Maximizing The Volume Levels Of Data Recorded To The Tracks (Normalize) - Boss BR-1600CD Owner's Manual

Maximizing the volume levels of data recorded to the tracks (Normalize)

The Normalize function raises the volume of prerecorded
track data to the highest level possible.
What Normalize does:
The maximum values for wave data handled in
digital recording are predetermined. Since
exceeding these levels even slightly causes the
sound to become distorted, recording levels are
normally set so that the sound does not distort.
However, this lowers the overall volume of the
recorded data.
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But there is a process that digitally calculates the
recorded data in order to extend the waveforms to
the maximum values for the wave data being
treated. This process is called "normalization."
After normalization, the waveform looks like this:
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This allows you to ensure you are getting full
volume within the allowable range of values for the
data you are working with.
Furthermore, even if any other tracks have been
recorded at relatively low volume levels, you can
use this function to increase volume later on.
1. Press [UTILITY]
The Utility Menu screen will appear.
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2. Move the cursor to the TRACK icon and press [ENTER/YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F3] (TRACK) if the TRACK
icon is currently displayed.
The Track Menu screen will appear.
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3. Move the cursor to the NORMALIZE icon and press
[ENTER/YES].
Alternatively, you can press [F3] (NORMALIZE) if the
NORMALIZES icon is currently displayed.
The Normalize screen will appear.
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4. Select the track you want to normalize with the TIME/
VALUE dial.
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You can select mono or stereo tracks. With stereo tracks
selected, you can increase the volume level while
maintaining the balance between the left and right
tracks.
5. Move the cursor to the right half of the screen and
specify the start point and end point for the segment
you want to normalize using [CURSOR] and the TIME/
VALUE dial.
The Normalize Time Setting screen will appear.
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