Using The Limiter Function; Using The Automatic Recording Function - Tascam BB-800 Owner's Manual

4 – Recording
4 Press the key to return to the Home screen.
HOME
NOTE
When recording in monaural, the same signal is recorded
to both left and right channels as a stereo file.

Using the limiter function

During a live performance, for example, loud noises could
be input unexpectedly. By using the limiter function, audio
clipping can be avoided and recordings made without
distortion.
1 Set the switch on the left side panel
AUTO/LIMITER
to ON.
2 Press the key to open the INPUT screen.
INPUT
3 Use the [ / ] keys to select the LIMITER
CURSOR
§ ¶
item.
4 Use the wheel to choose one of the following
DATA
options.
• LIMITER
The input gain changes automatically according to the
input signal level to prevent distortion caused by exces-
sively loud sounds.
• AGC HIGH/AGC LOW
The input gain changes automatically according to the
input signal level to make both loud and quiet sounds
the same level. This is useful when recording people
speaking, such as during meetings.
Select AGC HIGH when the input level is low and AGC
LOW when it is high.
CAUTION
When using AGC, the FRONT MIC/EXT MIC and REAR
MIC/LINE knobs cannot be used to adjust input levels.
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5 Press the key to return to the Home screen.
HOME

Using the automatic recording function

From recording standby, the unit can start and stop
recording automatically in response to input signal levels.
1 Press the key to stop the unit.
STOP
2 Press the key to open the Home screen.
HOME
3 Press the key to open the MENU screen.
MENU
4 Use the wheel or
DATA CURSOR
REC SETTING, and press the
The REC SETTING screen opens.
5 Make settings for the following four items. Use the
[ / ] keys to select the items, and use the
CURSOR
§ ¶
wheel to make settings.
DATA
AUTO LEVEL
Set the signal level at which recording starts and stops
automatically. Choose -48 dB, -24 dB, -12 dB or -6 dB.
Lower numbers make recording start at smaller input
volumes. In other words, -48 dB is the most sensitive
setting, which will start recording at the lowest input
volume.
[ / ] keys to select
§ ¶
key.
ENTER