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Introduction to the 02R 3
Digital Recording Console 02R Getting Started Guide
RISC Technology
To provide powerful system control and full dynamic automation, the 02R
is driven by a RISC technology CPU. With all this power and sonic quality,
the 02R will become the heart of your digital recording studio.
User Guides
The Digital Recording Console 02R is supplied with an Owner’s Manual
which consists of two sections – a Getting Started Guide and a User’s Guide .
You should keep this manual handy for future reference.
Getting Started Guide
The Getting Started Guide sections contain a simple description and a couple
of tutorials about digital recording with the 02R to get you started. It also
has a tutorial on the automation system.
User’s Guide
The User’s Guide sections explain each 02R function in full detail. Use its
table of contents to search for general topics and the index to search for
specifics. A glossary of related terms is also provided.
Where to Start
If you are unfamiliar with the 02R, you should start with the Getting Started
Guide . Read through the section and follow the steps outlined in the
tutorials. Refer to the User’s Guide when you are more familiar with the 02R
and just need the details of how a particular function works. You may also
want to refer to the
User’s Guide for more detailed information while using
the Getting Started Guide .
Automation System
Regardless of your level of experience, you should read through the section
“Mixing and Automation” on page 67 of the
Getting Started Guide . The
automation system built into the 02R is unique to this product. Even
experienced recording engineers will want to refer to this section to
discover how to record and playback entire mixing sessions. You should
also refer to the section entitled “Automation” on page 123 of the
User’s
Guide .
Installation
You should locate the Digital Recording Console 02R on a stable surface. It
should be sited so that the display screen can be easily read from a
comfortable position. Leave plenty of access space at the back of the unit to
make the required connections to the other equipment in your digital
recording studio.