Introduction; Getting To Know The Unit - Focusrite TwinTrak Pro Mode D'emploi

INTRODUCTION

TwinTrak Pro is an extremely focused and cost-effective stereo processor; the perfect
'analogue plug-in' for any modern audio recording studio. It provides all the necessary
tools to:
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Track stereo or dual mono signals
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Process stereo or dual mono signals
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Monitor signals within the mix via a simple hands-on control surface
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Carry out essential processing for mixdown purposes
See TWINTRAK PRO AND YOUR STUDIO on page 17 for further information
on how TwinTrak Pro can enhance your current studio setup.
TwinTrak Pro combines two facility-enhanced Class A pre-amps with a custom
optical dual mono/stereo compressor. In addition, TwinTrak Pro boasts a number of
unique features above and beyond its pre-amps and compressors, including variable
input impedance, instant 'air', mid-scoop EQ and a latency free monitoring section
that boasts enhanced routing and control options, featuring a DAC as standard, as well
as an optional ADC.
When recording, do not assume you must route your signal through a mixing desk:
simply connect your sources to TwinTrak Pro and connect the outputs of TwinTrak
Pro directly into your sound card or recording device. This form of direct recording
will ensure you record the cleanest signal at the highest quality, since it removes the
possibility of noise being added to the signal when routing through a mixer.
Indeed, with many engineers now mixing within the DAW, and with TwinTrak Pro
providing you with two comprehensive record channels and latency-free monitoring,
you may no longer need your mixing desk, saving precious studio space.
There are 3 separate signal processing sections within each of TwinTrak Pro's two
record paths:
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Discrete Class A Pre-amp
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Mid Scoop EQ
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Optical Compressor
To ensure the cleanest signal path to your recording medium both the MID SCOOP
EQ and the OPTICAL COMPRESSOR can be individually switched out of the
audio path ('hard bypassed') when not in use.

GETTING TO KNOW THE UNIT

Whilst you are getting to know the unit, use it with a sound source with which you
are familiar. For example, you could run a favourite CD through the unit, as working
with a familiar track makes interpretation of the results easier. Note, however, that
most tracks are already compressed for CD, so you may find it hard to hear the results
of using the Optical Compressor. If this is the case, try using 'dry' samples instead, or
record your own track uncompressed, then play it back through TwinTrak Pro.
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