Using The Level Mode Function - Tascam DR-05X Reference Manual

4 – Recording

Using the LEVEL MODE function

Operation from the MENU screen
1.
Press the MENU button to open the MENU screen.
2.
Use the + or – button to select (highlight) the I/O
SETTING menu item, and press the 7 button.
The I/O SETTING screen will open.
3.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) the LEVEL
MODE and press the 7 button.
4.
Use the + or – button to set the LEVEL MODE function.
Options: MANUAL (default), LIMITER, PEAK REDUCTION,
AUTO LEVEL
5.
After completing the setting, press the ¤ (HOME) [8]
button to return to the Home Screen.
Operation from the Quick menu
1.
Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording
standby.
The REC indicator flashes red and the recording screen
opens.
2.
Press the QUICK button.
The Quick menu will open.
3.
Select (highlight) LEVEL MODE, and press the 7 button.
This opens the LEVEL MODE setting screen.
Options: MANUAL (default), LIMITER, PEAK REDUCTION,
AUTO LEVEL
4.
Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a mode, and
press the 7 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
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LIMITER
This function prevents distortion when signals that are too
loud are input suddenly.
This mode 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 of sounds may occur when excessively large
input signals are input even if the LIMITER function is
activated. 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.
TIPS
When recording live performances, for example, you could
test PEAK REDUCTION before the actual recording.
Select the PEAK REDUCTION mode in recording standby,
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.