Nagra Seven Operating Instructions Manual page 91

There are also two transport keys which allow different segments to be located easily and their functions are
as follows:
While the source graphic is active this will advance to the end of the current take, then to the start
of the subsequent take. While the EDIT graphic is active this will advance to the next edit point.
When the source audio is highlighted, this will jump to the next mark.
While the source graphic is active this will return to the beginning of the current take, then to the
end of the previous take. While the EDIT graphic is active this will jump to the previous edit point.
When the source audio is highlighted, this will jump to the previous mark.
General information about editing
Audio editing on the Nagra Seven can be made in two different manners.
The first method involves a complete piece of audio source recording, and portions of sound are to be
removed, such as silent periods, to obtain a shortened yet concise adaptation of the original.
The second method is to build up a new piece of audio by assembling pieces of audio coming from the initial
source or from a variety of different recordings. Naturally, both methods can be used together, meaning that
additional portions of audio can be added to an entire source track, and portions of audio can be removed
from any audio segment.
Although the editing features are similar in both cases, the two methods will be explained below giving a clear
perspective of the different editing features available.
The upper graphic design on the display represents the source material and the lower display represents the
edited portion. Jumping from one to the other is done by touching the relevant graphic on the screen. The
currently selected portion of audio is lit when active to clearly indicate to the user the operational segment of
the editor.
Edit method 1: Removing audio from a source:
This editing method is used, for example, for removing unwanted silent periods in a piece of audio to create a
fluent piece of audio.
Select the desired audio file in the directory of the recorder, and then press on the
editor. The following screen will be displayed.
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The upper graphic display represents the source
audio file containing the parts to be removed by
editing.
The lower "Edit" track is currently empty as no
instructions have been given.
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