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Sony ICD-BX112 User Manual

Sony ICD-BX112 User Manual

Guide to better sound recording

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Guide to Better Sound Recording
Read this first
Read this leaflet for instructions on how to use the IC
recorder. The leaflet explains the following.
How to reduce recording noise
How to record sound in various situations
If you want to learn how to use the IC recorder better,
or if you want to make full use of the IC recorder,
please refer to this leaflet.
About sound that might be recorded as noise
The IC recorder may record various sounds other
than voice, and the sounds will be heard as noise.
Sounds that occur when you touch the IC recorder
(touch noise)
Rustling sounds of your clothes (when putting the
IC recorder in your pocket)
Vibration sounds (when putting the IC recorder on
a desk or a piano, etc.)
Touch noises may be recorded when you touch the
IC recorder during recording. Try to avoid touching
the IC recorder until the recording ends.
Move the IC recorder far from the sound source, or
eliminate the noise.
Select the best recording mode according to the
situation. We recommend you to set the recording
mode to the high-quality mode ("HQ" mode,
"SHQ" mode, etc.) when you are concerned about
ambient noise.
Select the best microphone sensitivity according to
the situation. Please try to lower the setting of the
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Sounds that cause noise
To reduce recording noise
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Recommendations for a trial
recording
The recording environment varies from situation to
situation. The dimensions of a room, the loudness
of speech, or a location near noisy equipment can
make a difference, etc. The desired sound quality also
differs depending on the purpose of the recording.
Therefore, a trial recording is very useful to avoid
missing an important recording, or to create an
environment to record sound with the ideal quality.
Noise from air conditioner, projector, PC, etc.
Extra ambient sounds (when recording a lecture or
a lesson)
Breath hitting the microphone when recording
near your mouth (pop noise)
Noise caused when recording in long play
recording mode ("LP" mode, etc.)
microphone sensitivity when the ambient sounds
become noise and it is not easy to hear the target
sound.
For details about the settings of the recording mode
and the microphone sensitivity installed on the IC
recorder, refer to the supplied operating instructions.
See "Techniques for Better Recording" on the reverse
side of this paper.
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Summary of Contents for Sony ICD-BX112

  • Page 1 “SHQ” mode, etc.) when you are concerned about See “Techniques for Better Recording” on the reverse ambient noise. side of this paper. Select the best microphone sensitivity according to  the situation. Please try to lower the setting of the © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China...
  • Page 2 Techniques for Better Recording The IC recorder allows you to record in a variety of situations. This section introduces easy recording setup for 4 typical scenes. To record a meeting To record a lecture or a lesson   Tips for setup Tip for setup The noise of vibration, etc., transmitted from the desk Turn the built-in microphone in the direction of the...