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Copyright © NAGRAVISION S.A. 2005-2009
April 28, 2009
7 USING THE ARES-ML
Basic Introduction and General Information.
The ARES-ML is designed as a flexible hand-held recorder for a variety of applications. It can perform
many functions, which are all covered in this manual. The operating concept is designed around a
system of preset TEMPLATES in which all the required operating modes are stored. The user can
choose different parameters of the machine and these personalised settings are stored in a template
for future quick access. There are two sets of templates, one for the compression mode to be used
and the other for different input devices.
If no specific user Template profiles are stored then the ARES-ML will operate using the “default”
factory settings.
This introduction covers various important global subjects. More complex operations can be
understood by studying the different menus in detail. The topics covered are:
Recording audio in the field
Replaying a previous recording
Storing settings in a template
Downloading to a computer
7.1 Recording audio in the field
General preparation:
Before making a recording the input source and compression mode need to be chosen. The ARES-
ML makes recordings according to the pre-selected settings stored in the templates. If nothing is set
prior to the first recording then the “default” settings will be adopted. If specific settings are required,
then they must be selected first using a previously customized template.
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Input device (Internal / external microphone / Line input)
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Compression format (linear PCM, MPEG)
Note:
When selecting the input device, the input gain and the use (or not) of the input filter and
power is automatically set according to the devices template.
Select the input device and compression mode (and working directory if necessary) using the
“
MENU
” key according to the pre-saved templates.
When ready, press the “
OK
” key and the ARES-ML will go to the “
PRE-REC
” mode where the audio
input can be heard on the headphones and the levels seen on the display. In this mode the Pre-
record buffer (1 second) is also active.
If the AGC is turned off, the input gain can now be adjusted in 0.5 dB steps from +144 dB to +84 dB
using the “
LEFT
” or “
RIGHT
” keys, and the value is shown in a sub-window on the display. Initially,
the value corresponds to the preset value stored along in the input device template.
To begin recording
, press the “
RECORD
” slide switch upwards (with default settings: Towards the
microphone). The red LED will flash and the record symbol on the display will start flashing. The
levels can be seen on the display and adjusted during recording as necessary, assuming the AGC is
not activated.
To enter markers,
during record, press the “
MENU
” key.
To stop recording,
simply press and hold the “
PLAY / STOP
” key (5) for 3 seconds.