Controlling this unit from a smartphone
When an AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter is connected to the
Bluetooth device connector of this unit, this unit can be con-
trolled from an iOS/Android device using a controller app.
See the Reference Manual for how to connect the AK-BT1
Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) to this unit and how to
install and use the controller app.
Connecting cameras
The following functions can be used when connected to a
Digital SLR camera.
p
Output slate tones and set levels
p
Lower the LINE OUT jack output level to suit the camera
TIP
Slate tones are signals input simultaneously into both the
audio of video files and the files recorded by this unit. They
can be used to synchronize audio when editing video files.
Digital SLR camera
LINE OUT jack
Connecting computers and smartphones
by USB
The following functions can be used when connected by
USB to a computer (Windows/Mac) or smartphone.
p
Use the unit as a USB mic
p
Simultaneously record to a computer while recording on
the microSD card in the unit (backup recording)
p
Monitor sound from the computer
p
Add sound through the unit’s mics to sound playing on
the computer and stream it live on the Internet (loopback)
p
Use as a microSD card reader (when connected to a
computer only)
NOTE
A USB cable (sold separately) must be prepared to con-
nect this unit to a computer or smartphone.(see “Accesso-
ries sold separately” on page 7)
Computer
USB cable
USB Type-C port
music
MIC
music
MIC
Mics (included
or other)
Computer
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