srm@pyuxnn.UUCP (01/19/84)
I have a 4-track home recording setup (TEAC 2340 and 2A Mixer, plus other accesories), to which I would like to add some noise reduction. The recent discussion in this group re. the two relatively low priced dbx units (NX-40 and 224, I think I got the numbers right), has peaked my curiousity. Two tracks in and out are sufficient for most of my recording, mixing and monitoring. The problem arises when I desire to mix three tracks (e.g.) down to one on the single four track machine. Do I need to decode and then re-encode these signals during such a procedure since I will eventually decode them for a final mixdown? I suppose the question can be more simply stated as follows: Is there any reason why tracks should not be manipulated (mixed, copied, etc.) in there encoded state if they will EVENTUALLY be decoded at the end of the entire recording process? Of course I realize that mixing and monitoring encoded signals may be a difficult thing to do, but assuming I surmount these problems, will the resulting product be effected negatively? Please mail responses. Steve Marcovici ..pyuxnn!srm