Pro Tools 101_ An Introduction to Pro Tools 11 ( PDFDrive )

LESSON 4
Making Your First Audio Recording
This lesson covers the steps required to begin recording audio in your Pro
Tools sessions. It also describes the types of audio clips your session will
include and covers processes for keeping your clips and audio files
organized.
Duration: 90 Minutes
GOALS
▪ Set up Pro Tools hardware and software for recording audio
▪ Create and configure a click track
▪ Record audio onto tracks in your session
▪ Recognize clips and whole-file clips
▪ Organize your clips and audio files after recording to minimize
clutter and optimize your session
Many Pro Tools projects require extensive audio recording. After all, multitrack
recording is a cornerstone of what Pro Tools is all about. Whether your
projects involve a simple setup in a home studio or an elaborate system in a
professional environment, knowing how to get your audio onto tracks in Pro
Tools is the first step to creating a successful recording.
Before Recording
Before you begin recording in a session, you should ensure that your system
has enough storage space for the project. The amount of storage space
consumed by audio clips in a project will vary, depending on the bit depth
and sample rate of the session. (See the “Analog-to-Digital Conversion”
section in Lesson 1 for a detailed discussion of bit depth and sample rate.)
Audio Storage Requirements