Recording Tips for Engineers, 4th Edition

Chapter Ten

The Signal Routing

Whether you are recording to analog or digital, the incoming signals will be routed, recorded and monitored using input, recording structure, then output. The style of music, the artist, time restraints, and tracks available will all determine how many tracks will be used for basics, overdubs, and vocals.

Track Layout

• Lay your tracks out consistently for every session. When the tracks are always laid out the same, you get used to where everything is. The console will become your instrument to play, like a piano. Rather than think, “If I want that, I have to do this,” your instincts will take over. As well, you ...