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4 – Recording
4.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a mode, and
press the ENTER/MARK button to enable the mode and
return to the recording screen.
The selected mode is shown with an icon in the
recording screen.
MANUAL
Manually adjusting the input level
LIMITER
This function prevents distortion when signals that are too
loud are input suddenly.
This is also suited for recording live performances with large
volume changes.
In this mode, the input level can be changed manually during
recording.
CAUTION
Distortion could occur when the input sound is excessively
loud even if the limiter function is on. In such a case, lower
the input level or increase the distance between the unit
and the source.
PEAK REDUCTION
If the input sound is too loud, the input level is automatically
lowered to a suitable level. This function makes handling
difficult input level settings easier. The input level can be
raised manually if required.
TIP
Before recording a band performance, for example, you
could test the PEAK REDUCTION function.
In recording standby, select the PEAK REDUCTION mode
and maximize the input level. By conducting a rehearsal
performance, the input gain will be reduced to an appro-
priate level for recording, setting an optimum input level
for the performance.
This set input level can be used for recording by turning
this mode off before starting recording. Otherwise, the
input level will continue to be adjusted automatically in
response to the input signal during recording.
AUTO LEVEL
Low input levels are raised and high input levels are lowered
automatically, making this useful for recording meetings,
for example. In this mode, the recording level cannot be
changed manually.
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Overview of recording modes
This recorder has five recording modes.
Set the recording mode with the REC MODE item on the REC
MODE screen.
The settings available are different for each recording mode.
MONO mode
This is a mode for mono recording.
STEREO mode (default)
This is a mode for stereo recording of two independent left
and right channels.
DUAL mode
This mode uses one input source to create two files with
different input level settings (LEVEL MODE setting screen).
Either two mono or two stereo recording files are created.
4CH mode
This mode uses both the built-in mics and the external inputs
to record two pairs of inputs as two files.
Two stereo recording files are created.
OVERDUB mode
This recording mode add new sounds to the playback file.
The MIX setting mixes the playback and input sound to create
a new file. The SEPARATE setting creates a new recording file
with only the input sound.
When in OVERDUB mode, select one of these two
options using the DUB MODE setting.
Recording (MONO/STEREO recording)
Make recording settings
1.
Press the REC MODE button to open the REC MODE
screen.
2.
Use the + or − button to select REC MODE, and press the
ENTER/MARK or / button.
3.
Use the + or − button to select MONO or STEREO. (Default:
STEREO)
Mono Recording
4.
Press the . button to enable selection of settings.
5.
Use the + and – buttons to select (highlight) SOURCE, and
press the ENTER/MARK or / button.
Stereo Recording
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