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Recording Acoustic Instruments
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Using the R-44 allows you to realistically record a variety of
instrumental performances.
We introduce several recording tips here.
Preparing to Record
• Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44.
• It’s convenient to use a microphone stand.
• Turn [PHANTOM] ON.
For details, refer to the owner’s manual.
Record Settings
We recommend the following settings for making a CD.
Input Select Analog
Sets the mode to record with external microphones
Rec Freq. 44.1 kHz
We recommend 44.1 kHz if you want to make a CD
You can use 88.2 kHz for higher quality and perform accurate dithering to CD later
Rec Bit 16 bit
Rec Mode STEREO × 1
Setting to use one stereo system (2 channels) to record
Pre Recording
OFF
No need to set this
Project Name Date
If you set the date, it is easy to know the recording date and time
For details on how to make recording settings, refer to the owner’s manual.
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Matching the
Recording Levels
The rst step in recording is to determine the input
level by matching it to the loudest sound to record.
Play the phrase that is the loudest so the R-44 level
meter goes as high as possible, and then adjust the
[SENS]/[LEVEL] input level knobs so that the R-44
level meter falls just short of the C (clip level) on the
right when the maximum volume is reached.
Volume is too loud if the
C (Clip Level) lights up
Sensitivity is too high if the
channel name lights up
When the input level is too low, the dynamic feel of the
sound is lost; when it is too high, the sound becomes
distorted (pops and clicks and other noise occurs).
For details on setting the input level, refer to the
owner’s manual.
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Aiming the
Microphones
The microphone records sounds for the right ear and
left ear separately. So, it is important to directly face
the person or instrument you are recording. Also,
as you move closer to the sound source, you get a
crisper sound; as you move away, you get a softer
sound because you also record the room echoes.
Bright
Soft
Adjusting the
brightness
and softness
See “Instrument Recording Techniques” on p. 6 of
this guide for how to record di erent instruments.
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Situation
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Turn [PHANTOM] ON