Auto Group Recording on the BRC

Using the BRC’s AUTO-GROUP and AUTO-PUNCH features, it is possible to select a group of tracks to punch-in and automatically arm a new track for each successive pass while also using the LOOP function. An example would involve the following settings:

1. Select EDIT and AUTO-PUNCH.
2. Select the appropriate locate for the PUNCH-IN time. Press AUTO-PUNCH. Select the appropriate, PUNCH-OUT time. Press AUTO-PUNCH.
3. Under “AUTO-group rec channel by __”, select 1.
4. Press LOOP, select the same locate point for the Start as the PUNCH-IN. Press LOOP, select the same locate point for the End of the loop as the PUNCH-OUT.
5. Press EDIT to turn it off and enter normal operation mode.
6. Enable PRE-ROLL and POST-ROLL
7. Arm three tracks.
8. Select the locate which is the PUNCH-IN.
9. Press PLAY and REC.

What will now happen is the BRC will go into play, enter record onto the first track armed at the appropriate time and punch-out at the appropriate time. Then, the BRC will rewind the tape, auto-punch on the second track armed. After punching out, the tape will be rewound again and auto-punch will take place on the third track armed.

The Auto-group feature is perfect for recording multiple passes at solos and then choosing the best one at a later time. If you wanted to perform the same function with a stereo source, such as a keyboard, you would set “Auto group rec channels by__” to 2. The BRC would then punch-in tracks in pairs in the same manner as described above.

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