Basic Operation
Reference Manual
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Recording slightly earlier than the recording start
time
You can program the PR7 so that a maximum of three (3) seconds of audio prior to the
recording start time will be collected in a buffer, enabling you to record up to an
additional three (3) seconds of audio when the PR7 starts recording.
NOTE
If the recording format (sound quality) is set to 96kHz or 88.2kHz, a maximum of one
(1) second of audio prior to the recording start time will be recorded.
1.
Press the [REC SET] button.
2.
Press the [+] or [–] button to select the PRC icon, then press the [
] (Play)
button.
3.
Press the [+] or [–] button to select “On” or “OFF,” then press the [
] (Play)
button.
4.
After the setting process is complete, press the [
■
] (Stop) button.
The PR7 displays the HOME screen.
NOTE
• If the PR7 starts recording after having been placed in standby mode for
less than three seconds, audio will be recorded from the point at which the unit was
placed in recording standby mode.
• This function is disabled during overdubbing.
Developer’s column: Using the PRC feature
PRC (Pre-recording) is a feature that enables you to record a few seconds of audio
prior to the actual recording start time. This might seem amazing, as if the
irretrievable past had been recovered. However, how it works is quite simple. The
PR7 is actually recording continually into a three-second memory buffer. Once
recording is started, data in the PRC buffer is added to the beginning of the file. On
the screen, it looks like the recording started prematurely by three seconds, but this
is normal operation.
Have you ever tried to record a band practice or live performance and thought you
had pressed the REC button in time, but later you were disappointed to find out
that the beginning of the recording was cut off? The PRC function enables you to
record extra audio of up to three seconds prior to pressing the REC button, letting
you avoid future frustration. In particular, if you plan to record an important event,
be sure to use the PRC function.
