Sony PCM-D10 Help Manual page 186

Help Guide
Linear PCM Recorder
PCM-D10
Input sounds are distorted.
The MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch or the XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch is in the wrong position. Slide it to the position
appropriate for the sound source and connections.
Adjust the recording volume to a level in an appropriate range.
If the sound source are extremely loud when recording with the built-in microphones or an external microphone, try one of
the following.
Adjust the recording volume by turning the REC LEVEL dial.
Slide the MIC ATT switch to [20].
Move the microphone away from the sound source.
When recording audio from the connected external device, the input audio includes extremely loud segments. Decrease the
output volume of the connected external device to a level where no distortion would occur.
Related Topic
About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels
Recording with the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack
Recording with the external microphone connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s)
Recording with the built-in microphones
Turning down the microphone volume at once (Microphone attenuation)
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