Audio Record/Playback (Usb Memory); Recording An Audio File - Kawai CONCERT ARTIST CA63 Owner's Manual

Audio Record/Playback
The CA93/CA63 digital piano is also capable of recording performances as digital audio - saving the data to a
USB memory device in either MP3 or WAV format. This useful function allows professional quality recordings
to be produced directly on the instrument - without the need for additional sound equipment - then emailed to
friends and family, played back through an iPod, or edited and remixed further using an audio workstation.
Audio Recorder format specifications
Audio format
MP3
WAV
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Recording an audio file

1. Entering audio recorder mode
Connect a USB memory device to the USB port.
Press the REC button.
The LED indicator for the REC button will start to flash, and the
Record Audio screen will be shown in the LCD display.
2. Selecting the audio recorder file format
Press the or buttons to select the desired audio recorder
file format.
Record Audio
Format = MP3
* MP3 audio files require less storage space than WAV audio files.
* A 1 GB USB memory device can store over 12 hours of MP3 audio data.
3. Starting the audio recorder
Press a key on the keyboard.
The LED indicators for the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons will
turn on, and recording will start.
* Recording can also be started by pressing the PLAY/STOP button,
allowing a rest period to be inserted at the beginning of the audio file.
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Specifications
44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo
44.1 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo
(USB memory)
Bitrate
192 kbit/s (fixed)
1,411 kbit/s (uncompressed)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Select a format Select a format
MP3 codec is Copyright (c) 1995-2007, SPIRIT