Akai DPS12 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 85)

Chapter 7: Advanced technique for mixing

8. Adjust the level, PAN, and EQ for each channel.

Play the DPS12 and adjust the level and PAN of the playback sound for TRACK MIX channels 1 and 2. Then,

set the level and PAN of AUX SEND for THRU MIX channels 1–6.

9. Start recording on the DPS12.

You can mix input signals from INPUT jacks 1–6 into stereo and record them onto Tracks 3 and 4 while

listening to the sound from Tracks 1 and 2.

Digital input from an external device

The OPTICAL IN jacks on the rear panel of the DPS12 enable you to route digital audio signals output from the

digital out jacks of a connected DAT recorder, CD player, or sampler into the DPS12. In this example, we will

record digital audio signals output from a connected DAT recorder onto Tracks 1 and 2 of the DPS12.

1. Connect the digital output jacks of the DAT recorder and the OPTICAL IN jacks of the DPS12 using a

standard optical cable.

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TIP :

If the digital output jacks of the DAT recorder are coaxial, you will need to use an optical/coaxial

converter.

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NOTE :

It is recommended to set the sampling rate of the DPS12 to match it to that of the digital input

signal. It is possible to route a digital signal that uses a different sampling rate. However, the DPS12 will

convert the sampling rate of the input signal so that it will match the rate set on the DPS12, resulting in

changes in tonal quality.

2. Press the [F2] key in Assign mode.

The DPS12 displays a screen in which you can route input signals to the recorder section as input sources or to

the THRU MIX channels of the mixer section.

3. Set the and select field (for the input signals routed from the OPTICAL IN

jacks) to .

Now you can select input signals from the OPTICAL IN jacks as input sources for the physical tracks.

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TIP :

If you select here, input signals from the OPTICAL IN jacks will be sent to the THRU

MIX channels in the mixer section. This selection is useful when you wish to overdub digital audio signals

from a sampler during mixdown.

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