Focusrite TrakMaster User Manual

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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . .2
Connecting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Distributor List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear Panel Connections and
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Facilities and Controls . . . . . . . . .6
Obtaining a good quality vocal
sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Obtaining a good quality electric
guitar sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Impoving sound quality using the 3-
band Equaliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mixing Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
A Beginner’s Guide to
Compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
A Beginner’s Guide to
Equalisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Frequently Asked Questions . . . .13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Contacting Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
English
Inhalt
Wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrungen .2
Anschlüsse herstellen . . . . . . . . . . .4
Vertriebsliste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Einfürung in den TrakMaster . . . .15
Rückseitige Anschlüsse und
Schalter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Erste Schritte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Komponenten unde Regler . . . . .16
Hochwertigen Gegangssound
Erzeugen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hochwertigen E-gitarrensound
Erzeugen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Klangqualität mit dem 3-Band-EQ
Verbessern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Abmischen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Kompressions-anleitung für
Einsteiger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
EQ-anleitung für Einsteiger . . . . .23
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Fehlersuche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Kontaktaufnahme . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Deutsch
Table des matières
Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . .3
Connexions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Distributeurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Commandes et Connecteurs en Face
Arriere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Prise en Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Commande et Réglages . . . . . . . .26
Obtention d’une Bonne Prise de
Voix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Obtention d’un Son de Guitare
Électrique de Bonne Qualité . . . .30
Amélioration de la Qualité Sonore
par Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Mixage Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Compression, mode d'emploi . . . .31
Correction, mode d’emploi . . . . .33
Questions-Réponses . . . . . . . . . .34
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Français
Indice
Importtanti Istruzioni per la
Sicurezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connessioni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Lista dei Distributori . . . . . . . . . .57
Introduzione . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Connessioni e Pulsanti del Pannello
Posteriore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Primo Approccio . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Funzioni e controlli . . . . . . . . . . .36
Ottenere un Suono Vocale di Buona
Qualita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Ottenere un Suono di Chitarra
Elettrica di Buona Qualita . . . . . .40
Migliorare la Qualita del Suono
Utilizzando L’equalizzatore . . . . .40
Missaggio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Guida alla Compressione . . . . . . .41
Guida all’equallizzazione . . . . . . .43
Domande e Risposte . . . . . . . . . .44
Risoluzione dei Problemi . . . . . .44
Come Contattarci . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Italiano
Contenido
Instrucciones Importantes de
Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Conexionado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Lista de Distribuidores . . . . . . . . .57
Introduccion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Conexiones y Controles del Panel
Trasero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Inicio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Prestaciones y Controles . . . . . . .46
Como Obtener una Gran Calidad de
un Sonido Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Obtener una Guitarra Electrica de
Gran Calidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mejorar la Calidad Mediante el
Ecualizador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Mezclando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Guia de Compresion . . . . . . . . . .51
Guia de Ecualizacion . . . . . . . . . .53
Preguntas Mas Comunes . . . . . . .54
Problemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Focusrite TrakMaster Specifications

General

Brand	Focusrite
Model	TrakMaster
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety guidelines including ventilation, cord care, cleaning, and electrical grounding.

Getting Started

Setting Up for Recording

Step-by-step guide on connecting and powering up the unit for initial recording setup.

Facilities and Controls

Optical Compressor Section

Optical Compressor Controls

3-Band Equaliser

3-Band Equaliser Controls

Vocal Sound Techniques

Microphone Positioning and Compressor Use

Guides on mic placement and using the optical compressor for vocal consistency.

Electric Guitar Sound

Using the 3-Band Equaliser

Explains how to use the EQ section to shape electric guitar tone, particularly bass and presence.

Electric Guitar and Bass Processing

Optical Compressor for Guitar and Bass

Details using the compressor for sustain, consistency, and punch on guitars and bass.

Improving Sound Quality with EQ

Beginner's Guide to Compression

Understanding Compression Principles

Summarizes the concepts of threshold, ratio, makeup gain, and dynamics in audio compression.

Compressor Controls: Attack and Release

Beginner's Guide to Equalisation

EQ Applications and Forms

Covers creative and corrective uses of EQ, and the different types like shelving and parametric.

Troubleshooting Guide

Power and Output Issues

Addresses problems with no LEDs illuminated and no audio output from different inputs.

Feature Malfunctions

Guides on troubleshooting when the Optical Compressor or 3-Band Equaliser are not functioning.