Basic Operation
Reference Manual
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Reducing noise in the low range
The PR7 features a high pass filter to help reduce noise during recording.
Especially, this filter is effective at reducing foot steps or other low-range noises.
NOTE
You can use this function only when recording with microphones.
1.
Press the [REC SET] button.
2.
Press the [+] or [–] button to select the HPF icon in the record setting
area, then press the [
] (Play) button.
3.
Press the [+] or [–] button to select “On” or “OFF” for the high-pass filter, then
press the [
] (Play) button.
4.
After the setting process is complete, press the [
■
] (Stop) button.
The PR7 displays the HOME screen.
If the high pass filter has been turned on, the HPF icon will appear on the
HOME screen.
Preventing excessive input levels
The PR7 features a dynamics control to prevent the recording from distorting in the
event that an excessive level of audio is input unexpectedly.
NOTE
You can use this function only when recording with microphones.
1.
Press the [REC SET] button.
2.
Press the [+] or [–] button to select the DYN icon in the record setting
area, then press the [
] (Play) button.
3.
Press the [+] or [–] button to select the type of dynamics control from the
following options, then press the [
] (Play) button.
•
OFF
........ The PR7 will record audio without using the dynamics control.
•
LIM
.........The limiter will be activated only if an excessive level of audio is input.
This option is suitable for recording performances of musical instruments.
•
ALC HI
... The PR7 will slightly lower higher volume levels of sound, and slightly
raise lower volume levels of sound. The microphone sensitivity is set
slightly higher for this option.
This option is suitable for recording low volume level sounds, such as a
conference or interview.
•
ALC LO
.. The microphone sensitivity is set slightly lower for this option. This
option is suitable for recording high volume level sounds that could
cause distortion if recorded with the ALC HI setting.
NOTE
• ALC stands for Auto Level Control.
• Please note that you cannot adjust the recording level if ALC HI or ALC LO has already
been selected.
4.
After the setting process is complete, press the [
■
] (Stop) button.
The PR7 displays the HOME screen.
If the type of dynamics control is set to anything other than “OFF,” the
DYN icon will appear on the HOME screen.
