3 Making your first recording

3.6

Recording the stereo backing

Now that tracks 1 and 2 are filled with spoken words, we'll put

some backing music behind them. We'll assume that you're using a

CD player here (of course, it may be an MD player or a cassette

player).

NOTE

This is a test recording and will not be used except as a test. However, if you 

are making recordings for public performance or distribution which include 

pre recorded copyright material, you should be aware of the regulations con 

cerning copyright in the area where you live. Unauthorized recording of copy 

right material may be illegal.

1) Make sure the volume on the amplifier is turned all the way 

down (it should already be turned down).

2) Take off the headphones and unplug the microphone.

3) Connect the left and right 

LINE OUT

 of the CD player to 

MIC/

LINE

 inputs 1 and 2 of the Porta03.

4) Set the 

REC FUNCTION

 switches of 

INPUT

s 

1

 and 

2

 to 

3

 and 

4

.

You are now ready to start recording on tracks 3 and 4.

5) Start playing the CD track you will be recording. Adjust the 

faders so that the 

+6

 meter indicators light on the loudest 

parts of the CD.

6) Slowly turn up the amplifier volume so that you are 

listening at a comfortable level.

7) Make the CD ready to play, and make sure that the Porta02 

is rewound to the start of the recording.

8) Start recording, and start replaying the CD. 

9) When you come to the end of the CD material, stop the CD 

and Porta02, and rewind the Porta02 tape to the beginning 

of the recording.

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