Note: Be sure to read BUSS+AUX=4 section to better understand the descriptions here.
There are two ways to record audio to your multitrack machine. There is the Direct Output, and the Buss
output.
Direct Output means whatever comes through channel 1 goes to track 1. Channel 5 goes to track 5.
Channel 7 goes to track 7. The signal is pulled from the end of the channel strip. This is great for
individually tracking all 8 analog inputs at the same time, or just simplifying the signal flow.
Bussing allows you to assign any channel to any buss which flows to a track. Here, Buss 1 feeds tracks
1 and 5. Buss 2 feeds tracks 2 and 6. Buss 3 feeds tracks 3 and 7, and buss 4 feeds tracks 4 and 8.
The track that the buss is recorded to is determined by the multitrack. (Simply by enabling Record on
that channel.) So, the signal is brought in a channel, assigned to a buss, then recorded to a track.
Bussing is very important, because it enables you to mix down several channels to one track or a stereo
pair. It also allows you to move one input across several channels for quick overdubs.
The only caveat with using busses is that it eats into your aux sends. Remember, as we mentioned in
the BUSS+AUX=4 section, you can have 2 busses and 2 aux sends. Plus, the EFFECT RETURN is
assignable to the buss for mixing down with effects.
Section VII
Buss Out vs. Direct Out
Section VII, page 1
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