Setting Levels; Starting; Stopping Recording - Akai DR4vr Operator's Manual

Setting
Levels 29
Setting
Levels
Like most multitrack recorders,
the
DR4vr
does
not
have any recording level controls.
So
the
signal level
must be
set
on
the
device
that
is
feeding the
DR4vr
inputs.
Typically, the
group
output
master
faders
on
a
mixing
console are
used
for
this.
Set the signal level
so
that
the loudest
peaks
reach the 3 to 5
dB
level
on
the
DR4vr
bargraphs.
If
the red
0
dB
LED
lights up, the level
is
definitely
too
high. Digital recorders, unlike
their
analog tape counterparts,
produce unpleasant
signal distortion
when
maximum
levels are
exceeded.
So
take care
—
any
signal distortion will
be recorded
to disk.
When
recording vocals
and acoustic instruments,
which
are
prone
to
sudden
level
changes, a
signal
compressor can be
used
to
keep signal levels
under
control.
If
you are recording
from
a digital
source,
you probably won't be
able to adjust the signal level.
However,
some
digital
audio equipment, including Akai's
DDI
500,
does allow
some
degree
of
digital level control.
Starting
Sl
Stopping Recording
To
start
recording:
1)
PressandholddowntheREC/MIXkey,
then
press
Ihe play
key.
The
REC/MIX
key and
the
Channel
RECA^IRTUAL
TRACK
keys of any
armed
tracks will
light
up, indicating
that
recording
is
in
progress.
2) Press
the stop
key
to
stop recording.
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