Roland CD-2u Owner's Manual page 42

Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals
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* When using the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you might hear a slight noise when the recording
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Select the internal mics.
Adjust the input level of the internal mics.
On the CD-2u/SD-2u's left side, set the [MIC LEVEL] switch to its "MANUAL" position.
fig.rec-intmic02.eps
Turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the input level of the internal mics.
Adjust the loudness of the sound you're recording. Since you're not using the LINE input, turn
the [LINE] knob all the way to the left (off).
While producing the sound that you'll actually be recording, turn the [MIC] knob to adjust the
input level.
Adjust the level so that the PEAK indicator located above the [MIC] knob lights briefly at the
loudest moments of the performance or vocal you'll be recording.
level changes; this does not indicate a malfunction.
fig.rec-intmic03-e.eps
Quieter Louder
PEAK indicator
The input level and the recorded result
If the input level is high
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There is a limit on the level that the CD-2u/SD-2u is able to record. The PEAK indicator will
light to indicate that the audio input has exceeded this limit (i.e., the input is too loud). If
you record even though the PEAK indicator is lit, the recorded audio will be distorted.
If the input level is too low
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The recorded audio will not be distorted, but the playback will not be as loud as it should
be.
fig.menu-overdub-e.eps
Press the [MENU] button to access the menu screen.
Use the [ ] [ ] buttons to choose "MIC Select."
Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your choice.
Use the [+] [-] buttons to change the value to select
"Internal."
The level meter will move according
to the level of the audio input.
At this position