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6.1.4. Checking the Levels
First, we have to set the input level on the AUDIO KONTROL 1 audio interface.
This is done via the
Microphone Input Sensitivity Knob
(labeled “
Mic
” on the hardware’s
front panel). The goal is to achieve the highest input level possible (in order to
get the highest dynamic range and the lowest noise in your recording), but not so
loud that clipping at the A/D converter occurs. To do this, ask your singer to make
some noise, approximately at the highest level he or she will be singing. Then do
the following:
First, turn the
Mic Knob
all the way down.
Turn it up slowly, so that you see the green LED on the hardware’s top panel
comes on, until the LED starts turning red.
At that point, turn the
Mic Knob
back down slightly, ensuring that the LED never
goes red anymore.
Now you’re done; the input level is now set correctly on the hardware side.
6.1.5. Recording the Voice
The last thing to do before starting the recording is to enable the corresponding
track for recording. In Cubase® LE, this can be done on the track in main project
window, in the mixer or in the track’s Inspector, by clicking on the
Record Enable
button
next to the
Monitor button
(the Record Enable button turns red):
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