Edirol R-44 manual Matching Microphones Location Recording Levels

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Situation

3Recording Concerts

The R-44 keeps the realistic, live sound of concerts and performances.

Here, we describe several tips on how to make more realistic recordings.

Situation Practical 1 Use Technique2 Applied Technique

1 Preparing to Record

• Connect two microphones (DR-80C) to the R-44.

Turn [PHANTOM] ON

It’s convenient to use microphone stands.

Turn [PHANTOM] ON.

 

For details on phantom power, refer to the owner’s manual.

Record Settings

We recommend the following settings for making a CD. Also, you should do the Pre Recording settings to prevent missing a recording.

Input Select

Analog

Sets the mode to record with an external microphone

Rec Freq.

44.1 kHz

We recommend 44.1 kHz if you want to make a CD

Rec Bit

16 bit

We recommend 48 kHz if you want to synch to video to create a DVD

Rec Mode

STEREO × 1 Setting to use one stereo system (2 channels) to record

Pre Recording

15 sec

Set to 10–15 seconds to prevent missing recording something

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

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the Recording Levels

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You should find out the maximum volume during rehearsals before the performance begins.

It is difficult to adjust the volume level after the performance begins. You should match the recording level before the actual performance.

Volume is too loud if the

C (Clip Level) lights up

Sensitivity is too high if the channel name lights up

You also need to do a trial recording during rehearsal to check the sound quality in the arena or concert hall in advance.

For details on setting the input level, refer to the owner’s manual.

The sound is fuller the closer to the stage the microphones are placed, and the sound is softer the further the microphones are because there are more reverberations. You must check the microphone placement during rehearsal because the placement is very important.

Full Sound

Soft Sound

For details see “Setting and Placing Microphones in Arenas or Concert Halls” on p. 12 in this guide.

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