Selecting The Input Source - Tascam DR-07 Owner's Manual

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• WAV files do not use data compression and
are truer to the character of the sound, but
they use much memory. Since MP3 files use
data compression, they do not use nearly as
much memory. For example, ordinary audio
CD tracks are 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV files. A
3.5–minute CD track uses about 35 MB of
space when copied to a hard drive. The same
track converted to a 128 kbps MP3 file uses
only about 3.2 MB.
• If you are making a recording that you intend
to use in the production of a CD, it is a good
idea to record WAV files. If you have enough
space, 24-bit recording gives you extra head
room, allowing you to capture a greater
dynamic range. When recording rehearsals,
lectures and songwriting ideas, for example,
and higher quality audio is not as important
as smaller file size, MP3 may be a better
choice. There are many excellent books (and
resources on the Internet) about digital
recording if you want to learn more about
these formats.
8–Recording

Selecting the input source

Follow these procedures to select the input source.
1 Press the key and select
MENU
item, then press the ¥/π key to
SETTING
open the Input Setting Screen.
2 Use the item to select one of the
INPUT
following input sources.
INPUT
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