Recording From The Microphone - Sharp MD-MT821H Operation Manual

RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE

Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When
the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording
lectures, conferences, etc.
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
1
Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN socket on the main unit.
When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2
Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
(See page 9.)
3
Press the REC button.
A monaural, long-play recording mode
is available. (Page 16)
Timed identification marks can be cre-
ated whilst recording. (Page 14)
4
Move the 5 REC LEVEL 4 shuttle
switch to adjust the recording level.
Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing be-
tween -4 dB and 0 dB.
When the recording level display is
changed from "MIC H 21" to "MIC L
20", the sound will be interrupted mo-
mentarily.
This is normal.
To the MIC IN socket
0dB
-4dB
E-12
5
Press the ENTER/SYNC button to se-
lect the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even whilst re-
cording.)
Refer to the following table.
Synchro
recording level
display
MIC SYNC H
MIC SYNC L
When the microphone input is set to
"MIC SYNC H", recording will start
when the smallest noise is detected.
If the unit starts recording too often
from small unwanted noises, set the
microphone input to "MIC SYNC L".
VOL
Sound level at which
to start recording
-24dB
-12dB