External Preamp Home Run Studio B

Question 1

What is the basic signal flow for a home run from an external preamp in Studio B?

Answer 1

mic -> preamp -> DAW

Question 2

How do you configure a home run in Studio B?

Answer 2

1. ) configure console into either input split or pre fader split
2. ) patch mic tie line (#) into desired mic preamp input (#)
3. ) patch mic preamp output (#) into DAW input (#)
4. ) record arm DAW track
5. ) if mic is condenser, turn on phantom power on preamp
6. ) adjust preamp until you have good level
7. ) bring up fader (#) to hear sound source