Turning On The Equipment<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Ignoring these steps could result in permanent damage to equipment!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Power up Rack 1 and Rack 3 by turning on the power conditioners. To do this, press the Main Power switch, followed by the Sequence switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Press the power button for the Mac (you should hear the Mac start-up sound to confirm that this has worked).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the sequences for Rack 1 and Rack 3 are on (indicated by three green lights on the left of the power conditioners), power up Rack 2 in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n To turn off<\/strong> the studio, reverse the process, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can shut down the computer at any point in this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Login to the computer using the Student account. Password is \u2018student\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n Launch Pro Tools by selecting it on the hidden dock which can be found by hovering the mouse at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before beginning any session, initialise the Neve 8424 Console by following these instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two templates created for Studio One, both available in the \u2018CREATE\u2019 tab of the Pro Tools Dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also possible to combine these workflows, but the two templates provided are good starting points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This stands for \u2018in\/out settings\u2019. Select \u2018Studio 1\u2019 from the dashboard when starting your session to ensure that the internal and external routing is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Neve 8424 has two sets of inputs – \u2018Channels A\u2019 and \u2018Channels B\u2019. To change between them, use the switch found in the \u2018master\u2019 section (see pic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n INPUT CHANNEL B : The buttons will turn ORANGE, indicating the desk channels will receive audio from the analogue domain (i.e. pre-amps, mics, line inputs and external rack equipment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n You will need to change this depending on whether you are tracking (i.e. recording) or playing back tracks already recorded into Pro Tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, headphone (or Cue) mixes are sent PRE-FADER to the artist. This means that signals are sent before they get to the main faders. In this way, two independent mixes can be set. One for the performer, another for the engineer\/producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Headphone Cue mix in Studio One can be assigned in numerous ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Within the software. <\/strong>Pro Tools has the Headphone Cue configured on SEND A. Any level adjustments made with the small fader in Pro Tools will be reflected in the headphone mix ONLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This mix is sent equally to all headphones connected in the LIVE ROOM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using STEREO CUE from the desk. <\/strong>If you are monitoring channels through the desk, it is possible to send a Cue Mix using the ST CUE pots. By default, these are PRE-FADER. The send just needs to be activated by pressing the ST CUE pot until the green LED shows ON <\/strong>(see picture, left)<\/p>\n\n\n\n This mix is sent equally to all headphones connected in the LIVE ROOM, and can additionally be monitored in the CONTROL ROOM using the Engineer Headphone 2 (EHP2) socket found under the righthand side of the console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All outputs from Pro Tools are returned through the Neve 8424.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u2018Stereo Output (stereo)\u2019, found in the I\/O dropdown, sends audio direct to the Mix Buss. This can be found directly above the master fader and allows you to utilise the unique width and EQ shelving functions, both found on the mix buss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the HYBRID template, each channel is routed out of Pro Tools to discrete channels on the console. In this case, the user must select the output routing on the desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selecting MIX will route the audio to the Mix Buss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Selecting GRP 1 (for example) will route the audio to a sub-mix named Group 1, which must then be routed to the Mix Buss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u2018CONTROL ROOM MONITOR\u2019 section controls the final output stage (i.e. the master volumelevel, and which set of monitor speakers are being output to).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the Neve 8424 is initialised, the output will be CUT <\/strong>to prevent accidental damage to monitor speakers. Press the CUT button to unmute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are 3 pairs of stereo monitors, which can be selected as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A = Genelec 8341As<\/p>\n\n\n\n M1 = Focal Twin 6 BEs<\/p>\n\n\n\n M2 = Avantone CLA-10s<\/p>\n\n\n\n This controls the connection between the desk and the external Neve 1073-OPX rack. Everything should be automatically configured. If not, click \u2018Scan & Link\u2019 and all should be well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Various bit depth and sample rate options are available on the Pro Tools dashboard. Most of the time, you should follow the setting in the screenshot below (24bit, 44.1kHz).<\/p>\n\n\n\n IMPORTANT<\/strong>: check that the sample rate on the Antelope Galaxy 32 interface matches exactly the sample rate of the Pro Tools session. For audio production this will commonly be 44.1kHz<\/strong>, but occasionally 48kHz or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sample rate can be viewed on the Antelope Galaxy 32 in the second equipment rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need to change the sample rate, open ANTELOPE LAUNCHER from the computer. This will open a software window, with the sample rate shown at the top. Change this to match what is set in the Pro Tools dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The signal flow is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In LIVE ROOM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Microphone -> XLR cable to LIVE ROOM patchbay (ch 1-32) -> feeds to CONTROL ROOM patchbay<\/p>\n\n\n\n In CONTROL ROOM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Patchbay routes signal to various pre-amp -> pre-amp patched to audio interface, as outlined below -> interface linked to 8424 console -> to Pro Tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1-8: Neve 1073, via OPX rack<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9-16: RME Octamic<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17-18: Console based 1073 pre amps<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21-22: Drawmer 1960<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23-24: DACS Mic-amp<\/p>\n\n\n\n Headphone Cue are sent on channels 31\/32. The Main LR outputs are on channels 63\/64.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Software Inserts are available on channels 33-52 (Galaxy AFX plugins)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contents: Turning On The EquipmentComputer LoginLaunching Pro ToolsInitialising the Neve 8424The Dashboard & Pro Tools Session TemplatesCorrect I\/O SettingsSwitching Inputs on the Neve 8424How To Create A Headphone MixGetting Audio Out of Pro ToolsControl Room MonitoringListening Through Different Speakers Trouble Shooting\/Other NotesNeve 8424 Console software pop-upTechnical Details Turning On The Equipment Ignoring these steps could … <\/p>\n
Computer Login<\/a>
Launching Pro Tools<\/a>
Initialising the Neve 8424<\/a>
The Dashboard & Pro Tools Session Templates<\/a>
Correct I\/O Settings<\/a>
Switching Inputs on the Neve 8424<\/a>
How To Create A Headphone Mix<\/a>
Getting Audio Out of Pro Tools
<\/a>Control Room Monitoring<\/a>
Listening Through Different Speakers<\/a>
Trouble Shooting\/Other Notes<\/a>
Neve 8424 Console software pop-up<\/a>
Technical Details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>Turning On The Equipment<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>Computer Login<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Launching Pro Tools<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Initialising the Neve 8424<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The Dashboard & Pro Tools Session Templates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Correct I\/O Settings<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Switching Inputs on the Neve 8424<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>How To Create A Headphone Mix<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nGetting Audio Out Of Pro Tools<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Generic Stereo Output<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Discrete Channel Output (Hybrid Mode)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/a>Control Room Monitoring<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nListening Through Different Speakers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Trouble-Shooting\/Other Notes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Neve 8424 Console software pop-up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Setting the Sample Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS STEP WILL RESULT IN A RECORDING WHICH PLAYS BACK AT THE WRONG SPEED\/PITCH. THIS CANNOT BE FIXED AFTER THE FACT.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/a>Technical Details (to be updated)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
SIGNAL FLOW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
I\/O Configuration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
INPUTS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
19-20: UA 2-610<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
OUTPUTS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
INSERTS:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n