Vision audio_ref_4.5_1.pdf - Free Pro Audio Schematics

PART 3: The Acadia Audio SystemIf, however, you are recording from a digitalsource (like a DAT machine or digitalmultitrack), you’ll want to switch this popupto the appropriate digital setting. Fordetails, consult the manufacturer’s documentationfor your hardware.Sound ManagerIf using the Sound Manager driver, clickthe Open Control Panel button in theHardware Setup dialog to access additionalsound input options, see Figure 3.4.• The Gain faders (left and right)boost the input signal. Hold down theShift or Option key to adjust bothfaders at the same time.Use the accompanying L and R inputLEDs to monitor for an optimuminput signal.• Check Play through to echo theinput source to your computer’soutput.You’ll usually want this is option disabledwhen using Vision, which hasit’s own “Thru” option in the RecordMonitor.• Check Automatic gain control forinput levels to be adjusted automaticallywhen recording (recommendedwhen using Apple’s PlainTalkmicrophone).Digidesign Audio CardsIf using the Digidesign DirectIO driver,click the Open Control Panel button toaccess the Digidesign Hardware Setupdialog, as seen in Figure 3.5.Figure 3.4: Sound Manager Input OptionsIn the Sound Manager Input Options dialog,configure the following:• The Input pop-up determines theinput source (microphone, internalCD, etc.) for recorded material.16 Opcode Systems, Inc.