<p> When recording, it is important that performers hear themselves, and any pre-recorded tracks they are performing with. </p> <p> Audio recorders typically allow <dfn>monitoring</dfn> (i.e. listening to) the input signal of all tracks that are armed for recording, and playing back the unarmed tracks. </p> <p> Ardour also includes a <a href="@@foldback-strip">Foldback section</a> to provide separate monitor mixes for each performer. </p>