Roland R-05 warranty Using Limiter or AGC

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Recording

Using Limiter or AGC

Use the [LIMITER] switch on the rear panel to switch the Limiter or AGC (Auto Gain Control) on/off. Normally, you can leave this off.

The Limiter is a function that compresses the recording level when the input sound becomes too loud, thus preventing distortion.

AGC increases the recording level if the input is low, and decreases the level if the input is too high, thus recording at a consistent level. This allows recording at a consistent volume during a meeting that might include people who are distant or nearby, and both loud voices and soft voices.

If you record an instrumental performance or music with Limiter/AGC turned on, the performance will be recorded with the natural

dynamics “flattened,” impairing the natural expressiveness of the music. If you want to record the sound with its natural dynamics intact, leave the Limiter/AGC turned off.

You can’t adjust the recording level if AGC is on.

You can’t use the rehearsal function if AGC is on.

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Contents Check the contents of the package Easy Start Guide Using the Unit Safely Do not open or modify in any way the unit or Its AC adaptor Never install the unit in any of the following LocationsUsing the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Using the Unit Safely Important Notes Maintenance Additional Precautions Multimedia Corporation SD logo Sdhc logo CopyrightContents Specifications Connecting to Your ComputerSettings for the R-05 Error Messages TroubleshootingRecording Vocals p What You Can Do with the R-05Record vocals Recording Outdoors p Record outdoorsRecord from cassette or CD Record a meetingUse as a music practice partner Use as an audio playerThis button lets you change the playback speed p Names of Things and What They DoThis is a stereo mic built into the R-05 p This shows various types of information for the R-05Button Use this if you want to connect an external mic p Input + buttonsVOL + buttons You’ll also use this button to confirm a selectionInsert the SD card into this slot p Buttons that can be operated even if the Hold switch is onMIC Gain switch Limiter switch LOW CUT switch You can connect headphones here pThis switch changes the sensitivity of the mic input p MIC Gain switchPlaying / Stopped Main ScreenGetting Ready Turning the Power on/offUsing Batteries Make sure that the power is offSpecify the type of batteries you installed Install the batteriesClose the cover of the battery compartment Getting Ready Remaining battery indicationUsing the R-05 with an AC Adaptor Setting the Date and Time Press Menu to return to the main screen Preparing an SD CardAbout the demo songs Set the date and timeInsert the SD card Inserting an SD CardInserting Open the SD cover located at the top of the unitRemoving an SD card Inserting an SD Card p Formatting an SD CardFinished Getting ReadyAbout SD cards SD card write protect feature LockUsing Headphones or Speakers Basic Recording Operation Adjust the recording levelSwitch on the R-05’s power p RecordingPress To stop recording 88.2kHz 96.0kHz Specifying the Recording QualitySampling Rate 48.0kHzExamples of formats used for music Rec ModeSetting the Sampling Rate and Rec Mode Maximum recordable size of a single file is 2 GB Approximate Recording TimesR-05 is in recording-standby mode Adjusting the Recording LevelManually adjusting the recording level You can’t adjust the recording level if AGC is on Using the rehearsal function To specify the time Press Menu to access the Menu screenUse Record, and press RehearsalSetting the Mic Sensitivity Using Limiter or AGC Cutting the Low-Frequency Range Setting the function of the Limiter switch400Hz Using the Pre-Rec FunctionSetting the frequency at which to cut 100HzUsing the Auto Rec Start Function Recording Instruments or Vocals Using the Built-in MicsUsing an External Mic Stereo About condenser mics Plug-in Power settingAbout dynamic mics Connect your CD player Using the Line in JackRecording from a Cassette or CD File will be split at the point you press the button Splitting the File During RecordingSplitting automatically Splitting manuallySize at which file will be 256MB Automatically split 512MB 64MB128MB Sampling Rate Recommended settingsRec Mode WAV-16 bit or WAV+MP3 Recording Acoustic InstrumentsApplying Reverb to the Playback p Recording VocalsTime Recording a BandAuto Rec Start Level1-Level3 Rehearsal 30sec-5minRecording Outdoors Low cut filter 200Hz Sampling Rate 44.1kHz Rec Mode MP3-128 kbps or lowerRecording a Meeting Limiter/AGCPress To play the file Use VOL + to adjust the volumePlayback Basic Playback OperationOn play repeatedly You can specify how the files will be played.An automatically determined order shuffle play OFF don’t play repeatedlyOnce again File sorting orderSpecify the end of the repeat point B Cancelling the settingRepeatedly Playing a Portion of a File Press Speed Changing the Playback SpeedSelecting the Playback Speed Press Reverb Applying Reverb to the PlaybackApplying Reverb Changing the Type of ReverbR-05 can play back the following types of files What is VBR?Types of Files that can be Played While the reverb type is shown, useConnecting to Your Computer Appears on the desktop with a name such as no Name To copy files, use your computer to drag and drop themDialog box, click Stop Click OK Disconnecting from Your ComputerAccess the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box Windows Vista/XP/2000/MeDrag no Name into the trash in the dock WindowsMac OS Windows task tray, click icon, Then iconFile structure on the R-05’s SD card Handling Files and FoldersTo make a selection from inside a folder a lower Basic OperationFolder, select that folder and press While the following screen is shownOperations in the Finder screen Function Selection Result ProcedureInformation will be displayed Opening a FileViewing Information about the File Finder screen, select a file or folder Select InformationFinder screen, select a file or folder Choose Delete Deleting a FileProtecting a file Protect Press Finder three times to return to the main screenCharacters that can be used Renaming a FileFinder screen, select a file Choose Move Moving a FileFinder screen, select a file Choose Copy Copying a FileFinder screen, select a file Choose Divide Dividing a FileCombining Files Press With the name R05001-1.WAV When you’ve found the desired End PointDeleting Unwanted Portions of a File Trim Finder screen, select a file Choose TrimCreating an MP3 file will not delete the original WAV file Creating an MP3 FileFinder screen, select a file Choose Repair Repairing a FileNew folder is to be created Press Creating a FolderTo create a folder at the Root level Handling Files and Folders Use To change the value Settings for the R-05Basic procedure List of settings Settings for the R-05 OFF, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 Specifies the type of battery that is installedSpecifies the function of the Limiter switch p Selects the frequency of the LOW CUT switch pDisplays information about the SD card Resets the R-05 to the factory-set conditionExecuting a file editing operation Divide, Combine, or Trim Specifies the date and time pClock Initialized Error MessagesUse these functions, turn AGC off Over 2GB File contains too much dataSD Card Slow To perform an operationDifferent point than when Button You started TroubleshootingProblems with Recording Can you enter recording-standby modeRecorded file File Repair function to recover itOther input jacks Can’t use the mic JackCan’t record Volume of the deviceRe-insert the SD card Indicate SD Unformatted. Please format the SD cardRepair function Problems with PlaybackTroubleshooting Name that begins with a . periodOther Problems Headphones From the built-in mics Your settings return toPlease make the desired settings again Not recognized when When selecting a fileData Type SpecificationsSignal Processing Recorder Part TracksSD Card Sdhc format compatible SpecificationsMemory Card Recommended Load Impedance Audio Outputs Input/Output Audio InputsInput Impedance Output LevelAccessories Power SupplyDimensions WeightExpected AA alkaline battery life under continuous use Connection Index108 109 110 111 112 113 114