9. In the Mixer Input column labeled OWavOut 1/2,� click on each fader handle
and drag it up to the 0dB setting. Also, deactivate (uncheck) each W avOut 1/2
mute box to unmute the channels. This will allow us, once weOve recorded into
a music software program, to hear those software outputs upon playback.
10.Using the scroll bar at the bottom of the control panel, scroll to the right until
you see the column labeled OH/WIn 1/2.� Strum the guitar, and you should
see an indication in the left meter, which represents signal levels from the Delta
analog input 1. Test the mic, and you should see an indication in the right
meter, which represents signal levels from Delta hardware input 2.
11.Adjust the gain on the pre-amp so that youOre seeing a good level on the input
meters, about �6dB to �3dB in the loudest parts (this is playing it safe because
you donOt want to hit 0dB and clip). Make similar adjustments for the
microphone, using the right fader. These are the levels at which the signals
will be recorded.
12. Now letOs set the levels at which you will monitor the mic and guitar while
recording. These are not to be confused with the levels that are recorded by the
s o f t w a r eN these levels are merely monitor levels that appear in the mixer
outputs (in this case at Delta66 analog outs 1 & 2). Click on the left fader
handle of H/WIn 1/2, and drag it about halfway up. Strum the guitar. If itOs
not loud enough, bring it up all of the way. If it is still not loud enough, you
will have to raise the listening level of your sound system. Make similar
adjustments for the microphone, using the right fader.
13. Now fine-tune your monitor levels. Sing and play guitar, adjusting your
listening levels using the H/WIn 1/2 faders so that you have a comfortable
blend of guitar and mic levels.
Now is the time to launch your music software and set it up to record and playback
audio tracks. WeOre going to speak in general terms here, since setup within
software programs will vary somewhat. Minimize your Delta Control Panel so that
you can easily access it from your Windows taskbar. Then open your music
software program.
14. First set up the sample rate in the software application. This operation will
depend on the software. Choose a sample rate that is high enough to capture
the frequency response of the guitar and vocals. A general rule of thumb is to
multiply the highest frequency you would like to capture by two and add
maybe a little on top of thatN that gives you a suitable sample rate. Also keep
in mind that if the final results of your work will end up on a CD-ROM burned
from your WAV file, you probably want to use 44.1kHz, the native sample rate
of Oredbook� CD audio.
15. In your software application, set the �sourceOor �input portOto OLeft PCM In 1/2
Delta-66� on track one, and ORight PCM In 1/2 Delta-66� on track two. Arm
the tracks for recording. Track one is now set up to record the guitar, and track
two the microphone. If your software requires this, set the softwareOs clock
source to �Audio.O
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