Samson MDR MDR 6 Owner'S Manual Download Page 17

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Using The HDM (Continued)

Overdubbing Using HDM

Now that you have recorded a basic rhythm track you can overdub additional tracks using MDR6’s HDM. For this
example, we’ll overdub a vocal track using a microphone.  Follow the steps below. 

1.

Connect the output from your computer sound card to the MDR6’s 2-Track In and then connect the MDR6’s
2-Track Output to the input of the sound card. 

2.

Connect a microphone to the MDR6’s Channel 1 microphone input and set a proper level using the GAIN
control and peak LED.

3.

Engage the HDM switch. The input channel’s REC LED will light dimly indicating the channel can be
assigned to the RECORD bus.

4.

Press the RECORD switch on the MDR6’s Channel 1. The input channel’s REC LED will flash indicating the
channel is assigned to the RECORD bus.

5.

Raise the Channel 1 fader to the nominal area (0 ).  

6.

Now,  test your listening level by pressing PLAY on your hard disk recorder and by slowly raising the 2
TRACK to MIX level control until you have set a comfortable listening level.  Use the 2 TRACK to MIX and
CONTROL ROOM/HEADPHONE level controls to set a good balance between the hard disk recorder and
the input. 

7.

Select the record enable on the track you are recording to on your hard disk recorder and set a level as
described in your software manual.

8.

Press REC/PLAY on your hard disk recorder and record your vocal track.

NOTE: The RECORD bus is stereo, therefore the input channels PAN and BALANCE controls will determine how
much signal is sent to the LEFT or RIGHT 
2-TRACK output.  If you want an input channels signal to send only to the LEFT RECORD bus, then set the PAN
control all the way to the left. If you want an input channels signal to send only to the RIGHT RECORD bus, then
set the PAN control all the way to the right.

Summary of Contents for MDR MDR 6

Page 1: ...0 L R HF 12K 0 15 10 10 5 5 15 MF 2 5K 15 10 10 5 15 0 5 0 LF 80Hz 0 15 10 10 5 15 5 0 5 0 10 5 0 10 2TK TO RETURN 5 0 10 5 0 10 AUX 0 10 AUX 0 10 AUX 0 10 AUX 0 10 GAIN CLIP GAIN CLIP 3 L 4 R 5 L 6 R...

Page 2: ...objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped PRECAUCION Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o descargas no permita que...

Page 3: ...9 MDR6 Input and Output Connections 10 11 Operating the MDR6 12 15 System Set ups 16 17 MDR6 Wiring Guide 18 Specifications 19 Block Diagram 20 Copyright 2001 Samson Technologies Corp Printed May 2002...

Page 4: ...nstructions for its setup and use and full specifications You ll also find a war ranty card enclosed please don t forget to fill it out and mail it in so that you can receive online technical support...

Page 5: ...d construction ensure reliable performance from venue to venue and session to session Three year extended warranty _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 6: ...30 40 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 15 15 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 15 15 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 15 15 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 15 15 10 5 0 10 5 20 30 40 1...

Page 7: ...Right main Mix output connectors 16 AUX OUT Line level output from the Auxiliary bus 17 MONO OUT The Left and Right main Mix outputs are summed together to a monaural signal and sent out this connecto...

Page 8: ...ontrol to keep this LED from staying on CHANNEL EQUALIZER The MDR6 input channels feature a 3 band equalizer allowing you to adjust the high mid and low frequencies independently on each channel The c...

Page 9: ...ce there s a 3dB increase in gain when the mono input signal is heard in both the Left and Right MIX bus RECORD The RECORD switch is used when operating the MDR6 s HDM HARD DISK MODE If HDM in the mas...

Page 10: ...ISK MODE and is used to interface with a computer based hard disk recorder When turned on the channel RECORD switches are activated for special bussing and monitor ing features For more information on...

Page 11: ...asionally MIX 2T The MIX 2T switch selects the signal source that you are monitoring in the CONTROL ROOM and HEAD PHONE outputs When the switch is in the up posi tion the signal source is from the LEF...

Page 12: ...a utility MIC input located on the Combie connector The utility MIC inputs have a nominal operating level of 50dB through 20dB The MIC inputs also feature 48V phantom power allowing you to use condens...

Page 13: ...ve the same output as the L R MIX however the level can be adjusted independently from the main mix using the C ROOM HEADPHONES control LEFT RIGHT MIX In a live sound application the LEFT RIGHT MIX ou...

Page 14: ...sition 6 While speaking into the mic or playing the instrument adjust the channel Fader control so that the 0 LED of the MAIN section peak level meter lights occasionally 7 You can shape the tone of e...

Page 15: ...R L R L R MIX MONO MONO OUT AUX OUT AUX RET LEFT MONO RIGHT CR OUT LEFT RIGHT MIX OUT LEFT RIGHT AUX RETURN C ROOM PHONES LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT 2T IN 2T OUT HDR MIX 2T 5 0 10 5 0 2TK TO RETURN 5 0 10...

Page 16: ...osition For this example we ll first record a rhythm track sequence from a MIDI keyboard any stereo track will do then do an overdub If you are using an imported loop or internal sequencer skip the Re...

Page 17: ...indicating the channel is assigned to the RECORD bus 5 Raise the Channel 1 fader to the nominal area 0 6 Now test your listening level by pressing PLAY on your hard disk recorder and by slowly raisin...

Page 18: ...T IN 2T OUT MIX 2T PAN 0 L R HF 12K 0 15 10 10 5 5 15 MF 2 5K 15 10 10 5 15 0 5 0 LF 80Hz 0 15 10 10 5 15 5 0 30 BAL 0 L R HF 12K 0 15 10 10 5 5 15 MF 2 5K 15 10 10 5 15 0 5 0 LF 80Hz 0 15 10 10 5 15...

Page 19: ...ONITOR INPUT SIGNAL FLOW SIGNAL FLOW Samson S phone Headphone amplifier 5 10 OFF MASTER VOLUME INJECT MASTER LEVEL dB 30 18 12 24 6 6 CLIP 0 CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL LEVEL dB 30 18 12 24 6 3 CLIP 0 MUTE ON S...

Page 20: ...Hot 2 Cold 3 Common 1 Common Hot Cold Hot 2 Cold 3 Common 1 Common Solder Points End View End View Solder Points 1 2 3 2 1 3 Unbalanced 1 4 Connector XLR Balanced Wiring Guide The are several ways to...

Page 21: ...to Aux Send 74 dB Line to Aux Send Stereo Ch 34 dB Residual Noise 30 kHz LPF all control Min Main 89 dBu Aux Send 86 dBu Crosstalk 1 kHz w 30 kHz LPF Ch vs Ch 75 dB Input vs Output 87 5 dB Peak LED S...

Page 22: ...rim Equalizer Volume AUX Balance PEAK LEFT MONO RIGHT Ch 2 Input 48 Trim Equalizer Volume AUX Pan Record PEAK Mic Line Ch 1 Input 48 Trim Equalizer Volume AUX Pan Record PEAK Mic Line 2 TK L 2TK R log...

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