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Chapter 4: Using Fast Track Solo 11

Chapter 4: Using Fast Track Solo

Setting the Output Level

Once the Fast Track Solo Line Outputs have been

connected to a mixer, amplifier or powered moni-

tors, the overall output volume is controlled by the

Output Level control on the front panel.

Recording Microphones

Connect a microphone using a standard XLR mi-

crophone cable to the front panel XLR input.

If you are using a microphone that requires phan-

tom power, activate the back panel 48V Phantom

Power switch after connecting a microphone to the

front panel input.

In your audio software, select the appropriate Fast

Track Solo input (1) as the source for the track you

will be recording to. Adjust the Input Gain control

until you have sufficient audio signal without clip-

ping.

Recording Instruments

Connect an electric guitar, bass, or other instru-

ment using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.

In your audio software, select the appropriate Fast

Track Solo input (2) as the source for the track you

will be recording to. Adjust the Input Gain control

until you have sufficient audio signal without clip-

ping.

Setting Recording Levels

To set the gain levels for an input channel, turn the

corresponding Input Gain control fully counter-

clockwise. While the sound source is playing at its

loudest levels, slowly turn the knob clockwise un-

til the green LED of the Signal Indicator for the

channel begins to illuminate. Adjust the control so

that the green Signal indicator remains lit, but so

that the red Clip indicator does not light. At this

point, you should be ready to record with the opti-

mum gain setting.

Be sure to turn down all monitoring levels

before powering on your Fast Track Solo and

using it with headphones or loudspeakers.

Although phantom power can be used

safely with most microphones, it is possi-

ble to damage some ribbon microphones.

Always turn off phantom power and wait

at least ten seconds before connecting a

ribbon microphone.

Refer to the documentation for your

microphone for more information about

its power requirements.

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