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  • Page 1 AK Recorder INSTRUCTION BOOK User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Getting Started Connecting with a Player Package Contents AK Recorder at a Glance Assembly Power Management Using the Device Main Menu Setup Presets Recording Screen Recording File List Screen File Management Playback Playback Screen Miscellaneous Safety Precautions Troubleshooting AK Recorder Specifications...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    User Guide Connecting Connecting a Portable AK Player to the AK Recorder with The AK Recorder can be used in conjunction with the 300 series of portableAK media players. a Player 1. Carefully attach a compatible AK media player to the connector on the AK Recorder as shown below.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    User Guide Package Contents may be changed without prior notice to improve the performance or quality of the product. The AK Recorder Contents is available as a stand-alone product and as part of a bundle with the DPA microphone kit. The included components vary depending on the package you purchase.
  • Page 5 User Guide DPA SC4061 Microphone: The DPA SC4061 microphone can be connected to the AK Recorder via the Mini XLR input at the bottom of the device. When using the microphone, be sure to set the phantom power at 5 V.

  • Page 6: Ak Recorder At A Glance

    AES3 Selection Key Micro-USB Charging Port Mic Stand Mounting Hole AK Player Connector: Connects the AK Recorder to a compatible AK media player. Mini XLR (TA3F) Input: A 3-pin Mini XLR microphone can be connected directly, and standard XLR condenser microphones can be connected via the Mini-XLR-to-XLR cable included in the bundled product.
  • Page 7 Micro-USB Charging Port: Charge the AK Recorder using a Micro-USB cable. Bolt: Connect and secure a compatible AK media player to the AK Recorder with the bolt provided. MIC2 / LINE2 Input: A non-powered (passive) dynamic microphone as well as a powered (active) condenser microphone can be connected, and other external devices can be connected via LINE-IN for recording.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    AK Recorder. 2. Fasten the microphone stand to the mounting hole located on the top of the AK Recorder. 3. Attach a magnetic holder on each side of the microphone stand. Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Power Management

    5. Rotate the bolt on the right side of the tripod grip to widen the grips for attaching to the AK Recorder. Power Charging Manage- 1. We recommend using a 5 V, 3 A adapter (sold separately) for optimal charging performance during a recording session.
  • Page 10 A 5 V, 2 A adapter will not provide sufficient charging when an AK media player is connected to the AK Recorder. Only use a 5 V, 2 A adapter to charge the player or AK Recorder when separated. We recommend using a 5 V, 3 A adapter (sold separately) for optimal charging performance when the devices are connected.

  • Page 11: Using The Device

    User Guide Recorder Main Menu Basic Settings Displays basic recording preferences. Presets List Import preset values or create new presets. Recording Format Set the recording file format. Recording Source Set the recording source. Other Settings Set additional recording options. Level Meter Displays the intensity of the input signal in decibels (dB).
  • Page 12 User Guide File Name Displays the file name. File List Displays a list of recorded files. Gain Set microphone and pre-amp gain Settings options. Screen Rotate the screen by 180 degrees. Rotation Record Start recording. Close Close the recording function. Using the Device...

  • Page 13: Setup

    AES3 or AES/EBU digital output. As shown below, the AK Recorder can connect to and record directly from a recording console or device with AES3 digital output. Digital Device (AES3 Output) – Mini-XLR-to-XLR Cable – AK Recorder (AES3 Input) Audio Mini-XLR-to-XLR Cable...
  • Page 14 Recorder can connect to and record directly from an external source such as a turntable connected to a phono amplifier with analog output using an RCA Y-cable (sold separately). Turntable - Phono AMP - RCA Y cable - AK Recorder (LINE2 input) AK Recorder RCA Y-Cable...
  • Page 15 The screen will turn off while recording according to the screen timeout setting of the AK media player used in conjunction with the AK Recorder. Lightly touch the screen to turn it on again. When using features such the limiter or low-cut filter, the user must set the detailed settings according to the recording subject or environment before use.
  • Page 16 User Guide After selecting an input source from the screen, be sure to set the keys accordingly on the bottom or side of the AK Recorder. Recording will not function normally if the screen selections and keys do not match. Be sure to select the correct phantom power setting when using an external microphone that requires phantom power.

  • Page 17: Presets

    User Guide Presets Gain settings can be saved as presets for added convenience. Import Preset 1. Select [ ] from the screen to display a list of presets. 2. The values stored in a preset will be automatically applied when a preset is selected from the list.

  • Page 18: Recording Screen

    User Guide Recording Screen Current Displays the recording time of the Track Time current track. Pause Pauses the current recording. Stop Stop and save the current recording. Recording Displays the total duration of the current Duration recording. (Displayed only when a file is split.) File Splitting Splits a recording into multiple files.

