Edirol R-44 - PRACTICAL GUIDE Manual page 10

Situation
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The R-44 keeps the realistic, live sound of concerts and
performances.
Here, we describe several tips on how to make more realistic
recordings.
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Preparing to Record
• Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44.
• It's convenient to use microphone stands.
• Turn [PHANTOM] ON.
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For details on phantom power, refer to the owner's manual.
Record Settings
We recommend the following settings for making a CD.
prevent missing a recording.
Input Select
Rec Freq.
Rec Bit
Rec Mode
Pre Recording 15 sec
Project Name Date
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For details on how to make recording settings, refer to the owner's manual.
Matching
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the Recording Levels
You should fi nd out the maximum volume during
rehearsals before the performance begins.
It is diffi cult to adjust the volume level after the
performance begins. You should match the
recording level before the actual performance.
Sensitivity is too high if the
channel name lights up
You also need to do a trial recording during
rehearsal to check the sound quality in the arena or
concert hall in advance.
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For details on setting the input level, refer to
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the owner's manual.
Recording Concerts
Analog Sets the mode to record with an external microphone
44.1 kHz We recommend 44.1 kHz if you want to make a CD
We recommend 48 kHz if you want to synch to video to create a DVD
16 bit
STEREO × 1 Setting to use one stereo system (2 channels) to record
Set to 10–15 seconds to prevent missing recording something
If you set the date, it is easy to know the recording date and time
Volume is too loud if the
C (Clip Level) lights up
Also, you should do the Pre Recording settings to
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Microphones Location
The sound is fuller the closer to the stage the
microphones are placed, and the sound is softer the
further the microphones are because there are more
reverberations. You must check the microphone
placement during rehearsal because the placement
is very important.
Full Sound
Soft Sound
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For details see "Setting and Placing Microphones
in Arenas or Concert Halls" on p. 12 in this guide.
Turn [PHANTOM] ON