Setting Plug-In Power; Using The Limiter - Tascam DR-701D Reference Manual

Setting plug-in power

The plug-in power function can be turned on when an external
mic that uses it is connected to the EXT IN 1/2 jack.
1. On the page, select the
MIC POWER
"Menu operation procedures" on page 12)
2. Turn plug-in power on or off.
Options: (default),
OFF ON
3. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the
Home Screen.
CAUTION
• When connecting a dynamic mic or external mic that has its
own battery, do not turn plug-in power on. If plug-in power
is on, it could damage the connected mic.
• Use headphones to monitor when you are recording with a
microphone. If you use speakers for monitoring, the sound
output from the speakers could be picked up by the mic,
resulting in its unwanted recording or feedback noise.
When the limiter is on, the input gain will be adjusted automat-
ically according to the input level to set the recording level so
item. (see
PLUGIN
that distortion does not occur even when loud sounds are input.
1. Select the
2. Select a channel and set the limiter function for it.
3. When finished, press the MENU button to return to the

Using the limiter

item on the
LIM.
(see "Menu operation procedures" on page 12)
Option Meaning
(default
OFF
Limiter off
value)
Limiter on only for selected channel
ON
Multiband limiter* on only for selected
3B
channel
Linked with selected channel
LINK
Multiband limiter* on for both selected and
3BAND
linked channels
* 3-band (high/mid/low) limiter
Home Screen.
CAUTION
Distortion might occur if the input sound is too loud even
when the limiter is on. In such a case, lower the input level
or increase the distance between the unit and the sound
source.
NOTE
• The multiband limiter can only be turned on if the sampling
frequency is 44.1/48kHz.
• When set to ON or 3B, the limiter only affects the channel
that has excessive input. When set to LINK or 3BAND, the
limiter affects channels that have excessive input and the
channels linked to them.
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