REW
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Fig. 3.1: the MAGICIAN between mixing console and multi-track recorder
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Some digital multi-track recorders have multi-pin connectors for balanced connection (i.e. to
wire them in a balanced configuration you need an adapter). Crosstalk between the channels
is therefore higher than in unbalanced configurations. In such a case, it will be wise to use
long, balanced cables between mixing console and MAGICIAN, and short, unbalanced cables
between MAGICIAN and digital multi-track recorder, so as to ensure proper signal separation
between the single channels.
3.2 Application in mixdown
Another possibility is to insert the MAGICIAN in the subgroups of the mixing console (if available). Depending
on the wiring of the inserts on the console, you either need a special 6.3 mm stereo jack insert cable that is
routed to two mono jacks (send & return), or two separate cables for the send and return path. Connect the
insert sends of the subgroups to the inputs on the MAGICIAN, and the insert returns to the outputs.
3. APPLICATIONS
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