Sound Devices 552 Quick Start Manual page 45

Reco r d i n g
● Input lev el knobs
These knobs adjust the input levels.
If you're recording in stereo, these knobs control the following signals.
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Ad j u s t i n g t h e i n pu t l evel
Hold down the [ PAU SE] b u t t o n and press the [REC] (r ec ord ) b u t to n .
1.
The R-4 will enter recording-standby mode. In recording-standby mode, the [ REC] (re co rd) button will
blink, and the display will indicate REC S T AN D B Y .
2.
Play sound into the microphone at the actual volume that you expect to record.
Gradually turn the i n pu t l evel k n o b toward the right.
3.
4.
Adjust the level so that the level meter shown in the display
reaches a point slightly before C (c l ip level). If the recording
level is too low, quiet sounds will not be recorded. If the
recording level is too high, soft sounds will be distorted,
producing a crackling noise in the recording.
* The level meter indicates the clip level (C) at 0 dBFS (FS = full scale). For
example, 12 indicates -12 dBFS.
● R ec ord but t on [REC]
If you want to begin recording immediately, press the [REC] (r ec ord ) b u t t on . Recording will begin.
Re c o r d i n g -s t a n d by
If you want to put the R-4 in recording-standby mode so that
you can prepare for recording, hold down the [ PAUSE]
b u t t o n and press the [ REC] (r ec ord ) b u t t o n .
In recording-standby mode, the [ REC] (r ec ord ) b u t to n will blink
and the display will indicate REC PAU SE.
Recording will begin immediately when you press the [REC]
(r e c o rd ) b u t t o n or the [ PAUSE] b u t t o n in recording-standby
mode or while paused.
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STEREO 1 L-channel
STEREO 1 R-channel
STEREO 2 L-channel
STEREO 2 R-channel
INPUT GAIN 1 knob
INPUT GAIN 2 knob
INPUT GAIN 3 knob
INPUT GAIN 4 knob
R e co r d i n g - sta n db y
level meter
(dBFS)