Originally Posted by
cgrafx
There isn't a right or wrong way, but there may be an easier way. You don't need to swap inputs.
All inputs always go through SAC. You monitor back through a SAC channel assigned to your Master SAW output.
All mix changes are done in SAW just like you would do if you were using SAW alone. You hear those changes on playback.
Yes, I understand that method; the problem is you lose the separate monitor send mix(es) for overdubs... the mix coming out of SAW is what the monitors will get (unless I'm missing something here... please let me know if I am). Talent often wants a different mix from what I'm getting in the control room. And if I've been developing a mix, I don't want to change it. And if I'm overdubbing two players, they each often want their own mix.
If you want to hear them live first you can make adjustments in SAC and then import them to SAW in bulk or individually by selected channels. OPTIONS -> SAC LINK OPTIONS -> Import mix data
See? I missed that!!!! Thank you for pointing it out. That will really be helpful.
You can also print the incoming SAC settings as you record by changing your SAW tap point (Source, Pre Patch, or Post Fader).
- Source is at the top of the input chain (effectively just the raw input)
- Pre Patch I believe is just before the effects patch points (gives you compression, gates and EQ)
- Post Fader gets you the entire channel strip including any effects and allows you to ride a fader during the record process.
Oh boy, that looks like another "biggie" I've missed. I really need to go back and experiment some more using these pointers. Thank you very, very much!
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