PUNCH-IN or INSERT Recording
"Punching in" or "insert recording" is when you record over a small
section of a previously recorded track in order to fix a mistake or
improve a performance, while keeping the rest of the track as before.
The mixer settings should be exactly the same as they were during
the original recording.
The 488 can manually punch-in with the RECORD (•) key, the RECORD
FUNCTION switches, or the optional RC-30P footswitch.
REHEARSE function
This function is activated by pressing the RHSL switch. Its LED will
start blinking. During a rehearsal, what you hear in the monitor mix
and read on the TRACK level meters will be the same as during
recording, but signal won't be recorded on tape. The playback is
simply muted while RECORD is on.
You can rehearse your punch-in as many times as you need without
affecting the existing recording at all. When you are sure of your
performance and ready to actually record the insert, turn off the RHSL
LED by pressing the switch again.
Punch-in/out procedure
Preliminary
The 488 offers 3 ways to initiate the punch-in. The first is with the
transport RECORD key, the second with the track RECORD FUNCTION
switch, and the third with the remote foot switch.
In the following, we'll use track 2 as the punch-in track as an example.
1. As the punch-in track is track 2 in our example, your input needs
to be assigned to GROUP 2. To do so, turn the PAN control in the
channel which your source instrument is plugged into, all the way
to the right (EVEN), and press the channel's 1/L-2/R ASSIGN
switch.
Keep all the other channels' ASSIGN switches off.
2. To hear the tape, the CUE signal path is used. So, turn each TAPE
control to the right of center (CUE side) and press the CUE switch
in the MONITOR switch rack.
3. To hear the instrument press the MONITOR GROUP 2 switch.
4. Press PLAY to play the tape, then adjust the CUE MASTER control
until the MONITOR level meters peak at about 0 to +3, and adjust
the PHONES control for the desired listening level of the
headphones.
5. Play the instrument. You'll hear it together with the tape signals in
the headphones. Stopping the tape will allow you to hear only
the instrument.
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Summary of Contents for 488 PORTASTUDIO
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