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computer (for a bit of reverb) and mix that
processed signal on the main outs with dry vocals
from CueMix DSP.
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO I/O BUFFER
A
buffer
is a small amount of computer memory
used to hold data. For audio interfaces like the
896HD, buffers are used for the process of
transferring audio data in and out of the computer.
The size of the buffers determines how much delay
you hear when monitoring live inputs through
your audio software: larger buffers produce more
delay; smaller buffers produce less.
Buffer size adjustment is made in the MOTU
FireWire Audio Console, as shown in Figure 8-3
via the
Samples Per Buffer
setting.
2. CueMix™ DSP immedi-
ately patches the live mic
signal directly to the main
outs (or other output),
completely bypassing the
computer (dry, with no
effects processing).
3. Mic signal is mixed with the main outs, and you
can control the volume (relative to the rest of the
mix) with the mic’s fader in CueMix Console.
Figure 8-2: This diagram shows the signal flow when using CueMix™ DSP no-latency monitoring. Notice that this method does not allow you
to process the live input with plug-ins in your audio software while it is being monitored. You can, however, add effects later — after recording
the live input as a disk track. CueMix™ DSP lets you hear what you are recording with no delay and no computer-based effects.
1. Live input (from mic,
guitar, etc.) enters the
MOTU interface.
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