Record Vocal With Mic And External Compressor - Roland VS-880EX Application Manual

Record Vocal With Mic And External Compressor

In order to control the volume of an audio signal being recorded into the VS-880EX, it is sometimes
advisable to use an external limiter or compressor to control the dynamic range of your microphone before
recording (limiter and compressor are defined in the Appendix).
You will need to connect your microphone to the VS-880EX Input # 1, select Tr. 1-1 for recording, correctly
adjust the volume, then finally record the instrument to Tr. 1-1.
You record on the VS-880EX as outlined on page 37 of this guide, however, you must first make the proper
settings on your external compressor/limiter.
ACTION: Record Vocal With Mic And External
Compressor
1. Connect the microphone to the input of the compressor/limiter according to the instructions
of the compressor device.
2. Connect the output of the compressor/limiter to Input # 1 of the VS-880EX.
3. Adjust the settings of the compressor/limiter (see the instructions for the device).
4. Sing into the microphone as loud as you will during the performance and turn the [INPUT
SENS 1] knob clockwise until the PEAK light turns red, then turn it slightly
counterclockwise until the red peak LED goes off (the read peak LED should only come on
occasionally during the loudest point of your performance).
5. Press the [FADER/EDIT] button until it lights orange.
6. Hold the [STATUS] button 1 and press the [CH EDIT] button 1 until it flashes. This indicates
that input 1 is selected to record onto track 1.
7. Set the [FADER] for channel 1 to 0dB (the bold line about two-thirds of the way up).
8. Press the [FADER/EDIT] button until it lights green.
9. Press the [STATUS] button 1 until it flashes red. This selects track one to record ready mode.
10. Raise the [FADER] for channel 1 to listen to the microphone.
The fader controls what you hear, it will not affect the recording level.
11. Press the [ZERO] button to return the VS-880EX to time location 00:00.
12. Press the [REC] button. The red light will flash.
13. Press the [PLAY] button to begin recording.
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