  • Page 19: Recording

    User Guide Recording Recording 1. Connect a microphone or external device to the AK Recorder. Powered microphone: Connect to the Mini XLR port on the bottom of the device. Non-powered dynamic microphone / Powered condenser microphone: Connect to the MIC2 / LINE2 port on the side of the device.
  • Page 20 User Guide LP recording You can record LP sound sources by connecting the turntable to the AK Recorder. 1. Press [More] in the Recorder, and turn [LP Recording] On in the settings screen. 2. Connect the turntable and the recorder, and record LP sound sources.
  • Page 21 User Guide 4. Select a recording file you want to analyze, and press the [ button at the top to start analysis. 5. Bring the meta data of the recorded LP from Gracenote. 6. When you are done brining the data, the list of analyzed files will be shown.
  • Page 22 User Guide 7. If you press the split track file, you will be able to modify and play back file information. Album name Album Art Title Name of the Artist Merge with Play time the previous/ next track Play back files The LP Recording mode does not support 32bit and 24bit 352.

  • Page 23: File List Screen

    User Guide File List Select [ ] to display the file list screen. Screen Edit Select a file or folder to be edited. List by Date Files are displayed by date. Add New Group Create a new group. File List Displays a list of files.

  • Page 24: File Management

    User Guide File Add a Recording Group Manage- 1. Select either internal storage or SD card. 2. Select [Add New Group] from the file list screen. ment 3. Enter the desired group name and select [Create] to create a new group. Move a File to a Group 1.

  • Page 25: Playback

    User Guide Playback Playback Select a file from the file list to begin playback Select [ ] to pause playback and [ ] to resume. Select [ ] during playback to play the previous /next file. You may drag the progress bar to the desired location during playback.

  • Page 26: Playback Screen

    User Guide Playback Screen File Information Displays file information. Level Meter Displays the volume graphically. Progress Displays playback progress. Format Displays file format information. Filename Displays filename and date of recording. Play/Pause Pause or resume playback. Duration Displays a file’s total duration. Using the Device...
  • Page 27 User Guide Bookmarks List Displays a list of bookmarks. Bookmark Enables bookmarks. When enabled, you may select ] to move bookmarks. Previous File Plays the previous file. Next File Plays the next file. Using the Device...

  • Page 28: Miscellaneous

    User Guide Safety Device Precau- When a plug is inserted into the microphone or line-in port, do not apply any force or shock to the plug. tions Doing so may damage the plug contact points or cause malfunctions. Do not attempt to insert cables that do not match the ports on the device.
  • Page 29 Do not place near a fire or in a microwave. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the product. When the AK Recorder is connected to an AK media player, do not store for extended periods in a confined space with the power on.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Recording may not function normally due to insufficient storage space. Recording and monitoring will be suspended when the battery level of the AK Recorder and AK media player are below 3%.The recording screen will close when the battery level is below 1%.
  • Page 31 7. I can’t use the CD-Ripper or USB DAC mode. USB DAC mode and the AK CD-Ripper cannot be used when the AK Recorder is connected to an AK media player. To use the aforementioned device and functionality, disconnect the AK Recorder from the AK media player.

  • Page 32: Ak Recorder Specifications

    User Guide Recording Channel 2 channel, Stereo recording Audio Inputs mini XLR 3pin type MIC/LINE x2(L/R), AES3 x1(L) Recorder 3.5mm MIC/LINE x1 Input Mini XLR 3.5mm Specifi- Analog Microphone (L/R) Microphone Line IN (L/R) Line IN Digital AES3 cations mini XLR 3pin map 1 : Ground(G) / 2 : Positive(+) / 3 : Negative(-) Key Interface MIC1 / LINE1 / AES3 select key x1...
  • Page 33 User Guide Media capacities and recording time Recording mode settings Nand / micro SD card (per GB) WAV-16 44.1kHz 1h 41m 27s 48kHz 1h 33m 12s WAV-24 44.1kHz 1h 7m 38s 48kHz 1h 2m 8s 88.2 kHz 33m 48s 96kHz 31m 4s 176.4kHz 16m 54s...

  • Page 34: Dpa Sc4061 Microphone Specifications

    User Guide Directional Pattern Omnidirectional Frequency Range 20 Hz - 20 kHz SC4061 Sensitivity, nominal, ±3 dB at 1 kHz 6 mV/Pa; -44 dB re. 1 V/Pa Equivalent noise level, A-weighted Typ. 26 dB(A) re. 20 µPa (max. 28 dB(A)) Micro- S/N ratio (A-weighted), 68 dB(A)

  • Page 35: Copyright

    User Guide Copyright iriver Limited retains the rights to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights related to this manual. No contents of this user manual may be duplicated or reproduced in any format or by any means without the prior approval of iriver Limited.

  • Page 36: Registered Trademarks

    User Guide Registered Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows Media Player are trademarks Trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Disclaimers The manufacturer, importer, and distributor shall not be liable for damages including accidental and personal injury due to the improper use or operation of this product. The information in this user manual was written based on current product specifications.

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