11
Mix 16 tracks down to 2 tracks (Mastering Room)
fig.2-11
3. Press [F6] to cycle between “M→Rec” → ”M→Play” →
”M→Off.” The current status of the mastering tracks can
be viewed in the level meter in the display. For this
example, select “M→Off” (playback status: pressing [F6]
once again will select Off).
fig.2-12.e
MEMO
For details on the signal flow at this time, refer to Signal flow
(routing) (p. 11).
4. Move to the location at which you started the mixdown.
5. Press [ ] so that you can view the playlist of the
mastering tracks.
fig.2-15
MEMO
If the bottom line of the display is surrounded by a heavy
line, you can also use the TIME/VALUE dial to check the
playlist of the mastering tracks.
6. Press [PLAY]. The mastering tracks will play back. Use
the master fader to adjust the volume to a comfortable
listening level.
At this time, the function buttons will function as follows
(Owner’s Manual, p. 182).
[F1 (ZOOM+)]: Enlarges the playlist display in the track
direction (three levels).
[F2 (ZOOM-)]: Reduces the playlist display in the track
direction (three levels).
[F3 (←→)]: Enlarges the playlist display in the time
direction (five levels).
[F4 (→←)]: Reduces the playlist display in the time
direction (five levels).
[F5 (WAVE)]: Display the sound level (waveform) that is
recorded in the tracks.
7. When playback ends, press [STOP].
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Signal flow (routing)
fig.2-16
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Mixing down while inserting
effects
If a separately sold VS8F-2 effect expansion board is
installed, you can insert effects while you mixdown.
MEMO
While performing a mixdown, it is common to insert an
effect such as a parametric equalizer or a compressor. For
this example, we will insert the Mastering Tool Kit (EFX1: a
newly added algorithm; p. 14) to adjust the overall volume
balance as we mixdown.
1. Press [MASTER].
2. Press [PAGE] so that [F6] indicates “M.Tr,” and then
press [F6 (M.Tr)].
Off Record wait Status Playback Status
TR1
MASTER
MIX
Sw
MIX
LR
Track 1--16
TR16-16
Mastering
Track
TR15-16
MASTER OUT
MONITOR OUT
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