Akai DPS16 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS16
Recording the first track
This section explains how to record the first track, using an example of recording a rhythm machine connected to
INPUT jacks 1 and 2 onto tracks 1 and 2.
Signal flow during recording
The diagram below shows the signal flow for recording tracks 1 and 2.
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
INPUT
NORMAL
INPUT
GUITAR
PHANTOM POWER
OFFON
OVER
INPUT
TRIM
INPUT
SELECT
TRACK
SELECT
RECORD
SELECT
TRACK
PAN
MASTER
MASTER
NUMBER
/NAME
MUTE
LINE MIC
OVER
LINE MIC
OVER
LINE MIC
OVER
LINE MIC
OVER
LINE MIC
OVER
LINE MIC
OVER
LINE MIC
OVER
12345678
12345678
ABCDEFGH I J
12345678910111213141516
12345678910111213141516
KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
1234567890
+ &#SPACE
LINE MIC
LR LRLR LR LRLR LRLR LRLR LR LRLR LRLR LR
SOLO
MIXER
EFFECT
V.TRACK
DISK
EDIT
MAIN
SCREEN
SETUP
PATCH
PROJECT
WAVEFORM
EDIT POINT
IN
OUT IN
-
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A
2
4
3
5
Track 1 i Outputs the input source j
Track 2 i Outputs the input source j
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Track 7
Track 8
Track 9
Track 10
Track 11
Track 12
Track 13
Track 14
Track 15
Track 16
MASTER
OUT
MONITER
OUT
L
R
L
R
AUX SEND
1234OUT IN
DIGITAL
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1 With the DPS16’s default settings, signals input at INPUT jacks 1 and 2 are sent via the [INPUT
TRIM] knobs to physical tracks 1 and 2 of the recorder section.
2 Press [RECORD SELECT] keys 1 and 2 on the top panel to cause tracks 1 and 2 to enter record-
ready status.
3 Output signals from tracks 1 and 2 are directed to TRACK MIX channels 1 and 2 of the mixer
section. At this time, the input source signals (the signals input to the tracks selected by the
[RECORD SELECT] keys) are output whether the transport section is stopped or recording.
4 You may adjust the level and pan setting of the TRACK MIX channels 1 and 2 signals using channel
faders 1 and 2 and [TRACK PAN] knobs 1 and 2 on the top panel.
5 Signals that have passed through the channel faders and the [TRACK PAN] knobs are mixed into a
stereo signal, then routed to the master section (Master bus L/R).
6 The signal adjusted by the [MASTER] fader for output level is output from the MASTER OUT jacks or
the DIGITAL OUT jack.

Akai DPS16 Specifications

General

Brand	Akai
Model	DPS16
Category	Recording Equipment
Language	English