Setting The Recording Level - Belkin TuneStudio User Manual

Setting the recording level will help you create clear, distortion-free recordings.
You should set the recording level for each channel that you're using.
to set the recording level:
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If you're using input 1 or 2, set the "Gain" control completely to the left.
2 Set the "Low", "Mid", and "High" EQ controls to 0.
3 Set the "Pan" control to 0.
4 Set the "Level" control to -∞.
5 Connect the microphone or instrument cable to the channel's input.
6
Set the "iPod Playback" control to 0.
7 Set the "Master Level" control to 0.
8 Play the instrument or electronic device at a normal level and slowly increase the channel's gain until
the left and right recording level LEDs are continuously red (0 dB).
9 Slowly reduce the channel's gain until the red 0 dB LEDs no longer light up when you play the
instrument or device.
10 Adjust the low, mid, and/or high EQs, then check the red 0 dB LEDs to verify they don't light up.
11 If any of the red recording level LEDs lights up while you're recording, your recording could be distorted.
Keep an eye on the LEDs and adjust your levels as necessary.
12 If it's difficult to control the level of your audio source, especially if you're working with microphones or
multiple audio sources, experiment with the compressor to keep the levels in check. The compressor
looks for sudden increases in volume and reduces the audio levels very quickly to keep the signals
from exceeding the recording level limits.

SEttiNG tHE RECoRdiNG LEVEL

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