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Presentation 3

DSM 1132 | INTR. TO ANALOGUE AUDIO WORKSTATIONS

FACULTY OF MULTIMEDIA CREATIVITY

Prepared by: Michael Lim

LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY
OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY

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Audio Mixer Signal Flow

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Modular Multi Track Recording Studio Early days- multi tracks of in tape form were recorded simultaneously. Tracks were limited because of limited technology. Tutorial: Who created the idea of overdubbing?

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Prepared by: Michael Lim The analog connections above applies to digital as well. Current digital technology allows connections to be in digital format i.e digital I/O. This technology has created a short cut with the removal of patchbay as all connection is done through digital and wired in the DAW itself. Home studios are gaining popularity as digital equipment is cheaper. Eg. High end preamps are available which replaces the function of mixer preamps. Some studios have even gone and choose the MIXERLESS option where the function of the mixer or console is removed.

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During the 70s and 80s multi track reels were mixed down to 2 track reel. Tutorial What do you mean by 2 tracks?
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Today these multitracking device are in the form of 24 track modular digital recorder. More recently, the advent of technology has allowed the use of solid state and hard disk technology to store tracks and utilized in DAW recording software. What are DAWs ?

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Examples of DAW systems

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The basic function of a multi-track recorder

The multi-track recorder records performances or video ( post production ) as they stream out of the mixer or console. On playback mode, these signals are re-routed back through the mixer through sends and returns from the rack of processors and back to a another recorder or computer via soundcard or audio interface.

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Internal Sound Cards/ Interface

M-audio delta 1010

The RME Hammerfall DSP 9632

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External Audio Interface

M-Audio Profire 610

Focusrite scarlett 2i2

Avid Mbox family

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Tutorial :
For internal and external audio interfaces, they are connected by USB and Firewire. Which one do you think is the faster choice? How many types are there? Which one would you prefer? Digital or analog interfaces if given the choice to do so?
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Patchbays
The function of patchbays are to route traffic between the processor rack and the mixer. It allows easy insertion of compressors, EFX units, harmonizers, EQs etc. to the mixer or console.

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Conventional setup and wiring of the patchbay is as follows:

Top part of patchbay is OUTPUT Bottom part of patchbay is INPUT In usual application, patchbays are divided into 2 types of wiring. a. Normal Full termination of contacts. b. Half Normal tConnection is linked internally to the bottom jack. Inserting a patch cord into the input jack will split the signal off the jack but retains the internal link between two connections. Eg. Channel inserts.

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It is also possible to connect and integrate MIDI/ Audio Sequencer and DAW into a multi-track rig, digitally speaking. Again, with cost, most semi pro studios are able to undertake bigger projects the cost of digital products are cheaper but has the ability to perform tasks as close to studios with large setup. All connections whether digital or analog or hybrid systems will use various clock protocols. Eg. MTC ( Midi Time Code), SMPTE or ADAT synchronization. Digitally, time clocks are used to synchronize the multi track, digital mixer and DAW can function in unison and operate on the same time base.

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