8 Track

8 track or ’multitrack’ is a recording system that enables the user to record more than two tracks simultaneously. This is one of the most widely used methods to record music. An 8 track method allows the user to integrate different audio tracks or channels into one whole sound record/track. This recorder is compatible with analogue, tape-based equipments, digital equipments and even hard disk-based system. The configuration of a multitrack / 8 track varies and is specified according to the number of tracks that can be simultaneously recorded. This gives a clear idea that an 8 track record enables a user to record 8 tracks. Each of these tracks are used for individual musical instruments, voice and other inputs.

Audio engineers can then operate each of this sound track on an individual level and can integrate them into the required output. For example, out of eight sound tracks, one is for vocal, second is for drum, third for piano, fourth for violin and so on. Now, at a given point an audio engineer can listen to any of these tracks at the volume he desires. Then he can mix them together each one at different volume levels and consolidate them into one single audio track. Some musicians play instruments recorded on different tracks and accompany it with the instrument or vocal that he/she is performing.