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Recording Acoustic Instruments or Vocals
(continued)
Instead of adjusting the level by manually operating the [MIC] knob or [LINE] knob, you
can use this function to have the optimal input level be set automatically while you
rehearse the music before the actual performance to be recorded.
“7. Rehearsal
, 6. Rehearsal
Play the loudest portion in the song.
Automatically Setting the Optimal Input Level from Your Rehearsal
Performance (Rehearsal Function)
The Auto Level function can adjust the input level automatically during recording in
response to the loudness of the audio signal. Auto Level is particularly suitable for
recordings that are mainly of human voices, such as a conference or lecture. Auto Level
is not suitable when recording musical performances for which you want to capture the
expressive dynamics of the sound. If you're recording music, choose the manual setting
or use the rehearsal function to set the input level.
To use the Auto Level function, make the following settings in Step 6-
In this case, the input level will be adjusted automatically, so you won’t need to perform
Step 6-
.
Set the [MIC LEVEL] switch located on the CD-2u/SD-2u’s side panel to its
“AUTO” (automatic) position.
Adjusting the Input Level Automatically (Auto Level Function)
Switch setting
Explanation
MANUAL
Record at the input level determined by the [MIC] knob.
AUTO
Turn on the Auto Level function. The input level will be adjusted automatically.
The input level will not change even if you turn the [MIC] knob.
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