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Astell & Kern AK Recorder, Instruction Book

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Connecting with a Player
Package Contents
AK Recorder at a Glance
Assembly
Power Management

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03
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07
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Getting Started

 

_01

Main Menu
Setup
Presets
Recording Screen
Recording
File List Screen
File Management
Playback
Playback Screen

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Using the Device

 

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Safety Precautions
Troubleshooting
AK Recorder Specifications
DPA SC4061 Microphone Specifications
Copyright
Certifications
Registered Trademarks
Disclaimers

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Miscellaneous

 

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CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for AK Recorder

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION BOOK AK Recorder User Guide...

Page 2: ...sets Recording Screen Recording File List Screen File Management Playback Playback Screen 10 12 16 17 18 22 23 24 25 Using the Device _02 Safety Precautions Troubleshooting AK Recorder Specifications...

Page 3: ...to the connector on the AK Recorder as shown below 2 Completely secure the portable player and recorder by fastening the bolt on the rear of the AK Recorder The AK Recorder can only be used in conjun...

Page 4: ...a stand alone product and as part of a bundle with the DPA microphone kit The included components vary depending on the package you purchase DPA Microphone Kit Package Contents AK Recorder Magnetic H...

Page 5: ...musical instrument such as a piano String Holder The SC4061 microphone can be secured in the groove of the string holder after mounting between the bridge and tailpiece of a musical instrument such as...

Page 6: ...e Mini XLR TA3F Input AK Player Connector Connects the AK Recorder to a compatible AK media player Mini XLR TA3F Input A 3 pin Mini XLR microphone can be connected directly and standard XLR condenser...

Page 7: ...the microphone To use a microphone that requires phantom power you must enable Phantom Power under Settings The microphone will not function if the setting is disabled MIC1 LINE1 AES3 Selection Key S...

Page 8: ...nect the microphone included in the package to the Mini XLR connector located on the bottom of the AK Recorder 2 Fasten the microphone stand to the mounting hole located on the top of the AK Recorder...

Page 9: ...1 We recommend using a 5 V 3 A adapter sold separately for optimal charging performance during a recording session 2 You may use a regular 5 V 2 A adapter when the AK Recorder is not connected to an A...

Page 10: ...vice is successfully connected to the AK Recorder After the Recorder connected message is displayed a REC menu will be displayed at the top of the main menu of the AK media player 4 Select the REC men...

Page 11: ...format Set the recording source Set additional recording options Displays the intensity of the input signal in decibels dB Indicates the time available for recording or the duration of the current re...

Page 12: ...plays the file name Displays a list of recorded files Set microphone and pre amp gain options Rotate the screen by 180 degrees Start recording Close the recording function File Name File List Gain Set...

Page 13: ...power The SC4061 microphone included in the bundled product can be connected directly to the Mini XLR port and standard XLR microphones can be connected via the Mini XLR to XLR cable as shown below L...

Page 14: ...al time before recording READY will be displayed on the screen after approximately 2 to 3 seconds of stand by time Pre Recording Enable the pre recording function and set the time as 2 3 5 or 10 secon...

Page 15: ...Threshold 4dBFS Ratio 1 20 Attack Time5 ms Release Time 200 ms Low Cut Filter High Pass Filter Enable or disable the low cut filter function and set the frequency and slope values The low cut filter...

Page 16: ...rding from an external device that is connected to AES3 The left and right gain values can be adjusted independently Enable the icon to lock and simultaneously adjust the left and right gain values Af...

Page 17: ...Using the Device 16 User Guide Presets Import Preset 1 Select from the screen to display a list of presets 2 The values stored in a preset will be automatically applied when a preset is selected from...

Page 18: ...nt recording Displayed only when a file is split Splits a recording into multiple files The total number of files is indicated above the icon Disabled when pre recording or monitoring Bookmark the cur...

Page 19: ...d changes according to the volume and pre amp settings on the gain screen 4 Select while recording to split a file 5 Select while recording bookmark the current position The number indicates the numbe...

Page 20: ...r 1 Press More in the Recorder and turn LP Recording On in the settings screen 2 Connect the turntable and the recorder and record LP sound sources 3 After recording is done press the right button in...

Page 21: ...want to analyze and press the button at the top to start analysis 5 Bring the meta data of the recorded LP from Gracenote 6 When you are done brining the data the list of analyzed files will be shown...

Page 22: ...select files recorded in different LP Recording modes for analysis you cannot bring accurate analysis information Files not recorded in the LP Recording mode cannot be analyzed To bring the Gracenote...

Page 23: ...s are displayed by date Create a new group Displays a list of files Move a file Change the name of a file Delete a file Edit List by Date Add New Group File List Move Edit Filename Delete 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 24: ...een 2 Select a file to be moved and then select to display a list of available groups 3 Select the desired group and then select Paste to move the file Edit Filename 1 Select from the screen 2 Select...

Page 25: ...to begin playback Select to pause playback and to resume Select during playback to play the previous next file You may drag the progress bar to the desired location during playback Select to display a...

Page 26: ...ically Displays playback progress Displays file format information Displays filename and date of recording Pause or resume playback Displays a file s total duration File Information Level Meter Progre...

Page 27: ...6 User Guide Displays a list of bookmarks Enables bookmarks When enabled you may select to move bookmarks Plays the previous file Plays the next file Bookmarks List Bookmark Previous File Next File 8...

Page 28: ...m power setting may cause damage to the microphone Always read the respective instruction manual before use When a plug is inserted into the earphones balanced or USB port do not apply any force or sh...

Page 29: ...cal advice Avoid places with excess moisture dust or smoke Do not use for extended periods of time on blankets electric blankets or carpet Do not place near a fire or in a microwave Never attempt to d...

Page 30: ...Settings menu If audio cannot be heard after recording begins increase the microphone and pre amplifier gain values to appropriate levels Recording may not function normally due to insufficient stora...

Page 31: ...ing this time and monitoring mode will automatically launch thereafter 6 The firmware update began suddenly without notice The AK Recorder attempts to automatically update its firmware when connected...

Page 32: ...n 10Hz steps 6 12 18 24dB oct 0 10dbFS 1 2 1 20 Limiter 1 1 000ms attack time 10 2 000ms release time 5V 48V Supported 64GB 256GB supported max 128GB supported Recommended SanDisk Transcend Recommende...

Page 33: ...S EBU 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 352 8 384 KHz 16 24 bit resolution 3 5mm pin jack 16 dBu mini XLR 1 GND 2 HOT 3 COLD 21 dBu Media capacities and recording time Recording mode settings PCM DSD Digital...

Page 34: ...weighted S N ratio A weighted re 1 kHz at 1 Pa 94 dB SPL Total harmonic distortion THD Dynamic range Max SPL peak before clipping Power supply Microphone diameter Microphone length Cable length Weigh...

Page 35: ...anual No contents of this user manual may be duplicated or reproduced in any format or by any means without the prior approval of iriver Limited Using or reproducing in whole or part the contents of t...

Page 36: ...al was written based on current product specifications The manufacturer iriver Limited is adding new complementary features and will continue to apply new technologies in the future All specifications...

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