Roland CD-2e Owner's Manual page 40

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals
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* If sound from the speakers enters the mic, you won't be able to adjust the level correctly. While
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Adjust the input level of the external mic.
On the CD-2e's left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its "MANUAL" position.
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Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the external mics.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you're recording. Since you're not using the line input, turn
the [LINE] knob all the way to the left (off).
While producing the sound that you will actually be recording, turn the [MIC] knob to adjust
the input level.
Adjust the level so that the peak indicator located above the [MIC] knob lights briefly at the
loudest moments of the performance or vocal you'll be recording.
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Quieter Louder
Peak indicator
adjusting the level, either turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way down or set the [SPEAKER] switch
located on the side of the CD-2e to its "OFF" position, so no sound will be produced. Use
headphones if you want to monitor the sound that's being recorded.
If the sound from the microphone distorted even though you've turned the [MIC] knob down,
you can decrease the external mic sensitivity. At the factory settings, the external mic
sensitivity is set to "High." If the level meter does not move sufficiently, change this setting to
"Low." For details, refer to the text box "Selecting the external mic sensitivity" on Page 41.
Press the [ (Record)] button to enter recording-standby mode.
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Press the [ (Play)] button to begin recording.
Start your performance.
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The level meter will move according
to the level of the audio input.
At this position
Blinking
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Lit
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