Adjusting The Input Level - Tascam DR-70D Reference Manual

Adjusting the input level

Before starting recording, the input level should be adjusted
to prevent the recorded sounds or input signals from being
distorted due to excessively loud input or from being quieter
than the noise level due to excessively low input levels.
In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has a limiter function
that you can use as desired. (See "Using the limiter" on page
22.)
TIP
In addition to adjusting the INPUT level, try changing the
distance and angle between the microphone and the sound
source. The angle and distance of the microphone can also
change the character of the recorded sound.
1. Press the MENU button to open the
2. Turn the DATA dial to select
dial.
The BASIC screen opens.
3. Press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to select the
channel for input level adjustment.
4. Turn the DATA dial to select
and press the DATA dial.
CH1 BASIC screen
NOTE
To change the channel being set, turn the data dial or
press the 1/8, 2/7, 3// or 4/. button to move to a
different channel screen.
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the mic input gain.
Options: LOW (default), MID, HIGH, HI+PLUS
NOTE
The input gain is different for the
settings. Make a selection according to the
HI+PLUS
loudness of the input.
If you are not sure which setting to use, try
input level is too low even after adjustment, return to the
INPUT screen and set it to
If the level is still too low, set the GAIN to
and then adjust the level.
HI+PLUS
6. When finished adjusting, press the MENU button to return
to the Home Screen.
screen.
MENU
, and press the DATA
BASIC
for the selected channel,
GAIN
, , and
LOW MID HIGH
first. If the
LOW
.
MID
or
HIGH
7. Use the 1/L, 2/R, 3/L and 4/R knobs on the back of the unit
to adjust the input levels.
If an input level is too high, the PEAK indicator to the left of
the knob will light red.
The level meters have a b mark as a guide at −16dB.
Set input level so that level changes occur near this mark
without causing PEAK indicators to light red.
CAUTION
These also light if distortion occurs in the analog circuitry
during mic input.
They will not light, however, if distortion occurs in the
analog circuitry during line input.
NOTE
To monitor the sound while adjusting the input levels or
recording, connect headphones to the PHONES jack.
Use the PHONES jack volume control to adjust the
monitoring level.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 6 as necessary to set the mic input gain for
each channel.
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