Using The Agc/Compressor/ Limiter Function - Zoom Handy recorder H2 Operation Manual

Using the AGC/compressor/
limiter function
When recording the live performance of a
band or a similar event where volume levels
are hard to predict, the AGC/compressor/
limiter function will come in handy to
optimize the recording level.
AGC (Auto Gain Control) is a function that
automatically adjusts the level during
recording. Low-level signals will be boosted
and high-level signals will be attenuated,
resulting in a recording that has low noise and
distortion.
NOTE
When the AGC function is active, the [MIC
GAIN] switch setting has no effect.
The compressor boosts low-level signals and
attenuates high-level signals. In this regard, it
is similar to AGC, but it more actively shapes
the dynamics of the input signal.
The limiter serves to prevent distortion during
recording by attenuating only signals that
exceed a certain level.
1.
Bring up the main menu screen.
At the stereo mode or 4-channel mode top
screen, press the 4 (MENU) key.
2.
Bring up the AGC/COMP screen.
Repeatedly press the 3 (REW)/2 (FF)
keys to move the cursor to "AGC/COMP" and
press the 5 (REC) key.
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3.
Select the function from the
AGC/compressor/limiter options.
The AGC/compressor/limiter has multiple
options for each basic function, as listed
below.
● OFF
The AGC/compressor/limiter is turned off.
● AGC1 (GENERAL)
This is the standard AGC setting.
● AGC2 (SPEECH)
This is an AGC setting suitable for recording
speech and narration.
● COMP1 (GENERAL)
This is the standard compressor setting.
● COMP2 (VOCAL)
This is a compressor setting suitable for
recording vocals.
● COMP3 (DRUM)
This is a compressor setting suitable for
recording drums and percussion.
● LIMIT1 (GENERAL)
This is the standard limiter setting.
● LIMIT2 (CONCERT)
This is a limiter setting suitable for recording a
live event.
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