Record Sample Rate
Record Sample Rate bar allows you to set the Hz at which you record. A higher Sample Rate means a higher quality recording produced and a larger memory block used.
In general, voice recordings require lower sample rates (7,000 and up) while music (especially from CD’s) require higher sample rates (we recommend the maximum, 15,184 for stereo and 30,368 for mono).
Record Level
Record Level adjusts the input level from your source connected to the Sonic Blasters IN connector. The record level should be set so that the VU meter bars bounce up to but do not continuously bang against the top of their columns.
Record Level allows for a broad range of
You can also set the record level from the Oscilloscope option under the view menu or have Sonic Blaster set it for you automatically with the Auto Gain option under the Setup menu. Both of these option are explained in their respective chapters.
Play Time
Play Time shows how long, in seconds, the currently displayed file is.
Max Block
Max Block shows the amount of contiguous (unfragmented) memory available to the program at any given time. Notice that the amount of memory available will decrease slightly as you open the menus. This is because their images are being loaded into RAM for faster access. The Max Block number is important to know because this tells you the largest recording you can make.
*Note: If the Max Block doesn't seem to be increasing as you close files, it is because a file that is still open is held into a certain place in memory. For best memory allocation, close (and save if desired) all windows and then reopen only the ones with which you want to work or begin your recording.
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