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

Disk Usage Window
With a session running, you can monitor storage space and estimate the
amount of available record time remaining for your project using the Disk
Usage window.
To access the Disk Usage window, choose WINDOW > DISK USAGE.
Figure 4.1 Disk Usage window
Source: Avid ® .
The Disk Usage window shows the number of continuous track minutes
available on each mounted hard drive, using the current session’s sample rate
and bit depth.
Preparing to Record
Once you have created a session, added an Audio track (or tracks) to record
onto, and verified that you have adequate disk space available for your
project, you will need to prepare your hardware and software for recording.
If your session does not already include a click track, you might want to add
one to use as a tempo reference while recording. Whether or not you use a
click track, the general processes you will use to prepare for recording audio
are as follows:
1. Check the hardware connections.
2. Record-enable the Audio track(s).
3. Set the track input path and input level.
Creating a Click Track (Optional)
When you’re working with a song or other composition that is bar- and beatbased,
you might want to record tracks while listening to a MIDI-generated