Setting Up a Time-Based Count-In

You can set up a time-linear count-in as a timing reference for your recordings. This is useful for postproduction scenarios where projects are rather time based than referencing to bars and beats.

About This Task

A typical use case would be the synchronization of voice-overs or dubbing versions. In these scenarios, you find yourself frequently jumping to positions from which you want the recording to start. By setting the locators to the sections that you want to record and defining a time-linear count-in, you can quickly assign, locate, and hear the record start position in your project.

1. Select Transport > Activate Metronome to activate the metronome click.
2. Set up a suitable pre-roll value and activate Pre-roll.
3. Select Transport > Common Record Modes and activate Start Recording at Left Locator/Punch In Position.
4. Select Transport > Metronome Setup, and open the General page.
5. In the Click Options section, activate Click While Recording.
6. Activate Use Time-Linear Count-In and set it up according to your needs.
7. Click OK to save your settings and close the dialog.
8. Set the locators to the section that you want to record and activate recording.

   If you want to record several sections, set up cycle markers for all sections that you want to record.

Result

Your project is played back from the current project cursor position and at the given position, the count-in is triggered. When the cursor reaches the left locator, the count-in stops and recording starts.

Note

You can also set the left locator to the position where you want recording to start, set the project cursor to a position before the left locator, activate Punch In on the Transport panel and start playback. The defined time-linear count-in is triggered as the project cursor moves towards the left locator. When it reaches the left locator, recording is automatically activated.