Using Mid-Side Microphones - Tascam DR-70D Reference Manual

Using mid-side microphones

This unit has a mid-side decoder and can be used to record with
a mid-side mic and playback such recordings.
1. Connect a mid-side mic to the 1/L and 2/R or 3/L and 4/R
jacks.
Connect the mid mic to the 1/L or 3/L jack and the the side
mic to the 2/R or 4/R jack.
If the mid and side are connected in reverse, proper
recording will not be possible.
2. Press the MENU button to open the
3. Turn the DATA dial to select
The screen opens.
MIC SETTING
4. Turn the DATA dial to select
, and press the DATA dial.
MODE 3/4
5. Turn the DATA dial to set the decoding mode when using a
mid-side mic.
Options Meaning
OFF (default) Record in ordinary stereo mode.
Use to decode while recording.
REC
Playback is conducted without decoding.
Record mid-side mic output without
decoding for decoding later. Use this mode
to monitor when recording with a mid-side
PLAY
mic.
Use this also when playing back mid-side
files that were recorded without decoding.
6. When finished, press the 1/8 button to return to the Home
Screen.
7. When set to , the decoded signal will be recorded.
REC
When set to , the signal will be decoded as it is played
PLAY
back.
screen.
MENU
, and press the DATA dial.
MIC
or
MS MODE 1/2 MS
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