Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual page 42

4–Recording
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When recording live performances, for example, test for peak
reduction may be performed before actual recording.
Select the peak reduction mode in recording standby, and
maximize the recording level.
As a test performance is given subsequently, the input gain
for recording is reduced to an appropriate level to meet
the input signals, and an optimum recording level for the
performance is set.
Recording will be stored at this recording level if this mode is
disabled before starting recording.
Otherwise, the recording level will continue to be controlled
automatically during recording.
It is also possible to store the recording in the limiter mode
after automatically setting the recording level in the peak
reduction mode.
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AUTO LEVEL:
The recording level is controlled automatically to
increase or decrease the input level when the input
signals are too small or too large, respectively.
This mode is useful for recording at meetings. In
this mode, the recording level cannot be changed
manually.
LIMITER:
This prevents distortion of sounds when excessively
large input signals come in suddenly.
This mode is also suited for recording of live
performances with large volume changes.
In this mode, the recording level can be changed
manually during recording.
CAUTION
Distortion of sounds may occur when excessively large input
signals come in even if the LIMITER function is activated. In
such a case, lower the recording level or keep proper distance
between the unit and the source.