Follow these steps to get started recording audio with the Rodecaster Pro
Protect your ears! Turn down all faders and headphone knobs before powering on the Rodecaster Pro
Power on the Rodecaster
Open System Preferences > Sound, confirm that Rodecaster Pro is selected for Input and Output
Open your audio program of choice - this tutorial shows GarageBand
Go to the GarageBand menu, select Preferences , then click on the speaker icon labeled Audio/MIDI. Choose Rodecaster Pro Stereo in the Output Device dropdown menu, and Rodecaster Pro Multichannel in the Input Device dropdown menu.
On the Rodecaster, press the Channel button for your mic (in this example we're choosing channel 1)
Then press the Level button on the Rodecaster's touch screen.
Talk into the mic at a normal level for your voice (don't yell or whisper). The meter on the screen will light up. Use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons so that when you are talking, the meter is reaching into the area indicated by the green lines.
Turn up the USB Fader (if this is not turned up you won’t hear your recordings in the headphones)
Adjust headphone volume to your comfort
Adjust the Channel 1 fader so you get between 18 and 0 on the meter when you are speaking.
Need more help? Ask at the Media Lab desk or call us at (630) 942-3085