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BOTTOM, TOP & BACK PANEL FEATURES
1.
CH 1/2 INPUTS – Connect your external sound
sources to these inputs. Each input can accept
a 1/4" or XLR connection.
several connection options:
a. 2 microphones
b. 1 stereo source (such as a CD player,
sampler, or drum machine).
c.
1 or 2 mono sources (such as guitars).
(Note: When using a high-impedance
instrument like a guitar, we recommend
using a preamp to lower the signal's
impedance for the recorder.)
If you only use one of these two inputs, set the
RECORD MODE switch to "Mono" and turn
down the gain knob of the unused input.
The recorder's built-in microphones will not be
used if a connection to one or both of the CH
1/2 INPUTS exists.
2.
HEADPHONE
headphones using a 1/8" stereo connector to this
output. The headphone volume is controlled by
the HEADPHONE VOLUME wheel on the right
side panel. During playback only the iPod will be
heard. All other times, the inputs will be heard.
WARNING: Turn the HEADPHONE VOLUME
all the way down before turning on the unit, or
enabling PHANTOM POWER, to prevent the
power-on "click" noise in your headphones.
3.
MICROPHONES – Record your source with these built-in condenser microphones if you are not using
the CH 1/2 INPUTS.
4.
SLED – This plastic cover slides and snaps onto the recorder to protect and secure the iPod while it is
docked.
5.
DOCK – Connect your iPod here before attaching the SLED.
6.
MENU – Acts as the "Menu" button of your iPod.
7.
ENTER – Acts as the "Enter" button of your iPod.
8.
LED METERS – Measures audio signal levels. While recording, these meters measure the input levels
of the CH 1/2 INPUTS or built-in MICROPHONES. (If the LIMITER is on, these readings are taken
after the LIMITER has processed the signal.)
playback level. When the ProTrack's batteries are getting low, the bottom two green LEDs will flash
simultaneously. Note that this is not related to your iPod's battery level.
9.
CHANNEL 1/L GAIN – Adjusts the input gain for Channel 1.
10.
CHANNEL 2/R GAIN – Adjusts the input gain for Channel 2.
11.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT – Insert 4 AAA batteries
here for up to 2.5 hours of power.
12.
STAND MOUNT – Use this hole to mount the iPod
Recorder on a stand, such as a standard camera stand,
allowing for hands-free recording.
This allows for
OUTPUT
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During playback, these meters measure the iPod
WARNING: Do not use rechargeable
batteries as they may damage the
ProTrack.
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