Adjusting The Input Level; Manually Adjusting The Input Level; Using The Level Control Function - Tascam DR-05 Reference Manual

4–Recording

Adjusting the input level

Before starting recording, the input level should be
adjusted to prevent the recorded sounds from being
distorted due to excessively large input signals or from
being inaudible due to excessively small input signals
compared to noise.
In addition to manual adjustment, the unit has the
following three level adjustment functions: peak
reduction, automatic level control, and limiter. Any of
these can be used as required.
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In addition to adjusting the input level, try changing the
distance and angle between the microphone and the
sound source. The angle and distance of the microphone
can also change the character of the recorded sound.

Manually adjusting the input level

The following procedures explain how to use the
Record screen to set the levels.
CAUTION
Manual adjustment cannot be performed when the
automatic level control mode is selected as a level control
function ( lighted on the upper left in the recording
screen). To enable manual input level adjustment, select
OFF or other mode in the level control setting screen (see
"Using the Level Control Function" on page 20).
1 Press the RECORD [0] button to begin recording
standby.
The record indicator flashes red and the recording
screen appears.
2 The . or / button is used to adjust the
input level. Press the . or / button to
show a pull-up menu screen for input level
setting.
If the input is too high, the PEAK indicator on the
upper left above the display lights.
A b mark is provided at -12dB on the level meters.
Set the input level so that the indicator bars move
to and fro with this mark at about the center
without causing the PEAK indicator to light red
when the loudest sounds occur.
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NOTE
• Press the ¤ (HOME) [8] button to exit recording
standby.
• When in recording standby or during recording, the
speaker does not output sound even if the SPEAKER
setting is enabled. Connect headphones to the /LINE
OUT jack if you want to adjust the level or record while
monitoring the input. Use the + or − button in the Home
screen to adjust the monitoring volume. This does not
affect the sound to be recorded.

Using the Level Control Function

The level control function for recording through a
microphone is set as follows.
1 Press the RECORD [p] button to bring the unit in
recording standby. The REC indicator will flash
and the recording screen will appear.
2 Press the QUICK button.
The Quick menu screen will appear.
3 Select (highlight) LEVEL CTRL, and press the 7
button.
The level control setting screen will appear.
Options: OFF(default), PEAK REDUCTION, AUTO LEVEL,
LIMITER
4 Use the + or − button to select (highlight) a
mode, and press the 7 button to enable the
mode and return to the recording screen.
The selected mode is shown with an icon in the
recording screen.
PEAK REDUCTION:
The input volume is reduced automatically to an
appropriate level when excessively large signals come
in. This allows recording level setting to be performed
easily.
The recording level can be raised manually if required.
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When recording live performances, for example, test
for peak reduction may be performed before actual
recording.
Select the peak reduction mode in recording standby,
and maximize the recording level.