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Chapter 2: Recording on the DPS12

4 Use channel faders 1–12 and [PAN] controls 1–12 on the top panel to set the level and pan for the TRACK MIX

channels 1–12.

5 Signals that passed through the channel faders and the [PAN] controls are mixed into a stereo signal and fed to

the [MASTER] fader.

6 The signal adjusted by the [MASTER] fader for the output level is output to the master recorder connected to

the MASTER OUT jacks or OPTICAL OUT jacks.

Mixdown procedure

1. Make sure that a master recorder is connected to the MASTER OUT jacks or the OPTICAL OUT jacks.

If a monitor system is connected to the output jacks of the master recorder, set the recorder to input monitor

mode (to monitor the input signal).

2. Turn off all the [RECORD SELECT] keys 1–12.

3. Play back the song from the beginning on the DPS12, and adjust the channel faders, the channel

[PAN] controls, and the [MASTER] fader to appropriate positions.

At this time, you can check the output level of the tracks and the output level of the Master L/R by observing

the TRACK level meters. Adjust the channel faders and the [MASTER] fader so that the master L/R output level

does not reach the maximum level.

4. When you are satisfied with the level and pan settings, rewind the song to the top.

5. Start recording on the master recorder, then start playback on the DPS12.

6. When the end of the song is reached, stop the master recorder and the DPS12.

7. Rewind the master recorder to the top of the song, then play the song.

If a monitor system is connected to the output jacks of the master recorder, set the recorder to tape monitor

mode (to monitor the playback signal).

Using Mixer mode

As explained thus far, you can use the [PAN] controls and the channel faders to adjust panning and levels for the

TRACK MIX channels 1–12 of the mixer section. However, the mixer section offers more mix parameters. For

example, each of the TRACK MIX channels 1–12 has a two-band EQ (DPS12’s default setting) and the AUX send

A/B parameters. These mix parameters are controlled in Mixer mode. This section explains how to use Mixer

mode during mixdown.

1. Press the [MIXER] key in Main mode or Track View mode.

The DPS12 enters Mixer mode, and the following MIXER screen appears.

2. Press the [F1] key.

To set mix parameters in Mixer mode, first you need to select the channels you wish to work on: TRACK MIX

channels ( ) or THRU MIX channels ( ) . When you use Mixer mode during mixdown, you will

usually press the [F1] key to select the TRACK MIX channels.

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