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Inputs

Before you begin recording, you will need to connect your instrument or

microphone to the input section on your recorder or mixer. You will probably

notice that there are a number of different connector types. Variations on the

connections include RCA type (the same connectors found on consumer

stereo equipment), XLR (most commonly used for microphones) and 1/4-inch

(mostly used for instruments).

Master Out

These outputs are usually connected to your studio monitors (or their power

amplifier, if the monitors are not powered) or to the analog inputs of your

cassette or DAT machine.

Monitor Out

The Monitor outputs are usually used in the same capacity as your Master

Outs (power amp, cassette recorder, DAT machine) but sometimes for the

purpose of sending a different mix out of the console. A common situation

would be for the Master Outs to be connected to a cassette deck or DAT for

recording the mix, and the Monitor Outs to be connected directly to the

power amp or studio monitors for listening to your mix.

Digital Out

A Digital Output is specifically made to send signal to another digital device.

Their most common use is to send your master mix digitally to a DAT

machine. The Digital Outs can also be used to connect to external effects

processing gear that has a Digital input.

Aux Sends

Aux Sends are usually used for sending data out of your console to get

processed by an effects processor (reverb, delay, etc.). You can also use Aux

Sends to send your mix to a different source, much like you would use a

Master Out or a Monitor Out, or as outputs for individual tracks to allow you

to transfer your tracks to a different recorder.

Aux Returns

Many consoles have Aux Returns, which bring the signal back in from the

external effects processor. These might also be used for just inputting a stereo

source, such as a CD player, into your console.

Phones Out

Where a pair of headphones would be connected to the console.

4 The Basics of Modern Recording

Common Connections

Unbalanced

RCA

Unbalanced 1/4-inch Balanced 1/4-inch

tip, ring, sleeve (TRS)

Balanced

XLR

Digital

Optical

Digital

Coaxial

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